Long Beach Township Burglary Results in Two Arrests
When a residence in Long Beach Township, New Jersey was burglarized recently, police identified two suspects who were subsequently charged with multiple theft offenses. The incident in question was investigated after property and a motor vehicle were stolen from a Long Beach Island home. The investigation led police to 44-year-old Branchville resident John C. Jensen and 49-year-old Ewing resident Elizabeth A. Remboske. Both suspects were arrested and charged with theft of movable property, ...
Toms River Joins Shore Towns Planning Marijuana Ban
As more and more municipalities in Ocean County move toward banning the sale of recreational marijuana, township officials in Toms River recently introduced an ordinance that would outlaw selling and growing marijuana within town limits. Since New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's election earlier this year, residents and lawmakers in New Jersey have engaged in an ongoing dialogue about marijuana legalization. If the new Governor fulfills on his promise to legalize recreational marijuana use, ...
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 ...
Point Pleasant Beach Bans Selling Marijuana in Town Limits
Newly elected NJ Governor Phil Murphy has stated his intention to legalize marijuana for those 21 and older in New Jersey. In response, Point Pleasant Beach just took preventative action by banning the sale of marijuana within the entire borough. If the bill currently in the New Jersey State legislature passes, selling marijuana for recreational use will be legal and residents will be able to purchase, possess, and use marijuana recreationally. However, municipalities in New Jersey will ...
Lakewood Bus Driver Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child for DWI with Kid Passengers
A school bus driver has been charged with DWI and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly driving under the influence with approximately 20 child passengers in Lakewood, New Jersey. The driver is also accused of engaging in a heated road rage incident while driving drunk with the students near the Garden State Parkway. According to officials from the Lakewood Police Department, they received a report of a road rage incident occurring in the vicinity of Chestnut Street and ...
Seaside Heights Aggravated Assault Charges for Father and Son
A father and son have been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an alleged knife fight in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Officers from the Seaside Heights Police Department responded to reports about a serious altercation on the 200 block of Franklin Avenue at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th. They arrived at the scene to find a 30-year-old man from Seaside Heights who had sustained a stab wound to his left hip region. The man is reportedly in stable condition after ...
Lakewood Police to Increase Patrols for DWI and Traffic Violations
After numerous car accidents, some of which led to deaths and serious injuries in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, officials in Ocean County are increasing police patrols in Lakewood to identify people driving under the influence (DUI) and those committing other motor vehicle violations. In an announcement on Monday, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said the new strategy will begin on Thursday. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, Lakewood Police Department, and New Jersey State ...