Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting
Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested In Central Jersey Shooting A 20-year-old man from Asbury Park has been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this week in Monmouth County.  Javione Pearson has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of weapon, and disorderly persons simple assault, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. At 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Keansburg police responded to Raritan Avenue on a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting. Patrol officers found a residence with a shattere…
Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges For High School Stabbings Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges For High School Stabbings
Asbury Park Man, 20, Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges For High School Stabbings A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday's near-fatal stabbings outside Asbury Park High School, authorities said. Jadon Carter, 20, of Asbury Park, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Wednesday. At about 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the area of Asbury Park High School on the report of a fight. Officers arrived to find two victims, ages 17 and 18, with stab woun…
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Sexually Assaulted Multiple Elementary School Children Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Sexually Assaulted Multiple Elementary School Children
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Teacher Sexually Assaulted Multiple Elementary School Children A 53-year-old Jersey Shore teacher accused earlier this month of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student is facing accusations from more elementary school students, authorities said. Gustavo Barrientos -- formerly an elementary school teacher in the Long Branch School District and the Red Bank Charter School -- on Feb. 14 was charged on accusations he showed pornography to a 10-year-old student then sexually assaulted her, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. A continued investigation found Barrientos, of Tinton Falls, sexually assaulted multiple other school children, …
US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel
US Marshals Capture Brooklyn Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen In Central Jersey Motel A 33-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was jailed on accusations he lured and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old child in a Central Jersey motel last November, authorities said. Michael Torenheim was captured in Spring Valley, NY, by members of the U.S. Marshals Office, New Jersey State Police and Wall Township Police Department, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. No further details of the alleged incident were released. Torenheim was charged with second degree sexual assault, second degree luring and third degree endangering the welfare of a child.  He was being …
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Man Endangered Child, Possessed Sex Abuse Materials Prosecutor: Central Jersey Man Endangered Child, Possessed Sex Abuse Materials
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Man Endangered Child, Possessed Sex Abuse Materials A 56-year-old man from Central Jersey was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child for the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, authorities said. Charles Hoagland of Hazlet was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child for the possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. An investigation found that Hoagland used a messaging application to send an item depicting the sexual abuse of a child to another person, Gramiccioni said. Hoagland also …
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Chaplain Lured Young Girl For Sex Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Chaplain Lured Young Girl For Sex
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Chaplain Lured Young Girl For Sex A 64-year-old chaplain from the Jersey Shore tried to lure a young girl to his house to have sex, authorities said. Edgar Finol-Carrillo of Asbury Park approached a minor and gave her a letter inviting her to his residence to engage in sexual activity, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Shortly after receiving this letter on Nov. 6, the Asbury Park Police Department was contacted and quickly apprehended the suspect, Gramiccioni said. He has been charged with attempted luring and endangering the welfare of a child, the prosecutor sai…
Teenagers Arrested In Asbury Park Shootings Teenagers Arrested In Asbury Park Shootings
Teenagers Arrested In Asbury Park Shootings Two teenagers from Monmouth County have been arrested in connection with several shootings in Asbury Park, authorities said. Mark Carey, 19, and a 17-year-old juvenile, both of Neptune, have been charged with two counts of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of first- degree attempted murder, and multiple weapons charges, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Their arrests stem from separate shootings in March, Gramiccioni said. On March 22, at 6:17 p.m. Asbury Park police responded to a report of shots fired at Lincol…
Prosecutor: Monmouth Store Clerk Traded Tobacco, Vaping Products For Nude Teen Photos Prosecutor: Monmouth Store Clerk Traded Tobacco, Vaping Products For Nude Teen Photos
Prosecutor: Monmouth Store Clerk Traded Tobacco, Vaping Products For Nude Teen Photos A convenience store clerk in Central Jersey is accused of swapping vaping and other tobacco products for nude photographs of teenagers, authorities said.  Muhammad Ikram, 41, an employee of Sam’s 2 on Palmer Avenue in Hazlet, has been charged with selling tobacco products to minors and endangering the welfare of a child, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. Ikram was arrested on Oct. 28 after Hazlet Township police received several reports from minors that Ikram was taking pictures of them while inside the business in exchange for&nb…
SEEN THEM? Suspects Sought In Central Jersey Home-Invasion Robbery SEEN THEM? Suspects Sought In Central Jersey Home-Invasion Robbery
Seen Them? Suspects Sought In Central Jersey Home-Invasion Robbery Monmouth County authorities are seeking the public's help in tracking down four suspects from a home-invasion robbery in Long Branch. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni released photos on Wednesday that could help identify the suspects or their vehicle, believed to be a dark-colored Nissan Juke. On Oct. 5, Long Branch Police Department responded to a 4:39 p.m. report of a home invasion robbery at 349 Willow Avenue, Gramiccionisaid.  Police found an  injured victim and took him to an area hospital, he said. Two of the assailants followed the victim in…
Prosecutor: Three Central Jersey 'Rivals' Charged In Separate Asbury Park Shootings Prosecutor: Three Central Jersey 'Rivals' Charged In Separate Asbury Park Shootings
Prosecutor: Three Central Jersey 'Rivals' Charged In Separate Asbury Park Shootings Three men from Monmouth County have been arrested in connection with a pair of shootings 10 months ago in Asbury Park, authorities said. As part of "a clash between rivals," one of the men was involved in both shootings, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. Antonio Pabon, 26, of Freehold, faces two counts each of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, first degree-attempted murder, and multiple second-degree firearms/weapons charges, the prosecutor said. Pabon's charges are related to a Dec. 2, 2019 shooting in the 1200 block of Washington Avenue and a Dec. 4, 201…
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt At least 16 shots were fired in Asbury Park late Wednesday, leaving an unidentified man critically injured, authorities said. Police officers arriving at 1331 Sewall Ave. about 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday found a man with five gunshot wounds, according to  Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The initial investigation has found that at least 16 shots were fired in the area, according to Gramiccioni. The prosecutor issued a statement on Thursday afternoon to dispel rumors that police were involved in the shooting. "Rumors being circulated on social media falsel…
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt
Prosecutor: '16 Shots Fired' Before Asbury Park Police Arrived; Victim Critically Hurt UPDATED: Asbury Park police responded to a report of shots fired, authorities said. The shooting victim remained in critical condition on Thursday afternoon. Patrol officers arriving at 1331 Sewall Ave. about 10:17 p.m. on Wednesday found a man with five gunshot wounds, according to  Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The initial investigation has found that at least 16 shots were fired in the area, according to Gramiccioni. The prosecutor issued a statement on Thursday afternoon to dispel rumors that police were involved in the shooting. "Rumors being …