NJ Most Wanted List: Who’s On It?

Ocean County's Own Most-Wanted Fugitive List

While most-wanted scenarios are a common theme on TV, they rarely hit close to home. Curiosity led me to wonder about our own most-wanted list. 

A quick online search revealed that New Jersey's Most Wanted List is notably intense compared to other states. The website even references our state's reputation for crime syndicates, drawing parallels to the iconic 'Sopranos' TV series.

On jailexchange.com, we see a group of individuals presently being pursued. Most of them are wanted for murder or attempted murder, which, when you're on the most-wanted list, is certainly an expected reason. Additionally, there are individuals on the list wanted for the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of drugs.

Ocean County's Most Wanted

JoAnne Chesimard

• Convicted of the Murder of a New Jersey State Trooper
• Also known as: Barbara Odoms, Mary Davis, Justine Henderson, Joanne Byron, Josephine Henderson, Assata Shakur, Joanne Chesterman
• Considered extremely dangerous

Marciano J. Sanchez

• Wanted for Attempted Murder
• Also known as: Marciano Jimenez Sanchez
• Considered extremely dangerous

Wilfredo Rodriguez

• Wanted for Murder
• Also known as: Chari Wilfredo, Robert Ortiz, Wilfredo R. Santana\
• Considered extremely dangerous

Pedro A. Gonzalez

• Wanted for Murder
• Also known as: Pedro A. Gonzales
• Considered extremely dangerous

It's important to note that many of these cases have remained unresolved for decades, and these individuals may be living outside of the state, with JoAnne Chesimard believed to reside in Cuba. If you have any information or tips related to these cases, please report it to the New Jersey State Police at 800-437-7839, or you can email fugitive@gw.njsp.org.