Police in NJ arrest sub-human black savage who killed a white police officer. From the looks of it one of his "homies" ratted him out since there was a 100,000 cash reward. More TNB!
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<h1>Accused shooter in killing of Lakewood police officer is arrested in Camden</h1>
<h5>Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 8:57 AM Updated: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 10:50 AM</h5>
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Ocean County Prosecutor's Office</span>Jahmell
Crockam, 19, was arrested in Camden this morning on charges he fatally
shot a Lakewood police officer during a traffic stop on Friday.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
CAMDEN -- The teenager arrested this morning for the fatal shooting
of Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz was apprehended inside an
apartment in a low-rise housing development, law enforcement officials
confirmed.
Jahmell Crockam, 19, who had been the subject of a massive dragnet
involving officers from across the state, was arrested without incident
at 6:30 a.m., authorities said.
In a brief interview from her home in Howell, Jane Colaio, Matlosz's
mother, said of the news: "I'm glad they caught him. But it doesn't
bring my son back."
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office will hold an 11 a.m. press conference to provide details about the arrest.
State Police and a fugitive task force from the U.S. Marshal's Office
made the arrest, Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford said.
She said detectives got information that Crockam had fled to Camden
and was hiding in a unit of the Crestbury Apartments on South 8th
Street. Officers raided the apartment and took him into custody.
"This concludes a massive effort by law enforcement to apprehend a
person we feel is responsible for the death of Officer Matlosz," Ford
said. "The arrest of this suspect now allows the Lakewood Police
Department and the family and friends of Officer Matlosz an opportunity
to grieve, to give tribute to their colleague, friend and loved one."
Crockam was charged Saturday with murder and weapons offenses.
The suspect has already been returned to Lakewood, where he was being
held. He is expected to be brought before a judge on Tuesday.
A judge has already set bail for him at $5 million, with no
opportunity to post 10 percent of that amount in cash to gain his
release.
Crockam, who authorities say is a member of the Bloods gang,
allegedly shot Matlosz in his patrol car Friday. The 27-year-old
officer, who had been a member of the Lakewood force since 2006, died an
hour later.
Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson said, "this situation is as tragic
as any I have ever seen. I am glad we were able to assist in bringing
this extremely violent criminal to justice. Our hearts go out to our
brethren Lakewood officers and Officer Matlosz's family."
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Google Maps</span>Crockam was arrested in Camden this morning, on Maple Walk.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
Crockham was alone at the time of his arrest, said Przewoznik, who
did not have any detailson the arrest, but said more would be available
later today. He was caught while on Maple Walk, said Jason Laughlin, a
spokesman for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Maple Walk is a
short roadway that cuts into the housing development.
Speaking for his fellow officers, Przewoznik said, "We're relieved.
At least now we can have a little closure before the funeral," for which
arrangements are still being made.
Star-Ledger staff writers Steve Strunsky, Alexi Friedman and Chris Megerian contributed reporting, as did The Associated Press.
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