Jackson Man Charged with Robbery, Assault for Alleged Car Dragging Incident
A Jackson, NJ man was recently arrested for robbery, assault, and several other criminal offenses after allegedly stealing a woman's pursue and dragging her alongside his car while he attempted to drive away. According to officials from the Jackson Township Police Department, 30-year-old Nicholas Bonaccorso stole a female victim's wristlet purse at a local gas station over the weekend. The victim was reportedly purchasing lottery tickets at the Sunoco located on North Countyline Road in ...
DWI and Drug DUI Checkpoints throughout Ocean County over Thanksgiving
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office just announced its plan to conduct numerous DWI checkpoints throughout Ocean County, NJ over the Thanksgiving holiday. Law enforcement officials will be targeting drivers who are driving while intoxicated, as well as those driving under the influence of drugs. This DWI/DUI enforcement initiative comes in direct response to last year's Thanksgiving holiday. Specifically, there were six fatal accidents and seven deaths on New Jersey roadways last year ...
Manchester Police Arrest Man for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Other Charges
Police in Manchester, New Jersey recently arrested a local man who allegedly burglarized a vehicle and threatened a witness with a knife. The man is now facing serious charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and terroristic threats. The aforementioned incident is said to have occurred in late October. The suspect, 44-year-old Manchester resident Shane W. Bowie, is accused of committing a car burglary during which he went through a vehicle's glove compartment. The burglary ...
Police Investigate Toms River Car Accident, Was it Vehicular Homicide?
Police in Toms River, New Jersey are currently investigating a car accident that left one dead and one injured. The question remains, will they charge the driver with vehicular homicide? According to a statement from the Toms River Police Department, 60-year-old Toms River resident Manuela Morales-Torres was struck by a 76-year-old woman driving an SUV on Sunday, October 5th. A man, age 62, was also struck at the time. Sadly, Morales-Torres died after being hit at approximately 5:50 p.m. ...
Little Egg Harbor Man Facing Burglary, Trespassing, Eluding Charges
A man from Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey is facing a multitude of criminal charges including burglary, criminal trespass, and eluding after a car chase with Hazlet police. After investigators identified him as responsible for several burglaries in the Jersey Shore area, he reportedly attempted to elude police in a stolen vehicle that he ultimately crashed into an above ground pool. The defendant in this case, 27-year-old Little Egg Harbor resident Christopher Kingsbury, was first ...
Ocean County Phone Scam May Lead to Theft by Deception Charges
Officials from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office have warned residents about a phone scam currently being run in the area. The newest of these phone scams involves Jersey Central Power & Light. According to reports, the person calling tells the victims they are behind on their electric payments and if they don't immediately pay the bill, their power will be shut off. The scammers insist that victims must call 1-866-996-9725, ext. 3500 and ask for Lucas, after which payments of $500 ...
Lavallette Police Charge Man with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest
After a reported home invasion in Lavallette, New Jersey, a local man has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and burglary. According to authorities from the Lavallette Police Department, they were contacted regarding a break-in at a borough home shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Monday. When officers arrived on the scene, the homeowners said a man forced his way into their residence and "confronted them in their living room." After being told direction in which he fled, ...
Manchester NJ Contractor Accused of Theft from Sandy Victims
A contractor from Manchester, New Jersey has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing $75,000 from victims of Super Storm Sandy. According to officials from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, 45-year-old Darin Smith is accused of accepting money from four separate homeowners and subsequently failing to make the repairs to which he committed. Smith, who is from the Whiting, on the west side of Manchester Township in Ocean County, was taken into custody on Wednesday, October ...
Toms River Man Accused of Burglary at Same Local Business
Authorities say a Toms River man committed two separate burglaries at a local deli in Ocean County. The man is now facing numerous criminal charges, including burglary, theft, and criminal mischief. According to police, 29-year-old Toms River resident Kevin Soloman was arrested on September 27th in connection with a burglary incident that occurred at The Greek Spot in Ocean Township three days prior. After his first court appearance, Solomon was released on his own recognizance. The ...
DWI Blood Draw With Accident Dismissed
Our Ocean County DWI lawyers recently defended a client who had been arrested for DWI and several other motor vehicle after he crashed his car in Brick Township, New Jersey. Police showed up to the scene and suspected that our client had been drinking after speaking with him because they allegedly smelled a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. However, given the circumstances and the fact there had been a serious accident an ambulance was called to transport our client to the hospital for ...