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Harcourt Paul Ward Pleads Guilty To Arson
A Toms River man admitted to torching six commercial vehicles at a business in Monmouth County, authorities said.
Harcourt "Paul" Ward, 70, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to third-degree arson, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Friday, Jan. 19. As part of his plea deal, the state has recommended three years in prison for Ward.
Wall Township police were called to a fire on the 1900 block of Atlantic Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Officers and firefighters found six commercial vehicles on fire. The fire caused more than $1 million in estimated …
Manslaughter For Marlboro Man Who Killed Roommate On New Year's: Prosecutor
A Jersey Shore man is arrested in connection with the death of another man who died early New Year's Day morning, authorities said.
Carl Richards, 38, charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter after he assaulted his 64-year-old roommate George Mott III, who died from his injuries in Marlboro, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said on Friday, Jan. 5.
Marlboro Township police arrived at a home on Texas Road in the Morganville section of Marlboro just before 1 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. Officers found Mott III unresponsive, with trauma to his head, face, and neck, Santiago …
Long Branch Special Cop Charged 120% Interest On Loans To Brazilian-Americans: Prosecutor
A former Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) in Long Branch has been arrested and charged with several financial crimes targeting members of the local Brazilian-American community, authorities said.
Bruno Lopes-Ferreira, 30, is charged with criminal usury, engaging in the business of criminal usury, and possession of usurious loan records, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said on Friday, Nov. 10.
The investigation found that Lopes-Ferreira, of Long Branch, operated an illegal money loaning operation, with victims saying they took out loans from him and were c…
Two Charged With Murder In Asbury Shooting Death
Two men from Monmouth County have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting two weeks ago, authorities said.
Eddy Vilus, 30, and Quamere M. Smith, 31, both of Asbury Park, were charged with the shooting death of God Allah, 21, also of Asbury Park, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Both Vilus and Smith were charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, theft, hindering apprehension and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said.
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 2, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to Ridge and Spri…
Jersey Shore Man Seeks Sex With Teenage Girl, Hooks Up With Law Enforcement Agent: Prosecutor
A 66-year-old man from Long Branch, who allegedly was seeking sex with a 13-year-old girl, was instead arrested by law enforcement in a joint probe with the FBI.
Samuel H. Christopher, 66, is charged with luring, attempted sexual assault of a minor, child endangerment and attempted criminal sexual contact with a minor, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.
The investigation began earlier this summer, when Christopher allegedly engaged in conversations with an undercover officer online, believing the officer to be a teenage girl, Linskey said.
Christopher allegedly ma…
Ex-Jersey Shore Officer, Realtor Admits Theft, Forgery: Prosecutor
A former Ocean Township police officer has admitted committing theft and forgery in connection with properties he bought and rented, authorities said.
Cory R. Cole, 51, of Brielle, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 21, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.
Under a plea agreement, the State will recommend probation if Cole pays $8,400 in restitution to two separate victims prior to sentencing, Linskey said.
Cole resigned from his employment with the Ocean Township Police Department on the heels of the investigation, after the initial set o…
Pair Charged With Supplying Drugs That Killed Jersey Shore Woman, Prosecutor Says
Two men from Monmouth County have been arrested for allegedly supplying a 35-year-old woman with a fatal dose of illegal drugs, authorities said.
Terrance R. Rose, 38, of Freehold Borough and Reginald A. Simeus, 42, of Howell both were charged with first-degree strict liability for a drug-induced death, Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said Thursday.
On Nov. 17, 2020, Howell Township police responded to a residence on a report of a possible drug overdose, Linskey said.
Police found Katherine Hughes, 35, of Howell who was pronounced dead at the scene, the prosecutor said.
A joint in…
