Day: September 26, 2023

Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Hamilton Police Make Arrest of Suspect in Stabbing Near Waverly Place and Mervine Place

September 26, 2023

HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–On September 25, 2023 Det. Tom Clugsten arrested a suspect in the aggravated assault stabbing case that occurred on September 20, 2023, at 10:41 p.m. in the area of Waverly Place and Mervine Place.

One of the victims was treated and released for his injuries, however the second victim is still hospitalized and is being treated for his injuries.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Tom Clugsten of the Hamilton Township Police Division Juvenile Unit at 609-581-4027 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at 609-581-4008

All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

September 21, 2023

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police reported that on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at approximately 10:41 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of Waverly Place and Mervine Place on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival Officers located two fifteen-year-old juvenile males who had been stabbed. The victims were treated on scene by responding Officers and personnel from the Hamilton Fire Department. An investigation revealed a red Toyota arrived in the area and five suspects exited the vehicle and began a physical confrontation with the victims. During the confrontation the victims were stabbed several times by one of the suspects. Both victims were transported to Capital Health at Fuld for further treatment. Their injuries are not considered life threatening. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Tom Clugsten of the Hamilton Police Division Juvenile Unit at (609) 581-4027 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.

Two 15-Year-Old Males Stabbed In Hamilton Township Involving Group Of Five During Confrontation
Asbury Park, Monmouth County

Asbury Park Man Charged with Attempted Murder

September 26, 2023

FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been arrested and charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting that took place last month, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.  

Nazzir Wallace, 18, is charged with first-degree Attempted Murder, three second-degree weapons offenses, two third-degree drug offenses, fourth-degree Eluding, fourth-degree Obstruction of Justice, a fourth-degree weapons offense, and Resisting Arrest, a disorderly persons offense.    

At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the 100 block of Memorial Drive on a report of shots fired. Minutes later, authorities received notification that an adult male with a gunshot injury had been admitted to a nearby local hospital.  

An investigation involving members of the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau and the Asbury Park Police Department resulted in Wallace being identified as a suspect.  He was apprehended in Asbury Park late last week following a brief pursuit – after which he was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and a quantity of cocaine and heroin. Wallace was then lodged in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) pending future proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court.  

This case is being prosecuted by MCPO Assistant Prosecutor Michael Luciano of the Major Crimes Bureau. Information about Wallace’s legal representation was not immediately available.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.  

Freehold, Monmouth County

Freehold Man Arrested and Charged for Impersonating an Officer and Robbery

September 26, 2023

FREEHOLD – A Borough man has been arrested and charged in connection with two separate incidents, including impersonating a police officer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

Anthony Burke, 46, was charged with one count of both fourth-degree Impersonating an Officer and second-degree Robbery. Burke was also charged with four counts of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

The arrest is in relation to an incident that took place in Freehold Township on Sunday, September 17, 2023, where Burke attempted to impersonate a law enforcement officer by pulling over a driver and prior to leaving, he then stole the victim’s cell phone. Burke was arrested on Wednesday evening during a traffic stop in Freehold Borough.

Anyone with information about Burke’s activities in Freehold or the surrounding areas, is urged to contact MCPO Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Freehold Township Police Officer Charles Lasky at 732-462-7500.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

The case has been assigned to Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Stephanie Dugan of the Special Victims Bureau. Burke’s legal representation was not immediately available.

Crimes of this nature can be punishable by up to ten years in state prison.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

East Windsor, East Windsor, Mercer County

East Windsor Mayoral Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Boy Scout Troop 5700

September 26, 2023

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–  Mayor Janice S. Mironov issued a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing and commending Boy Scout Troop 5700 members Cash Colleton, Jack Conner, Adam Lewandowski and Connor Suk and scoutmaster Bruce Kramer for their pro-active and skillful lifesaving actions when they helped to save an individual in distress during a week-long sailboat trip this summer in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.

The Mayoral Proclamation, notes that when the Scouts received a message over the radio from the coast guard advising all boats in the water that there was an individual in distress, they “reacted in a calm and controlled manner by stationing themselves on different parts of the sailboat’s deck, ensuring the immediate area was being monitored from all directions.”  The Proclamation continues,  “Troop 5700 Boy Scouts saw something ‘shining in the distance’ and discovered a disabled jet ski and discarded backpack bobbing up and down on the water, and quickly relayed the jet ski’s coordinates and registration number to the coast guard and as a result of these actions, the coast guard and Maryland State Police were able to locate and rescue the distressed boater 200 yards away.”

Mayor Mironov stated,  “The Township is proud of Boy Scout Troop 5700 members Cash Colleton, Jack Conner, Adam Lewandowski and Connor Suk as well as scoutmaster Bruce Kramer for their pro-active and skillful actions which resulted in the rescue of this person.  Emergency Preparedness is an essential lesson every Scout learns and the fast-acting Scouts reacted quickly and calmly in a real-life emergency situation.  On behalf of the Township Council and the entire community, we want to commend these Scouts for their outstanding positive actions.”

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented a Mayoral Proclamation commending Boy Scout Troop 5700 members for their pro-active and skillful actions helping to save a boater in distress.  Pictured (from left to right) are:  Jack Connor;  Cash Colleton;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Connor Suk;  Adam Lewandowski, and Bruce Kramer, scoutmaster. 

Lacey, Ocean County

Lacy Township Man Sentenced to Six Years in State Prison for Manslaughter

September 26, 2023

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 22, 2023, Jehmar Barrett, 36, of Lacey Township, was sentenced by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., to six years New Jersey State Prison as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to Manslaughter, in connection with the death of a 35-year-old female in Toms River on November 24, 2020. This sentence will be subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, meaning that Barrett will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his prison sentence before he may be considered for parole eligibility.  Barrett pled guilty to the charge before Judge Rahill on June 19, 2023.

On November 24, 2020, Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female.  Upon arrival, Officers discovered the body of the victim, who was already deceased from an apparent drug overdose.

A subsequent investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau determined that Barrett distributed heroin and cocaine to the victim on November 23, 2020. 

Further investigation and toxicology analysis received by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the presence of fentanyl in the victim’s system.  It was determined through laboratory analysis that the controlled dangerous substance distributed to the victim by Barrett – initially believed to be heroin – was, in fact, fentanyl, matching the fentanyl found in the victim’s system.  Based upon the toxicology analysis, the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office opined that the fentanyl found in the victim’s system was the cause of her death. On April 29, 2021, Barrett was charged in connection with the victim’s death.

On April 30, 2021, Barrett surrendered himself to Toms River Township Police Department Headquarters.  He was transported to the Ocean County Jail, and subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Toms River Township Police Department Special Enforcement Team,  Toms River Township Police Department Patrol Division, Berkeley Township Police Department, Lacey Township Police Department, Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Barrett’s guilty plea, and now his state prison sentence.

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