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Arsonist Left Trail Of Blood After Breaking Into Dad's Toms River Home: Prosecutor
A 45-year-old Ocean County man has been charged with breaking into his father's house, stealing a laptop and setting a fire inside the home, authorities said.
John Voltolino, Jr., of Toms River, was charged with aggravated arson, burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, in connection with the incidents that occurred on Monday, Sept. 4, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department responded to a residence on Sun Valley Road for a report of a burglary. The homeowner reported that his son broke into the re…
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…
Jersey Shore Man Nearly Struck Detectives With Jeep: Prosecutor
A Jersey Shore man who tried to strike detectives with his Jeep has admitted to aggravated assault and eluding, authorities said.
Kevin Valverde-Cruz, 21, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to the charges on Wednesday, July 12, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
On Oct. 18, 2022, detectives from the Lakewood Township Police Department observed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling at a high rate of speed, and attempted a motor vehicle stop, Billhimer said.
The operator of the vehicle failed to stop and the pursuit was ultimately terminated on the Garden …
Ex-Toms River Art Teacher Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault On Student: Prosecutor
A former art teacher at Toms River High School North has been found guilty of sexual assault on a student, authorities said.
Raymond Waters, 71, now of Pawlet, Vermont, was found guilty of five counts of aggravated sexual assault and 13 counts of sexual assault on Wednesday, June 28, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The jury concluded beyond a reasonable doubt that between September 2002 and September 2004, Waters sexually assaulted a minor in Toms River Township, Barnegat Township, and Hillsborough Township (Somerset County), Billhimer sai…
