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Manasquan's Bid To Overturn HS Basketball Playoff Loss Denied By NJ Education Dept. Manasquan's Bid To Overturn HS Basketball Playoff Loss Denied By NJ Education Dept.
Manasquan's Bid To Overturn HS Basketball Playoff Loss Denied By NJ Education Dept. A Jersey Shore high school boys basketball team appears to only have one desperation heave left after a referee error cost it a trip to a state championship game. The state Department of Education denied an appeal from the Manasquan School District to postpone the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 2 state championship game. The district's attorneys mentioned the decision in an emergency court filing on Friday, Mar. 8. The title game between Camden High School and Newark Arts High School is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Mar. 9. It'll be held at …

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by Chris Spiker
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NJ Town Employee Pocketed $10K In Utility Payments: Prosecutor NJ Town Employee Pocketed $10K In Utility Payments: Prosecutor
NJ Town Employee Pocketed $10K In Utility Payments: Prosecutor A Tuckerton Borough utility collector has been arrested on accusations she stole $10,000 from the municipality. Jennifer Docherty, 46, of West Creek, failed pocketed proceeds from the tax, water, and sewer payments for the borough between June 2018 and June 2023, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Docherty surrendered to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in the presence of her attorney on Monday, Nov. 21. She was processed and served with the charge via summons pending an upcoming first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.  She was charged with theft by f…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Bookkeeper Stole $358K From Apartment Association: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Bookkeeper Stole $358K From Apartment Association: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Bookkeeper Stole $358K From Apartment Association: Prosecutor A 49-year-old bookkeeper has been charged with stealing more than $358,000 from the New Jersey Apartment Association, authorities said. Karly Simon-Sapp, of Plumsted Township, was charged with theft and forgery, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney. An investigation revealed that between January 2016 and January 2022, Simon-Sapp forged the signatures of both the NJ Apartment Association’s president and vice-president on over 100 checks written out to either herself or to cash, Billhimer said. Simon-Sapp then&nbs…

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by Jon Craig
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Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor
Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor A 55-year-old woman from Georgia is accused of stealing more than $184,000 from a Jersey Shore law firm when she served as a legal secretary, authorities said. Donna Frustieri, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, was charged last week with theft in connection with the unlawful taking of funds from an attorney trust account of a Point Pleasant law office, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Borough Police Chief Adam Picca. Frustieri — in her capacity as a legal secretary at the law firm — had access to the financial instruments utilized by th…

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by Jon Craig
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Ex-Long Beach Officer Stole $47K From PBA: Prosecutor Ex-Long Beach Officer Stole $47K From PBA: Prosecutor
Ex-Long Beach Officer Stole $47K From PBA: Prosecutor A retired Long Beach police officer is accused of taking $47,000 from a PBA account for his own benefit, authorities said. Jason Hildebrant, 44, of Forked River, was charged with theft by failure to make required disposition, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The charge results from an investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Squad and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Professional Standards Unit.  The investigation revealed that Hildebrant — a recently retired Long Beach Township Police Officer — w…

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by Jon Craig
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Hijabi Mother-Daughter Duo Sue NJ Six Flags For Discrimination Hijabi Mother-Daughter Duo Sue NJ Six Flags For Discrimination
Hijabi Mother-Daughter Duo Sue NJ Six Flags For Discrimination A head-scarf-wearing mother-daughter duo from Staten Island is suing Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. The pair claims everyone else in the line for the amusement park's Jersey Devil Coaster ride was waved through on Aug. 31, 2021, but they were stopped, asked to show the contents of their pockets, and searched, according to a lawsuit filed Oct. 19, 2022. NOW OPEN - Take a ride on the ALL NEW Lil' Devil Coaster with a bunch of BEARY good friends! With this Lil’ Devil of a... Posted by Six Flags Great Adventure on Saturday, October 2, 2021 They suit filed last October in Ocean …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says
Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says A 62-year-old Jersey Shore man has been charged with terrorizing an Amazon driver, authorities said. John Vincentini, of Lacey Township, was driving in Lacey Township and followed an Amazon delivery driver into a cul-de-sac as the driver was making deliveries on Sept. 5, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Vincentini parked his vehicle in such a way as to block the Amazon driver’s vehicle and proceeded to confront the driver, asking him why he was in his neighborhood, authorities said. He further inquired as to whether the driver understood that it was …

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Gun Club Treasurer Stole $4K From Organization: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Gun Club Treasurer Stole $4K From Organization: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Gun Club Treasurer Stole $4K From Organization: Prosecutor The treasurer of a Jersey Shore gun club was arrested on accusations he stole about $4,000 from the organization, authorities announced. Michael D. Weber, 64, of Spotswood, stole the funds from the Plumstead-based Lakeside Rod and Gun Club in his role as treasurer between July 2017 and January 2021, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Weber was responsible for collecting and depositing the club’s membership dues and paying the club’s expenses. While he did, in fact, collect the membership dues, Weber utilized the funds for his own personal benefit, police said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Man Arrested Three Years After Meth Bust: Police Jersey Shore Man Arrested Three Years After Meth Bust: Police
Jersey Shore Man Arrested Three Years After Meth Bust: Police A Jersey Shore man arrested in 2019 for the possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, guns, assorted ammunition and more has bee busted again, authorities announced. William Harlfinger Jr., of Ship Bottom, was again charged with weapons and drug offenses after the execution of a West 5th Street search warrant last month, local police said. Harlfinger was arrested Sept. 4 at the Lacey Township Police Department and transported to the Ocean County Jail pending a future court appearance in the Ocean County Superior Court.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Man Arrested With 600 Designer Knockoffs: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Arrested With 600 Designer Knockoffs: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Arrested With 600 Designer Knockoffs: Prosecutor A 47-year-old man from South Toms River has been charged with selling counterfeit designer goods, authorities said. Rasheem Paige was additionally charged with weapons offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh. The charges are a result of an investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, Department of Homeland Security-Homeland Security Investigations and the South Toms River Police Department.  The investigation revealed that while operating a storefront…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Men Arrested For Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Men Arrested For Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Men Arrested For Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor A multi-agency investigation identified a residence in Lacey Township as being used to store and distribute cocaine, authorities said. Douglas Ward, 59, of Lacey, was observed by detectives leaving the residence and meeting with an individual later identified as Thomas Prosser, 60, of Bayville, authorities said. Detectives approached Ward and Prosser, and both individuals were taken into custody, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. At the time of his arrest, Ward was found to be in possession of several small bags containing cocaine, the…

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by Jon Craig
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Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Weapons, $44K Seized In Jersey Shore Surveillance Operation Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Weapons, $44K Seized In Jersey Shore Surveillance Operation
Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Weapons, $44K Seized In Jersey Shore Surveillance Operation A 32-year-old Ocean County man was arrested on drug charges as a result of a multi-agency surveillance operation, authorities said. The investigation identified a residence in Lakewood as being used by Shamar Kerr to store and distribute heroin/fentanyl, and cocaine., according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On June 8, detectives established surveillance on Kerr's residence as well as Kerr’s place of employment in Lakewood, Billhimer said.  Kerr allegedly was observed by detectives meeting with an individual later identified as Anthony Connor…

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by Jon Craig
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DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash
DWI Driver Admits Guilt In Deadly Garden State Parkway Hit-Run Crash A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty to drunk driving and vehicular homicide in a hit-and-run crash on the Garden State Parkway that killed a man exchanging insurance information with another driver after a minor crash last year. Roberto Sandoval-Guerrero, of Toms River, admitted guilt on Sept. 15 before Ocean County Superior Court Judge Rochelle Gizinski in connection with the Sept. 5, 2020 crash that left Daniel Cintron dead, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. A sentencing was set for Nov. 19, during which the State will recommend a term of seven years New Jersey Sta…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Accused Attacker In Jersey Shore Hotel Stabbing Ordered Detained By Judge Accused Attacker In Jersey Shore Hotel Stabbing Ordered Detained By Judge
Accused Attacker In Jersey Shore Hotel Stabbing Ordered Detained By Judge A South Jersey man charged with attempted murder in a Jersey Shore hotel stabbing was ordered detained until trial by an Ocean County Superior Court judge, authorities said. Carles Bryant, 34, of Millville, has been in the Ocean County Jail since March 19, when he was captured by U.S. Marshals agents. Toms River police responded to the Howard Johnson Hotel around 10:30 p.m. on reports of a fight in the lobby, where they found a woman unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said alongside local police. The woman, with stab wounds to her head…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Halloween Hitler': Ocean County Warranty Firm Accused Of Racism Faces 2nd Lawsuit 'Halloween Hitler': Ocean County Warranty Firm Accused Of Racism Faces 2nd Lawsuit
'Halloween Hitler': Ocean County Warranty Firm Accused Of Racism Faces 2nd Lawsuit A Toms River car warranty company sued last month for having a racist work environment was hit with a second lawsuit this week alleging its CEO gave a Nazi salute in an Adolph Hitler Halloween costume and mounted a Mexican caricature while posing as President Trump. Motor Vehicle Assurance CEO Daniel Rodd “dressed up as the syphilitic failed artist and leader of the Third Reich for Halloween one year and gave ‘Heil Hitler’ salute," sales representative Kevin Marshall of Seaside Heights, alleges in a lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court on Monday. "In fact, Defendant Rodd was so prou…

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by Jon Craig