30-Year-Old NJ Cold Case Leads To Alleged Killer Who Has Since Died 30-Year-Old NJ Cold Case Leads To Alleged Killer Who Has Since Died
30-Year-Old NJ Cold Case Leads To Alleged Killer Who Has Since Died A 30-year cold case investigation has led to identifying the alleged killer, who has since died, authorities said. The multi-agency probe "conclusively identified John Pelletier, formerly of Barnegat Township, as the individual responsible for the murder of Deborah 'Debbie' Ann Bloomquist, 30, of Ocean Township (Monmouth County), in Barnegat in 1991," Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Pelletier passed away in North Dakota in 2015, he said. On Oct. 26, 1991, the body of a young woman, later identified as Deborah Ann Bloomquist, was discovered in a heavily wooded a…
GOTCHA! Newark Fugitive Wanted In Carjacking Of Rockland Driver In Clifton Captured In Asbury GOTCHA! Newark Fugitive Wanted In Carjacking Of Rockland Driver In Clifton Captured In Asbury
Gotcha! Newark Fugitive Wanted In Carjacking Of Rockland Driver In Clifton Captured In Asbury A Newark man accused of carjacking a Rockland County driver in Clifton was ordered held by a judge after he was captured on the beach in Asbury Park, authorities said. The 27-year-old victim from Pearl River, NY, was hospitalized after being assaulted outside a medical building on Broad Street just off eastbound Route 3 the night of Aug. 20, they said. Detectives from Clifton obtained an arrest warrant for by Zahir Christmas, 37, who was captured at the Fourth Avenue beach in Asbury shortly before dawn on Aug. 28, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas R…
Shooting Victims ID'd In Toms River: Prosecutor Shooting Victims ID'd In Toms River: Prosecutor
Shooting Victims ID'd In Toms River: Prosecutor Two additional shooting victims have been identified in an incident that occurred Saturday, Aug. 27 in Toms River, authorities said. Police previously said Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick was killed in the shooting at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Two other victims also suffered gunshot wounds. They have been identified as Anthony Miller, 29, of Neptune. Miller was still hospitalized and listed in critical but stable condition. Jamal Bland, 24, of Asbury Park, was treated for his injuries and released. Ocean Coiunty Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer emphasizes the active and …
Innocent Bystander Killed In Asbury Park, Family Desperately Seeking Justice Innocent Bystander Killed In Asbury Park, Family Desperately Seeking Justice
Innocent Bystander Killed In Asbury Park, Family Desperately Seeking Justice Justice is what Kyshon “Butey” Washington-Walker's family is after. The 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 1600 block of Sewall Avenue in Asbury Park around 7:30 p.m. on July 28 — four days before his birthday, according to loved ones and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. According to his family, Butey was an innocent bystander. And until they find the person responsible for his death, they refuse to keep quiet. "He was an innocent bystander, which means it could've been anyone of us, and it could've been another family here mourning," his sister, Lakisha Johnson, told the …
Human Traffickers Forced Victims Into Sex At Fortified Brothels In Asbury, Trenton, NJ AG Says Human Traffickers Forced Victims Into Sex At Fortified Brothels In Asbury, Trenton, NJ AG Says
Human Traffickers Forced Victims Into Sex At Fortified Brothels In Asbury, Trenton, NJ AG Says Customers bought poker chips to have sex with an underage girl and women who were forced into prostitution against their will by a human trafficking ring that operated out of Monmouth and Mercer counties, authorities said. New Jersey State Police watched 10 men enter a Hudson Street home in Trenton through the back door and then exit 15 to 20 minutes later one January night, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. A man then came out and locked the gate, the attorney general said. A search-warranted raid later that night included members of the State Police T.E.A.M.S. Unit, K-9 Un…
Shooting Reported In Asbury Park Shooting Reported In Asbury Park
Shooting Reported In Asbury Park A shooting was reported this weekend in Asbury Park, according to unconfirmed reports. the shooting occurred at about 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug 27 on Boston Way. The victim was taken to Jerse Shore Medical Center suffering gunshot wounds. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID 'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID
'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID After a two-year hiatus, "They Might Be Giants" is ready to take the stage again. First stop? Asbury Park. John Flansburgh, who is recovering from a serious car crash, and John Linnell, who is recovering from COVID-19, will take the stage at Asbury Lanes on Aug. 30 and 31. Then, they will hit several other venues along the East Coast before heading out to Minnesota and Illinois. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys.  “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell said. “T…
Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor
Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of an Ocean County resident in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities said. Shakri A. Prince, 29, and Jaszhark A. Rogers, 35, both of Asbury Park, are each charged with first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, and related weapons offenses in connection with the death of Yahnie Patterson, 26, of Lakewood, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on June 18, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the …
Child Struck By Car On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING) Child Struck By Car On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING)
Child Struck By Car On Jersey Shore (Developing) A child was struck by a car in Monmouth County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports.The crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Deal Lake Drive and Kingsley Street in Asbury Park. The victim was reported to be conscious and alert, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor Teenager Arrested In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Dariel Vernet, 19, of Asbury Park was killed in the shooting, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The suspect's name was not released due to his age. He was charged with murder and two related weapons offenses, Linskey said. Shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, Asbury police responded to a report of gunfire originating from the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue. Police found Vernet, wh…
Victims Of Triple Fatal Garden State Parkway Crash ID'd Victims Of Triple Fatal Garden State Parkway Crash ID'd
Victims Of Triple Fatal Garden State Parkway Crash ID'd Police have identified the three young women killed in a violent crash on the Garden State Parkway over the weekend. Detronia Young, 26, and Janiyah Rudolph, 24, both of Asbury Park, along with Ajene Brodie, 25, of Shrewsbury, died in the Sunday, July 10 crash, according to New Jersey State Police. Brodie was driving, police said. BREAKING: At least one reported killed in GSP overturn accident [PHOTO] - https://t.co/THrsEHoEJa pic.twitter.com/GMSByMXfT7 — The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) July 10, 2022 The two-car crash happened around 7:20 p.m. in the southbound lanes in Aberdeen, N…
Asbury Park Man, 19, Shot Dead: Prosecutor Asbury Park Man, 19, Shot Dead: Prosecutor
Asbury Park Man, 19, Shot Dead: Prosecutor A 19-year-old man from Asbury Park was fatally wounded by gunfire, authorities said. Dariel Vernet was killed in the shooting that took place at about 5:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey Asbury Park police responded to a report of gunfire originating from the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue, she said. Police found that Vernet had sustained multiple gunshot injuries. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead approximately one hour lat…