PLEASANTVILLE MAN CONVICTED ON CHARGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2021 CARJACKING HOMICIDE
" Jermaine Wharton Of Pleasantville Has Been Convicted Of Murder, Carjacking, Felony Murder & Weapons Offenses."
Friday, February 24, 2023, 12:25 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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MAYS LANDING, NJ.- On Thursday, February 23, 2023, a Jury sitting in Atlantic County, New Jersey Convicted Jermaine Wharton of Pleasantville on Charges of First Degree Murder; First Degree Felony Murder; First Degree Carjacking; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
On November 13, 2021, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Members of The Pleasantville Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter Activation in the area of 914 North Main Street in Pleasantville.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Ivan Smith lying on the ground unresponsive from a Gunshot Wound. Mr. Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the investigation, Detectives were able to review surveillance footage of the surrounding area and interviewed multiple witnesses. Based on the continuing investigation, Detectives learned that Mr. Wharton unsuccessfully tried to break into another individual's car, and then approached Mr. Smith and his car. Within seconds a Gunshot rang out and Struck Mr. Smith.
Mr. Wharton was identified as the individual who approached Mr. Smith prior to the Gunshot and Stole the car and drove it to Millville, New Jersey.
Mr. Wharton was Arrested in December of 2021, and was Charged Accordingly. Sentencing the matter has been scheduled in Atlantic County State Superior Court at which time Mr. Wharton will Face a Term of 30-Years to Life in New Jersey State Prison.
FILED UNDER FEBRUARY 24, 2023: LAW, ATLANTIC: