Man Denies Role In Plot To Kill NJ Cops

Associated Press
Published: August 21, 2009

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J.
An Ohio man has denied being involved in an alleged plot to kill two police officers in southern New Jersey.

Elvin D. Copson pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder and two counts of conspiracy during a court appearance Thursday.

Cape May County prosecutors say Copson, a commercial fisherman who formerly lived in New Jersey, was hired to kill the Middle Township officers so they would not be able to testify at his nephew’s upcoming aggravated assault trial.

The 41-year-old Toledo man remains jailed on $1 million bail. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

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