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William McMenamin, 29, of Point Pleasant Borough, pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and aggravated assault in connection with an incident in Toms River and a separate incident in Lacey Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
On April 28, 2021, Toms River police were called to Main Street and Route 37 for a fight in progress.
Responding officers found a 19-year-old male victim who reported that he had been assaulted and that his backpack had been stolen. The victim was transported to Community Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
A subsequent investigation conducted by the responding Toms River police identified McMenamin as the individual who attacked and robbed the victim, Billhimer said. McMenamin was arrested and taken to the Ocean County Jail.
On October 8, 2021, Lacey Township police were called to the Lacey Inn for a report of a robbery. An investigation by responding Officers revealed that McMenamin — who was a guest at the Lacey Inn — attacked and robbed a fellow occupant of the Inn, Billhimer said.
McMenamin was arrested and taken to the Ocean County Jail, where he has been held since his apprehension.
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