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Pair Charged With Attempted Murder For Firing At Vehicle In Somerset County: Prosecutor
Two suspects were arrested and charged with attempted murder for firing at a vehicle in Somerset County last year, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 15.
Ikeem Thomas, 20, of Covington, Georgia, and Josiah T. Talbert, 20, of Somerset, were each charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, and various weapons offenses stemming from an incident in which they fired at a vehicle near Sunny Slope Road in Bridgewater around 3:30 p.m. on March 1, 2022, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, detectives s…
Army Veteran, Somerset County Dad Of 2 Jaime Ayuso Dies After Pancreatitis Battle, 47
Tributes are pouring in for the family of an army veteran and Somerset County father of two after his death from end-stage pancreatitis.
Jaime Lee Ayuso died Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the age of 47, his obituary says.
Described as a “daredevil,” Jaime was known for his many achievements, which included being a mechanic, a tow truck driver, and an army soldier.
He loved riding motorcycles and “lived his life with no fear,” reads his obituary.
Jaime was also a dedicated father to his two loving children, Christian and Gianna.
In addition to his children, Jaime leaves behind his adoring wife, T…
DWI Off-Duty Officer Charged In Double-Fatal Somerset County Crash, Victims IDd: Prosecutor
An off-duty Edison police officer was charged with vehicular homicide in connection with one of the two double-fatal crashes that occurred in Somerset County over the weekend, authorities announced.
Amitoj Oberoi, 29, of Somerset, was charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular homicide, as well as DWI, and several motor vehicle violations, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Oberoi is employed as an Edison police officer and was off-duty at the time of the crash, the prosecutor said.
Oberoi was driving a 2007 Audi Q7 heading southbound on Somerset St…
