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Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer
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Serious Jackson Crash Investigated By Prosecutor's Office
A Jackson Township crash is being investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Two people were injured in the early-morning crash at North County Line Road and Jackson Mills Road Saturday, Jan. 27, Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said. They were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center were in stable condition as of press time, the chief said. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Jackson Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit were investigating.
Police & Fire
Caught In The Act: Arsonist Torches Neighbor's Home 3X In Little Egg Harbor, Prosecutor Says
A 36-year-old man has been accused of setting three separate fires at his next door neighbor's home in Ocean County, authorities said. Steven Johnson, of Little Egg Harbor, was ultimately caught hopping a fence to get to his neighbor's home on Revolutionary Road around 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins said. Authorities had been conducting surveillance on the home as fires had broken out there on Jan. 6 and Jan. 10, Hawkins and Billhimer said. Johnson poured a liquid on the attached deck of…
Police & Fire
William Andujar Guilty Plea
A drunk driver who was more than twice the legal limit and high on methadone when he caused a crash that seriously injured another motorist pleaded guilty to charges filed in connection with the Jersey Shore crash, authorities said. William Andujar, 52, of Whiting, on Monday, Dec. 18 pleaded guilty before Superior Court Judge Kimarie Rahill to aggravated assault and driving under the influence of alcohol, in connection with the Nov. 2, 2020 crash in Berkeley Township, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Andujar was heading west in a 2010 Honda CRV when he struck a 2003 H…
Police & Fire
3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore
Three people have been arrested in a fatal fentanyl overdose earlier this fall at the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Michael Wormann, 38 of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of Trenton, were charged with strict liability drug-induced death in connection with the fatal overdose of a 55-year-old man in Berkeley Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Sept. 29, 2023, Berkeley Township police responded to a Torrey Pines Drive home for a report of an unresponsive male. Police found the body of the vict…
Police & Fire
Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops
Two Ocean County men were arrested for lighting a fire in a women's restroom and spray-painting swastikas around a public park, authorities said. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, both of Lacey Township, are facing arson charges for the fire in the women's restroom in Gille Park on Nov. 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Christopher Kenny said. The pair are also being held responsible for spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti in various locations of the park, police said. Officers likewise discovered damage to th…
Police & Fire
South Toms River Recreation Commissioner Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Child: Prosecutor
The head of the South Toms River Recreation Commission and former foster parent has been charged with sexually assaulting a child who lived in his home, authorities said. William Gleason, 68, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and child endangerment on Friday, Nov. 24, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau found that between 2015 and 2020, Gleason sexually…
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Grenade Strapped To Utility Pole Brings Bomb Squad To Area Near Lakewood Synagogue
Reports of an explosive device strapped to a utility pole brought the New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad to an area near a Lakewood synagogue Sunday, Nov. 19, authorities said. The device — which was discovered to be inert — was found attached to a utility pole at 4th and Forest avenues around 7:45 a.m., Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lakewood Scoop (@thelakewoodscoop) The intersection is near the Satmar Shul on Forest Avenue…
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Teacher Admits Snapping Nudes Of Himself In Toms River Classroom: Prosecutor
A 48-year-old teacher in Toms River admitted to posting sexually explicit photos of himself in the classroom, authorities said. Kyle Banner, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty on Monday, Nov. 6 to three counts of child endangerment, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On April 23, administrators at Toms River Intermediate North were alerted that Banner — a teacher at both Toms River Intermediate North and Ocean County College — posted sexually explicit photographs of himself to his public Twitter profile, as reported by Daily Voice. On April 24, Banner …
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Man Stabbed Both Parents Dead In Blood-Stained NJ Home: Cops
A 34-year-old New Jersey man has been charged with murder and related offenses in the stabbing deaths of his parents, authorities said. Police responding to a Lincoln Avenue home around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, noticed blood on the door of the home and a man, later identified as Michael Mulgrew, walking away, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Moments later, a grisly discovery was made: Mulgrew's mom, Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, and dad, Eugene Mulgrew, 71, had been stabbed to death inside of the home, Billhimer said alongside Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Ge…
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Teacher Hit With New Charges In Case Involving Jersey Shore Student, Nude Photos: Prosecutor
A middle school teacher and high school advisor has been hit with new charges in a case involving a student and nude photos, authorities said. Andrew Fantasia, 27, of Beachwood, originally was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with aggravated criminal sexual contact, child endangerment and official misconduct, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Fantasia was additionally charged with possession of child pornography and an additional count of child endangerment, Billhimer said. A full forensic analy…
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Propane Tank Caused Stafford Township Home Explosion That Killed 45-Year-Old Man: Prosecutor
A propane tank is to blame for the home explosion that killed a 45-year-old Jersey Shore man on Tuesday, Oct. 31, authorities said. Kevin Thomas, 45, was found on his front lawn of 253 Neptune Dr., with serious burns, and airlifted to Temple Burn Center in Philadelphia after the explosion that turned into a fire ravaged his house, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Thomas died at the hospital, said Billhimer alongside Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane. The origin of the explosion was the southwest corner bedroom of the home, and that the cause of …
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Contractor Admits Gambling Jersey Shore Renovation Money: Prosecutor
A home contractor has admitted spending renovation money on personal expenses including gambling, authorities said. Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to theft by failure to make required disposition of property on Monday, Oct. 23, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In May 2021, the Toms River Township Police Department was contacted by the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs with regard to a complaint lodged by a Toms River resident against Crawford, who was trading as Hercules Renovations, LLC. A subsequent in…
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Fatally Punching Bicyclist On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old man is accused of punching another man on a bicycle, killing him, authorities said. Anthony Collins, of Seaside Heights, was charged with manslaughter and endangering an injured victim in connection with the death of Robert May, 70, of Seaside Heights, on Oct. 1, in the Borough of Seaside Heights, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Sept. 18, at approximately 4 p.m., Officers from the Seaside Heights Police Department responded to the area of Central Avenue and Sumner Avenue for a report of a fall victim. Responding Officers f…
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Victim Shot 4 Times After Denying Robbers Even More Money In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor
Two men have been arrested after police say they robbed then shot someone they knew at an Ocean County home over the weekend. Christopher Miller, 36, of Paterson, and Marc Manfredonia, 32, of Little Egg Harbor, were met at an East Hudson Drive home by a 36-year-old man around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. There, they physically forced the victim out of the home and demanded money from him, said Billhimer alongside Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins. Miller pulled out a handgun, and told the victim he wou…
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Jackson Man Sentenced For Fleeing Police, Ramming Patrol Car
A 21-year-old man from Jackson has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for fleeing police and later ramming a patrol car, authorities said. Kevin Valverde-Cruz was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 8, as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to aggravated assault and eluding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Oct. 18, 2022, detectives from the Lakewood Township Police Department observed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling at a high rate of speed, and attempted a motor vehicle stop, Billhimer said. Valverde-Cruz failed to s…
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Toms River Man Busted With 1K Child Porn Images: Prosecutor
A 52-year-old Toms River man has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Edward Lynch became the center of an investigation following a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. NCMEC got cyber tips that a person, later identified as Lynch, had been downloading images of child pornography from the internet; an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit identified an IP address associated with a residence in Toms River as the location from whi…
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Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing In Seaside Park: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Jersey Shore man has pleaded guilty to a stabbing, authorities said. Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, of Seaside Heights, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Monday, Aug. 14, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On June 30, 2022, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Officers from the Seaside Park Police Department responded to a residence on O Street in response to a 911 call. The caller stated that someone had broken into his residence and tried to kill him. Responding Officers found a 39-year-old male victim with multiple stab wounds to th…
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Teenager Charged With Stealing Car In Ocean County: Prosecutor
A 17-year-old juvenile from Seaside Heights has been charged with stealing a vehicle in Jackson Township, authorities said. The boy was charged with Theft of Moveable Property, Eluding, Obstruction, and Resisting Arrest by Means of Flight, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz. On Aug. 3, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Officers from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to the area of Imperial Place for a report of two stolen motor vehicles. At approximately 11 p.m., Jackson Township Police Offic…
Obituaries
'Ride In Paradise': Hit-Run Death Of Motorcyclist, 23, Stuns Manchester Twp.
Shock and sadness spread following the hit-and-run death of a 23-year-old Jersey Shore motorcyclist. Jeff Schlinger, of Manchester Township, was struck by 22-year-old Yasmin Sanchez-Centeno, of Toms River, on Thursday, Aug. 3, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation found Sanchez-Centeno was an unlicensed driver, and he's since been jailed and charged with vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular homicide, and more. Meanwhile, condolences poured in for Schlinger, including tributes from Good Samaritans. "I didnt know you, but I was the first to spot you on th…
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Woman Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of Ex-BF In Toms River: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old woman from Toms River has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a fatal stabbing of an ex-boyfriend during a fight, authorities said. Samantha Massimino was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 4 in connection with the death of Reinaldo Feliciano, Jr., 35, also of Toms River, in 2020, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. She previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, the prosecutor said. On Oct. 24, 2020, at approximately 4 a.m., Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a local residence following a 9…
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Murder-Suicide Leaves Man, Woman, Dog Dead In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor
A man, woman, and dog were found dead in an Ocean County murder-suicide early Saturday, July 29, authorities said. UPDATE: Police have identified the gunman as a 52-year-old man who killed his ex-wife, Kimberly Hoffman. The unidentified 49-year-old woman called Little Egg Harbor police around 5:10 a.m., saying she thought someone was breaking into her Whitemarsh Court apartment, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief of Police James Hawkins said. Responding officers forced their way into the apartment, where they found the woman, a 52-year-ol…
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Lakewood Man Helped Driver Hide After Fleeing Fatal Crash: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with hindering the apprehension of another man who fled after a fatal crash, authorities said. Emmanuel Rodriguez-Galindo also was charged with obstruction of justice on Thursday, July 27, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer On Saturday, July 22, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Lakewood police responded to James Street for a serious motor vehicle crash. Police found that a 2007 Honda Civic struck a utility pole. Officers also discovered that the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene of the crash, Billhiimer…
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Lakewood Driver Bailed In Crash That Left Passenger Dead: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that left his passenger dead in Ocean County, authorities said. Angel Garcia-Rodriguez, 26, of Lakewood, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Honda Civic when he lost control and struck a utility pole on James Street around 2:25 a.m. Saturday, July 22, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Officers found a critically injured male in the passenger seat of the vehicle. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he died, Billhimer said. Garcia-Rodriguez fled the scene before police a…
Police & Fire
Victim Of Dishwasher FIre ID'd In Berkeley Township
The 77-year-old victim of a fire caused by a faulty dishwasher has been identified. Janet Conroy died in the fire at her home at 1 Miles Pond Road in Berkeley Township on Thursday, July 20, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police Department and Berkeley Township Fire Departments were dispatched to the fire. During fire suppression efforts, Conroy's body was found in the dining room of the structure, Billhimer said. An investigation determined that the fire originated in the kitchen of the struc…
Police & Fire
Faulty Dishwasher Killed 77-Year-Old Woman In Berkeley Township Fire: Prosecutor
A faulty dishwasher is believed to have caused the fire that killed a 77-year-old woman in Berkeley Township, authorities said. UPDATE: Ocean County Prosecutor releases name of fire victim. On Thursday, July 20, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police Department and Berkeley Township Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire at 1 Miles Pond Road, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. During fire suppression efforts, the woman's body was found in the dining room of the structure, Billhimer said. An investigation&nbs…
Police & Fire
Former Treasurer Stole $100K From Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company: Prosecutor
A former fire company treasurer from Ocean County has been charged with stealing more than $100,000, authorities said. Salvatore Umek, 45, of Point Pleasant Beach, was charged with theft in connection with his former position with Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company Number 2, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation revealed that between February 2019 and November 2021, Umek unlawfully transferred funds from the organization’s bank account to pay off personal credit card debt totaling approximately $100,000, Billhimer said. Umek als…
Police & Fire
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Eluding Police
A Jersey Shore man who tried to strike detectives with his Jeep has admitted to aggravated assault and eluding, authorities said. Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to the charges on Wednesday, July 12, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Oct. 18, 2022, detectives from the Lakewood Township Police Department observed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling at a high rate of speed, and attempted a motor vehicle stop, Billhimer said. The operator of the vehicle failed to stop and the pursuit was ultimately terminated on the Garden …
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Jersey Shore Bookkeeper Stole $358K From Apartment Association: Prosecutor
A 49-year-old bookkeeper has been charged with stealing more than $358,000 from the New Jersey Apartment Association, authorities said. Karly Simon-Sapp, of Plumsted Township, was charged with theft and forgery, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney. An investigation revealed that between January 2016 and January 2022, Simon-Sapp forged the signatures of both the NJ Apartment Association’s president and vice-president on over 100 checks written out to either herself or to cash, Billhimer said. Simon-Sapp then&nbs…
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Toms River Man Indicted For Racist, Homophobic Slurs: Prosecutor
A 55-year-old Toms River man has been indicted for making racial and homophobic slurs before smashing a neighbor's car window, authorities said. Patrick Pennell was indicted by a grand jury on charges of bias intimidation and criminal mischief, in connection with the incident, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 22, 2022, Officers from the Toms River Township Police responded to a residence on Parisian Drive for a report of a disturbance. Responding Officers discovered a vehicle with a shattered driver’s side window parked in the driveway …
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Jersey Shore Man Caught With 1,000 Child Porn Images, Marijuana Plants: Prosecutor
A 41-year-old Jersey Shore man has been arrested on child pornography charges and for possessing marijuana plants, authorities said. Michael Kozdron, of Little Egg Harbor Township, was charged on Tuesday, June 20 with possession and distribution of child pornography, and several drug offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit identified an IP address associated with a Little Egg Harbor Township residence as a location where an individual was uploading images of child p…
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Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has admitted selling fentanyl to a woman who later died of an overdose, authorities said. Jehmar Barrett, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, June 19 in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman in Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On November 24, 2020, Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, Officers discovered the body of the victim, who was already dead from an app…
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