On Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 1748 hrs, area residents alerted the Brick Township Police Department to a sick or injured animal, (dog) at a residence on Northrup Drive. Officer John Scott arrived on location and discovered area residents assisting a dog who had been...
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Here you can find the most recent, up to date stories going on with our agency.TOMS RIVER DOUBLE FATAL INVESTIGATION DETAILS
On 7/2/2018 just after 12 noon, the Toms River Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 37 East and Hospital Drive for a serious motor vehicle accident. Upon their arrival officers observed a 2010 Mercury Milan with heavy front-end damage pinned to...
read moreANOTHER OC CHILD PORNOGRAPHER INTERDICTED BY OCPO AND CYBER NET PARTNERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio announced the arrest of DAVID MICHAEL COURTNEY, 18, of Brick. Courtney is charged with one (1) count of 3rd Degree Possession of Child Pornography. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s...
read moreOCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY CHARGES AGAINST THOSE PROVIDING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS TO THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella today announced the arrest of NICHOLAS MARCO PICONE, 32, of Lacey, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Anthony Terrill Jr. “Prosecutor Coronato stated,...
read morePLUMSTED TEEN ARRESTED IN SCHOOL THREATS – ATTEMPT TO GET GUN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney and Plumsted Township Schools Superintendent Gerald North today announced the arrest of Matthew Vanderbeek, 19, of Cream Ridge, NJ. He is charged with 3rd degree Terroristic...
read moreGUILTY VERDICT IN SEX ASSAULT CASE
On June 20, 2018 a jury returned a verdict of guilty to one count of 2nd degree Sexual Assault against Alan D. Harbatuk, 71, formerly of Hillsborough, NJ. Harbatuk was convicted of engaging in sexual relations with a 15 year old in 2003 both in Barnegat at the Citta...
read moreSecurity, Bias and Summer Travel on Agenda as OCPO Joins High Level Federal and State Agencies Meeting with Faith-Based Community Leaders
Trenton, New Jersey: Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato joined high ranking officials representing multiple federal and state law enforcement agencies as they met with religious leaders on Monday (6/18) at the New Jersey State Police headquarters in West...
read moreStolen Metals Help Fuel New Jersey’s Opioid Crisis
Stolen metals help fuel NJ’s opioid crisis James Nash North Jersey Record USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY Tens of millions of dollars worth of metals ripped from cellphone towers, power stations and even graveyards are being fenced at secondhand shops and scrap...
read moreBRICK PD TEAMS UP WITH OCPO AND TOMS RIVER PD TO STOP DRUG TRADE
Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced arrests in a cooperative drug investigation by the Brick Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR CALLS FOR BERKELEY (RT9) DWI/TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced a special DWI/Traffic checkpoint detail this coming weekend along Route 9 in Berkeley Township. The program’s design creates a force multiplier by regionalizing and supplementing local DWI enforcement. The...
read moreARREST IN LAKEWOOD FATAL HIT & RUN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest of SANDRA DENISE BROWN, 46, of Jackson in the hit & run and subsequent death of a Lakewood man. Brown is charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death. On 12/25/2017 at...
read moreJudge finds contractor guilty
Please send all press inquiries to Al Della Fave 732-288-7616 (OFFICE) 732-814-7347 (CELL) and [email protected]. On Friday, June 8, 2018, Che W. Smith, 47, of Berne, NY, was convicted of third degree Theft in a bench trial before Judge James M. Blaney J.S.C....
read moreLAKEWOOD NJ DOUBLE FATAL
Please send all press inquiries to Al Della Fave 732-288-7616 (OFFICE) 732-814-7347 (CELL) and [email protected]. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the results of a double fatal crash that took place within Lakewood Township on the evening...
read moreLove Your Neighbor Was Featured in Media
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read moreScholarships Being Offered by the County Prosecutor’s Association of New Jersey
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read moreGUILTY PLEA FROM FORKED RIVER MAN CHARGED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
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read moreSOUTH TOMS RIVER PD/OC SWAT END BARRICADED SUBJECT EVENT PEACEFULLY
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read morePoint Contractor Arrest
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read morePROSECUTOR’S OFFICE / OC FAITH BASED LEADERS CALL UPON LOCAL MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA TO JOIN IN OUR EFFORT TO PROMOTE PEACE AND LOVE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and over thirty (30) faith based leaders from every denomination across Ocean County will be calling upon their congregations to “Love Thy Neighbor” by standing up against hatred, racism and anti-Semitism. The profound “Love...
read moreANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER OCPO PILL BURN 34,860 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED TO DATE
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read moreLITTLE EGG HARBOR MURDER
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read moreOCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY CHARGES AGAINST THOSE PROVIDING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS TO THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION
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read moreTown Hall to Highlight Opioid Crisis in Ocean County on May 17
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP. — Ocean County experts will provide residents an in-depth look into the opioid epidemic ravaging the county and the state at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series hosted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. The town hall, which is...
read moreOCPO SERGEANT AWARDED FOR PROACTIVE MENTAL HEALTH EFFORTS
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read moreMANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MURDER/SUICIDE
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read morePROSECUTOR’S OFFICE/BRICK PD RELEASES RESULTS OF GUN TURN-IN
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read moreOCPO / OC SCHOOLS RECOGNIZE OC STUDENT “UNSUNG HEROES”
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read moreGUILTY PLEA IN POINT PLEASANT BEACH MOTEL DROWNING
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read moreCDS MANUFACTURING FACILITY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
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read moreBRICK MAN ARRESTED IN FILING FALSE PUBLIC GOVERNMENT RECORDS CASE
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read moreSALEM COUNTY CONTRACTOR GUILTY ON CHARGES OF THEFT FROM OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS
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read moreJACKSON REMAINS MURDER SUSPECT DETENTION HEARING SCHEDULED
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read morePLUMSTED DOUBLE FATAL MVA
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read moreJACKSON REMAINS IDENTIFIED – SUSPECT ARRESTED
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read moreMAN WANTED FOR AGGRAVATED ARSON AND ATTEMPTED MURDER
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read moreGUILTY PLEA IN CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT THEFT
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read more*** UPDATE *** WANTED CONTRACTOR LOCATED AND ARRESTED
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read moreCHIROPRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO MONEY LAUNDERING
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read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE AUGUST 20, 2017, FATAL BRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the...
read moreWANTED CONTRACTOR
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read moreLAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT FOR RELEASING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AHEAD OF NARCOTICS RAID
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read moreAPPLIANCE FIRE WITH INJURIES BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
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read moreDEFENDANT RESPONSIBLE FOR MULTIPLE CHARGES IN TWO COUNTIES PLEADS GUILTY IN OCEAN COUNTY
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read moreSEASIDE PARK POLICE SERGEANT MATTHEW BRADY CHARGED WITH POINTING FIREARM AT POLICE RECRUIT
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read more“UNBREAKABLE” OCPO Releases Sixth in the Series of “Right Turn” videos
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announces the release of the Office’s newest educational film in the Right Turns Series titled, “Unbreakable”. The film was recently viewed for the first time by a large crowd of students who were at an event hosted by the...
read moreSKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN JACKSON
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read moreSEASIDE HEIGHTS PARKING AUTHORITY SUPERVISOR CHARGED WITH EFFORT TO HIDE STRIKING CYCLIST WITH TOWNSHIP VEHICLE
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read moreROUTES 35/37 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS
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read moreARRESTS IN TOMS RIVER HAMPTON GARDENS APARTMENTS SHOOTING
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read moreOPERATION “HEADING BACK” UPDATE
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read moreSHOOTING THREAT SURE WAY TO GET ARRESTED
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read moreDEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY OF AGGRAVATED SEX ASSAULT OVER A SEVEN YEAR PERIOD
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February 23, 2017, Detective Alex Bromley, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office...
read moreFATAL FIRE in Ocean TWP
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read moreOPERATION “HEADING BACK” SCORES LARGEST DRUG OPERATION TAKEDOWN IN THE 30 YEAR HISTORY OF OCEAN COUNTY’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP
Download Press Media Contents Here The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social...
read moreOCPO PRESS ADVISORY 03-09-18
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read moreROUTE 35/37 ROVING DUI ENFORCEMENT DETAIL
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read moreTOMS RIVER DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE VICTIM ID/M.E. RULES DEATH A HOMICIDE
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read moreTOMS RIVER DEATH INVESTIGATION
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read moreANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER OC CHILD PORNOGRAPHER INTERDICTED BY OCPO CYBER NET
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read moreOCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION GROWS NEW BRANCH IN OCEAN COUNTY
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read moreOCPO & COMMUNITY PARTNERS M.O.V.E. OC YOUTH TO ACHIEVE
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read moreQUICK ARREST IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS MOTEL MURDER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd announce the arrest of Matthew Demartin, 37, of Seaside Heights in connection with the death of a woman, believed to be the roommate of Demartin, who was found at their shared...
read moreINVEST INTO LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP FIRE LEADS TO ARSON & BURGLARY CHARGES
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read moreSOUTH TOMS RIVER STUDENTS LEARN G.R.E.A.T. LIFE LESSONS
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read moreJACKSON MEN ENTRUSTED WITH HOLBROOK LITTLE LEAGUE FINANCES ARRESTED
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of the two Holbrook Little Executive Board Members. League President Anthony M. Del Vecchio, 63, and League Treasurer John M. Lehmann, 55, both of Jackson Township were charged with 2nd degree Theft...
read moreSILVERTON SHOOTING EVENT – VIDEO PROVIDES CLEAR PICTURE
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read moreROY ROGERS EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT & SEXUAL CONTACT OF FELLOW WORKERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Pine Beach Police Chief Matthew Petrecca today announced the arrest of Michael Arellano, 25, of Beachwood, NJ. Pine Beach Det. Anthony Pruchnick and OCPO Special Victims Unit Det. Alex Dasti arrested Arellano on Tuesday...
read moreGUILTY PLEA IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE
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read moreOC MAN CAUGHT BY CONTINUING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CYBER MONITORING
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read moreCYBER SALE BRINGS ROBBERY – AVOID TRANSACTIONS WITH UNKNOWN SELLERS IN ISOLATED LOCATIONS
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read moreCONTRACTOR SENTENCED IN THEFT
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read moreBERKELEY TOWNSHIP PD/OCPO BRING POLICING ACTION TO TROUBLED NIEGHBORHOOD
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Chief Karin DiMichele today announced the arrest of Jason Andrew Scala, 47, of the 14 Bedeviere Court, Berkeley Township. Scala is charged with Possession of Control Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to...
read moreFACEBOOK CHAT LEADS TO AGGRAVATED SEX ASSAULT-ENDANGERING CHARGE
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read moreBayville Bicyclist Fatal
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read moreMERCER CO RESIDENTS BRING DRUG INDUCED DEATH TO OC
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read moreOC RASH OF PEDESTRIAN FATALS CONTINUE
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read moreARREST IN BANK ROBBERY
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read morePOINT FATAL FIRE UPDATE – VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Point Pleasant Borough, New Jersey – On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 1:52 am, a structure fire was reported at 1161 Ridgefield Drive in Point Pleasant Borough. The fire consumed the front portion of a one story residential structure. Firefighters made entry into...
read moreLAKEHURST PEDESTRIAN FATAL
Lakehurst, NJ – On 1/3/2018, at approximately 10:06 pm, the Lakehurst Police Department responded to the area of 506 Route 70 for a report of a pedestrian struck in the roadway. The arriving officers found the victim, later identified at Peggy Acquisto, 42, of...
read moreJackson Shooting Information 12-23-17
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Jackson Township. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: Shortly before 8:00 pm on December 23rd , Jackson...
read moreOCPO CONTINUES RECORD BREAKING PILL BURNS LATEST BURN TOPS AUGUST 2017 TOTAL YIELDING 4,520 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED
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read morePolicing Partnership Rides Again to Address Tragic Lakewood Roadway Stats
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read moreSHERIFF’S OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY IN OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT CASE
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read moreOC LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL SPEND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WORKING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS TO REDUCE FATALITIES
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read moreTOMS RIVER MAN SENTENCED IN THEFT
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read moreMAN DIES AFTER FALL INTO THE TOMS RIVER
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read moreOcean County Experts and Seniors to Address Opioid Crisis at Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall
WHAT: Ocean County senior residents are invited to join the conversation on the national opioid epidemic as the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey continues its Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series. Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the...
read moreOCPO CALLS FOR EXTENDED IMPRISONMENT IN ARMED ROBBERY GUILTY VERDICT
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read moreTIPS TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS AND MAKE HALLOWEEN NOT SO SCARY
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read moreOC SANDY CONTRACTOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT
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read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017 TRPD FATAL POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
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read moreDEFENDANT ARRESTED/CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
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read moreOCPOs DreamCome True – Now a HIDTA Member
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read moreOCPO CYBER NET CONTINUES TO INTERDICT LOCAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHERS
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read moreOCPO partners with the New Jersey Traffic Safety Specialist Program
#OCPO partners with the New Jersey #TrafficSafety Specialist Program, the Ocean County Police Traffic Officers Association, and Kean University to promote highway safety proficiencies among NJ police officers. Download the PDF file . From Left to Right: Mike Tullio...
read moreFor those urging the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office pursue more prosecutions/stop amnesty
For all those who feel OCPO is not doing enough with regard to Lakewood Fraud prosecutions the answer is simple: We do not have access to the NJ State Comptroller Office program files. They oversee the programs application and implementation process. It is like any...
read moreLAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE
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read moreLAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL
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read morePOLICING PARTNERSHIP FOR A SAFER CR 539 CONCLUDES WITH 31 CITED FOR SPEEDING
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read moreBRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING UPDATE
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read moreOCPO/LACEY PD DOUBLE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UPDATE
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read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR CALLS FOR BRICK BEACH (RT35) DWI/TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
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read moreOCPO/LACEY PD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE
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read moreSEAL TEAM SIX TECHNOLOGY USED TO PROTECT OCEAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
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read moreThose in the area of Central Regional Know that this is just a Drill
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read moreBRICK COUPLE TARGETS LOWES FOR UNPAID MERCHANDISE
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read moreEAGLESWOOD FATAL CRASH UPDATE
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read moreLittle Egg Harbor Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
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read moreICE CREAM HUT FIRE NO ACCIDENT
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreBRICK DEATH INVESTIGATION
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreOCPO MAKES ANOTHER RECORD PILL BURN RUN YIELDING 4,460 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreOCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION SPREADS ACROSS OCEAN COUNTY
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreOC Law Enforcement partner to stop heroin delivery
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreOCPO CYBER NET CONTINUES TO INTERDICT LOCAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHERS
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read morePRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY SCHEDULED FOR AUG 1 RESIDENTS URGED TO GET RID OF OUTDATED/UNUSED MEDICATIONS
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreOCPO CYBER CHILD PORN NET SNARES ANOTHER OC MAN
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreSOCIAL MEDIA BAN LANDS OFFENDER IN JAIL
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read morePOLICING PARTNERSHIP RIDES AGAIN
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreGUILTY PLEA IN LAKEWOOD STABBING DEATH
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read more79-COUNT INDICTMENT HANDED-UP BY HUDSON COUNTY GRAND JURY; ALLEGED CHARGES DESCRIBE VIOLENCE THAT SPANS OCEAN, MONMOUTH AND HUDSON COUNTIES
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreProsecutor Coronato among experts discussing Opioid Crisis
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read moreBRICK TOWNSHIP STABBING DEFENDANT SENTENCED
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreINVEST INTO SOUTH TOMS RIVER TRUCK FIRE LEADS TO ARSON, BURGLARY AND AUTO THEFT CHARGES
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for...
read moreARRESTS IN ILLEGAL DRUGS AND WEAPONS DEALING IN SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a three month cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation, continuing Ocean County Law Enforcement’s relentless pursuit of illegal narcotics being imported into the county. In this...
read moreOCPO HIGH TECH CRIME UNIT AGAIN INTERCEPTS CHILD PORN INTERNET ACTIVITY
This morning (7/6), the Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Toms River Police Department arrested Mark Camlin, 60, on Citta Street in Toms River. Camlin was...
read moreLAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE LAKEWOOD MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD CHARGES
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional individuals charged within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs. The...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR CALLS FOR RT35 DWI/TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Toms River, NJ – With the start of the busy summer travel season, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced a special DWI/Traffic checkpoint detail this coming weekend along Route 35 in Point Pleasant Beach. The program’s design creates a force...
read moreLAKEWOOD HIT AND RUN WITH SERIOUS INJURIES
ON JULY 2, 2017 AT 10:52 PM, A PEDESTRIAN WAS STRUCK AND SERIOUSLY INJURED AT THE CORNER OF CEDAR BRIDGE AVE. AND HURLEY AVE (RT.528), IN LAKEWOOD, NJ. THE ACTOR VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE HEADING EAST BOUND ON CEDAR BRIDGE AVE. (RT.528) SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE DOWNLOAD HERE...
read moreSANDY CONTRACTOR JAILED ON THEFT CHARGES
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest yesterday (6/29) of Francis E. Scullion, 58, of Somerdale, NJ, for the charge of third (3rd) degree Theft. The arrest stems from the 2-5-15 indictment of Scullion. The indictment alleges Scullion...
read moreOC MAN CAUGHT BY CONTINUING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CYBER MONITORING
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest yesterday (6/28) of Gerald J. Moors, 20, of Beachwood on the charge of 3rd Degree Possession of Child Pornography. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs...
read moreLAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE LAKEWOOD MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD ARRESTS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs. The...
read moreLAW ENFORCEMENT JOIN FORCES TO STOP MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs. ...
read moreARSON DESTROYS MANCHESTER RESIDENCE – CAUSES DEATH WHITING WOMAN CHARGED
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the results of an investigation by Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force and the Manchester Township Police Department into the April 7, 2017 structure fire at 3 Kingfisher Way, Manchester,...
read moreNEW INDICTMENTS IN BRICK SCHOOLS CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the return of an indictment against Walter C. Uzsenski, the former superintendent of Brick public schools; Andrew J. Morgan, the former Interim Director of Special Services for Brick public schools; Jacqueline...
read moreOCPO’S Best and Bravest Recognized
Prosecutor Coronato held an Awards Ceremony this past Monday at the Ocean Country Freeholders’ Board Room to recognize OCPO members, outside agency partners and community members who demonstrated outstanding bravery, work excellence and in 119, Award recipients...
read moreLATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION NETS ARREST OF LOCAL METH DEALER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation by Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit along with members of the Lacey Township Police Narcotics Unit and the Manchester...
read moreTD Bank Robbery
On June 19, 2017 at approximately 11:28 AM Brick Police responded to the TD Bank at 2292 Hooper Avenue, Brick, NJ for a Robbery. The Arrestee, Zachary Canace, 42 years old, white male from Brick, approached the teller’s counter and stated “I need 5000 G’s strapped to...
read moreJURY FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY OF HEROIN POSSESSION & DISTRIBUTION CHARGES
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced an Ocean County jury yesterday (6/14) found Damian Arena, 38, of Toms River, guilty of possession and distribution of both heroin and cocaine. Assistant Prosecutor Jamie L. Schron tried the case before Judge James...
read moreFindings of October 16, 2016 Non-Fatal Toms River Police Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the...
read moreG.R.E.A.T. YEAR FOR OCEAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the final G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) graduation within Ocean County Schools for the 2016/2017 school year. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Lakewood PD, and Lakewood Middle...
read moreGuilty Verdict of First Degree Attempted Murder for Christopher Dalzell
On June 1, 2017 an Ocean County Jury found Christopher Dalzell guilty of First Degree Attempted Murder, Third Degree Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and Fourth Degree Unlawful possession of a weapon. The offenses occurred on March 29, 2015 at Dalzell’s...
read moreJUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER ARRESTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
TRENTON, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged today for allegedly distributing images and videos of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced. Michael A. Ruggiero, 35, of Forked River, New Jersey, a corrections...
read moreTOMS RIVER MAN’S INTERNET ACTIVITY CATCHES ATTENTION OF OCPO HIGH TECH CRIME UNIT
This morning (6/1), the Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Toms River Police arrested James Hasenauer, 63, on Lloyd Road in Toms River. Hasenauer is charged with...
read moreTOMS RIVER SCHOOL BUS FIRE LABELED ACCIDENTAL
On Friday, May 26, 2017, at approximately 2:41 am, Patrolman John Minor of Toms River Police Department was on patrol on Industrial Way North and noticed smoke coming from the area of Industrial Way South. Ptl. Minor found the smoke was emanating from school buses on...
read moreLAVALLETTE FIRE LABELED ACCIDENTAL
On Thursday, May 25th 2017, at 1:21 am, The Lavallette Police Department and Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 1806 Grand Central Avenue. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed the second floor of a two story, multi-unit dwelling condominium...
read moreNJSPCA COMMENTS IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”
This morning, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced that on May 22, 2017, Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, pled guilty before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C., to one count of Cruelty to Animal 3rd degree for causing serious bodily injury and...
read moreSEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”
Press Questions? CONTACT: Al Della Fave Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: (732) 288-7616 Cellular: (732) 814-7347 Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, pled...
read morePoint Pleasant Beach Fatal Boat Accident
Press Questions? CONTACT: Al Della Fave Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: (732) 288-7616 Cellular: (732) 814-7347 On Sunday, May 21, 2017, at approximately 1255 p.m. Point Pleasant Beach PD was notified of a fatal vessel crash...
read moreOCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO SEND THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION TO REHAB GETS NEW NAME AND PD PARTICIPANT
Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will now be known as “Blue Hart” (Blue Heroin Addiction Recovery & Treatment) Program. Along with the new name comes the addition of another participating Ocean County...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS IN MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the...
read moreDetails of Last Night’s Fatal Car Fire in Plumsted
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s fatal car fire in Plumsted, Ocean County NJ. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: On May 1, 2017, Joint Base Fire Department spotted smoke in the area of Route...
read moreProsecutor relentlessly continues effort to address and raise the Heroin Epidemic alarm
Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato joined Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden last night (4/19) to speak before the Rutgers University Student Organization RU Drug Aware. RUDA held the “Living in the Age of Addiction” Town Hall meeting for students and parents....
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH BERKELY TOWNHIP & LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP POLICE IN LATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief Richard Buzby announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity in the Southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the...
read moreLITTLE EGG HARBOR MAN INDICTED IN ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the Ocean County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Christopher Wilson, 20, of Little Egg Harbor Township, charging him with second degree Attempted Sexual Assault and two counts of third degree...
read moreSEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN INCARCERATED ON SHOPLIFTING CHARGE FAILS TO APPEAR TO ANSWER CHARGES IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, failed to appear for his April 10, 2017 scheduled arraignment on the charge of one count of Animal Cruelty in the 3rd degree for causing serious bodily injury and...
read moreG.R.E.A.T. THINGS HAPPENING IN TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the graduation of Toms River Silver Bay and North Dover Elementary School students from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program. Today’s graduation...
read morePROSECUTOR CORONATO TO GET SHOUT OUT FROM RWJ BARNABAS HEALTH ON CBS RADIO 660 THE FAN DURING APRIL 9 AND APRIL 16 YANKEE GAME’S
Here is the text of the announcement: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest hospital and healthcare system, salutes Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, in recognition of his accomplishments and law enforcement initiatives enacted in Ocean County, New Jersey. Prior...
read moreDEALER ARREST – OCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY PROSECUTIONS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Police Chief James Riccio today announced the arrest of Timothy Baker, 26, of Jackson, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Thomas Palazzolo, 26, of Brick. “Prosecutor Coronato stated, “OCPO...
read moreOCPO RELEASES FINDINGS OF NON FATAL TOMS RIVER POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued...
read moreST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the Ocean County law enforcement Route 35/37 traffic enforcement detail for March 11, 2017 produced an impressive enforcement outcome bringing added safety to the significantly high volume traffic activity...
read moreFATHER SENTENCED IN BERKELEY DROWNING CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced Robert S. Trella, 42, of Berkeley Township appeared before Judge Patricia B. Roe, J.S.C. this morning and was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison. Trella had pled guilty to second degree...
read moreWANTED SANDY FRAUD CONTRACTOR ON THE RUN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42, a Super Storm Sandy contractor wanted for fraudulent activity by the Ocean County Prosecutor. ...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS OF FATAL LITTLE EGG HARBOR POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued...
read moreLEADER IN NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING NETWORK FOUND GUILTY
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced an Ocean County jury has found Daryel Rawls, 36, of Lakewood guilty on the charges of s convicted of 1st Degree Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network (which carries a life term to NJSP), 2nd Degree...
read moreOCPO’s partners at Hope Sheds Light open Toms River support center for those seeking help in fighting substance abuse
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read moreSEXTING-A LIFETIME OF CONSEQUENCES
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today proudly announced the release of the newest in the Right Turns video series on the topic of Sexting titled, “Will You Hit Send?” It is a 16 minute action drama movie with the goal of highlighting the consequences of...
read moreSUBJECT ID IN TOMS RIVER POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the identity of the deceased subject involved in the Toms River Police Involved shooting. He is identified as Christopher Apostolos, 56, of 109 Edgewood Court in Toms River. MONOC Unit 212 responded to the...
read morePolice Involved Shooting March 14-2017
Today (3/14/17) the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Unit, along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, were dispatched to the Silver Ridge Apartments located at 109 Edgewood Court in Toms River reference a reported police involved shooting....
read moreThe 15 Minute Child Break
Child Break – Dates Now Available for April & May 2017 Dates are filling up quickly! Most of our calendar has been filled for March. We are now scheduling presentations for April (Alcohol Awareness Month) and May. Please call now or click here to schedule...
read moreLAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL
On March 9, 2017 at approximately 7:43 pm, the Lakewood Police Department responded to the intersection of Hillside Blvd and Rt.528 for a pedestrian struck in the roadway. The subsequent investigation by Lakewood PD, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and Ocean County...
read moreOCPO JOINS COMMUNITY TO M.O.V.E. OC YOUTH TO AIM HIGHER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced OCPO and community partners recently completed a six week Ocean County community basketball clinic. The youth oriented clinic named M.O.V.E. (motivate, overcome, visualize, empower) was presented at Abundant Grace...
read moreOCPO Joins NJSP in another narco arrest.
Manchester Township, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police, with assistance from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Manchester Police Department have arrested Artemio Gayton, 43, of Manchester Township, N.J. after detectives seized more than $1 Million worth of...
read moreGUILTY PLEA IN RENTAL SCAM / TAX FILING CHARGE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced that Keith Boyce, 54, of Ocean Gate, NJ, pled guilty yesterday (3/7) to Theft and Failure to File a State Tax Return on the day he was scheduled for trial. The plea stems from his indictment by the Grand Jury for...
read moreST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAIL
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that Ocean County law enforcement will conduct a Route 35/37 traffic enforcement detail for March 11, 2017 in anticipation of the significant high volume traffic activity brought about by the Seaside Heights...
read moreSPRING CLEANING TIME FOR OC MEDICINE CABINETS 22,380 LBS OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS BURNED TO DATE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the concerted efforts of Ocean County Law Enforcement and residents continue to bring great success in disposing of unused prescription medications. On Wednesday (3/1) OCPO broke the pill burn record by...
read moreOC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT ARRESTED
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy today announced the arrest of Lt. John C. Adams, 40, of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Lt. Adams is charged with second degree Official Misconduct, second degree...
read moreOCPO/TRPD/OCSD ARE G.R.E.A.T. INFLUENCE ON TOMS RIVER STUDENTS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the graduation of 125 Hooper Avenue Elementary students from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program for the 2016/2017 school year. Ocean County...
read morePlumsted Criminal Mischief/Failed Explosive Device Details
On Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10:50 am, the Plumsted Police Department was dispatched to 3 Brookwood Drive in Plumsted Township for a suspicious device inside the mailbox. Upon arrival, police observed two (2) cylindrical devices taped to a larger cylindrical...
read moreSEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN INDICTED IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the indictment of Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, for one count of Animal Cruelty in the 3rd degree for causing serious bodily injury and death to a 10 year-old female Bichon Frise dog named...
read moreWHAT’S THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE IN OC RIGHT NOW? MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office “Let’s The Dogs Out” again and again and again as part of our regular High School visits where we call on our local police K9 partners to “Sniff Out” a Drug Free School Zone. Today’s operation is taking place...
read moreINVESTIGATION TEAM RELEASE TOMS RIVER FATAL FIRE FINDINGS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Arson Unit/Major Crimes Unit, Toms River Police Department, Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s CSI...
read moreAndrew Mayer Sentencing
Andrew Mayer, 29, of Toms River was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. Assistant Prosecutor Heidi Tannenbaum-Newman prosecuting for the State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of Probation,...
read moreImportant Narcan administering update
Intro Everyone- You are receiving this because you are on my list for Narcan and tactical medical update list. If you are not interested in receiving these, please just let me know. Please disseminate this information to all department officers. New Narcan...
read moreKane In Your Corner: Perrini and Sons Fencing faces charges after News 12 investigation
MANAHAWKIN – The owner of an Ocean County fencing company that was the subject of a Kane In Your Corner investigation faces charges of theft by deception, as additional unhappy customers continue to come forward to both law enforcement and News 12 New Jersey....
read moreToms River Fatal Fire
On February 14th at 11:03 am, Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to an active structure fire at 1911 Fiddlers Run. Upon arrival the units observed a heavy smoke condition. They were advised by witnesses on the scene that a woman was still inside of the home....
read moreDEFENDANT DETAINED IN LITTLE EGG HARBOR AGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that Milton Cortina, 40, of Little Egg Harbor was ordered detained by Judge Wendel E. Daniels under the new bail reform program yesterday (2/13). Cortina was arrested on 1/30/17 and charged with two counts of...
read moreProsecutor Joseph D. Coronato Explains How Naloxone Programs Do More Than Stop Overdoses
As the opioid epidemic continues across America, more communities are providing their law enforcement officers with the drug naloxone (sold as Narcan®) to reverse overdoses. Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato of Ocean County, NJ, discussed the profound benefits he has seen...
read moreINDICTMENT IN BARNEGAT LIGHT MURDER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Long Beach Township Police Chief Anthony Deely today announced that the Ocean County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Conrad Sipa, 52, of 1 Homelands Drive, Colts Neck, New Jersey charging him with the murder of...
read moreSENTENCING IN TOMS RIVER AGGRAVATED ARSON CASE
On Friday, February 3, Defendant John Fischer 5th, age 27, of Toms River was sentenced by Judge Rochelle Gizinski J.S.C., to 7 years in New Jersey State Prison (No Early Release) after his guilty plea to a 2nd degree charge of Aggravated Arson. The case was...
read moreUPDATE: LAKEWOOD BODY IDENTIFIED – DEATH A HOMICIDE
A post mortem exam conducted by the Ocean County Medical Examiner on the body found in Lake Shenandoah Park now confirms the positive identification of the victim as Eliabit Mena, 18, of Lakewood. The manner of death is classified a homicide. On February 1, 2017 at...
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INVESTIGATION INTO LITTLE EGG HARBOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE RESULTS IN ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Little Egg Harbor Township Police Chief Richard Buzby today announced additional charges for defendant Milton Cortina, 40, of Little Egg Harbor. Cortina on 1/30/17 was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated...
read moreHOLIDAY CITY BASED FINANCIAL ADVISOR PLEADS GUILTY TO SENIOR THEFTS
Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announces that Peter Martorana, 62, of Wall Township pled guilty yesterday (2/1) to one count of financial facilitation of criminal activity in excess of $500,000, a crime of the first degree. The State has recommended that Martorana be...
read moreLakewood suspicious death investigation
Today at approximately 2:15 pm the Lakewood Police Department was notified by a woman out walking her dog in Lake Shenandoah Park that a male was laying on the ground unresponsive. Lakewood PD responded and found the male deceased. The officers secured the scene and...
read morePolice responded to a residence on Lime Road for a dispute where a woman was assaulted
On January 28, 2017 at approximately 10:44 PM Brick Police responded to a residence on Lime Road for a dispute where a woman was assaulted. The arrestee Anthony Veltry (white male, 51 years old, Lime Road, Brick, NJ) was located in the downstairs portion of his...
read moreBerkeley Fatal Shooting Update – Victim Identified
Regarding our post yesterday (1/28) presenting preliminary investigative facts of a deer hunting trip resulting in a fatal shooting, we now can report that the victim is identified as Richard Pereira, 26, of Barnegat, NJ. The investigation continues and further...
read moreFatal shooting Investigation – Berkeley Township
On Saturday January 28, 2017 at 8:46 am, Berkeley Township Police were dispatched to the wooded area of 100 Locker Street following a 9-1-1 call stating a male had been shot while hunting. Berkeley Township Police and MONOC Unit 712 responded and the body of A 26 y/o...
read moreRemembering Detective Scott Stevens
#OCPO staff laid a wreath at the crash site of their fallen friend & family member, Scott Stevens in remembrance of his service and sacrifice....
read moreLITTLE EGG HARBOR MAN CHARGED IN ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Little Egg Harbor Township Police Chief Richard Buzby today announced the arrest of Christopher Wilson, 20, of Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, for 2nd degree Attempted Sexual Assault and 3rd degree Endangering the...
read moreBARNEGAT TRASH CAN EXPLOSION UPDATE
On October 13, 2016 just after 1:30 am, the Barnegat Police Department received multiple reports of an explosion in the area of Village Drive, Barnegat. Arriving Officers found a cloud of smoke emanating from the remnants of a rubber trash can located curbside...
read moreRobbery At Gun Point South Toms River PD/OCPO Seek Tips
The attached surveillance video was captured on the evening of January 5th as the Delta gas station located on Dover Road in South Toms River was robbed at gun point. We ask anyone with information to please contact South Toms River Police Detective Mike Schneidt at...
read moreOcean County Prostitution Arrests
On January 4th, a four month prostitution investigation, led by Toms River Police Department Detective Tom Grosse, culminated in charges being filed against two individuals. In conjunction with The Department of Homeland Security, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROGRAM FIRST IN NJ TO SEND THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION TO REHAB, NOT PRISON
Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker today announced the first of its kind law enforcement addiction help program in New Jersey. The “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will allow substance...
read moreLATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION TARGETS OUT OF STATE FENTANYL DEALER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Chief of Police Mitch Little announced today the culmination of an investigation by Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit along with members of the Toms River...
read moreCHRISTMAS DAY PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the following investigation update regarding the Christmas Day pedestrian death of Keith Elliott, 45, of Toms River. The initial accident was reported on...
read moreMan Killed on Christmas Day Hit and Run
On December 25th, at approximately 10:38 am, police and medical units were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Parkway and Herflicker Boulevard for a man lying in the roadway. Upon arrival the officer’s located the victim, Keith Elliott, 45, of Messenger...
read moreARREST OF DEALER IN OD DEATH CONTINUES TO SEND STRONG OCPO NO DEALER ZONE MESSAGE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane today announced the arrest of Peter Caragiani, 23, of Barnegat, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Michael Nugent, 24, of Stafford. Caragiani was taken into...
read moreOCPO GETS HELP FROM SOUTH TOMS RIVER PD TO MAKE SOUTH TOMS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS G.R.E.A.T.E.R
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and South Toms River Police Chief Andrew Izatt today announced that on Tuesday (12/20) the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and South Toms River Police Department held a G.R.E.A.T. graduation for all four 5th grade classes...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS SOMERS POINT CONTRACTOR FOR SANDY FRAUD
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that on Tuesday (12/20) the Ocean County Grand Jury indicted Ralph Triboletti III, 50 yoa, owner of Trimor Construction, L.L.C. for the commission of Sandy Fraud. Its alleged Triboletti took money from two...
read moreSANDY FRAUD INDICTMENT AGAINST OUT OF STATE CONTRACTOR
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that on Wednesday (12/14) the Ocean County Grand Jury indicted Jamie Lawson, 41, owner of Lawson Renovations, L.L.C., DBA, J & N Construction, for the commission of Sandy Fraud. Its alleged Lawson took...
read moreResidential Fire Investigation
On Thursday December 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm, Jackson Police Officers Kevin Chesney, Joe Candido and Cassie De La Torre responded to a residence on Huntington Drive on the report of a structure fire after a nearby resident contacted headquarters. Responding officers...
read moreCYBER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DRAG NET YIELDS ARREST
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio announce the arrest of Steven Stone, 27, of Gloucester Drive in Brick on 1 count of 2nd degree Distribution of Child Pornography and 1 count of 3rd degree Possession of Child...
read moreOC CHIROPRACTOR ARRESTED FOR HEALTH CLAIMS FRAUD AND POSSESSION OF FENTANYL
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Senior Supervisory Special Agent James DiOrio of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announce the arrest of Doctor of Chiropractic Carlo Amato, 55, of Beachwood, NJ. Amato is charged with 4 counts of Health Care Claims...
read moreChild Burned With Lighter – TRPD/OCPO Invest results in arrest.
On November 29th the Toms River Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Kareem Hayes, 36, of New Brunswick NJ. An investigation conducted by Toms River Police Detective Thomas Grosse and Ocean County Prosecutors Special Victims Unit Detective Lindsey Most determined...
read moreIT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR BUT MAKE SURE HOLIDAY SAFETY COMES FIRST – DON’T MAKE DEADLY MISTAKES
“The holiday season has arrived before we finished eating the Thanksgiving leftovers,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Don’t let the holiday season heat up too much – with fire that is! Did...
read moreSUSPECT IN TR FATAL PEDESTRIAN HIT & RUN IDENTIFIED & CHARGED
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced that their agencies have successfully identified, located and charged a Berkeley Township, NJ, woman with the pedestrian fatal hit and run which took place just two...
read morePublic Statement regarding the May 28, 2014 Toms River Police Officer Involved Shooting
In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued...
read moreINDICTMENT IN POSSESSION/DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Chief Thomas Boyd today announced the Grand Jury returned an indictment yesterday (11/29) against Kevin Meier, 23, of Seaside Heights on 1 count of Possession of Child Pornography and 1 count of...
read moreARREST OF DEALER IN OD DEATH CONTINUES OCPO #NODEALERZONE EFFORTS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the arrest of Gregory Koc, 34, of Pine Street, Toms River, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Kenneth Cook, 28, of Bayville. “Prosecutor Coronato stated,...
read moreDRUG ENFORCEMENT TAKES NO HOLIDAY IN OCEAN COUNTY WITH MAJOR THANKSGIVING DAY MARIJUANA BUST
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a three-month long...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL POLICE IN MAJOR COCAINE BUST
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a...
read moreTRPD / OCPO PLEA FOR INFO IN FATAL PEDESTRIAN HIT & RUN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced that their agencies are partnering to investigate a tragic pedestrian fatal hit and run which took place just two days before the Thanksgiving Holiday. On 11/22/2016 at...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONTINUES RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DEALERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group conducted an investigation with members of the Barnegat Township...
read moreOC LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKS TO ADDRESS DISTURBING 2015 STATS WITH ADDED THANKSGIVING DWI ENFORCEMENT
With (7) seven of (10) ten fatal accidents over the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday involving drugs or alcohol, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced stepped up DWI enforcement this Thanksgiving. The enforcement effort will concentrated in the Seaside...
read moreARREST OF DEALER IN OCEAN COUNTY OVERDOSE DEATH
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Ocean Township Acting Police Commander Lt. George M. Thompson and Berkeley Township Police Chief Karin DiMichele today announced the arrest of Louis Edward Ardise, 25, of Frederick Drive, Bayville, NJ in connection with the...
read moreOCPO Thanks All Who Contributed So Generously To The Victim-Witness Advocacy Unit / NJSP Food Drive
In the month of October, OCPO’s Victim-Witness Advocacy, led by Patricia (Trish) Miljenovic, partnered with the New Jersey State Police for the now annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Food Drive. For the second straight year, donations were collected to...
read moreOCPO AND FRIENDS TAKE METHAMPHETAMINE DRUGS OFF THE STREETS IN OCEAN COUNTY
On Wednesday November 2, 2016, members from the Brick Police Drug Enforcement Unit, Selective Enforcement Team, Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), in conjunction with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group executed Court Authorized search...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP TAKES FIGHT BEYOND THE BORDER OF OCEAN COUNTY IN LATEST HEROIN BUST
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella announced today the culmination of a multi-jurisdictional cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean area....
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL POLICE IN LATEST HEROIN BUST
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a...
read moreTuckerton Lunch Truck Explosion
OCPO Detective John Doran reports that on Saturday (10/29) at 4:41am, Tuckerton Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Railroad Avenue and North Green Street in Tuckerton for an explosion. Upon their arrival emergency personnel observed...
read morePROSECUTOR’S TIPS MAKE HALLOWEEN NOT SO SCARY
Ocean County, N.J. – With Halloween approaching at the end of the month, the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor is reminding parents and their costumed kids in search of treats about some important safety precautions. Halloween offers special challenges for...
read moreOCPO LET’S THE DOGS OUT…AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!
Ocean County, N.J. – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office “Let’s The Dogs Out” again and again as part of our regular High School visits where we call on our local police K9 partners to “Sniff Out” a Drug Free School Zone. Yesterday’s (10/27) morning...
read moreOC PILL DROP OFF PROGRAM PREVENTS ABUSE OF 19,100 LBS OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the concerted efforts of Ocean County Law Enforcement and residents continue to bring great success in disposing of unused prescription medications. On Wednesday (10/26) OCPO supervised the destruction...
read moreOCPO/STRPD PARTNER TO BRING G.R,E.A.T. LIFE LESSONS TO SOUTH TOMS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and South Toms River Police Chief Andrew Izatt today announced that STRPD is among the newest departments to collaborate with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in order to bring the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education...
read moreOCPO’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH ATLANTIC COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit...
read moreROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2016
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 a marathon will be taking place which will necessitate the closure of County Route 539 for a portion of the day. County Road 539 between Route 70 and County Road 528 will be closed to traffic from approximately 830 am to 1:00 pm. Please...
read moreToms River Police – Officer Involved Shooting
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Toms River. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: At approximately 6:44 pm on October 16th , Toms River Police...
read moreCORONATO CLAIMS SECOND PROSECUTOR OF THE YEAR TITLE
The State Troopers Coalition celebrated its 2016 Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Venetian located in Garfield, New Jersey. The State Troopers Coalition is an official coalition of the National Police Defense Foundation, a congressionally...
read moreINDICTMENT IN LAKEWOOD FATAL STABBING
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the Grand Jury returned an indictment yesterday (10/12) against Darneil Lee Reeves, 32, of Lakewood on one count of 1st degree Murder, one count of 3rd degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (knife)...
read moreBARNEGAT TRASH CAN EXPLOSION
This morning (10/13) just after 1:30 am, the Barnegat Police Department received multiple reports of an explosion in the area of Village Drive, Barnegat. Arriving Officers found a cloud of smoke emanating from the remnants of a rubber trash can located curbside...
read morePA MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced that yesterday (10/11), Robert Clayton, 36, of Pittsburgh, PA, pled guilty before Judge Rochelle Gizinski, J.S.C., to the most serious charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault, a first degree offense. Clayton is facing...
read moreJACKSON TWP DEATH INVESTIGATION
On October 5, 2016 at 7:34 a.m., the Holmdel Police Department received a 911 call reporting a male hanging from a Comcast truck in the parking lot located at 22 South Holmdel Road. Holmdel Police responded to find a male, later identified as Tyree Johnson, 32, of...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOLVE LOCAL CLOWN REPORT CASES – BOTH UNRELATED
REPORTS OF SOUTH TOMS RIVER CLOWN ATTACK FALSE CRY WOLF JUVENILE CHARGED In the first case, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and South Toms River Police Chief Andrew Izatt today announced a 14 year old South Toms River Female was charged with Creating a...
read moreTOMS RIVER COUPLE INDICTED IN THEFT/TAX FRAUD CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced an Ocean County Grand Jury handed up an indictment on Wednesday (9-28) against Patrick A Trushell II, age 38 of Toms River on charges of 2nd Degree Theft by Deception, 3rd Degree Theft, 3rd Degree...
read moreTHREE INDICTED IN DEATH OF LAKEWOOD MAN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today that the Grand Jury returned an indictment on 9/27/16 against Jesus E. Roman, 25, and Carlos Lagunes, 24, for Murder, Felony Murder, Burglary in the second degree and Robbery in the first degree. The grand...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP AND THE LACEY POLICE DEPARTMENTCONTINUE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DEALERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella announced today the culmination of a short term investigation into drug activity in the southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations...
read moreUPDATE IN ROLO DEATH CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced Andrew L. Mayer, 29, of Toms River, who was indicted on June 30, 2015, for the death of his dog (Rolo), yesterday (9/26) entered a guilty plea before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C. to one count of 3rd Degree...
read moreCONTRACTOR WITH HISTORY OF MULTIPLE THEFTS ARRESTED
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Richard Woodard, 63, part owner Willwood Builders of Clearwater, Florida. Woodard was located and arrested on Friar Tuck Lane in Dunedin, Florida last Wednesday (9/21/16) at approximately 2 pm by...
read moreCHILDREN LEFT UNATTENDED IN CAR WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 90 DEGREES
On 09-19-2016, Berkeley Township Police Det. Joseph Santoro and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Special Victim’s Unit Det. Stephanie Bayha arrested and charged Yordy R. Santanacastillo, 28, of Forked River, NJ, with 2 counts of Fourth Degree Child Abuse. The...
read moreExplosion with Secondary Explosive Device Investigation. AVOID AREA OF D STREET/OCEAN AVE IN SEASIDE PARK
An explosive device discharged within a garbage pail (Pictured below) at approximately 9:35 am. There are no reported injuries or damage to surrounding structures. The Ocean County Prosecutors Office Arson Unit is on scene and will be assisted by FBI, ATF and NJ State...
read moreGUILTY VERDICT IN BRICK ARMED BANK ROBBERY
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, an Ocean County Jury seated before the Honorable James M. Blaney, J.S.C., in Toms River, found defendant Michael D. Gibson guilty of first degree robbery and third degree possession of an imitation firearm. First degree robbery is...
read moreSEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN CHARGED IN DEATH OF DOG
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and NJ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) President Steve Shatkin today announced the arrest of Nicholas Piccolino, 33, of Seaside Heights, in connection with the beating death of 10 year-old female...
read moreOCPO “GROWING A PROGRAM” by “PLANTING THE SEEDS OF RECOVERY” – THERAPEUTIC GARDEN AT VETWORK
A therapeutic garden at Vetwork has been spearheaded by a Participant in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Veterans Diversion Program. The Veterans Diversion Program encourages volunteer efforts for participants as part of the recovery process from post-traumatic...
read moreOCPO Joins OC Residents In Remembering. We Must Never Forget!
This years annual 911 Remembrance outside 119 Hopper Ave, Toms River, marked the 15 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks in 2001. Among the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were more than 400 emergency...
read moreHOPE SHEDS LIGHT HOLDS ANNUAL EVENT AT GROUND ZERO FOR NJ OPIATE EPIDEMIC
2015 record attendance expected to be exceeded This year’s Hope Shed’s Light Recovery Walk to raise awareness of New Jersey’s “Heroin Crisis” and educate those fighting addiction to avenues of recovery is set to draw record numbers. The media is invited to cover, help...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONTINUES RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DEALERS SEIZING LARGE AMOUNTS OF HEROIN, CASH AND A MACHINE GUN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a two month cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug activity in the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern/Southern...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY MAN CAUGHT IN CONTINUING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CYBER DRAG NET
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Vincent Spataro, 63, of Berkeley Township on the charge of Possession/Distribution of Child Pornography. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs...
read moreSTEALING CAMPAIGN SIGNS IS A CRIME – YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED
This video is of two individuals taking a #DonaldTrump #campaign sign from the lawn of a Bayville Bowsprit Drive home on Monday at 9 pm. There have been reports of a number of signs unlawfully taken from homes in this neighborhood. If anyone can identify those in the...
read moreSHIP BOTTOM BEACH PEDESTRIAN STRUCK
On 08/31/2016 at 7:54 am the Ship Bottom Police Department responded to the area of the 3rd Avenue Beach in Ship Bottom for a reported pedestrian struck. Ship Bottom Police arrived and observed Megan Fabieniak, 38, of Toronto Canada with injuries to her arm and leg....
read moreBRICK OBGYN DOCTOR CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT (OFFENSIVE TOUCHING)
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio today announced the arrest of Dr. Alfred B. Parchment, 53, of Toms River for the charge of Harassment (Offensive Touching) via 2C:33-4B. The arrest on Tuesday (8/30) stems from an...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY MAN CAUGHT IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CYBER DRAG NET
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Carlos Diaz Rojas, 54, of Point Pleasant Beach on the charge of 3rd Degree Possession of Child Pornography. The arrest comes on the heels of “Operation Statewide” which accounted for the arrest...
read moreCR528 SAFETY INITIATIVE BRINGS SAFER DRIVING
Since the June 17th start of the CR528 Police Partnership Safety Initiative, the partnering police agencies have stopped a total of 311 vehicles during their coordinated saturation patrols, accounting for 211 summons issued and six (6) arrests. Most disturbing was...
read moreTask Force Arrests 40 in N.J. Child Porn Op At least one from every county in the state charged
Hamilton Twp., Mercer County, N.J. – Forty men including at least one from every county in New Jersey have been charged with possession of child pornography, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced today at the State Police Technology Center....
read moreOC LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGET CR 539 PLUMSTED FOR DWI ENFORCEMENT THIS WEEKEND
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the continuation of its’ summer DWI checkpoint program. The program’s design creates a force multiplier by regionalizing and supplementing local DWI enforcement. This Saturday evening CR 539...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONTINUES RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DEALERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity in the southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL POLICE TO TARGET DEALERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella, Barnegat Township Police Captain Richard Dugan and Ocean Township O.I.C. Lieutenant George Thompson announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH BERKELEY TOWNSHIP POLICE IN LATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity in the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative investigation with...
read morePOLICING PARTNERSHIP RIDES AGAIN
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced his Safety/Enforcement Initiative to address the rash of eleven (11) fatal crashes and numerous serious accidents that had occurred from 2013 to July 31, of 2015 along County Route 539 will team up again to...
read moreARREST IN BARNEGAT FATAL HIT & RUN
On August 8th at 6:50 pm, members of the Barnegat Police Department and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Cassie Hansen, 27, of Barnegat for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that resulted in death. The arrest was in connection with...
read moreBEWARE IRS PHONE SCAM MAKING ROUNDS AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN
The Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor once again for the umpteenth time is receiving calls from individuals who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the 90,000 complaints that...
read moreAGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES FILED IN FATAL CRASH
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the arrest of Jack Kennedy Jr., 34, of Jackson for the charge of Aggravated Manslaughter. The charges stem from a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on July...
read morePROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH LACEY TOWNSHIP POLICE IN LATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity impacting the southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group,...
read moreGreat OC Happenings from this Past Week
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Sheriff Mastronardy and area Chiefs of Police join Pastors, community organizations and residents for a community discussion this past week. The event organized and hosted by Pastor William Greene and his Second Baptist Church...
read moreOC PILL DROP OFF PROGRAM PREVENTS ABUSE OF 13,340 LBS OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the concerted efforts of Ocean County Law Enforcement and residents have brought great success in disposing of unused prescription medications. On Wednesday (7/20) OCPO supervised the destruction of 2960...
read moreGuilty Plea in Aggravated Sexual Assault
On Wednesday 7/20, Agustin Salvidar-Delvalle, 27, of Lakewood entered a guilty plea before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C. to one count of 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault. He will be sentenced after an AVENAL evaluation. The guilty plea stems from an investigation...
read moreFBI TIP LEADS TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION ARREST
On Tuesday, July 19, members of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit and Manchester Police Department arrested Lawrence Fascia, 63, of Manchester on one (1) count of 3rd degree Possession of Child Pornography and one (1) count of 2nd degree...
read moreLAKEWOOD PURSUIT LEADS TO CRASH/ARREST
On July 3, 2016, the Lakewood Twp. Police Department attempted to stop a Cadillac DTS for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, later identified as Christian Hernandez-Ruiz, 42, of Lakewood, subsequently fled from police at a high rate of speed causing the pursuit to...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE BUILDS G.R.E.A.T. INSTRUCTOR ARMY
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the graduation of 41 newly certified G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program Instructors. The training offered by members of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office took place at the Ocean...
read moreOC RAPID SYSTEM NAILS PAWN SHOP OWNERS SIBLINGS FOUND GUILTY
Yesterday (7/14) after a short deliberation of only a few hours, an Ocean County jury returned a verdict of guilty on two (2) counts of Receiving Stolen Property and Dealing in Stolen Property in the case of State v. Michael Bucca, 46, of Beachwood and Malissa Bucca,...
read moreTOMS RIVER POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced a police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Toms River. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: At 11:32 pm on July 7th, Toms River Police Officers on patrol approached a suspicious vehicle...
read morePOINT LITTLE LEAGUE PRESIDENT CHARGED IN LEAGUE THEFT
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Vincent Cicalese, 57, of Point Pleasant Beach on the charges of 2nd Degree Computer Theft and 3rd Degree Theft. Bail was set by Judge Rochelle Gizinski, J.S.C. at $25,000 with no 10% option. The...
read moreBEACHWOOD ARSONIST ARRESTED
Robert A. Houser, 40, of Toms River was located on June 15 and subsequently charged with Aggravated Arson and Assault. His arrest stems from the May 19, 2016 investigation by the Beachwood Police Department and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Investigation Unit...
read moreOC LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COORDINATE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS THROUGHOUT JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today called on all Ocean County drivers to put highway safety “first on the list” during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and throughout the entire summer driving season. Coronato stated, “OC Law Enforcement will do our...
read moreSENTENCING IN WARETOWN AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
On Friday (June 17, 2016), Defendant Frederic B. Whitehead, 45, of Waretown, NJ, was sentenced by Judge Rochelle Gizinski J.S.C., to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison (No Early Release Applies) on one count of 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault concurrent to 8...
read moreOCPO SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONCLUDES INITIAL SOUTHERN SUMMER SWEEP
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit, along with county and local law enforcement...
read moreMEGAN’S OFFENDER ARRESTED A SECOND TIME
During the week of Monday, June 13, 2016, Detective Juan G. Pastrana of the Megan’s Law Unit of the Special Investigations Bureau of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation into thirty (30) year old Romeo A. Worthy for the third (3rd)...
read morePOLICING PARTNERSHIP FOR A SAFER CR 528
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced details of his Summer 2016 Safety/Enforcement Initiative to address rising fatalities, 55 Alcohol/Narcotics motor vehicle arrests, numerous serious accidents and moving motor vehicle violations that have...
read moreARREST IN LAKEWOOD STABBING DEATH
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Police Chief Robert Lawson today announced the arrest of Dmitrii Dorzhinov, 53, of Lakewood for the murder of Gela Suqiashvilli, 54, also of Lakewood. On Tuesday (6/14) at approximately 1:04 am, the Lakewood...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE CONTINUES TO EDUCATE OC CHILDREN OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GANG DANGERS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Police Chief Robert Lawson today announced that on Tuesday (6/14) the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Lakewood Police Department, and the NJ Parole Department collaborated to graduate 416 sixth grade students...
read moreARREST IN LAKEWOOD MURDER
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Police Chief Robert Lawson today announced the arrest of Merrill Spencer, 34, of Lakewood for the murder of Johntel Thomas, 23, also of Lakewood. On Monday (6/13), a 911 call was placed at approximately 6:32 am...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE HAS THE BEST WEEK EVER CLAIMS BOTH DETECTIVE & UNIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is proud to announce coveted awards for OCPO Narcotics Unit members from two separate major New Jersey Narcotics Associations. The first award recognition was bestowed upon a Special Operations Group Detective who was honored...
read moreMEGAN’S LAW OFFENDER SENTENCED
On Friday, June 10, 2016, the Honorable Melanie S. Appleby, J.S.C., sentenced Ronnie Kimball, 26, having a last known address of 976 President Avenue in Toms River, to a period of eighteen (18) months in New Jersey State Prison, concurrent to a sentence he is serving...
read moreLAKEWOOD MAN SENTENCED IN AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
Defendant Belsay Guzman Hernandez, 53, of Lakewood was sentenced today before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C., for 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison with a 15 year stipulation of parole ineligibility, along with Parole...
read moreMANAHAWKIN MAN ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane today announced the arrest of Leonardo D. Rugerio, 24, of Manahawkin, NJ, for Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. The arrest stems from an investigation by...
read moreSynopsis of Prosecutor Coronato’s Senate Judiciary Committee Testimony
“Working with the New Jersey State Police, R.O.I.C. and the state police lab analysis, it now appears that more often than not the glassine packets being consumed by an Ocean County resident does not only contain heroin, but many other drugs. Clearly these packets...
read moreOCPO SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONCLUDES INITIAL SUMMER SWEEP
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into alleged heroin drug distribution within Ocean County. In the first of three operational phases of the pre-summer sweep, detectives from the...
read moreBEWARE INHERITANCE BANK LETTER SCAM
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today warned county residents of fraudulent mailings sent under the guise of a legitimate name bank reporting a possible inheritance. A sample of this scam letter using the TD logo is attached. In the past week there have...
read moreFATHER & MOTHER INDICTED IN DROWNING OF 2 YEAR OLD
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the indictment of Robert S. Trella, 41, and Brigitte M. McCarthy, 31, of Berkeley Township, which resulted from the investigation into the drowning death of their two (2) year old female child. Details of the...
read moreOCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE AWARDED STATE RE-ACCREDITATION
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor received State Re-Accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. This coveted status is awarded after intense auditing, reviews and...
read morePLUMSTED TOWNSHIP MAN INDICTED IN WIFE’S MURDER
On May 25, 2016, the Ocean County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Arthur Haskoor, 57, of Plumsted Township in the Murder of his wife. The full list of charges against Haskoor in the indictment are as follows: Murder, first degree (Count 1), Possession of a...
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