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Pair Found Guilty In Toms River Shooting Death: Prosecutor
Two men from Toms River have been found guilty in connection with the shooting death of another man, authorities said.
Daivon Sullivan, 21, and Leyron Jones, 26, were found guilty of murder after a jury trial on Thursday, Aug. 17, in connection with the death of Javon Cutler, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
A third defendant, Shadrach Correa, 21, previously pleaded guilty in the case.
An investigation revealed that on Oct. 11, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Cutler, 19, of Bayville, and two friends were attempting to leave Toms Riv…
'Ride In Paradise': Hit-Run Death Of Motorcyclist, 23, Stuns Jersey Shore Community
Shock and sadness spread following the hit-and-run death of a 23-year-old Jersey Shore motorcyclist.
Jeff Schlinger, of Manchester Township, was struck by 22-year-old Yasmin Sanchez-Centeno, of Toms River, on Thursday, Aug. 3, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
An investigation found Sanchez-Centeno was an unlicensed driver, and he's since been jailed and charged with vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular homicide, and more.
Meanwhile, condolences poured in for Schlinger, including tributes from Good Samaritans.
"I didnt know you, but I was the first to spot you on th…
Woman Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of Ex-BF On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old woman from Toms River has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a fatal stabbing of an ex-boyfriend during a fight, authorities said.
Samantha Massimino was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 4 in connection with the death of Reinaldo Feliciano, Jr., 35, also of Toms River, in 2020, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
She previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, the prosecutor said.
On Oct. 24, 2020, at approximately 4 a.m., Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a local residence following a 9…