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Press Releases of The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office

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Brick Man Charged In Dogs Death

Brick Man Charged In Dogs Death

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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TOMS RIVER DOUBLE FATAL INVESTIGATION DETAILS

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...

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GUILTY VERDICT IN SEX ASSAULT CASE

GUILTY 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...

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ARREST IN LAKEWOOD FATAL HIT & RUN

ARREST 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...

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LAKEWOOD NJ DOUBLE FATAL

LAKEWOOD 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...

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SOUTH TOMS RIVER PD/OC SWAT END BARRICADED SUBJECT EVENT PEACEFULLY

SOUTH TOMS RIVER PD/OC SWAT END BARRICADED SUBJECT EVENT PEACEFULLY

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...

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Point Contractor Arrest

Point Contractor Arrest

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...

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ANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER OCPO PILL BURN 34,860 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED TO DATE

ANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER OCPO PILL BURN 34,860 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED TO DATE

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...

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR MURDER

LITTLE EGG HARBOR MURDER

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...

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MURDER/SUICIDE

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MURDER/SUICIDE

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...

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CDS MANUFACTURING FACILITY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

CDS MANUFACTURING FACILITY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

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...

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PLUMSTED DOUBLE FATAL MVA

PLUMSTED DOUBLE FATAL MVA

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...

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JACKSON REMAINS IDENTIFIED – SUSPECT ARRESTED

JACKSON REMAINS IDENTIFIED – SUSPECT ARRESTED

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...

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GUILTY PLEA IN CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT THEFT

GUILTY PLEA IN CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT THEFT

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...

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CHIROPRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO MONEY LAUNDERING

CHIROPRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO MONEY LAUNDERING

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...

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WANTED CONTRACTOR

WANTED CONTRACTOR

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...

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APPLIANCE FIRE WITH INJURIES BERKELEY TOWNSHIP

APPLIANCE FIRE WITH INJURIES BERKELEY TOWNSHIP

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...

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SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN JACKSON

SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN JACKSON

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...

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ROUTES 35/37 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS

ROUTES 35/37 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS

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...

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OPERATION “HEADING BACK” UPDATE

OPERATION “HEADING BACK” UPDATE

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...

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SHOOTING THREAT SURE WAY TO GET ARRESTED

SHOOTING THREAT SURE WAY TO GET ARRESTED

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...

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FATAL FIRE in Ocean TWP

FATAL FIRE in Ocean TWP

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...

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OCPO PRESS ADVISORY 03-09-18

OCPO PRESS ADVISORY 03-09-18

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...

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ROUTE 35/37 ROVING DUI ENFORCEMENT DETAIL

ROUTE 35/37 ROVING DUI ENFORCEMENT DETAIL

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...

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TOMS RIVER DEATH INVESTIGATION

TOMS RIVER 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...

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QUICK ARREST IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS MOTEL MURDER

QUICK 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...

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GUILTY PLEA IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE

GUILTY PLEA IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE

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...

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CONTRACTOR SENTENCED IN THEFT

CONTRACTOR SENTENCED IN THEFT

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...

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Bayville Bicyclist Fatal

Bayville Bicyclist Fatal

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...

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OC RASH OF PEDESTRIAN FATALS CONTINUE

OC RASH OF PEDESTRIAN FATALS CONTINUE

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...

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ARREST IN BANK ROBBERY

ARREST IN BANK ROBBERY

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...

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POINT FATAL FIRE UPDATE – VICTIM IDENTIFIED

POINT 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...

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LAKEHURST PEDESTRIAN FATAL

LAKEHURST 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...

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Jackson Shooting Information 12-23-17

Jackson 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...

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OC LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL SPEND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WORKING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS TO REDUCE FATALITIES

OC LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL SPEND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WORKING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS TO REDUCE FATALITIES

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...

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TOMS RIVER MAN SENTENCED IN THEFT

TOMS RIVER MAN SENTENCED IN THEFT

Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental websites, companies or applications.  For additional information visit our website...

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MAN DIES AFTER FALL INTO THE TOMS RIVER

MAN DIES AFTER FALL INTO THE TOMS RIVER

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...

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OC SANDY CONTRACTOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT

OC SANDY CONTRACTOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT

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...

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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017 TRPD FATAL POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017 TRPD FATAL POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

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...

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DEFENDANT ARRESTED/CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

DEFENDANT ARRESTED/CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

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...

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OCPOs DreamCome True – Now a HIDTA Member

OCPOs DreamCome True – Now a HIDTA Member

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...

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OCPO partners with the New Jersey Traffic Safety Specialist Program

OCPO 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...

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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE

LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE

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...

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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL

LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL

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...

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BRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING UPDATE

BRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING UPDATE

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...

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OCPO/LACEY PD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE

OCPO/LACEY PD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE

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...

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BRICK COUPLE TARGETS LOWES FOR UNPAID MERCHANDISE

BRICK COUPLE TARGETS LOWES FOR UNPAID MERCHANDISE

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...

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EAGLESWOOD FATAL CRASH UPDATE

EAGLESWOOD FATAL CRASH UPDATE

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...

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ICE CREAM HUT FIRE NO ACCIDENT

ICE 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...

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BRICK DEATH INVESTIGATION

BRICK 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...

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OCPO CYBER CHILD PORN NET SNARES ANOTHER OC MAN

OCPO 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...

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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN LANDS OFFENDER IN JAIL

SOCIAL 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...

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POLICING PARTNERSHIP RIDES AGAIN

POLICING 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...

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GUILTY PLEA IN LAKEWOOD STABBING DEATH

GUILTY 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...

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79-COUNT INDICTMENT HANDED-UP BY HUDSON COUNTY GRAND JURY; ALLEGED CHARGES DESCRIBE VIOLENCE THAT SPANS OCEAN, MONMOUTH AND HUDSON COUNTIES

79-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...

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Prosecutor Coronato among experts discussing Opioid Crisis

Prosecutor Coronato among experts discussing Opioid Crisis

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BRICK TOWNSHIP STABBING DEFENDANT SENTENCED

BRICK 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...

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LAKEWOOD HIT AND RUN WITH SERIOUS INJURIES

LAKEWOOD 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...

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SANDY CONTRACTOR JAILED ON THEFT CHARGES

SANDY 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...

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NEW INDICTMENTS IN BRICK SCHOOLS CASE

NEW 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...

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OCPO’S Best and Bravest Recognized

OCPO’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...

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TD Bank Robbery

TD 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...

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G.R.E.A.T. YEAR FOR OCEAN COUNTY SCHOOLS

G.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...

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TOMS RIVER SCHOOL BUS FIRE LABELED ACCIDENTAL

TOMS 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...

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LAVALLETTE FIRE LABELED ACCIDENTAL

LAVALLETTE 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...

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NJSPCA COMMENTS IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”

NJSPCA 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...

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Point Pleasant Beach Fatal Boat Accident

Point 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...

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G.R.E.A.T. THINGS HAPPENING IN TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS

G.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...

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ST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS

ST. 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...

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FATHER SENTENCED IN BERKELEY DROWNING CASE

FATHER 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...

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WANTED SANDY FRAUD CONTRACTOR ON THE RUN

WANTED 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. ...

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SEXTING-A LIFETIME OF CONSEQUENCES

SEXTING-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...

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SUBJECT ID IN TOMS RIVER POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

SUBJECT 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...

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Police Involved Shooting March 14-2017

Police 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....

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The 15 Minute Child Break

The 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...

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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL

LAKEWOOD 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...

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OCPO Joins NJSP in another narco arrest.

OCPO 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...

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GUILTY PLEA IN RENTAL SCAM / TAX FILING CHARGE

GUILTY 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...

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ST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAIL

ST. 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...

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OC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT ARRESTED

OC 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...

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Andrew Mayer Sentencing

Andrew 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,...

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Important Narcan administering update

Important 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...

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Toms River Fatal Fire

Toms 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....

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INDICTMENT IN BARNEGAT LIGHT MURDER

INDICTMENT 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...

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SENTENCING IN TOMS RIVER AGGRAVATED ARSON CASE

SENTENCING 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...

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Lakewood suspicious death investigation

Lakewood 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...

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Fatal shooting Investigation – Berkeley Township

Fatal 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...

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BARNEGAT TRASH CAN EXPLOSION UPDATE

BARNEGAT 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...

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Ocean County Prostitution Arrests

Ocean 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...

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CHRISTMAS DAY PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE

CHRISTMAS 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...

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Man Killed on Christmas Day Hit and Run

Man 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...

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Residential Fire Investigation

Residential 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...

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CYBER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DRAG NET YIELDS ARREST

CYBER 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...

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ARREST OF DEALER IN OCEAN COUNTY OVERDOSE DEATH

ARREST 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...

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Tuckerton Lunch Truck Explosion

Tuckerton 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...

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PROSECUTOR’S TIPS MAKE HALLOWEEN NOT SO SCARY

PROSECUTOR’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...

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OCPO LET’S THE DOGS OUT…AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!

OCPO 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...

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ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2016

ROAD 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...

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Toms River Police – Officer Involved Shooting

Toms 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...

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CORONATO CLAIMS SECOND PROSECUTOR OF THE YEAR TITLE

CORONATO 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...

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INDICTMENT IN LAKEWOOD FATAL STABBING

INDICTMENT 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)...

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BARNEGAT TRASH CAN EXPLOSION

BARNEGAT 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...

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JACKSON TWP DEATH INVESTIGATION

JACKSON 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...

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THREE INDICTED IN DEATH OF LAKEWOOD MAN

THREE 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...

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UPDATE IN ROLO DEATH CASE

UPDATE 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...

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GUILTY VERDICT IN BRICK ARMED BANK ROBBERY

GUILTY 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...

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN CHARGED IN DEATH OF DOG

SEASIDE 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...

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SHIP BOTTOM BEACH PEDESTRIAN STRUCK

SHIP 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....

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CR528 SAFETY INITIATIVE BRINGS SAFER DRIVING

CR528 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...

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POLICING PARTNERSHIP RIDES AGAIN

POLICING 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...

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ARREST IN BARNEGAT FATAL HIT & RUN

ARREST 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...

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Great OC Happenings from this Past Week

Great 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...

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Guilty Plea in Aggravated Sexual Assault

Guilty 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...

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LAKEWOOD PURSUIT LEADS TO CRASH/ARREST

LAKEWOOD 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...

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TOMS RIVER POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

TOMS 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...

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BEACHWOOD ARSONIST ARRESTED

BEACHWOOD 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...

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SENTENCING IN WARETOWN AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT

SENTENCING 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...

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MEGAN’S OFFENDER ARRESTED A SECOND TIME

MEGAN’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)...

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POLICING PARTNERSHIP FOR A SAFER CR 528

POLICING 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...

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ARREST IN LAKEWOOD STABBING DEATH

ARREST 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...

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ARREST IN LAKEWOOD MURDER

ARREST 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...

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MEGAN’S LAW OFFENDER SENTENCED

MEGAN’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...

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MANAHAWKIN MAN ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE

MANAHAWKIN 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...

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BEWARE INHERITANCE BANK LETTER SCAM

BEWARE 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...

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FATHER & MOTHER INDICTED IN DROWNING OF 2 YEAR OLD

FATHER & 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...

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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP MAN INDICTED IN WIFE’S MURDER

PLUMSTED 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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