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Monmouth County, NJ

Jackson Saw The Most Snow In Ocean County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns Jackson Saw The Most Snow In Ocean County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns
Jackson Saw The Most Snow In Ocean County: See The Town-By-Town Breakdowns A winter storm dropped varying amounts of snow across New Jersey overnight Friday, Dec. 20, into Saturday morning, Dec. 21.  Snowfall totals ranged from trace amounts in South Jersey to more than 5 inches in parts of North Jersey, creating slippery conditions on roadways as temperatures remained below freezing, according to data from the National Weather Service. Sussex and Morris counties recorded the highest snowfall, with Sparta Township leading at 5.5 inches and Randolph Township close behind at 5.3 inches. Meanwhile, southern counties like Atlantic and Cumberland reported only tra…
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors
Teen Convicted Of Murder, Accomplice Admits To Plotting 2022 Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutors An Asbury Park teen was found guilty of shooting and killing another teen more than two years ago, authorities said. A jury convicted 18-year-old Joseph Argilagos of first-degree murder and two gun-related charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. He was found guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the killing of 19-year-old Dariel Vernet, also from Asbury Park. Police responded to the scene near the intersection of Prospect and Atlantic avenues in Asbury Park shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022. Officers fo…
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say A former Middletown police sergeant was given 22 criminal charges after an investigation revealed a web of illegal activity involving untraceable guns, drugs, and abuse of power, authorities said. David Ringkamp, 43, was indicted by a grand jury, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. Ringkamp was formerly a Union Beach resident. The investigation into Ringkamp began in December 2021. New York State Police identified Nicholas D’Ambrosio of Millstone as someone purchasing kits to assemble ghost guns, which are illegal in New Jersey.…
Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified
Man, 26, Killed On Bridge By NJ Transit Train Identified A Middletown man has been named as the pedestrian who was struck by a New Jersey Transit train and killed in Monmouth County, officials said. Michael Feldmann, 26, was identified as the victim in the crash on Wednesday, Dec. 4, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Monday, Dec. 16. The North Jersey Coast Line train hit Feldmann on the Normandy Road bridge in Middletown at around 7:25 a.m. None of the 120 customers and crew members on the train were injured. The train had left the Long Branch station at 7:10 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 8:41 …
Woman, 70, Identified After Van Hits Two Pedestrians In Deadly Jersey Shore Crash Woman, 70, Identified After Van Hits Two Pedestrians In Deadly Jersey Shore Crash
Woman, 70, Identified After Van Hits Two Pedestrians In Deadly Jersey Shore Crash Authorities have named the Asbury Park woman who was struck by a van and killed on a busy Neptune Township road. Bridget Mobley, 70, died in the pedestrian crash on Route 66, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's office spokesperson said on Thursday, Dec. 12. Neptune Township police responded to the collision at around 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Investigators said a man was driving west in a 2021 Ford Transit when the van hit the pedestrians. Mobley was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. A man walking with Mobley suffered minor injuries. He was…
20-Year-Old Man Identified In Deadly Three-Vehicle Central Jersey Crash 20-Year-Old Man Identified In Deadly Three-Vehicle Central Jersey Crash
20-Year-Old Man Identified In Deadly Three-Vehicle Central Jersey Crash A Howell Township man was named as the victim killed in a three-vehicle crash in Freehold Township, authorities said. Yasine Belkadi, 20, died in the collision on Jackson Mills Road near Geisler Road, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said on Thursday, Dec. 12. Freehold Township police responded to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Investigators say a Belkadi was driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50 north on Jackson Mills when his car collided with a 2017 Ford Transit Van driven by a 40-year-old man. A 2017 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 21-year-…
Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors
Van Strikes Two Pedestrians, Killing Woman In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutors A woman was killed and a man was injured when they were hit by a van on a busy Neptune Township road, authorities said. The two were struck on Route 66, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Neptune Township police responded to the collision at around 7:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Investigators said a man was driving west in a 2021 Ford Transit when the van hit the pedestrians. The woman was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. The man suffered minor injuries. He was treated at the same hospital and releas…
Mother Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Mother Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
Mother Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Jersey Shore Crash A Union Beach woman who "lit up every room she entered" was struck by a vehicle and killed near a busy Hazlet intersection, according to a fundraising campaign. Tracey Ryan, 52, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the Route 36 crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The collision happened near the intersection with Union Avenue at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Paramedics rushed Ryan to the hospital and she was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. A Go…
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors
Man, 20, Killed In Central Jersey Crash, Two Other Drivers Injured: Prosecutors A man has died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Freehold Township, authorities said. The collision happened on Jackson Mills Road near Geisler Road, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freehold Township police responded to the scene at around 10:27 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. Investigators say a 20-year-old man was driving a 2017 Infiniti Q50 north on Jackson Mills when the car collided with a 2017 Ford Transit Van driven by a 40-year-old man. A 2017 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 21-year-old man traveling south …
Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say
Pedestrian Killed At Jersey Shore Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say A woman died when she was hit by a vehicle while walking near a busy Hazlet intersection, authorities said. The woman died near the intersection of Route 36 and Union Avenue, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Hazlet police responded to the pedestrian crash scene at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Investigators said a man driving south in the right lane of Route 36 struck the woman as he approached the intersection. The woman was rushed to a hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The driver remained at the …
Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Central Jersey Store: Prosecutors Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Central Jersey Store: Prosecutors
Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Central Jersey Store: Prosecutors A Hazlet man was accused of exposing himself to a woman and inappropriately touching her at a Middletown store, authorities said. Perry Mangano, 21, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, fourth-degree lewdness, and fourth-degree stalking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 6. Investigators said Mangano approached the woman inside the At Home store on Route 35 North at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. He exposed himself and made physical contact with her. Middletown police arrested him after he returned to the store …
Central Jersey School Board Member Charged With Child Porn Possession, Prosecutors Say Central Jersey School Board Member Charged With Child Porn Possession, Prosecutors Say
Central Jersey School Board Member Charged With Child Porn Possession, Prosecutors Say A Farmingdale school board member and crossing guard was accused of having child pornography, authorities said. William Shaffer, 47, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 6, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. He was charged with third-degree possession of child sexual abuse materials. The county prosecutor's office received a tip in September from a cloud-based software company through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigators learned Shaffer had been viewing and possessing child porn. Shaffer was taken into custody by the hig…
Gusty Winds Leave 5,000 New Jersey Residents Without Power: Here's Where Gusty Winds Leave 5,000 New Jersey Residents Without Power: Here's Where
Gusty Winds Leave 5,000 New Jersey Residents Without Power: Here's Where More than 5,000 New Jersey residents are facing power outages as high wind gusts were being clocked in parts of the state on Thursday, Dec. 5. As of press time, JCP&L was reporting 2,521 outages in Ocean County and 1,494 in Burlington County. Monmouth County was also heavily affected, with 1,125 customers in the dark, while Mercer County reports 104 outages and Middlesex County just four. Utility crews were working to restore service, but estimated restoration times have not been provided.  The National Weather Service Mount Holly said wind gusts up to 40-55 mph could be expected…
$50K Powerball Ticket Purchased At Central Jersey Convenience Store $50K Powerball Ticket Purchased At Central Jersey Convenience Store
$50K Powerball Ticket Purchased At Central Jersey Convenience Store A Powerball ticket sold in Monmouth County hit it big, earning its lucky owner $50,000, officials said. The ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball in the drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 4, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. It was sold at Welsh Farms on 33 West Main Street in Farmingdale. The winning numbers were 1, 23, 25, 28, and 61. The Powerball was 13. Another New Jersey lottery player also won $50,000 in the drawing. That ticket was sold at a convenience store in Linden. The next Powerball drawing will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 with an estimated…
Lakewood Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Pedestrian Crash, Prosecutors Say Lakewood Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Pedestrian Crash, Prosecutors Say
Lakewood Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Pedestrian Crash, Prosecutors Say A pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle in Howell Township, authorities said. The crash happened near the intersection of US Route 9 and Lanes Mill Road at around 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 5. Howell Township police responded to the scene and found a 45-year-old woman from Lakewood had been hit by a vehicle while crossing the road. Investigators said a female driver was heading north in the left lane of Route 9 when the collision occurred. The driver stayed at the sce…
Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey, Line's Service Resumes (DEVELOPING) Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey, Line's Service Resumes (DEVELOPING)
Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey, Line's Service Resumes (Developing) A man was hit by a New Jersey Transit train and killed in Monmouth County, shutting down one rail line's service during the morning commute, officials said. North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3224 struck the man in Middletown at around 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The pedestrian was hit at the Normandy Road bridge. None of the 120 customers and crew members on the train were injured. The train had left the Long Branch station at 7:10 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 8:41 a.m. North Jersey Coast Line rail service…
UPDATE: Man, 55, Killed On Bicycle Near Jersey Shore Intersection Identified UPDATE: Man, 55, Killed On Bicycle Near Jersey Shore Intersection Identified
Update: Man, 55, Killed On Bicycle Near Jersey Shore Intersection Identified Authorities have identified the bicyclist who died when an SUV struck him in West Long Branch. John Martin of Long Branch was killed in the crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said on Tuesday, Dec. 3. He was 55 years old. West Long Branch police responded to the scene near the intersection of Route 36 and Monmouth Road just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Paramedics rushed Martin to Monmouth Medical Center and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the Long Branch hospital. The 18-year-old Tinton Falls man who drove a 2018 Range Rover …
UPDATE: Jackson Township Man, 79, Dies In Colts Neck Crash, Prosecutors Say UPDATE: Jackson Township Man, 79, Dies In Colts Neck Crash, Prosecutors Say
Update: Jackson Township Man, 79, Dies In Colts Neck Crash, Prosecutors Say Police were investigating after a Jackson Township man died in a crash near a Colts Neck intersection, authorities said. Steve Goldman, 79, was killed in the crash on Monday, Dec. 2, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said. Colts Neck police responded to the scene near the intersection of County Route 537 and New Street at around 10:27 a.m. According to the state police fatal crash database, Goldman was driving a vehicle. Investigators haven't released any further details about what led up to the wreck as of press time. The Monmouth County Serious C…
Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors
Pedestrian, 71, Dies In Jersey Shore Crash On Route 9: Prosecutors A Howell Township man was struck by a vehicle and killed on Route 9, authorities said. The 71-year-old man died in the crash on Saturday, Nov. 30, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. Howell police responded to the crash scene on Route 9 near Strickland Road just before 7:45 p.m. Officers found the unnamed man and he was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival. The driver of the vehicle, a 58-year-old Howell man in a 2016 Honda CR-V, remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation. No charges or summonses have been iss…
Bicyclist, 55, Killed In Crash Near Jersey Shore Intersection: Prosecutors Bicyclist, 55, Killed In Crash Near Jersey Shore Intersection: Prosecutors
Bicyclist, 55, Killed In Crash Near Jersey Shore Intersection: Prosecutors A Long Branch man died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in West Long Branch, authorities said. The 55-year-old man was killed in the crash on Saturday, Nov. 30, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. West Long Branch police responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 36 and Monmouth Road shortly after 9 p.m. Officers found the unnamed man and paramedics rushed him to Monmouth Medical Center. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the Long Branch hospital. An 18-year-old Tinton Falls man drove the 2018 R…
Lucky Strike! $1.3M+ Jackpot Winner Sold At Central Jersey Wawa, Lottery Officials Say Lucky Strike! $1.3M+ Jackpot Winner Sold At Central Jersey Wawa, Lottery Officials Say
Lucky Strike! $1.3M+ Jackpot Winner Sold At Central Jersey Wawa, Lottery Officials Say A lottery ticket worth more than $1.3 million was purchased at a Monmouth County convenience store, officials said. The winner of the $1,308,245 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was sold at the Wawa on Route 9 in Freehold Township, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The lucky ticket matched all five numbers in the drawing on Monday, Nov. 25. The winning numbers were 3, 19, 24, 27, and 39. The XTRA number was 3 and the Bullseye number was 39. This marked the county's second big Jersey Cash 5 win in less than two weeks. A ticket purchased in Oakhurst took ho…
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where $2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where New Jersey Lottery players celebrated a winning streak last week, with 12 prizes of $10,000 or more claimed from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.  Among the biggest prizes were two $500,000 top wins, and over $2 million in total winnings, according to the NJ Lottery. Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s winners and where the lucky tickets were sold: Nov. 18, 2024: Powerball – $150,000, HC Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 1071 Route 37, Toms River, Ocean County. Candy Cane Cash – $100,000, A & M Convenience, 2201 South Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, Middlesex County. Crossword – $20,000, MPM Servic…
Former Jackson Township Man Indicted In Deadly 2022 Crash On Jersey Shore, Prosecutors Say Former Jackson Township Man Indicted In Deadly 2022 Crash On Jersey Shore, Prosecutors Say
Former Jackson Township Man Indicted In Deadly 2022 Crash On Jersey Shore, Prosecutors Say A former Jackson Township man was facing charges in a Howell Township crash that killed a father more than two years ago, authorities said. Drew Peterson of Jensen Beach, Florida, was indicted for second-degree vehicular manslaughter, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 20. A grand jury returned the indictment on Wednesday, Oct. 30 after a forensic toxicologist's review. Peterson, 34, was accused of causing the crash that killed 50-year-old Robert Johnson of Neptune Township. The wreck happened at around 12:05 a.m. on Fri…
'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State 'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State
'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State The Manasquan Reservoir, a crucial water source in Monmouth County, has dropped to historically low levels as New Jersey experiences wildfires and drastic drought conditions. The reservoir's water elevation was recorded at 91.27 feet above sea level on the morning of Monday, Nov. 18, according to Marc Brooks, executive director of the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA). That measurement at the Howell Township reservoir was 11.73 feet below its full pool level. The reservoir was holding 2.3 billion gallons of water, which is just 49.35 percent of its 4.67-billion capacity. “This is a…
Jackpot Joy: Oakhurst Lotto Ticket Snags $685K Prize Jackpot Joy: Oakhurst Lotto Ticket Snags $685K Prize
Jackpot Joy: Oakhurst Lotto Ticket Snags $685K Prize A stroke of luck has made one Monmouth County ticket holder a big winner in a Jersey Cash 5 drawing, lottery officials said. The ticket purchased matched all five numbers to claim the $685,092 jackpot in the drawing on Saturday, Nov. 16, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The winner was bought at Minimart Plus, located in the Towne Center shopping plaza on Route 35 North in Oakhurst. The winning numbers were 21, 35, 36, 44, and 45. The XTRA number was 03 and the Bullseye number was 45. As a reward for selling the winning ticket, the convenience store will receive a $2…
Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say
Man Spray Painted Antisemitic Messages On Wall Outside Jersey Shore Home, Police Say A man was accused of spray painting antisemitic graffiti on a wall in front of a Monmouth County home, authorities said. Joseph Antebi, 25, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, the Township of Ocean Police Department said in a news release. A hometown wasn't immediately available for Antebi. Ocean Township police responded to a vandalism report at a home on West Park Avenue. The caller reported someone sprayed antisemitic messages on the paver wall before running away from the home. An arriving officer looked at the graffiti and spoke with the caller, who gave the officer a video of the inci…
NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors
NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors A New Jersey town's police chief was accused of improperly using law enforcement databases and helping someone shoplift, authorities said. Chief Peter Cooke Jr., 58, the chief in Englishtown, was charged with third-degree computer theft and third-degree conspiracy to commit shoplifting, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Investigators said Chief Cooke used a law enforcement database to look up information about two people without "any legitimate law enforcement purpose." The searches happened multiple times between February 2019…
Jersey Shore Domestic Abuser Who Contacted Victim 100+ Times Gets Elevated Sentence: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Domestic Abuser Who Contacted Victim 100+ Times Gets Elevated Sentence: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Domestic Abuser Who Contacted Victim 100+ Times Gets Elevated Sentence: Prosecutor A Long Branch man will spend up to a decade in prison for repeatedly stalking and harassing a woman he assaulted, authorities said. Brett Roach Sr., 50, was sentenced to an extended term of 10 years in state prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Eatontown police responded to a domestic dispute at a home on Stony Hill Road on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Officers learned a verbal argument became physical and Roach left when police were called. A woman was granted a temporary restraining order and Roach was arrested when he re…
This County Led New Jersey's Early In-Person Vote In The 2024 Election This County Led New Jersey's Early In-Person Vote In The 2024 Election
This County Led New Jersey's Early In-Person Vote In The 2024 Election Monmouth County voters led the Garden State for early in-person voting in the 2024 Presidential election, officials said. County clerk Christine Hanlon said Monmouth was the top county in the state for early voting. Almost 130,000 voters cast their ballots during the nine-day in-person period from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 3. With 510,816 registered voters, that means about 25 percent of Monmouth voters took advantage of the option to vote before Election Day. "There was an excellent turnout for vote-by-mail and early in-person voting here in Monmouth County," Hanlon…
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election More than 1.9 million people have already cast their vote in New Jersey ahead of the 2024 election. Here's one last look at who's on the ballot in the Garden State's 12 Congressional races, and what you need to know. District 1: All of Camden County, as well as parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Teddy Liddell and Donald Norcross. Teddy Liddell for Congress/Donald Norcross Facebook photos Democratic candidate Incumbent Rep. Donald Norcross: A father of three and electrician, Norcross was elected in 2014 having previously served in both the State Senate and Assembly. …
Four Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Shooting Four Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Shooting
Four Charged In Deadly Jersey Shore Shooting Four people were charged on Friday, Nov. 1, with the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Monmouth County man in July, authorities said. At 3:13 a.m. on Wednesday, July, 10, Red Bank police responded to the 100 block of River Street in Red Bank and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Mikal Muhammad was pronounced deceased on scene, while the other male was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, treated and released, Santiago said. Lahmeir Hill, a 31-year-old Pemberton resident and Sadiq Palmer, a 25-year-old Fre…