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Asbury Park PD Not Responsible For Death Of Attempted Murder Suspect, Teen In Crash: Grand Jury Asbury Park PD Not Responsible For Death Of Attempted Murder Suspect, Teen In Crash: Grand Jury
Asbury Park PD Not Responsible For Death Of Attempted Murder Suspect, Teen In Crash: Grand Jury UPDATE: Asbury Park police bear no responsibility for the deaths of a fleeing suspect and a teenage companion in a crash, a state grand jury found. Dishawn Bellamy, 32, and a 17-year-old boy were in a Ford Explorer that sped past two officers headed toward the sound of gunfire in the area of Atkins Avenue and Boston Way in separate cars shortly before 7:30 p.m. on June 5, 2022. One of the officers recognized Bellamy, who "was known to have an active arrest warrant for a charge of attempted murder," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Both officers activated the emergency ligh…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Man, 27, Killed In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor Man, 27, Killed In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor
Man, 27, Killed In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Asbury Park was killed in a shooting last week, authorities said. The victim has been identified as Derek L. Bussey, according to  Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Shortly after 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to Atkins Avenue between Adams Street and Boston Way on a report of a shooting, Santiago said. There they found Bussey, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Bussey was taken  to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly a…

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by Jon Craig
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Scooter-Riding Fugitive Busted By US Marshals On Jersey Shore: Authorities Scooter-Riding Fugitive Busted By US Marshals On Jersey Shore: Authorities
Scooter-Riding Fugitive Busted By US Marshals On Jersey Shore: Authorities A 35-year-old Jersey Shore man wanted for spraying Lysol in a victim's face before stabbing him in the chest and robbing him was captured by US Marshals, the service announced. Philip Gross was taken into custody with help from local police after he was spotted riding an electric scooter on Atkins Avenue in Asbury Park Tuesday, Oct. 18, the US Marshals' New York / New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force said. Gross had been wanted since August for the Asbury Park incident that hospitalized the victim with serious injuries, authorities said. He was arrested without incident. Regional Fu…

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by Jon Craig
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2 Jersey Shore Men Plead Guilty To Asbury Park Shooting Of 19-Year-Old: Prosecutor 2 Jersey Shore Men Plead Guilty To Asbury Park Shooting Of 19-Year-Old: Prosecutor
2 Jersey Shore Men Plead Guilty To Asbury Park Shooting Of 19-Year-Old: Prosecutor Two men responsible for a 2020 shooting that left a 19-year-old victim critically injured in Asbury Park have both admitted to their roles in the crime, authorities said. Malik J. Carey, 21, and Zyier M. Small, 20, both of Neptune Township, each pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree attempted murder and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in separate court hearings this week, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. They are scheduled for sentencing on April 1, Linskey said on Friday. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on June 2, 2020, Asbur…

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by Jon Craig
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Central Jersey Authorities Investigate 3 Midnight Shootings Central Jersey Authorities Investigate 3 Midnight Shootings
Central Jersey Authorities Investigate 3 Midnight Shootings Police were investigating at least three separate shootings overnight in Central Jersey, authorities said.  Shootings were reported in Asbury Park, Freehold and Trenton, all shortly before midnight Monday, according to initial reports. EMS responded to a report of a victim with a gunshot wound to the neck at 11:30 p.m. on the first block of Atkins Avenue in Asbury Park, reports said. The victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, according to an unconfirmed report. At 11:31 p.m., Trenton police were called to a shooting on the 200 block of Spring Street, r…

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by Jon Craig
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Authorities: Neptune Township Man, 29, Arrested; Second Shooter At Large Authorities: Neptune Township Man, 29, Arrested; Second Shooter At Large
Authorities: Neptune Township Man, 29, Arrested; Second Shooter At Large A 29-year-old man from Neptune Township has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Asbury Park, authorities said. Ryan Taylor was charged with attempted murder, armed burglary and various weapons charges in the May shooting of Tykee Mitchell, 26, of Asbury Park, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. A second suspect remains a fugitive.  Asbury Park Police responded to a report of shots fired aboiut 10:30 a.m. on May 15 near the Asbury Park Village Housing Complex on Atkins Avenue, Gramiccioni said. Police found Mitchell with a gunshot wound, he said.…

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by Jon Craig