BRIDGETON, NJ – Four people are facing charges more than two weeks after New Jersey Detective Monica Mosley was shot and killed in her own home during a violent home invasion in Cumberland County.

After a thorough investigation, the Cape May District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that the following four people have been charged:

• Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland, was charged with murder (intentionally and/or knowingly causing death), a first-degree murder; Murder (murder during the commission of a burglary) a first degree murder; Burglary, a second-degree felony; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a Second Degree Felony; Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a felony of the second degree; A certain person not to possess a weapon, a second-degree felony; Hindering apprehension, a third-degree felony; Obstruction of justice, a fourth-degree felony.
• Jared Brown, 31, of Bridgeton, was charged with murder (intentionally and/or knowingly causing death), a first-degree murder; Murder (murder during the commission of a burglary) a first degree murder; Burglary, a second-degree felony; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a Second Degree Felony; Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a felony of the second degree; A certain person not to possess a weapon, a second-degree felony; Hindering apprehension, a third-degree felony; Obstruction of justice, a fourth-degree felony.
• Richard B. Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City was charged with murder (intentionally and/or knowingly causing death), a first-degree murder; Murder (murder during the commission of a burglary) a first degree murder; Burglary, a second-degree felony; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a Second Degree Felony; Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a felony of the second degree; A certain person not to possess a weapon, a second-degree felony; Hindering apprehension, a third-degree felony; Obstruction of justice, a fourth-degree felony.
• Cyndia E. Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was charged with hindering an investigation, a third-degree felony; Obstruction of justice, fourth-degree felony; Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the fourth degree.

The charges follow the tragic killing of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office on October 15.

“This is a significant step toward justice for Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley and her family,” said Cape May County District Attorney Jeffrey H. Sutherland. “We are resolute in our commitment to ensure that those responsible for this horrific act are brought to justice. Our hearts go out to the loved ones and colleagues of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley at this incredibly difficult time.”

“The law enforcement community and the state of New Jersey have lost a steadfast and dedicated public servant, but we know that the loss of Sergeant Monica Mosley is felt most deeply by her family, loved ones and colleagues. Although nothing will ever bring Sgt. Mosley back to those who loved her, we hope that the focused and coordinated efforts in this case give them the comfort of knowing that justice is being served,” said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of the Cape May District Attorney’s Office, the New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit, the Bridgeton Police Department and the many other agencies involved in the investigation into her murder.”

Officials say Detective Mosley was “a dedicated public servant who dedicated his life to protecting the community.”

Her entire community mourns her death.

The investigation was led by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit, the Bridgeton Police Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and was assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and United States Marshals.