Ocean County Links Burglary to Heroin Epidemic- Cracks Down on Pawn Shops
In a unique effort to fight the growing heroin epidemic, Ocean County law enforcement has outlined a new strategy- tracking the sale of stolen items. According to an Asbury Park Press report, 10-15% of all burglaries are unsolved, yet law enforcement has long suspected that heroin and opiate addictions fuel many of the theft crimes. According to one local law enforcement authority, these addictions are beyond comprehension for those who do not struggle with them. Furthermore, many who ...
Heroin, Resisting Arrest Charges Levied Against Two in Jackson Parking Lot
According to a recent Asbury Park Press report, two individuals were arrested in the parking lot of a Jackson Township McDonald’s. Per the article, the arresting officer noticed “two suspicious individuals” in the parking lot. The officer’s observations led to the arrest of each person. One individual was charged with possession of heroin and hindering apprehension while the other was charged with possession of a hypodermic needle in addition to heroin possession.
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Baby Sitter Charged With Toms River DUI After Drinking on the Job
Be careful who you hire! A Toms River working mom who hired a nanny off of the care.com website came home to find her 2-year-old child being “watched” by a drunk, passed out fifty-year-old nanny. According to a report from newyork.cbslocal.com, when the mother entered her home on a Friday afternoon last month, she received the surprise of her life when she found her young son sitting in a soiled diaper while the recently hired babysitter bolted out of the home. She did not get far, however, ...