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Uncle, Nephew Admit Roles In Fatal Jersey Shore Machete Attack: Prosecutor
Omar Rivera-Rojas (also known as Juan Carlos Rivera-Rojas), and his nephew Alberto Rojas-Hernandez, have admitted to killing a man with a machete, authorities said. The men from Lakewood are charged with aggravated manslaughter in the slaying that took place in Howell Township in 2019, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Howell police responded to a 911 call at about 3:46 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2019, reporting an unconscious male lying in Hurley Pond Road just east of Route 547. A man was located lying face down in the roadway. The incident was initia…
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Jersey Shore Man Indicted After Ex-Girlfriend's Body Found In His Car: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a two-count indictment against a Middlesex County resident who was found in Atlantic Highlands with the body of his former girlfriend in the back seat of his vehicle, authorities said. Jordan J. Vilcatoma-Correjo, 28, of Edison Township was charged with first-degree murder and second-degree disturbing human remains, they said. The charges are in connection with the domestic violence-related death of 26-year-old Sonia Gonzales, also of Edison, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Authorities did not specif…
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Authorities Seek Public's Help Cracking 3 Fatal Shooting Cases: Prosecutor
As investigations continue into fatal shootings that claimed the lives of three local men in recent months, authorities are making a plea to the public for tips toward making arrests. “One of them had just spent time with his friends. Another had just had dinner with his mom. A third had just stopped by his parents’ house to say hello and was on his way over to see his girlfriend,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “Each of these men had people who loved them dearly and every reason to expect many more years of happiness and prosperity – …
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Jersey Shore Couple Dead In Murder Suicide: Prosecutor
A Jersey Shore couple was found dead earlier this week was the result of a murder-suicide, authorities said. Felino Badua, Jr., 66, is believed to have killed Priscilla Badua, 68, and then himself, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Their bodies were found by police performing a welfare check at their n Albermarle Drive home in Marlboro on Tuesday, Sept. 6 around 2:25 p.m., Linskey said. It was not immediately clear how long their bodies had been there. Anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact MCPO Detective Joshua Rios at 800-533-7443 or Marlbor…
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Monmouth County Records Record Number Of Fatal Crashes, Urges Caution
Monmouth County recorded a record number of traffic deaths in July, authorities said. Following a historically deadly summer on area roadways, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey and the county’s police chiefs are urging local motorists to exercise additional caution heading into autumn. Thirteen people died in July due to vehicular incidents countywide, the highest figure recorded in any month since at least 2014, Linskey said. “We are seeking the public’s help in preventing as many of these traffic accidents as possible, by taking proactive steps to stay safe and protect one a…
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NJ Inmate's Heroin Overdose Death Blamed On Drug-Smuggling Prisoner: Prosecutor
An inmate at the Monmouth County Jail has been arrested for allegedly causing the drug overdose death of another inmate, authorities said. David Egner, 32, of Toms River, was found unresponsive on the flor of his cell around 9:10 a.m. on April 17, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Medical first aid was immediately rendered and Egner was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, where he was diagnosed as suffering from heroin/fentanyl poisoning. Egner was pronounced dead later on the same day. Alvino Hinton, 47, smuggled the drugs into the county jail and di…
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Jersey Shore Suspect Broke Into Home, Stole Vehicle: Prosecutor
A Morris County man who allegedly burglarized a beachfront home and stole the tenants’ vehicle and personal belongings while they slept upstairs has been charged, authorities said. Justin Leuzarder, 39, of Morristown is charged with burglary and theft, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey and Sea Girt Police Chief Justin E. Macko. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 15, Sea Girt police esponded to a home on the 700 block of Morven Terrace in Sea Girt for a burglary. Police met with the couple who was renting the home, who noted that numero…
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Jersey Shore Man, 31, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been arrested and charged with killing his father in the home they shared, authorities said. Kenneth Knapp, Jr., of Matawan, is charged with first-degree murder and second-degree desecration of human remains in connection with the death of Kenneth Knapp Sr., 58, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. On Sunday, May 1, members of the Matawan Police Department responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence on the 200 block of Matawan Avenue. Police found the body of Kenneth Knapp Sr. in …
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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…
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Jersey Shore Man Stabbed Victim Dead During Fight: Prosecutor
A 32-year-old man from Neptune Township man has been charged with murder after stabbing another man dead during an argument, authorities said. Derrick Simms stabbed the victim, who was found unresponsive outside of a Squirrel Road home in Neptune around 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Linskey said. Simms was being held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institute (MCCI) pending a detention hearing. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Monmouth County…
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Jersey Shore Victim Died Weeks After Shooting: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County man has been arrested and charged with fatally shooting an acquaintance last month, authorities said. David A. Bulk, 71, of Millstone Township, is charged with murder and a weapons offense in connection with the death of 49-year-old Gerard Carpinello of Portland, Pennsylvania. Shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, members of the New Jersey State Police responded to a report of a shooting at a private residence on Woodville Road in Millstone. Troopers found Carpinello at the scene, having sustained multiple gunshot injuries. ;He w…
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Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Sexual Assault, Robbery At Motel: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old man from Monmouth County has been arrested in connection with a robbery and sexual assault at a motel, authorities said. Kareem Lee, of Keyport, was charged with first-degree robbery, as well as first-degree aggravated sexual assault with an armed weapon after threatening to rob a victim of money and sexually assaulting the victim, while armed with a deadly weapon, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. At 2:32 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, Tinton Falls police were dispatched to a local motel for a report of a sexual assault. Upon a…
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New Jersey Lieutenant's Daughter Becomes Organ Donor Days After Crash That Killed Wife
The 3-year-old daughter of a New Jersey corrections officer was removed from life support days after a crash that killed her mother and hurt her two siblings. Lily James died over the weekend, and became an organ donor. Lily's mom, Denise James, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Freehold crash last week, while her brothers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Posted by Jersey Coast Emergency News on Monday, July 18, 2022 Posted by Jersey Coast Emergency News on Monday, July 18, 2022 Denise JamesDenise James Facebook A GoFundMe page for the family's patriarch, Lt. Craig Ja…
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Teenager Arrested In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Dariel Vernet, 19, of Asbury Park was killed in the shooting, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The suspect's name was not released due to his age. He was charged with murder and two related weapons offenses, Linskey said. Shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, Asbury police responded to a report of gunfire originating from the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue. Police found Vernet, wh…
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Asbury Park Man, 19, Shot Dead: Prosecutor
A 19-year-old man from Asbury Park was fatally wounded by gunfire, authorities said. Dariel Vernet was killed in the shooting that took place at about 5:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey Asbury Park police responded to a report of gunfire originating from the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue, she said. Police found that Vernet had sustained multiple gunshot injuries. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead approximately one hour lat…
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Jersey Shore Police Officer Uses Crisis Training To Help 'Person In Distress': Prosecutor
“You’ve got to let me help you,” were some of the first words that a Hazlet police officer used to help a suicidal person in crisis, authorities said. The officer, who had been part of a recent Prosecutor’s Office Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), used the lessons that he learned only weeks earlier to successfully help a person in distress attempting to harm themselves, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. On June 29, at 8:58 a.m., Hazlet police received a 9-1-1 call for a person in crisis. The person was in their vehicle threatening to har…
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Man Found Fatally Wounded In Car On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A man was found shot inside his car in Neptune Township early on Monday, July 4, authorities said. Shortly before 1:42 a.m., Neptune police responded to1401 Route 35 South for a report of possible shots fired, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Police found an adult male inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:41 a.m. she said. Rumors circulated on social media that the shooting took place on the property of a l…
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Jersey Shore Man Kills GF's Poodle, Abandons Another During Fight: Prosecutor
An Asbury Park man accused of killing one of his girlfriend’s Toy Poodles and abandoning the other has been criminally charged, authorities said. Nicholas C. Winter, 35, is charged with animal cruelty resulting in death and abandoning a domestic animal, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly before 4 a.m. on June 4, Asbury Park police responded to a residence on Locust Drive and located the deceased dog, a 12-year-old male named “Bentley.” The victim’s other dog, a 14-year-old female named “Sophia,” was reported missing, but …
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Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Sharing Child Pornography: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old man from Monmouth County has been sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey state prison in connection with the 2017 possession and distribution of child pornography, authorities said. Robert Mack, of Tinton Falls, was sentenced on May 27, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The sentencing was the culmination of an investigation that began in 2017 by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, along with NJ ICAC Task Force and the Tinton Falls Police Department which revealed that Mack was downloading and sharing child sexual abuse…
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Occupant In Fleeing Vehicle Dies, Two Others Seized In Jersey Shore Crash, Authorities Say
An Asbury Park police pursuit ended with the death of one occupant, the arrests of two others and the hospitalization of a fourth, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Officers responding to gunfire from near Mt. Olive Holy Temple Church on Atkins Avenue in Neptune City around 7:15 p.m. Sunday tried stopping a car that fled the scene, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. "The vehicle subsequently crashed less than a mile away in the area of Washington Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in neighboring Neptune Township," Linskey said. The vehicle hit a tree, Acting New Jersey Attorney Gene…
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Chaos Erupts Among Thousands Of Partygoers In Long Branch
A flash-bang of smoke broke up thousands of rowdy partygoers attending a Jersey Shore pop-up event after brawls broke out late Saturday, May 21, authorities said. Footage posted to social media shows hundreds of people gathered in Pier Village partying in the late afternoon hours. The large-scale gathering encouraged by a flyer posted on social media brought thousands of people to Pier Village in Long Branch, ultimately creating a public safety emergency as of 9 p.m., Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. “The Riot” in Pier Village, Long Branch NJ before the police used gas and…
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Jersey Shore Man Killed In Weekend Shooting: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old man from Monmouth County was killed in his vehicle this weekend, authorities said. The victim was identified as Marques Mills of Neptune Township, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Neptune police responded to the shooting shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Police found Mills inside a vehicle at the intersection of Hillview Drive and Edgemere Road, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead during the morning hours of Sunda…
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Ex-Treasurer Stole Thousands From Jersey Shore Charity For Disadvantaged Students: Prosecutor
The former treasurer of a Monmouth County nonprofit has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the organization, authorities said. The charity funds educational opportunities for disadvanced students, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Hazim Yassin, 32, of the Lincroft section of Middletown is charged with theft by unlawful taking, Linskey said. An investigation by the MCPO Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Bureau was initiated earlier this year, after the Red Bank Education Foundation performed a financial audit and identif…
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Pair Indicted In Double Fatal Shooting On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Two men from Bayshore have been indicted in connection with a double homicide that took place in Neptune Township earlier this year, authorities said. Gabriel J. Braithwaite, 19, of Keansburg and Jeron D. Dearin, 22, of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen are both charged with murder, weapons offenses and hindering apprehension, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The charges are in connection with the shooting deaths of 18-year-old Samore Edwards of Plainfield and 19-year-old Isaiah Williams of New Brunswick, Liinskey said. Shortly…
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NJ Prisoner Beats Fellow Inmate Dead, Authorities Say
A 29-year-old New Jersey man has been charged in the beating death of a fellow 49-year-old inmate, authorities said. Evan Raczkiewicz, of Bradley Beach, struck Daniel Ferrara, of Ocean Grove, multiple times before he was found unresponsive in the kitchen area of the Monmouth County Jail around 5:20 a.m. Sunday, April 17, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Medical staff began life-saving efforts; however, Ferrara died of his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 6:03 a.m. News reports show both men had been involved in separate thefts and burglaries along …
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Pair Indicted In 3 Shootings On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 31-count indictment against a man and a woman charged in connection with three attempted murders, authorities said. Kahniaha X. Dean, 25, of Neptune Township and Ishawn A. Collazo, 26, of Long Branch are both charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and several weapons and drug offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Dean was charged individually with aggravated assault and making terroristic threats, Linskey said. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Neptune police res…
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Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor
A 29-year-old man from Colts Neck has been indicted in connection with a string of bank robberies on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Conor Kavanagh was indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury for three counts of armed robbery, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2021, a person later identified as Kavanagh approached a teller window at the PNC Bank inside the Stop & Shop supermarket on Route 36 in Keyport, passed a note indicating he was in possession of a weapon, and made off with an unspecified q…
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Man Convicted Of Raping Woman After 1st Date On Jersey Shore Beach, Authorities Say
A Monmouth County jury has found a Hudson County man guilty of raping a woman after their first date at a Jersey Shore beach, authorities said Kawami R. Junor, 28, of Bayonne, was convicted on all charges, including sexual assault, criminal restraint and criminal sexual contact, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Junor was additionally found guilty of assault by auto, a disorderly persons offense, by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley following the verdict. Junor is scheduled to be sentenced on May 6. On …
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Ex-Auto Repair Shop Manager Stole $90K: Prosecutor
A former manager of an automotive repair shop has been indicted in connection with $90,000 in thefts, authorities said. The thefts allegedly took place over the course of 15 months, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Joshua Chisenhall, 39, was charged with theft by deception and computer theft, Linskey said. A joint investigation by members of the Hazlet Police Department and the MCPO Financial Crimes Bureau determined that the thefts occurred between January 2020 and March 2021 while Chisenhall was employed at the AAMCO on Route 36 South in Hazlet.…
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Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor
Two people involved in a road-rage incident that culminated with a nonfatal shooting have been arrested, authorities said. Keyshawn J. Palmer, 29, of Freehold Township and Chyna R. Edwards, 22, of Tinton Falls are both charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit attempted murder, and two related second-degree weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Palmer is additionally charged with fourth-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, while Edwards is additionally charged with seco…
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Woman Killed In Route 9 Crash On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A woman was killed in a crash along Route 9 in Marlboro Township, authorities said. On Sun. Feb. 13 at 2:22 a.m., a 2019 Cadillac XT5 traveling southbound on Route 9, collided with a 2018 Nissan Altima at the intersection on the southbound side of Route 9 and Route 520, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The Altima then proceeded to strike a nearby telephone pole, Linskey said. The driver of the Altima was taken to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at 3:04 a.m., the prosecutor said. The victim's name o…
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