08/23/2026
Fatal Collision in Hamilton Township Remains Under Investigation: UPDATE (charges and identities)
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office continues to investigate Saturday’s head-on motor vehicle collision that caused the death of Robert Barr, Jr., 54, and Alice Stilwell, 67, both of Egg Harbor Township.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., in the area of Rt. 50 and Third Street in Mays Landing.
The investigation revealed that a stolen vehicle was at fault in the crash. The occupants of that vehicle—
Nayshaun Brown, 18, of Atlantic City, and three juveniles, have been charged based upon initial investigation
and information presently available.
The present charges—which may be supplemented as the investigation
proceeds—are as follows:
Conspiracy to commit second degree aggravated assault (bodily injury while joyriding)
Conspiracy to commit third degree joyriding
Conspiracy to commit second degree eluding
Conspiracy to commit second-degree theft by receiving a stolen motor vehicle.
(Brown only): first-degree employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime
Brown’s charges were placed on a complaint warrant; he is currently held at the Atlantic County Justice
Facility. One juvenile was ordered held and another released by a Superior Court Judge this morning. A third
juvenile remains in custody pending a judicial determination.
The investigation, which is a cooperative effort between the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hamilton Township Police Department and the Office of the Attorney General, is ongoing. Notification of additional charges and information will be provided when appropriate. Residents are reminded to lock their cars and keep key fobs safely inside their homes.
*** These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is
presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. *** Anyone with information about this incident or other serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7684 or
go to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Website at ACPO.
Tips and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.
