Fugitive Edward Berbon Captured by New Jersey Department of Corrections in Camden

The 54-year-old man was apprehended without incident this afternoon, marking a collaborative effort among multiple law enforcement agencies.

Edward Berbon, 54, was taken into custody on September 29, 2023, in Camden by the New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division – Fugitive Unit. The arrest follows Berbon's failure to report to a residential community release program.

Who: Edward Berbon, a 54-year-old man who had been assigned to a work release program, was apprehended today by the New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division – Fugitive Unit.

What: Berbon was taken into custody without incident after failing to report to Volunteers of America Delaware Valley's Hope Hall, a community program designed to assist individuals nearing the end of their sentences in transitioning back into society.

When: Berbon was apprehended around 2:20 p.m. today.

Where: He was located and captured in the City of Camden, New Jersey.

Why: He failed to report to the residential community release program following the completion of his work shift in Mt. Laurel on September 23.

How: Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the United States Marshals Service, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Salem County Sherriff’s Office, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, Camden County Police Department, Pennsauken Police Department, and Mt. Laurel Police Department, collaborated to bring Berbon into custody.

Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn expressed her gratitude, stating, “My deepest appreciation to the hard work and dedication by the Special Investigation Division to locate and bring this individual into custody. The New Jersey Department of Correction’s Fugitive Unit is among the best at what they do, and we are grateful for their work to bring this case to a quick resolution.”

This successful apprehension highlights the New Jersey Department of Corrections' ongoing mission to advance public safety and promote successful reintegration in a safe and secure environment. The collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies underscores the effectiveness and dedication of the state's law enforcement community.

The New Jersey Department of Corrections aims to advance public safety and promote successful reintegration in a dignified, safe, secure, rehabilitative, and gender-informed environment. Their work is supported by a professional, trained, and diverse workforce, further enhanced by community engagement.