Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy announce the arrest of Lisa Jones, 61, of the 100 East block of Pine Avenue in Wildwood, in connection with a death investigation.
On November 5, 2026, Jones was charged with second-degree manslaughter following an investigation conducted by the Wildwood Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation revealed that on October 6, 2026, Jones was involved in a physical altercation with a 72-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Wildwood Police Department at 609-522-0222 or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
Prosecutor Sutherland advises that individuals convicted of a second-degree crime in New Jersey are subject to a term of imprisonment ranging from five (5) to ten (10) years in New Jersey State Prison.
Charges and accusations are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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