2006 Media Releases:

CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
JAMES P. LYNCH, ACTING CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR
MEDIA INFORMATION

April 13, 2006

Acting Camden County Prosecutor James P. Lynch reported today that a jury has convicted a 24 year old Clementon man of Robbery stemming from an incident in Gloucester Township in 2005. Jake Brady, of the 100 block of Erial Road, was charged along with another man in a botched robbery that occurred on February 27, 2005. Brady, along with Raheem Pearsall, 24 of Gloucester Township, planned to rob a 17 year old juvenile during a narcotics transaction. In an attempt to thwart the robbery, the juvenile shot both Brady and Pearsall, severely injuring both men. All three were arrested as a result of their actions. The robbery case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Christopher St. John.

The juvenile pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and is serving a 15 month sentence at a juvenile correctional facility. Raheem Pearsall pleaded guilty and testified against Brady during the one week trial. Brady, in jail since March 15, 2005, is facing a possible 10 year sentence after the conviction today.