Cape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Daniel Holt announces the arrest of Anthony Robinson, 67, of Lower Township, New Jersey, following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit. Robinson was previously employed by the County of Cape May as the Director of the CBRNE Task Force. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered Robinson created and utilized a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to conduct HAZMAT related trainings to various fire departments and/or companies within the County of Cape May. The departments would be billed by the LLC, even though the trainings were also grant funded by the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant on the same various dates.
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Anthony Robinson was arrested and charged with Theft, a crime of the third degree and two counts of Forgery, a crime of the fourth degree. Robinson was processed and released on a Summons, pending further court proceedings. Members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit also executed a Court-authorized search warrant in the Briarwood Drive section of Lower Township, at the residence of Robinson. Individuals convicted of third-degree crimes are subject to a term of imprisonment of 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison. “This investigation demonstrates our commitment to protecting public funds and ensuring that grant-funded programs are administered appropriately and with complete accountability,” said Chief of Detectives Daniel Holt.
Chief Holt continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding this investigation or any criminal activity within the community, and that information can be reported to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135 or anonymously on the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office website at cmcpo.tips. *Any charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.