WILDWOOD, NJ – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy announced the arrest of a 61-year-old Wildwood woman in connection with a death investigation stemming from a physical altercation that occurred in October.

Lisa Jones, of the 100 East block of Pine Avenue in Wildwood, was charged with second-degree manslaughter on November 5, 2026, following an investigation conducted jointly by the Wildwood Police Department and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to investigators, on October 6, 2026, Jones was involved in a physical altercation with a 72-year-old male victim. The victim was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Wildwood Police Department at 609-522-0222 or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.

Prosecutor Sutherland reminds the public that individuals convicted of a second-degree crime in New Jersey are subject to a prison sentence ranging from five to ten years in New Jersey State Prison.

All charges and accusations are merely allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.