NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police has released its 2025 “Most Wanted” list, highlighting thirteen violent fugitives sought by the NJSP – Fugitive Unit.
Topping the list is Joanne Chesimard, wanted for escaping from a New Jersey correctional institution in 1979 while serving a life sentence for the May 2, 1973, murder of Trooper Werner Foerster #2608.
The remaining fugitives are wanted for crimes including murder, sexual assault of a minor, weapons offenses, escape, human trafficking, and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. All individuals on the list are considered dangerous, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these fugitives is urged to contact the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit. All tips are confidential. Please call the NJSP Fugitive Tip-Line at 1-800-437-7839 or email FugitiveInformation@njsp.gov.
