Friday, March 22, 2013
Eleven-year-old snatched off street on Thursday, according to Berkeley Township Police Department Facebook page and Jersey Shore Hurricane News
This bulletin is based on reports from the Berkeley Township Police Department's Facebook page and Jersey Shore Hurricane News BEACHWOOD — A child was almost abducted by a man in a car earlier this afternoon while walking along a side street in the borough, but managed to get away, according to Ocean County Sheriff's Department. The man grabbed the 11-year-old on Cable Avenue and put him in the back seat of a black Audi, but the child broke free and called 911. He drove away, but it is unclear where he headed. People are told to call 911 if they see a man who fits this description, but not to approach him Police later released a composite sketch of the man. The suspect, described as a bald and clean shaven white male in his mid-late 40s, …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Daniel O’Leary, 51, was charged with second degree aggravated arson in connection with the Friday fire
A 51-year-old Berkeley Township man was charged with aggravated arson Monday in connection with a fire at a Holiday City residence, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Daniel O’Leary, 51, of 66 Barbuda Street in the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township, was arrested and charged with second degree aggravated arson in connection with the Friday fire. O’Leary is charged with intentionally setting fire to the home at 77 Barbuda Street on Friday, according to the prosecutor's office. "He lived a few houses away," Executive Assistant Prosecutor Michel A. Paulhus said. Investigators charge that O'Leary knew that two people were inside the residence at the time. "He intentionally set the fire using combustible materials," said …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Marlene Lynch Ford 'has set an example,' freeholder board member says
Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford is down to her last few days in her office in Toms River, and they've been spent showing incoming prosecutor Joseph Coronato the ropes. Both Ford and Coronato received high praise from the county's freeholder board at its meeting Wednesday. "I'm conflicted here, because I'm going to really miss you as a prosecutor, working with you and seeing what you've done," said Freeholder James Lacey, to Ford. "But I'm glad you found a home back on the bench." Ford, a Democrat, has been nominated as a Superior Court judge by Republican Gov. Chris Christie. She previously served a stint as a Superior Court judge before being named prosecutor. "Years ago … I admired you from afar, your legislative work," said …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Pine Beach man's body found off a walking trail in park on Pinewald-Keswick Road
The Ocean County Medical Examiner has determined that a Pine Beach man whose body was discovered in Double Trouble State Park Monday committed suicide, Ocean County Executive Assistant Prosecutor Michel A. Paulhus said. State Park Police found the body of Daniel L. Rinaldi, Jr. 66, off a walking trail shortly after midnight on Monday. He had been reported missing on Saturday, Paulhus said. Paulhus declined to release the manner of death, other than to say it was a suicide. "Beyond that, I'm not going to say anything," he said. Park Police found a solitary car in the parking lot on Monday, after the park closed. They ran a motor vehicle check and were able to determine that the owner's name was the same as the person reported missing, …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Body discovered shortly after midnight
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is withholding the name of the adult male found dead in Double Trouble State Park until an autopsy is conducted on Wednesday, Executive Assistant Prosecutor Michel A. Paulhus said. "I haven't been told his family has been notified," Paulhus said this afternoon. Someone filed a missing persons report when the man - in his sixties - failed to return. Double Trouble State Park Police found a solitary car in the parking lot on Monday, after the park closed. They ran a motor vehicle check and were able to determine that the owner's name was the same as the person reported missing, Paulhus said. Park Police began to search the park and located the body at 12:34 a.m., he said. The initial investigation did …
Identification pending notice of next of kin, Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Says
There were no apparent indications of foul play in the discovery of a body of a man in his sixties in Double Trouble State Park, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office says. "The cause of death is pending an autopsy," said Executive Assistant Prosecutor Michel A. Paulhus. "It doesn't appear to be anything criminal." Authorities from the Prosecutor's Office and the Ocean County Medical Examiner's Office were at the park off Pinewald-Keswick Road after midnight last night. Information on the area of the 8,495 acre park the body was found in and the time the man was discovered are not yet available, Paulhus said. The man's identification is being withheld until next of kin are notified, he said. Come back to Berkeley Patch later for more …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Manahawkin, Toms River residents nabbed in marijuana and hashish bust
Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford has announced the culmination of an investigation into drug activity in the Southern Ocean County area. "On Dec. 21, 2012, detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, along with detectives from the Stafford Township Police Narcotics Unit and the Barnegat Township Police Narcotics Unit, conducted an investigation into the distribution of marijuana and hashish in the southern Ocean County area," said Ford. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two Ocean County residents and the seizure of marijuana, hashish and cash. While conducting the investigation, detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, along with members of the Stafford Township Police Narcotics Unit and…
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Investigation spanned Berkeley, Beachwood and South Toms River, Ocean County Prosecutor says
Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group recently arrested five area residents on a variety of charges in connection with a drug distribution operation in three towns. Detectives, along with Berkeley, South Toms River and Beachwood police officers, executed search warrants at four houses on Dec. 7 - two in Berkeley, one in Beachwood and one in South Toms River, Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford said. Bobby Hardy, 41, 31 Baylor Street, South Toms River, was charged with possession of heroin over one half ounce with intent to distribute, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, maintaining a controlled dangerous substance manufacturing facility and maintaining a fortified …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Early morning blaze results in death of Lakewood resident
According to the Ocean County’s Prosecutor’s Office, a fire which occurred early this morning has claimed the life of a male Lakewood resident. Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford issued a statement concerning the fire. “At approximately 12:45 a.m. this morning, Lakewood Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a residence on Lanes Mill Road in Lakewood. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed a residential structure on fire with numerous residents outside,” said Ford. Ford explained that residents at the scene advised authorities that an adult male was still inside the home. A search of the interior resulted in the discovery of the body of an adult male, said Ford. “An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Two died of hypothermia, one of asphyxia and one drowning
There were four people from Ocean County who lost their lives due to conditions connected to Hurricane Sandy, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday. “Our thoughts are with these families,” Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford said. Below are the individuals who died: Celestine Kreitzer, 94, of Forked River Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2:35 p.m. Cause of Death: Hypothermia George Tatay, 61, of Brick Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 5:01 p.m. Cause of Death: Asphyxia due to drowning Erwin Bockhorn, 72, of Little Egg Harbor Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Cause of Death: Drowning Leonard Thompson, 71, of Stafford Pronouncement Date: Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 9:46 p.m. Cause of Death…
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