Assault Offenses Archives - John W. Tumelty

STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — "NOT GUILTY" VERDICT

Mr. Tumelty represented Helena Hendricks, who was charged with first degree murder in Atlantic County Superior Court. The defendant faced a number of additional charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. At the conclusion of a jury trial that lasted three weeks, the defendant was found "not guilty" of all charges.

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Caught in a Casino Fight? What You Need to Know About Assault Charges in Atlantic City

January 24, 2025

Casino fights might seem like something out of a movie, but they can happen in real life, especially in a bustling place like Atlantic City. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, an argument that escalates, or a case of mistaken identity, being involved in a casino altercation can lead to serious legal consequences. Assault charges in New […]

Woman Allegedly Assaults North Wildwood Cops

November 29, 2016

North Wildwood NJ police recently arrested a woman who allegedly attacked two cops and a firefighter while resisting arrest. The incident occurred a short time before 9:00 p.m. The North Wildwood Police Department received a call about a disturbance on the 100 block of East Second Avenue in North Wildwood, New Jersey. Cops were dispatched […]

Atlantic City Police Use Taser on Naked Man

November 22, 2016

Police in Atlantic City NJ recently arrested a local man accused of attempting to physically assault a police officer. The suspect was apprehended after law enforcement used a taser to subdue him. The incident occurred a short time before 5:00 p.m. last Friday. The Atlantic City Police Department received a 911 call about a naked […]

Police Arrest Two Men Accused of Violent Attack in Mullica NJ Driveway

November 17, 2016

Police recently arrested two people accused of violently attacking a man with a hatchet in the driveway of his home in Mullica, New Jersey. The attack occurred around 7:00 a.m. outside a residence located on the 3700 block of Nesco Road in Mullica, NJ. The victim was standing outside in his driveway when two men […]

Police Arrest Atlantic City Teen Accused of Shooting at Jitney Bus

November 2, 2016

An Atlantic City NJ teenager was recently arrested for allegedly using a handgun to fire gunshots at a jitney on a city street. The very serious criminal incident reportedly occurred just after 5:00 p.m. on the 1100 block of Adriatic Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The victim, a local woman, was seated in a […]