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Lightning Strike Confirmed Cause Of Death For 59-Year-Old 'Cowboy Hero' On NJ Beach Lightning Strike Confirmed Cause Of Death For 59-Year-Old 'Cowboy Hero' On NJ Beach
Lightning Strike Confirmed Cause Of Death For 59-Year-Old 'Cowboy Hero' On NJ Beach A Toms River man died from a lightning strike on an Ocean County beach, authorities said. A Seaside Park Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice that 59-year-old Patrick Dispoto's cause of death was accidental and caused by a lightning strike. He was found unconscious on the beach near J Street at around 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. Police said Dispoto had no visible signs of injuries. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Dispoto's girlfriend Ruth said he tried to warn a group of children on the beach about the thunderstorm aft…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports 'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports
'Cowboy Hero' Dies After Lightning Strike While Warning Kids On NJ Beach About Storm: Reports A Toms River man died after a reported lightning strike on an Ocean County beach, authorities said. Patrick Dispoto, 59, was found unconscious on the beach near J Street at around 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, a Seaside Park Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said Dispoto had no visible signs of injuries. There were also no witnesses so investigators haven't confirmed if his death was caused by lightning or "another medical issue." Dispoto's girlfriend Ruth said he tried to warn a group of children on the beach …

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by Chris Spiker
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Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years For Stabbing: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years For Stabbing: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years For Stabbing: Prosecutor A 40-year-old man from Seaside Heights has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. Porfirio Serrano-Cruz previously entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Seaside Park on June 30, 2022.  Att 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 m…

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by Jon Craig
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Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing On Jersey Shore: 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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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 39, of Seaside Heights, has been indicted for attempted murder during a break-in, authorities said. The charge is in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Seaside Park on June 30, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Serrano-Cruz was also indicted on weapons and drug offenses and burglary, the prosecutor said. On June 30, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Seaside Park police 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 …

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Home Invader Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Seaside Heights man broke into a victim's home and stabbed him multiple times, authorities said. Porfirio Serrano-Cruz's 39-year-old victim was flown to  Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with stab wounds to his arms, chest, abdomen and groin after the 5:15 a.m. incident on Thursday, June 30, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The victim was in critical condition, Billhimer said, while Serrano-Cruz was charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses and possession of Clonazepam without a prescription. The Ocean County Prosec…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor An Ocean County man has admitted severely injuring another man by pushing him off a motel balcony, authorities said. Steven Adams, 23, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 15, 2021, at approximately 7 p.m., Seaside Park police were called to the Desert Palm Inn for an injured man who had fallen from a balcony. Police found Chad Atwood, 42, of Seaside Park, lying on the pavement, Billhimer said. It was apparent that Atwood was suffering from serious injuries, and he was airlifted to Jersey Sh…

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by Jon Craig