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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
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…
Lakewood, NJ
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Jersey Shore Drug Dealer Gets 17 Years State Prison For Selling Cocaine, Heroin: Prosecutor
A 56-year-old drug dealer from Toms River has been sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey state prison, authorities said. John Williams must serve eight and one-half years before being eligible for parole, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Williams was sentenced on Wednesday, May 25. He was found guilty by a jury of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of heroin with intent to distribute, the prosecutor said. On Nov. 10, 2020, detectives from the Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit observed Williams and a se…
Lakewood, NJ
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NJ Police Sergeant Left Handgun With Children: Prosecutor
A police sergeant on the Jersey Shore has been arrested after leaving a Beretta handgun with children, authorities said. Andrew Wahlberg, 50, of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, left the 9mm gun unsecured and accessible to juveniles on May 18, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane said. No other details were released about the incident. Wahlberg was charged with endangerment and released on Wednesday, May 25, pending a first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.
Lakewood, NJ
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Jersey Shore Man Gets 10 Years Prison For Operating A Drug Facility: Prosecufor
A 22-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for operating a drug facility, authorities said. Andrew Bradley of Lacey Township was sentenced on Friday, May 6, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation conducted by Lacey Township police's Detective Bureau between 2017 and 2020 determined that Bradley was utilizing a residence in the Forked River section of Lacey Township to store and distribute cocaine and marijuana, Billhimer said. Detectives performed a motor vehicle stop on Bradley’s ve…
Lakewood, NJ
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Toms River Man Charged In Woman's Stabbing Remains Detained: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old man from Toms River, who was charged with attempted murder last month, has been ordered detained, authorities said. On Tuesday, April 5, Superior Court Judge Michael T. Collins ordered that Jesse Rucci, shall remain detained in the Ocean County Jail pending trial, they said. Rucci also is charged with weapons offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On March 23, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Toms River police were called to North Bay Avenue and Whitty Road for a fight taking place on the side of the roadway, Billhimer said.&n…
Lakewood, NJ
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Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor
A 30-year-old woman from Monmouth County has been indicted for causing the death of another woman while driving under the influence, authorities said. Ashley Watkins, of Eatontown, was indicted for vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular homicide and assault by auto, they said. The fatal crash occurred on May 9, 2021, in Brick Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Killed in the crash was Nancy Penrod, 78, of Brick, Billhimer said. Officers determined that a 2011 Toyota Camry operated by Watkins was traveling southwest …
Lakewood, NJ
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Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has admitted severely injuring another man by pushing him off a motel balcony, authorities said. Steven Adams, 23, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 15, 2021, at approximately 7 p.m., Seaside Park police were called to the Desert Palm Inn for an injured man who had fallen from a balcony. Police found Chad Atwood, 42, of Seaside Park, lying on the pavement, Billhimer said. It was apparent that Atwood was suffering from serious injuries, and he was airlifted to Jersey Sh…
Lakewood, NJ
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Accused Arsonist Set Forest Fires In 3 Jersey Shore Towns: Prosecutor
A Jersey Shore man was charged with 25 counts of aggravated arson in connection with fires set in wooded areas of Little Egg Harbor, Manchester and Lakewood, authorities said. Gregory Fullman, Jr., 32, of Manchester Township, was arrested on Monday for fires set between May 2021 and this month, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation revealed that Fullman was responsible for setting fires and destroying or damaging wooded areas in Little Egg Harbor Township on May 16, 2021, and December 8, 2021, Manchester Township on December 1, 2021,…
Lakewood, NJ
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Lakewood Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been indicted in a fatal shooting, authorities said. Jahvontae Debose, 25, of Lakewood, was indicted Wednesday by an Ocean County Grand Jury on the charge of murder, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Debose also was indicted on several weapons and drug-dealing offenses, the prosecutor said. On Feb. 21, 2021, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Lakewood police responded to Tudor Court in response to a 9-1-1 call about a man who had collapsed in the middle of the road, Billhimer said. Police found Dajour …
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Toms River Gunman Subdued By Police, 2 Victims Killed In Lakewood Shooting ID'd: Prosecutor
A Toms River man was charged with two counts of murder in a shooting that left two dead early Sunday in Lakewood, authorities said. Tyshaun Drummond, 39, shot and killed Nicholas Hardy, 36, of Toms River, and Sergio Chavez-Perez, 32, of Lakewood, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Their bodies were found inside of the River Avenue apartment complex after the 7:20 a.m. shooting, Billhimer said. The Lakewood Scoop obtained exclusive footage from the scene in the original reporting of the story. View this post on Instagram A po…
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Teen Sentenced In Stabbing Death Of Dad, Beloved Jersey Shore Taxi Driver 'Moe Cabbie'
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to 11 years of custody under the Juvenile Justice Commission in connection with the stabbing death of his dad, a popular and beloved taxi driver on the Jersey Shore. Ibrahim Khater, 15, of Brick Township, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter relative to the death of Mohammed Khater, affectionately known in the area as "Moe Cabbie," according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Khater was likewise sentenced in connection with his previously entered guilty pleas -- two counts of aggravated assault…
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Ocean County Man Indicted In Fentanyl-Heroin Overdose Death
A 33-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been indicted for allegedly selling a fatal mix of drugs, authorities said. Dandre Tubbs, of Manchester, was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of strict liability drug induced death and several drug-related charges, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The indictment stems from the Aug. 16 overdose death a 35-year-old man from Manchester, the prosecutor said. On Aug. 19, Tubbs was arrested and charged with three counts of distribution of heroin and other drug-related charges, Billhimer said. Further investigat…
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