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Gloucester Township Juvenile Crime: BB Gun Assault

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Police have arrested three people in connection with a BB gun assault in Gloucester Township. According to a news report in Gloucester County Times, an unidentified victim was hit by pellets while jogging in Veterans Park. The gun was fired from a passing vehicle, police said. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Corey Turner and two 17-year-olds who were processed on juvenile complaints and released to their parents. All three were charged with NJ aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The arrests were made after authorities received several tips from the community. Juvenile crimes in New Jersey require special defense expertise and extensive knowledge of juvenile laws. Juvenile criminal cases can vary from case to case, which is why it is critical for each incident to be assessed by a skilled criminal defense attorney within a timely manner so that all legal actions can progress quickly and efficiently...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on June 11, 2009 (boomark / email).