Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death Charges Filed after Ocean County Woman’s Death
Two South Jersey residents have been charged with strict liability for drug-induced death after a woman died of a heroin overdose in Ocean County, New Jersey. According to officials from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, 42-year-old Lisa Guadagno, of Jackson Township, NJ, died on August 1st at her home. Jackson police responded to the scene after receiving a report that Guadagno was unresponsive. Although they attempted to revive her, she could not be resuscitated. The toxicology and ...
Harassment of Jackson Student with Autism via Social Media
A student with special needs in Jackson, New Jersey recently received an alarming message on Snapchat. The threatening language used in this social media post gave rise to discussions about cyber-bulling among local residents and may constitute harassment. According to Jackson Township School District spokeswoman Allison Erwin, officials have already identified the origin of the message sent to an autistic boy who is currently a student at Jackson Liberty High School. The post includes a ...
Two Men Arrested after Allegedly Eluding Police in Lacey Township NJ
Two men were recently charged with eluding police, among other offenses, after allegedly vandalizing public property and leading officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle in Lacey Township, New Jersey. This case arose after a power outage at the Lacey Business Park on January 3rd. Police sought to identify the cause of the outage just after 5:00 a.m., at which time they discovered vandalized power lines and a transformer that was completely destroyed. Investigators determined that ...
Former Brick Township Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft by Deception
A former employee of Brick Township, New Jersey recently received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree theft by deception. The charges arose in connection with an insurance fraud scam through which the defendant stole over $940,000. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced the sentencing of 52-year-old Brick resident Kim E. Bogan, the daughter of former Brick Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli. Joseph was incarcerated ten years ago for accepting bribes while ...