RIO GRANDE-- Police confirm they have a man in custody after a violent carjacking Mon., Sept. 6 in front of Lowe's.
Middle Township Police spokesman Lt. John Edwards said Charles Wallace, 74, of Leesburg, Florida, and his wife Joanne, 71, were loading lumber in their car with the vehicle running when Joshua Dupont, 23, of Deptford jumped into the vehicle. Mr. Wallace attempted to stop the man and was thrown to the ground. Wallace's wife was knocked down when the car thief fled the scene at a high rate of speed.
While fleeing the scene Dupont struck a parked car then continued north on Route 9. Dupont ditched the vehicle at the A and J trailer park where officers spotted the suspect. Edwards said officers were in a brief foot pursuit before the Dupont was apprehended.
A state police helicopter and county K-9 unit were requested to search for a possible second suspect however Edwards said they have confirmed only one person was involved.
Charles and Joanne Wallace were transported to Cape Regional Medical Center for evaluation, Edwards said.
Dupont was charged with carjacking, eluding and several motor-vehicle offenses. He was placed in the Cape May County Jail on $50,000 bail.
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Thu, 09/09/2010 - 1:00pm - Posted by: livelovelaugh
Let he without sin cast the first stone. All this talk about African males is nonsense. I know plenty of African American males that are hardworkers and take care of their famlies. I know personally African American men that are college professors, Dentist, Ceo's, Managers. I could go on and on. I feel sorrow in my heart for the elderly couple. I pray for them, for having to go through such a horrible ordeal. It is a shame the HERALD newspaper would allow such comments to be made about any race. Who is monitoring this site?
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 7:01pm - Posted by: cutndry135
Its not about race but, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson and Hitler were white.
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 4:09pm - Posted by: lifelongresident45
what a shame this county is really getting bad twice this summer i had homeless come to my home for money thats right walked right up to me as i was doing yard work an had no where to go an no money an ask me for money i sent them to my local church for help an the day of the carjacking was when one came to me for money wondering if the car jacker was him?
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 9:51am - Posted by: margaritaville67
cutndry135...it is obvious that you are unintelligent and speak out of your *ss! First off, your grammar is horrendous! Secondly, my comments stated facts and first hand observations. Your comments are ignorant because you don't know me. I haven't been to a bar or drunk in years. I have small children and work 2 jobs. As for Florida, I made reference to the higher bail amounts with severity of crimes. You can argue race all you want, but the point is that bail amounts here are low and inconsistent! And just a sidenote, I'd rather some white folk at the corner beg for money than a brother come carjack me or invade my house, you dope!!!
And it should be white people watch out because black people are watching and looking to rob you, kill you, rape you, and file a lawsuit against you or the cops when arrested!!! Anyone who pacifies criminals usually is a criminal!
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 9:22am - Posted by: cutndry135
Watch out black people white people are watching you.lol
Wed, 09/08/2010 - 9:13am - Posted by: cutndry135
Again what does race have to do with this.I agree with HOTRODDIN. If your a scumbag your a your scumbag no matter what color you are. MARGARITAVILLE67 since you seem to know so much about Florida are so drunk all the time, that you don't see all the WHITE men standing at the intersection with there little signs Begging for money for BEER!!! Did you ever wonder what kind of role modes they were to there kids? Go check your self into rehab or go make your comments to room full of BLACK people.
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 9:30pm - Posted by: newnjgirl
Couldn't have said it better. Island joe & Mister Big!
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 8:49pm - Posted by: edgewood
Hey Chris!! could you please crack down on the gangs in the rio? What a shame for these people , elderly or not!!! This could have been a female shopper with kids or my father! just keep watching the U.S. Gas !! The seller goes in and unloads everything inside the store to the buyer back in the drink aisle!
Tue, 09/07/2010 - 12:58pm - Posted by: cryptaknight
I am so sorry for the elderly people who have to go thru this. I hope I can help people of all color and age I am a martial arts instructor now working from the north beach health club ask for cryptaknight and i'll try to work out with you to help defend against this trpe of crime. God Bless all and thanks.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 10:47pm - Posted by: JD
Isnt it funny how most of the crime that goes on around here in the months of May to October is out of towners. GO HOME MAKE CRIME IN YOUR OWN TOWN NOT OURS!!! my prayers to the elderly couple.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 9:21pm - Posted by: margaritaville67
The earlier story stated a black male entered the vehicle. And what is up with this county? 50k for carjacking, eluding, property damage, and supposedly hurting the elderly? This county repeatedly gives low bail and something needs to be done about it. In Florida and many states, it would be 100k-500k. If this guy gets out and commits another crime or kills someone, the judge should be charged and sued for stupidity.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 8:26pm - Posted by: edgewood
I dont think the guy could possibly be black! 50,000 bail? That being said.... the article did not comment on any certain skin color! But if one of you was an eye witness, you should contact the midddle township police department with your accounting. white or black 50,000 is way too lenient!Can the HERALD clarify like they did in the S.I.C. aricles. It seems every one wants to know Black or White? Does it even matter???? 50,000 aint $#%
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 4:52pm - Posted by: hotroddn
I am a white male and a local and I think everyone is jumping to racism too fast. Have any of you who have commented on here been to that shopping center lately? There are just as many scumbag white people as there are scumbag black people it has nothing to do with race if your a scumbag you're a scumbag! White, black, or any other ethnicity...
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 4:34pm - Posted by: grandjury
I agree with Hogryder, just because i am disgusted with the prosecutor does not take away from the fact that there are some tremendous police officers in Cape May County
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 3:27pm - Posted by: margaritaville67
I think I just made a comment about the black youth committing crimes against white people. And I think I mentioned carjackings and home invasions. Again, why do black people always cry racism yet white people are usually the victims of their crimes?Another POS who would rather steal than work! And, yes, I'm sure his defense will be that the cops beat him or he will sue because the jail didn't feed him properly. The black males need to get their Sh** together and start taking responsibility and accountability for their actions. This weekend, I had several black families in the hotel of the same family. They had about 20 kids but I only saw 1 or 2 young males. They were uncontrollable. Where are the fathers? Too busy skirting responsibility, selling dope, robbing people, and carjacking honest working people. Why don't the black elders get mad at this? Why don't we hear racism when the blacks commit all these crimes against white people?
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 2:47pm - Posted by: Island joe
Nothing but a bunch of savages, he will be out in a couple days and do it all over again, i hope the next time he gets an angry fed up citizen that sticks a 357 in his crackhead face and pulls the trigger. Sentence served.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 2:15pm - Posted by: Mister Big
Gee Wizz, I wonder if this BLACK MAN will sue the poor elderly couple for having their car running and the police for strong arm tactics? You can expect the Rev. Al Sharpton soon!!
Tue, 04/24/2012 - 10:42pm - Posted by: GottaSayIt
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Mon, 09/06/2010 - 1:59pm - Posted by: hogryder
Another great job by MTPD.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 1:56pm - Posted by: toby403
wow, be sure to check all the welfare motels.
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 1:44pm - Posted by: mrs.ksanchez
i saw a guy in a truck jump out of his truck and flag down the cop in front of me then a bunch of cops came flying and just now about 1:30 i saw the helicopter hovering over the field to the left of the house that sits right in front of you when you're at the light at walmart so maybe they found the guy hiding there
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 1:26pm - Posted by: notperfect
A bad day to get out of town, hope they're stuck in traffic on the GSP or Rt 347...need a car description. Prayers that the victim is physically ok and will recover emotionally as well, what a scary event.