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Mom Dies Days After NJ BF's Machete Attack, Charges Upgraded To Murder, Prosecutor Says
Charges have been upgraded for a 24-year-old man accused of attacking his girlfriend with a machete, following her death, authorities in Monmouth County said.
Alex J. Williams' girlfriend died on Thursday, May 30, a week after she was found suffering serious injuries in the parking lot of the Glen Oaks Apartment Complex, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where she remained for a week before she died, police said.
Police say Williams "repeatedly physically assaulted the victim with a machete, causing the injuries," and was c…
3-Year-Old Dies, Others Hospitalized In 3-Car Monmouth County Crash: Prosecutor
A 3-year-old girl died in a three-car crash on Route 34 in Monmouth County over the weekend, authorities said.
The crash involved a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a 2021 Ford Bronco, and happened around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 north of the State Route 33 interchange, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
The 3-year-old girl, who was riding in the Jeep Cherokee, was pronounced dead at the scene while a 2-year-old boy in the car was hospitalized with minor injuries, and the driver was seriously injured, Santiago said.
The drivers of the p…
Teenagers Indicted In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor
Two teenagers allegedly involved in a fatal shooting in Asbury Park last summer have been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury, authorities said.
Lydell Brown, 19, and Joseph Argilagos, 17, both from Asbury Park, were charged with first-degree murder and two related weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said on Friday, Sept. 22..
Argilagos' name previously was not released to the public but under a motion by prosecutors granted by the court this week he will be tried as an adult, Santiago said.
Shortly after 5:45 p.m. on July 8, 2022, Asb…
Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Three men including two brothers were sentenced in connection with a drug investigation, authorities said.
Paul Anderson, 31, of Long Branch, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for the sale and possession of cocaine and a weapons offense, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Simon Anderson, 33, of Sayreville, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for intent to sell cocaine in excess of five ounces, Santiago said.
And Keshon Fenter, 36, of Brick, was sentenced to probation for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, the prosecutor said.
In the …
Uncle, Nephew Get Lengthy Sentences For Robbery-Turned-Fatal Shooting On Jersey Shore
A pair of relatives have each been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a botched robbery that ended with a fatal shooting, authorities said.
Marcus Morrisey, 52, of Eatontown, received a sentence of life in state prison – defined by state law as 75 years – and his 30-year-old nephew, Danron Morrisey, of Neptune Township, received a sentence of 55 years, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
The sentences were set down Wednesday, July 12. by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Marc C. Lemieux.
Lemieux explained that Mar…
Machete-Wielding Relatives Sentenced, Victim Suffered 'Multiple Chop Wounds': Prosecutor
Two relatives responsible for the machete killing of an Ocean County man in Howell have been sentenced, authorities said.
Omar Rivera-Rojas, 33, and his nephew, Alberto Rojas-Hernandez, 21, both of Lakewood, were sentenced to 22 and 20 years in New Jersey State Prison, respectively on Tuesday, May 16, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Each must serve at least 85 percent of their prison terms before the possibility of parole
Members of the Howell Township Police Department responded to a 911 call shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 18, 20…
Jersey Shore Man, Girlfriend Tried To Bribe Motel Sex Assault Victim: Prosecutor
Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a man and his girlfriend for jointly attempting to bribe the victim of a violent sexual assault at a motel, authorities said.
The victim was attacked at gunpoint by the Keyport man and the couple is accused of trying to prevent her from cooperating in his prosecution, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Kareem Lee, 32, and Erin Logan, 31, also of Keyport, are each charged with conspiracy and bribery of a witness, Santiago said. Lee also was charged with armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault and weapons offens…
Two Charged With Murder In Asbury Shooting Death
Two men from Monmouth County have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting two weeks ago, authorities said.
Eddy Vilus, 30, and Quamere M. Smith, 31, both of Asbury Park, were charged with the shooting death of God Allah, 21, also of Asbury Park, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Both Vilus and Smith were charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, theft, hindering apprehension and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said.
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 2, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to Ridge and Spri…
