2004 Media Releases:

CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
VINCENT P. SARUBBI, CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR
MEDIA   INFORMATION

April 30, 2004

Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi reported today that a Grand Jury last week "no-billed" charges against Charles Johnson, a.k.a. Charles Smith, M/42, of the Forest Gate Apartments on Otter Branch Drive in Magnolia, ruling there was insufficient evidence to support an indictment.

Johnson had been charged in August with Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (hammer) and Possession of a Weapon (hammer) for an Unlawful Purpose. All charges have been dismissed based on the Grand Jury's action.

"While it would not be appropriate to discuss Grand Jury evidence in detail, information developed during the investigation raised serious questions regarding the victim's representations about Mr. Johnson's conduct," Sarubbi said. "In fairness to Mr. Johnson and in keeping with our legal and ethical responsibilities, that information was presented to the Grand Jury, which voted to no-bill the case."