Former Atlantic City firefighter indicted for alleged threats to ex-wife
Press Staff Reports | Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:40 pm | 0 comments
MAYS LANDING - An Atlantic County Grand Jury indicted an Egg Harbor City man Thursday on one count of terroristic threats in connection with an act of domestic violence, First Assistant Prosecutor Murray Talasnik stated.
Robert Wenzel, a former Atlantic City firefighter, threatened to kill his ex-wife, their daughter and himself on March 14, 2009...Continue Reading
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The Indictment alleges that Wenzel began contacting his ex-wife by phone on several occasions during March of 2009. Wenzel's whereabouts were unknown at that time, according to Assistant Prosecutor Harlee Stein, who presented the case to the Grand Jury.
On March 16, 2009 Wenzel, 42, was located in Winchester, Kentucky, after leaving the scene of a car crash. Police discovered a loaded shotgun concealed inside the vehicle. The weapon was confiscated by Kentucky authorities and is being held for prosecution in Atlantic County.
Kentucky authorities contacted the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office where Wenzel was charged as a fugitive. He was extradited back to New Jersey in April. After being returned to New Jersey Wenzel posted bail, Stein said.
If convicted, Wenzel could face up to five years in prison.
Posted in Atlantic on Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:40 pm Updated: 3:43 pm.
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