Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of James A. Murray, age 41, a resident of Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a joint investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances by James A. Murray. On the same date, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Middle Township Police Department, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team, executed Court-authorized search warrants at the residence of James A. Murray, as well as on his vehicle and person.
As a result of these searches, authorities seized distribution quantities of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS).
James A. Murray was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession with Intent to Distribute Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Cocaine, a crime of the third degree; Possession of MDMA, a crime of the third degree; Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms, a crime of the third degree; Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons or Ammunition, a crime of the fourth degree; and Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia, a crime of the fourth degree. James A. Murray was processed and lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Facility, where he remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Individuals convicted of third-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Prosecutor Sutherland stated his office will continue to work hand in hand with Federal and State partners along with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal, controlled, dangerous substances as well as the illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutor Sutherland also continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding any criminal activity within the community, and that information can be reported to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s
Contact: Jeffrey H. Sutherland County Prosecutor
Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office
4 Moore Road, DN-110
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-1601
Telephone: (609) 465-1135
Fax: (609) 465-1347
Website: www.cmcpros.net
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*Any charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.