Two Desperate Fugitives Wanted in Atlantic County, NJ

The search goes on for two of the most wanted fugitives in South Jersey and the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help.

Two Most Wanted Fugitives Are Still at Large

Atlantic County Sheriff Joseph O’Donoghue is becoming known for his office's most wanted list.

Two of the names at the top of that list are still on the loose and the Sheriff's Office hopes you may be able to assist in finding them.

One thing is clear. Authorities warn not to try to apprehend the fugitives on your own. They are considered dangerous and it would be very risky for anyone other than trained law enforcement to try to bring them in.

After having managed to stay at large for a time now, neither will surrender without a fight.

Fugitive Kurt Young is a Retired Corrections Officer

Kurt Young, 56, is a retired corrections officer who failed to appear at a criminal trial on human trafficking charges.

His two co-defendants, Derek V. Ross of Atlantic City, and Tiffany N. Davis of Egg Harbor Township have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced to state prison.

During the investigation into this case, the New Jersey State Police recovered a 14-year-old victim who was being trafficked and sexually abused by Ross and Davis.

The investigation found that Kurt Young allegedly paid for his co-defendants to bring the minor to his house in Dennis Township, in Cape May County, for sex.

In September 2023, Young was due to be tried on his charges when he failed to appear during jury selection, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. He has been on the run since.

Fugitive Danielle Simoncini is Wanted for Robbery and Hindering

Danielle Simoncini, 35, is 5'9" tall and 180 pounds.

She is wanted on charges of robbery and hindering, which is generally when someone helps another to elude apprehension or trial, thereby interfering with the processes of government.