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Driver High On Fentanyl In Fatal NJ Crash Gets Prison Time Driver High On Fentanyl In Fatal NJ Crash Gets Prison Time
Driver High On Fentanyl In Fatal NJ Crash Gets Prison Time A 32-year-old woman from Monmouth County has been sentenced in a fatal crash while high on drugs, authorities said. Ashley Watkins, 32, of Eatontown, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Her prison time is in connection with a crash in Brick Township in May 2021, resulting in the death of Nancy Penrod, 78, of Brick, the prosecutor said. On May 9, 2021, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Brick police responded to the intersection of Lanes Mill Road and Greenwood Loop for a serious motor v…

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by Jon Craig
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Road Rage Driver Gets Year In Prison For Crash That Killed Jersey Shore Newlywed Road Rage Driver Gets Year In Prison For Crash That Killed Jersey Shore Newlywed
Road Rage Driver Gets Year In Prison For Crash That Killed Jersey Shore Newlywed A 21-year-old Ocean County man was sentenced to prison for a 2021 road rage crash that killed another driver just weeks after his wedding. Avrohom Pam was 18 years old when he struck Brick Township's Sean Avon head-on, during a road rage incident involving a different driver in June 2021 in Lakewood, Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer has said. Pam was sentenced Wednesday, Nov. 8 to to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail, as a condition of a three-year term of probation imposed,  "Sean Avon was an innocent bystander driving home from working late at work, just hoping to get home to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Man Who Smothered 6-Week-Old Daughter For Crying Is Sentenced: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Who Smothered 6-Week-Old Daughter For Crying Is Sentenced: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Who Smothered 6-Week-Old Daughter For Crying Is Sentenced: Prosecutor A 26-year-old man from Monmouth County has been sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison for smothering his six-week-old baby girl to get her to stop crying, authorities said. Austin Meli, a Wall Township resident, already is serving a 10-year sentence for abusing his then 15-month-old son, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The new sentence will be tacked onto the end of the existing one.  On March 9, 2019, Wall Township Police Department responded to a residence in their jurisdiction regarding an unresponsive six-week-old infant.  The…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Lakewood has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash during a road rage incident, authorities said. Avrohom Pam was charged with death by auto and assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer  The crash resulted in the death of Sean Avon, 26, of Brick Township, he said. On June 11, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Lakewood Township Police were called to Lanes Mills Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Lakewood To…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor A 30-year-old woman from Monmouth County has been indicted for causing the death of another woman while driving under the influence, authorities said. Ashley Watkins, of  Eatontown, was indicted for vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular homicide and assault by auto, they said.  The fatal crash occurred on May 9, 2021, in Brick Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  Killed in the crash was Nancy Penrod, 78, of Brick, Billhimer said. Officers determined that a 2011 Toyota Camry operated by Watkins was traveling southwest …

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by Jon Craig
Business
New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore
New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore There's a new Wawa store coming to the Jersey Shore. Thursday marks the grand opening of the sixth Wawa store in Brick. To recognize Veterans Day, all retired veterans will be treated to free coffee and coffee toast. The new store, with gas pumps, is located at 1902 Route 88. As part of the celebration there is an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony planned at 9 a.m. It will feature local officials, charitable contributions and a recognition of local heroes.  There also will be a "Hoagies for Heroes" hoagie building competition between first responders from Brick Township Police Departm…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Driver In Deadly Head-On Crash Was High On Fentanyl, Prosecutor Says Jersey Shore Driver In Deadly Head-On Crash Was High On Fentanyl, Prosecutor Says
Jersey Shore Driver In Deadly Head-On Crash Was High On Fentanyl, Prosecutor Says A 30-year-old woman from the Jersey Shore had fentanyl and other drugs in her system at the time of the May 9 crash that killed a 78-year-old woman in Brick Township, authorities announced Monday. Ashley Watkins of Eatontown was heading south on Lanes Mill Road in a 2011 Toyota Camry when she crossed over the center line and struck a 2014 Dodge Caravan at Greenwood Loop head-on around 9:45 a.m., according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The Dodge driver, Terry Penrod, 78, of Brick, suffered a broken leg and taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center whil…

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by Jon Craig
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Asbury Park Teen Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Jersey Shore High School Asbury Park Teen Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Jersey Shore High School
Asbury Park Teen Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Jersey Shore High School A teenager from Asbury Park was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for his role in a shooting outside an Ocean County high school, authorities said. Alonzo Legrande, who is now 18, pleaded guilty in September to aggravated assault and weapons charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Legrande originally was charged as an adult on Sept. 10 with four counts of attempted murder and weapons charges, Billhimer said. Legrandes' reduced charges were part of his  agreement to plead guilty as an adult before Judge Wendel E. Daniels.  Legrande was 17 when the crimes occurred, …

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by Jon Craig
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HEROES: First Responders Saved Jersey Shore Man From Near-Fatal Heart Attack HEROES: First Responders Saved Jersey Shore Man From Near-Fatal Heart Attack
Heroes: First Responders Saved Jersey Shore Man From Near-Fatal Heart Attack In what could have been a fatal heart attack, a 63-year-old Brick resident is recovering and regaining his strength this holiday season thanks to the fast action and competency of Brick Township police and EMTs. On Halloween at about 11 a..m., Joe Holler was mowing his lawn when he began to feel weak. After a few moments, the pain and weakness worsened, so Holler, concerned he might be having a heart attack, went inside and took a baby aspirin. Holler's wife called 9-1-1, and Brick Township EMTs Joseph Sharkey and Brian Schwarz arrived within six minutes. Brick Patrolman Daniel F…

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by Jon Craig
News
COVID-19: Virus Spreads To 100 Hospital Workers On Jersey Shore COVID-19: Virus Spreads To 100 Hospital Workers On Jersey Shore
Covid-19: Virus Spreads To 100 Hospital Workers On Jersey Shore Coronavirus has spread to at least 100 workers from Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township, officials said.  A memo posted on the hospital parent company’s website on Monday attributed the recent outbreak to “colleagues socializing outside of work.” The memo has since been removed. Benjamin Goldstein, a spokesman for.Hackensack Meridian Health, which owns the 318-bed hospital in Ocean County, said in a statement that  visits with patients have been suspended with the exception of labor and delivery, end-of-life care, pediatrics and adult patients with special needs,  “We con…

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by Jon Craig
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Brick Woman Who Stabbed Fiancé In Self-Defense Sentenced To Four Years Prison Brick Woman Who Stabbed Fiancé In Self-Defense Sentenced To Four Years Prison
Brick Woman Who Stabbed Fiancé In Self-Defense Sentenced To Four Years Prison A 28-year-old woman who stabbed her fiancé in self-defense was sentenced to four years in state prison, authorities said. Ciara Williams of Brick previously pleaded guilty on July 2 to reckless manslaughter for the Sept. 29, 2019, stabbing. She was sentenced on Wednesday by Superior Court Judge Rochelle Gizinski.  Williams drove Dennis Power, 35, of Brick to Ocean Medical Center with a stab wound to his chest and then fled before Brick Township police arrivved, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Hospital staff found Power in the vehicle unconscious but b…

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by Jon Craig
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17-Year-Old Gets Four Years In State Prison For Role In Brick High School Shooting 17-Year-Old Gets Four Years In State Prison For Role In Brick High School Shooting
17-Year-Old Gets Four Years In State Prison For Role In Brick High School Shooting A teenager from Brick Township was sentenced to four years in state prison  on Friday for his role in a shooting outside an Ocean County high school, authorities said. Luis Rivas, 17, pleaded guilty in March to the charge of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Rivas must serve 85 percent of the four-year sentence before being eligible for parole under the terms of the No Early Release Act,  Rivas entered his guilty plea on March 6 before Judge Wendel E. Daniels.  Rivas' voluntary waiver of Family Court jurisd…

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by Jon Craig
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Swimmer Pulled From Jersey Shore Beach Dies Swimmer Pulled From Jersey Shore Beach Dies
Swimmer Pulled From Jersey Shore Beach Dies A swimmer whose body was pulled from a Jersey Shore beach Wednesday died, authorities said Thursday. Three Point Pleasant police officers responding to reports of a swimmer in distress pulled the victim from the water on Jenkinson's Beach at Arnold Avenue around 11:40 a.m., Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan said. Point Pleasant First Aid Squad, paramedics and lifeguards arrived as the officers performed CPR on the victim. He was taken to Ocean Medical Center in Brick, where he was pronounced dead, Michigan said. The victim's identity was not immediately released. Point Pleasant Beaches are…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party
Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party A pair of Brick Township police officers breaking up a wild house party and street revelers were struck by a vehicle -- sending one of the officers to the hospital, authorities said. Darius Edwards, 24, of Brooklyn, fled in a white Mercedes Benz after hitting Brick Officer Joseph Riccio and a detective overnight Monday, Sgt. Jim Kelly later said. Riccio was treated for a knee injury at Ocean Medical Center, while the detective was not injured, Kelly said. Initial responding officers estimated there were more than 400 partygoers at the Atlantic Drive home of Michelle Cicchill…

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by Jon Craig
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Brick Woman Stabbed Fiancé Dead In Self-Defense, Authorities Say Brick Woman Stabbed Fiancé Dead In Self-Defense, Authorities Say
Brick Woman Stabbed Fiancé Dead In Self-Defense, Authorities Say A 27-year-old Brick Township woman admitted stabbing her fiancé in the chest last year and then driving him to the hospital before he died, authorities said. Ciara Williams pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter on Thursday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said, adding that it was done out of self-defense. There was a history of domestic violence at the couple's apartment, authorities said. Williams' original murder and weapons charges were dropped in exchange for her guilty plea to manslaughter, authorities said. Her fiancé, 35-year-old Dennis Powers, also of …

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by Jon Craig
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Brick PD: 38-Year-Old Woman Stabs Neighbors Brick PD: 38-Year-Old Woman Stabs Neighbors
Brick PD: 38-Year-Old Woman Stabs Neighbors A 38-year-old woman stabbed two of her neighbors, authorities said. Candace Haynes of Brick cut the women with a knife and is charged with assault, Brick police said in a press statement on Tuesday. Police responded to 195 Sawmill Road about 2:30 a.m. on April 12 on a report of a fight involving three neighbors. The first victim sustained a stab wound to her neck and the second victim sustained a cut to her forearm, police said. The woman with the neck injury was taken to Ocean Medical Center and later transferred to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where she was treated. Her injury was …

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by Jon Craig
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Brick Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault Brick Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault
Brick Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault A 16-year-old from Brick Township has pleaded guilty to assault for a shooting near the high school last fall, authorities said. Luis Rivas originally faced attempted murder charges before agreeing to be tried as an adult, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Rivas waived Family Court jurisdiction earlier this week, as reported here.  Rivas “voluntarily waived jurisdiction of the Family Court -- which typically handles juvenile delinquency matters -- and agreed to be prosecuted as an adult” for the Oct. 22 shooting, Billhimer said. He entered a guilty plea to conspira…

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by Jon Craig
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Prosecutor: Brick Township Shooter, 16, Will Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder Prosecutor: Brick Township Shooter, 16, Will Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder
Prosecutor: Brick Township Shooter, 16, Will Be Tried As Adult For Attempted Murder UPDATE: A 16-year-old Brick Township boy will be tried as an adult on attempted murder charges for a shooting near the high school last fall, authorities announced Tuesday. Luis Rivas “voluntarily waived jurisdiction of the Family Court -- which typically handles juvenile delinquency matters -- and agreed to be prosecuted as an adult” for the Oct. 22 shooting about a quarter mile from Brick Memorial High School, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Rivas, who was taken into custody four days later, and another boy identified as the shooters remained held in the Ocean…

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by Jerry DeMarco