Former Seaside Heights Police Officer Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
After a former Seaside Heights special police officer was indicted on charges for endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, the man was recently sentenced to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison. This case began in June of 2015, when 24-year-old Seaside Heights resident Kevin Meier was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography. Meier was serving as a special police officer in the borough of Seaside Heights at the time, ...
Two Sentenced for Heroin Distribution in Ocean County
After pleading guilty to charges for possession of heroin with intent to distribute, two men were recently sentenced for their participation in a drug trafficking operation that spanned several counties in New Jersey, including Ocean County. The men in question, 27-year-old Richard Michilena and 40-year-old Bolivar Delacruz, both of whom are New Jersey residents, initially pleaded guilty to heroin distribution in February. They were charged in 2015 after a large-scale narcotics ...
Beachwood Man Charged with Burglary, Auto Theft, Arson in Toms River
A Beachwood man is now facing numerous criminal charges, including those for burglary, arson, and auto theft, after allegedly breaking into several homes in Toms River, as well as stealing a car and subsequently setting it on fire in South Toms River. According to officials from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, 25-year-old Beachwood resident Jesse James Sauer is accused of committing two burglaries in the Cranmoor section of Toms River on July 7th, during which he allegedly stole cash ...
Ocean County Towns with the Most Marijuana Possession Arrests
It is well-known that New Jersey law enforcement officers aggressively pursue marijuana offenders, regularly arresting and charging New Jersey residents and visitors for possession of even the smallest amounts of marijuana. Although many states are moving toward decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, New Jersey stands ardently opposed to marijuana under its current Marijuana Laws. In fact, according to a recent report issued by the New Jersey part of the American Civil Liberties ...