Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Stabbing, Burglary: Prosecutor Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 39, of Seaside Heights, has been indicted for attempted murder during a break-in, authorities said. The charge is in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Seaside Park on June 30, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Serrano-Cruz was also indicted on weapons and drug offenses and burglary, the prosecutor said. On June 30, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Seaside Park police responded to a residence on O Street in response to a 911 call; the caller stated that someone had broken into his residence and tried to kill …
MURDER: Brick Woman Found Guilty In Wife's Death With Wine Chiller: Prosecutor MURDER: Brick Woman Found Guilty In Wife's Death With Wine Chiller: Prosecutor
Murder: Brick Woman Found Guilty In Wife's Death With Wine Chiller: Prosecutor A 49-year-old woman from Brick has been found guilty in the murder of her wife using a wine chiller, authorities said. Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was found guilty in connection with the death of Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus, following a nearly three-week jury trial, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, The murder occurred sometime between May 16 and 17, 2020, in Brick Township. Specifically, the jury determined that Gavilanez Alectus was guilty of using a cylindrical container used for the purpose of chilling wine in the commission of the murder, Billhimer said.  She face…
Detectives Seize 2,750 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, Gun, $8K In Lakewood Drug Bust Detectives Seize 2,750 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, Gun, $8K In Lakewood Drug Bust
Detectives Seize 2,750 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, Gun, $8K In Lakewood Drug Bust A 21-year-old man from Lakewood has been charged with numerous drug and weapons offenses, authorities said. Dayewon Crockam is accused of storing and selling illegal drugs, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Friday, Sept. 16, detectives made a warranted search on Crockam’s Lakewood residence. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that Crockam would frequent a neighboring residence; Detectives were able to secure the consent of the neighbor to search that residence. As a result of the searches of both residences, detectives seized…
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.…
Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor
Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor An unidentified bicyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck that fled the crash scene, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer are seeking the public’s assistance with the fatal hit and run crash that occurred at 8:12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the intersection of Route 70 and New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood Township. “We are seeking assistance in locating a full size, four-door ‘Pepsi Blue’ pick-up truck with possible front, driver’s side headlamp damage," they said. The vehicle was last se…
1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Toms River Shooting 1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Toms River Shooting
1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Toms River Shooting One man died and two others were hurt in a Toms River shooting overnight, authorities said. The three victims were found with gunshot wounds at 1723 Hooper Ave., around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Chief of Police Mitch Little said, A 29-year-old man was pronounced dead while another 29-year-old man was critical and a 25-year-old man was stable. The investigation was active and ongoing by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Toms River Townsh…
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…
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Selling Heroin, Resisting Arrest: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Selling Heroin, Resisting Arrest: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Selling Heroin, Resisting Arrest: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey state prison and drug and weapons offenses, authorities said. Cory Winston, of Jackson, previously pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with intent to distribute, resisting arrest and possession of a weapon, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. All charges are in connection with illegal activity that occurred in Brick Township between February 2021 and March 2021, Billhimer said. Authorities attempted to detain him during a warranted search. Winston became combati…
Authorities Seize 6,550 Folds Heroin, Meth, Crack, $3K, Handguns In Duo's Bust: Prosecutor Authorities Seize 6,550 Folds Heroin, Meth, Crack, $3K, Handguns In Duo's Bust: Prosecutor
Authorities Seize 6,550 Folds Heroin, Meth, Crack, $3K, Handguns In Duo's Bust: Prosecutor A multi-agency investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin/fentanyl in Burlington, Monmouth, and Ocean counties led to the arrest of a pair of New Jersey residents.  The cooperative investigation identified a residence in Bordentown, as well as a residence in Cream Ridge occupied by Sanine Brosseau, 44, as being utilized by Shaun Crawford, 36, of Trenton, to store and distribute illegal narcotics, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Law enforcement maintained surveillance on Crawford when he exited the Crea…
Ocean Prosecutor Releases Police Cam Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting (VIDEOS) Ocean Prosecutor Releases Police Cam Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting (VIDEOS)
Ocean Prosecutor Releases Police Cam Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting (Videos) Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer released video footage from multiple body-worn cameras, as well as 911 audio recordings, in connection with a police officer-involved, non-fatal shooting The shooting of Jalial Whitted, 37, of Pleasantville, occurred in Pleasantville, Atlantic County, on May 24, 2022.  The Office of the Attorney General requested that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office undertake an independent investigation of the shooting. Preliminary investigation has revealed that on May 24, 2022, Pleasantville Police received a 911 call at approximately…
Passenger Killed In Lakewood Crash Identified Passenger Killed In Lakewood Crash Identified
Passenger Killed In Lakewood Crash Identified A 44-year-old woman killed in a crash in Lakewood has been identified, authorities said. Juana Lopez-Hernandez, a citizen of Mexico, was a front-seat passenger in the collision, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Friday, July 22, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Lakewood police responded to South Lake Drive and East Lake Park Drive for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Lakewood Township Police Department determined that a 2018 Chevrolet Impala operated by Mordechai Berkowitz, 2…
Central Jersey Man Sentenced For Selling Marijuana, Caught With 11.5 Pounds: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Sentenced For Selling Marijuana, Caught With 11.5 Pounds: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Sentenced For Selling Marijuana, Caught With 11.5 Pounds: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Central Jersey was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for selling marijuana, authorities said. On July 8, Michael Klimowicz, of North Brunswick,  previously entered a guilty plea to several possession and distribution charges, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. He was arrested in Long Beach Township on Jan. 27, 2019, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Long Beach Township Police Department revealed that a residence in the Holgate section of Long Beach Township was being utilized by K…