Landlord accused of drugging, molesting tenants in Burlington County
Jan 22, 2026
A landlord is accused of drugging and molesting two men who rented rooms from him at his Burlington County, New Jersey home.
A grand jury has returned an indictment against a Burlington County man who's accused of drugging
and molesting two men who were renting rooms at his home. Six-year-old Craig Cardella pled not
guilty to 17 counts of kidnapping, 18 counts of aggravated criminal sexual contact, and dozens
of other charges. Investigators say a man told police he awoke to find Cardella in his bed
holding a mask over his face and touching him sexually. A search of Cardella's home turned
up chloroform, prescription sleep medication, and a camcorder according to police.