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Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In Jackson Township Crash: Prosecutors Man Drove 100+ MPH While High On Marijuana In Jackson Township Crash: Prosecutors
Nicholas Obrzut Arrested A Middlesex County man was accused of driving more than 100 miles per hour while high on marijuana during a crash in Jackson Township, authorities said. Nicholas Obrzut, 21, of Monroe Township, was charged on Wednesday, Apr. 3 with two counts of aggravated assault and three counts of assault by auto. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the charges in a news release on Monday, Apr. 8. Jackson Township police responded to the crash near the intersection of North County Line and Jackson Mills roads at around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. A 2020 BMW driven by Obrzut …

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by Chris Spiker
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TRIPLE FATAL: 2 Vehicles Split In Half When Accord Runs Red Light At Lakewood Intersection TRIPLE FATAL: 2 Vehicles Split In Half When Accord Runs Red Light At Lakewood Intersection
Triple Fatal: 2 Vehicles Split In Half When Accord Runs Red Light At Lakewood Intersection Three people died and two others were in critical condition when a car ran a right light and collided with a pickup truck overnight in Ocean County, authorities said. A 2009 Honda Accord carrying four people ran the light while heading eastbound at Cedar Bridge Avenue at New Hampshire Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The Honda failed to stop at the red light and entered the intersection, where it struck a 2008 Dodge Truck. The impact caused the Dodge Truck to roll over and split in two. The Honda Accord continued off the roadw…

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by Cecilia Levine
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DWI Toms River Driver Gets Prison Time For Fatal Crash DWI Toms River Driver Gets Prison Time For Fatal Crash
DWI Toms River Driver Gets Prison Time For Fatal Crash A 32-year-old woman from Toms River has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for a DWI crash that killed a 62-year-old man, authorities said. Ashley Beams' drunken-driving crash resulted in the death of James Cruz of the Parlin section of Old Bridge Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Beams pleaded guilty to a vehicular homicide charge on July 24. Additionally, before her sentencing on Friday, Sept. 15, Beams pleaded guilty to the motor vehicle offense of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Billhimer said. At approximately 10:30…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man Charged In Fatal 86 MPH DWI Crash: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Charged In Fatal 86 MPH DWI Crash: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Charged In Fatal 86 MPH DWI Crash: Prosecutor A 41-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal high-speed crash in May, authorities said. John Zinkoski, 41, of Beachwood, surrendered himself to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The charges are in connection with the alcohol-related crash that occurred in Plumsted Township which resulted in the death of Judi Smith, 59, of Browns Mills, the prosecutor said. On May 12 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Plumsted Township police re…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Belmar Runner Has One Regret After Bumping Into Danny DeVito Belmar Runner Has One Regret After Bumping Into Danny DeVito
Belmar Runner Has One Regret After Bumping Into Danny DeVito Danny DeVito was possibly the last person in the world Jessica Barberia expected to bump into on her daily run. But lo and behold, as she trotted down Main Street in Belmar, Barberia spotted the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star walking out of Jersey Mikes on Monday morning, July 10. "In my head I thought, 'Oh my God that’s Danny DeVito!!" Barberia tells Daily Voice. "'No it can’t be!'" As she got closer, she knew her eyes were not deceiving her. Turns out, DeVito — an Asbury Park native and the new face of Jersey Mikes — was in the area after donating $500,000 to the Jersey Shore …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Toms River Woman Indicted In Fatal Crash: Prosecutor Toms River Woman Indicted In Fatal Crash: Prosecutor
Toms River Woman Indicted In Fatal Crash: Prosecutor A 32-year-old woman from Toms River has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 62-year-old man, authorities said. On April 6, 2023, Ashley Beams was indicted by a Grand Jury on vehicular homicide charges, they said. The Feb. 8, 2022, crash resulted in the death of James Cruz of the Parlin section of Old Bridge Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Toms River police responded to Bay Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash. An investigation found that Beams failed to maintain …

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by Jon Craig
News
Toms River Woman Charged In Fatal DWI Crash, Pinned Man Emptying Car Trunk: Prosecutor Toms River Woman Charged In Fatal DWI Crash, Pinned Man Emptying Car Trunk: Prosecutor
Toms River Woman Charged In Fatal DWI Crash, Pinned Man Emptying Car Trunk: Prosecutor A 31-year-old woman from Ocean County has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal DWI crash that killed a man who was emptying the trunk of his car, authorities said. Her blood-alcohol level was four times the state limit to legally drive, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Ashley Beams, of Toms River Township, was charged on Wednesday, Feb. 16 with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide, Billhimer said. The charges are in connection with a Feb. 8 crash in Toms River that killed James Cruz, 62, of the Parlin section of Old Br…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Fugitive In Ocean County ShopRite Parking Lot Stabbing SEEN HIM? Police Seek Fugitive In Ocean County ShopRite Parking Lot Stabbing
Seen HIM? Police Seek Fugitive In Ocean County ShopRite Parking Lot Stabbing Authorities in Ocean County are seeking the public’s help locating a man charged with attempted murder in connection to a stabbing in the parking lot of a local ShopRite. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Michael Stallworth, 37, who is accused of stabbing a 44-year-old man in the back multiple times in the parking lot of ShopRite on Route 70 in Brick around 4 p.m. Monday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police James Riccio said. The victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he remains in critical but stabl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2-Vehicle Crash At Central Jersey Train Crossing Impacts NJ Transit Line, Authorities Say 2-Vehicle Crash At Central Jersey Train Crossing Impacts NJ Transit Line, Authorities Say
2-Vehicle Crash At Central Jersey Train Crossing Impacts NJ Transit Line, Authorities Say A NJ Transit train was delayed briefly before noon after a two-car collision on the tracks, authorities said. The crash was reported late Wednesday morning at Monroe Avenue near 600 Memorial Drive in Asbury Park, initial reports said. A NJ Transit spokesman said Train 4344 trains between Long Branch in Monmouth County and Bay Head in Ocean County was delayed about 15 minutes as first responders cleared the crash scene. At least one motorist was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, according to an unconfirmed report.  The crash is being investigated by Asbury Pa…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers
Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers An 18-year-old driver was charged in a deadly road rage incident that killed a 26-year-old man just three weeks after his wedding. Nearly $30,000 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for the family of Sean Avon, of Brick Township. "Sean Avon was an innocent bystander driving home from working late at work, just hoping to get home to his wife of 3 weeks, reads the campaign, launched by Heather Mae Wisser.  "One of the cars ended up hitting Sean’s car head on and killed him on impact." Meanwhile, Avrohom Pam was charged with vehicular homicide, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradle…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Central Jersey Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Central Jersey
Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash Investigated In Central Jersey Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 32-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in Monmouth County. At about 8:55 p.m. on Sunday, Wall Township police were called to Belmar Boulevard and Birchwood Lane on a report of pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The vehicle involved in the collision left the scene before police arrived, they said. The pedestrian from Asbury Park was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with serious injuries by Wall Township EMS and paramedics from Hackensack-Meridian. Glendola Fire Department also assisted. The crash i…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Ocean County Man, 56, Admits Fatal Alcohol-Involved Crash Prosecutor: Ocean County Man, 56, Admits Fatal Alcohol-Involved Crash
Prosecutor: Ocean County Man, 56, Admits Fatal Alcohol-Involved Crash A 56-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has admitted to fatally rear-ending another motorist from Toms River in an alcohol-related crash, authorities said. Douglas Thompson of Jackson, pleaded guilty to death by auto on Thursday, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Thompson entered his plea before Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan. When he is sentenced on Jan. 11, 2021, the state is recommending a state prison term of five years, Billhimer said.  Thompson also is expected to plead guilty at the time of his sentencing to driving while intoxica…

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by Jon Craig