Millville Dispatcher Charged for Accessing Sensitive Data

Authorities say Samantha Simpkins shared restricted information with unauthorized individuals.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 30-year-old Millville dispatcher named Samantha Simpkins has been arrested and charged with unlawfully accessing and sharing sensitive data from the Millville Police Department and New Jersey Judiciary databases while employed as a Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher for the Millville Police Department between November 2024 and August 2025.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive government databases, as well as the need for strict protocols and oversight around access to such information by public employees.

The details

Simpkins is accused of accessing restricted data from the Millville Police Department and New Jersey Judiciary databases beyond her designated authority, and then sharing that information with unauthorized individuals on several occasions over the course of nearly a year.

  • Simpkins allegedly accessed and shared restricted data between November 2024 and August 2025.

The players

Samantha Simpkins

A 30-year-old Millville resident who was employed as a Public Safety Telecommunicator/Dispatcher for the Millville Police Department.

Jennifer Webb-McRae

The Cumberland County Prosecutor who announced the charges against Simpkins.

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What they’re saying

“Simpkins unlawfully accessed or otherwise accessed in excess of her designated authority, multiple restricted items of data from the Millville Police Department and New Jersey Judiciary databases.”

— Jennifer Webb-McRae, Cumberland County Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com)

What’s next

Simpkins is facing charges of computer theft by unlawful access of computer data and official misconduct. The case is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for robust data security protocols and oversight within government agencies to prevent unauthorized access and misuse of sensitive information by public employees.