NJ Correctional Officer Indicted In Beating Of Resident Who Died NJ Correctional Officer Indicted In Beating Of Resident Who Died
NJ Correctional Officer Indicted In Beating Of Resident Who Died A correctional police officer at New Jersey’s maximum-security facility for sex offenders was indicted for his role in the beating of a resident who died days later of a stroke. Giuseppe "Joey: Mandara, 54, of Brick Township “abandoned his equipment, including keys and radio, and thereafter used excessive or unlawful force” on Darrell Smith at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Middlesex County, the indictment says. A grand jury in Trenton returned the indictment charging Mandara with misconduct last week, according to a statement issued by state Attorney General Matthew J. Platki…
Jersey Shore Police Officer Had 100 Child Pornography Images: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Police Officer Had 100 Child Pornography Images: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Police Officer Had 100 Child Pornography Images: Prosecutor A 57-year-old police officer from Brick Township has been charged with possession of child pornography, authorities said. John Kisch was arrested on Tuesday, June 13, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The investigation was the result of a referral from the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The ICAC Task Force received cyber-tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual was uploading images of child pornography to the internet, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Ocean County…
2.25 Kilos Cocaine, $545K Seized From Drug-Dealing Network On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor 2.25 Kilos Cocaine, $545K Seized From Drug-Dealing Network On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
2.25 Kilos Cocaine, $545K Seized From Drug-Dealing Network On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Five people have been arrested in connection with a major drug-dealing network on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. A multi-agency investigation identified a residence in South Toms River and a residence in Brick Township, as allegedly being utilized by Octavaeous Jenkins, 49, to store and distribute cocaine, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Additionally, the investigation allegedly identified a residence in Long Branch, as being utilized by Ralph Durand, 56, Krystal Villano, 36, Emily Durand, 53 and Jaiden Durand, 18, to store and distribute cocai…
Convicted Sex Offender Admits Sharing Child Pornography On WhatsApp: Prosecutor Convicted Sex Offender Admits Sharing Child Pornography On WhatsApp: Prosecutor
Convicted Sex Offender Admits Sharing Child Pornography On WhatsApp: Prosecutor A convicted sex offender has admitted to sharing child pornography WhatsApp, authorities said. Matthew Robles, 32, of Lakewood, also pleaded guilty to failing to report his current work address in Brick Township, a requirement under Megan's Law, they said. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Unit revealed that Robles has been employed at a local business in Brick without registering or notifying any law enforcement agencies, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Since 1994, Megan’s Law requires certain offenders…
Ex-CFO Avoids Jail Time For $833K Theft From Jersey Shore Tech Firm: Prosecutor Ex-CFO Avoids Jail Time For $833K Theft From Jersey Shore Tech Firm: Prosecutor
Ex-cfo Avoids Jail Time For $833K Theft From Jersey Shore Tech Firm: Prosecutor An ex-chief financial officer and CPA has avoided jail time in the Monmouth County lockup while paying more than $800,000 in restitution to his former employer, authorities said. Scott Lifshitz, 60, of Brick Township, had previously been CFO of a Matawan-based financial services technology company, they said. Lifshitz was sentenced to two years’ probation on Friday, May 12 after he pleaded guilty to stealing from his employer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. Lifshitz was sentenced by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jill Grace O’Malley. &nb…
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…
Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33 Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33
Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33 Jersey Shore native Martin C. Infante died in a crash in California on Friday, March 31. He was 33. Born in Livingston, Martin grew up in Point Pleasant, where he participated on the wrestling and football teams before graduating from Point Pleasant High School in 2007, his obituary says. He then pursued his higher education at Wesley College in Delaware before moving to Camarillo, California. He loved traveling around the country during his work as a Service Manager for Quantum Fuel Systems. Marty was an enthusiastic fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved natu…
Fugitive Wanted In Jersey Shore Hookah Lounge Killing Captured In Virginia: Prosecutor Fugitive Wanted In Jersey Shore Hookah Lounge Killing Captured In Virginia: Prosecutor
Fugitive Wanted In Jersey Shore Hookah Lounge Killing Captured In Virginia: Prosecutor A 23-year-old fugitive wanted in an Ocean County fatal shooting at a hookah lounge has been caught in Virginia, authorities said. Eric Manzanares, of Asbury Park, a fugitive from justice relative to the murder of Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick Township, has been apprehended in Prince William County, Virginia, they said. Manzanares is being held in the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center in Manassas, VA, pending extradition to New Jersey, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On August 27, 2022, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Toms Rive…
New Wawa Store Opens On The Shore New Wawa Store Opens On The Shore
New Wawa Store Opens On The Shore Wawa, Inc. and about 60 employees celebrated the grand opening of its newest store at 10 Lanes Mill Road in Brick Township. Brick Mayor Lisa Crate helped count down the moment when the doors opened at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 6, for the very first time. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose, Customers enjoyed free coffee. Additional promotions and discounts continue through Sunday, April 9, Wawa officials said. Wawa also recognized local first responders with its signature Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition. Local first responders from Brick Town…
Teens Sentenced In Arson Fire Along Garden State Parkway: Prosecutor Teens Sentenced In Arson Fire Along Garden State Parkway: Prosecutor
Teens Sentenced In Arson Fire Along Garden State Parkway: Prosecutor Two juveniles from Brick Township have been sentenced in connection with an arson fire along the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Both I.J. and A.R. were sentenced to 60 days in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center as a condition of three years probation. They've already served the detention center time, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Additionally, the Court ordered $15,000 in restitution to be split evenly between the juveniles. Finally, both juveniles were ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and attend and complete a firesetter’s education pr…
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor 'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor
'Crazy Rescue Ladies' Remain Free From Jail Even After Trying To Get Dogs Back: Prosecutor Two women who call themselves "Crazy Rescue Ladies" and were found with nearly 180 animals in their Jersey Shore home can remain free from jail pending their trial — but they aren't allowed to visit animal shelters or pet stores, according to a new conditions implemented by an Ocean County judge. Motions filed by the Prosecutor’s Office to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58, both of Brick Township, were denied by Judge Guy P. Ryan on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The two were charged on Dec. 2, 2022, with …
Wine Chiller Killer Learns Her Fate At The Shore Wine Chiller Killer Learns Her Fate At The Shore
Wine Chiller Killer Learns Her Fate At The Shore A 49-year-old woman was sentenced to 45 years in New Jersey State Prison for killing her wife with a wine chiller, authorities said. Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus of Brick Township was convicted during a jury trial of murdering Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus in May 2020, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The Thursday, Jan. 12 sentence will be subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, meaning that Gavilanez-Alectus will be required to serve at least 85 percent of her prison sentence before she may be considered for parole eligibility. On May 17, 2020, Brick Township P…