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'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor 'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor Two women who call themselves "Crazy Rescue Ladies" and were found with nearly 180 animals in their Jersey Shore home can remain free from jail pending their trial — but they aren't allowed to visit animal shelters or pet stores, according to a new conditions implemented by an Ocean County judge. Motions filed by the Prosecutor’s Office to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58, both of Brick Township, were denied by Judge Guy P. Ryan on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The two were charged on Dec. 2, 2022, with …

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese
Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese A 22-year-old man from Ocean County, who admitted intentionally driving over five geese, was sentenced to probation for animal cruelty, authorities said. In addition to 10 days of community service, Quintin Alec-Manning of Brick Township was sentenced to two years probation for the crime, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The prosecutor's office had sought a 90-day jail sentence, he said. Alec-Manning was sentenced on Wednesday by Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, who also said that the defendant cannot own or work with animals during his probation. …

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by Jon Craig
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Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death
Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death The family of a fatal crash victim from Florida told the Ocean County prosecutor that they favor a lighter state prison sentence for the DUI suspect involved. Toxicology tests showed that prescribed drugs contributed to the fatal head-on crash, and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer cited the compassion of the crash victim's family in a plea agreement with the 70-year-old driver blamed in the fatal crash.  William Orr, 70, of Whiting, pleaded guilty on Thursday before Superior Court Justice Guy P. Ryan to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. The…

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by Jon Craig
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Seaside Heights Ex-Convict Faces 30 Years In Prison For Fatal Stabbing During Xanax Theft Seaside Heights Ex-Convict Faces 30 Years In Prison For Fatal Stabbing During Xanax Theft
Seaside Heights Ex-Convict Faces 30 Years In Prison For Fatal Stabbing During Xanax Theft An ex-convict from Ocean County faces another 30 years in state prison for killing a man during a drug deal, authorities said. John T. Mullen, Jr., 51, of Seaside Heights pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter on Wednesday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Mullen tried to steal Xanax from a 33-year-old Manchester man during a failed drug deal, authorities said.  Thomas J. Applegate was found dead shortly before 6 p.m. last Oct. 20 near the entrance to Surf & Stream Campground in Manchester Township, Billhimer said.  Mullen entered his guilty plea before …

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Authorities: Howell Man Threatened To 'Take Baseball Bat' To Lakewood Jewish Community Authorities: Howell Man Threatened To 'Take Baseball Bat' To Lakewood Jewish Community
Authorities: Howell Man Threatened To 'Take Baseball Bat' To Lakewood Jewish Community A 43-year-old man from Monmouth County has admitted to sending threats to the Lakewood Jewish community and Gov. Phil Murphy via social media posts, authorities said. Anthony Lodespoto of Howell pleaded guilty on Friday to bias intimidation before Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, according to Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr. Prosecutors recommend that Lodespoto remain incarcerated at Ocean County Jail pending his Sept. 25 sentencing when they said they will seek a jail sentence of 180 days. The Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau was…

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