51°
The body of Jennifer Jack of Lavallette was found unresponsive on the beach along the waterfront, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
About 6 a.m. on Saturday, Toms River police, with help from New Jersey State Police and the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, recovered her body in the Ocean Beach section of the township.
An autopsy concluded the cause of death to be drowning.
“At this point in time, there’s no evidence to suggest there was any foul play or criminal activity involved in this unfortunate incident," Billhimer said.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate the manner of death to be sure the conclusion is accurate, Billhimer stated.
Anyone who may have any information is urged to call Detective Denis Mitchell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or Detective Ryan Quinn of the Toms River Township Police Department at 732-349-0150 ext. 1361.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Atlantic and receive free news updates.
