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Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Former Jersey Shore Mayor Sentenced For Taking Money From Parking Meters, Government Auctions
A former mayor of Ocean Gate will spend time in state prison for pocketing money from government auctions, parking meter funds, and scrap metal sales, authorities said. Paul Kennedy, 68, of Ocean Gate, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 26 to three years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced. Kennedy pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 22 to pattern of official misconduct. As part of his plea deal, Kennedy is banned from holding public office or employment. Investigators said that while he was mayor, Kennedy took money from borough assets sold on the government auc…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Gets Prison Time For Stabbing: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a stabbing, authorities said. Michael Stallworth, of Seaside Heights, was convicted for aggravated assault, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On July 26, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., Officers of the Brick Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the ShopRite on Route 70 in Brick in response to a male victim having been stabbed. Responding Officers found a 44 year-old male victim with apparent stab wounds to his back.&…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Charged In Fatal 86 MPH DWI Crash: Prosecutor
A 41-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal high-speed crash in May, authorities said. John Zinkoski, 41, of Beachwood, surrendered himself to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The charges are in connection with the alcohol-related crash that occurred in Plumsted Township which resulted in the death of Judi Smith, 59, of Browns Mills, the prosecutor said. On May 12 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Plumsted Township police re…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Shot At Jersey Shore Police Dies Of Self-Inflicted Wound: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old man from Brick Township has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after firing a weapon at police, authorities said. Corey Johnson, of Brick Township, who allegedly fired a weapon at a Brick Township Police Officer on Monday, Aug. 14, succumbed to his self-inflicted injuries at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Monday, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the Brick Township Police Department received a 911 call from a female stating that she had been notified by her Ring doorbell camera th…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Fires Weapon At Jersey Shore Police, Shoots Himself: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old man from Brick Township is in critical condition after firing a weapon at police and then shooting himself, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 14, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the Brick Township Police Department received a 911 call from a female stating that she had been notified by her Ring doorbell camera that her ex-husband, identified as Corey Johnson, 28, of Brick Township, had broken into her residence on Judy Court. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s O…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
4 Killed As Roof Collapses In Ocean County House Fire
Four people were killed when a roof collapsed during a house fire in Ocean County, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a structure fire with entrapment was reported on Buttonwood Drive in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a fully engulfed two-story structure fire. A female victim was rescued from the rear of the structure. She was taken to Community Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. There were four additional victims insid…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Driver Bailed In Crash That Left Passenger Dead: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old man has been arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that left his passenger dead in Ocean County, authorities said. Angel Garcia-Rodriguez, 26, of Lakewood, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Honda Civic when he lost control and struck a utility pole on James Street around 2:25 a.m. Saturday, July 22, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Officers found a critically injured male in the passenger seat of the vehicle. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he died, Billhimer said. Garcia-Rodriguez fled the scene before police a…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
'Suspicious Death' Investigated In Lakewood: Prosecutor
Authorities are investigating a suspicious death in Lakewood. On Tuesday, May 30, Lakewood police responded to a residence on Thornbury Court for a wellness check, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Police found the body of a dead woman, Billhimer said. “This is a suspicious death and this remains an active and ongoing investigation," the prosecutor said. "There is no danger to the public and more information will be released when it becomes available." The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department and Ocean…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County
One of two tornados confirmed in New Jersey ruptured one of the nation's largest sports bubbles. The 10,000-square-foot inflatable dome at Adventure Sports & Entertainment, near Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, ruptured in the midst of the twister on Saturday night, April 1, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and National Weather Service. The theme park was expected to be closed until Wednesday, April 5. A second tornado was confirmed in Burlington County, which also suffered significant damage. As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, there were more than 9,000 outa…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Toms River Man Found Dead In Water: Prosecutor
The body of a Toms River man reported missing was found in a body of water on Thursday, March 28, authorities said. John Applegate, also known as “Bubby," was found in an area of water between Lakehurst Road and Route 37, after having been missing since Friday, March 24, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. His body was found by a family friend who had volunteered to assist with the search. Applegate's body was taken to Community Medical Center pending a post-mortem examination. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Depart…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Suspicious Brush Fire Investigated On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A series of small fires is being investigated as suspicious in origin by Ocean County authorities. On Monday, Feb. 20, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police Department and the Beachwood Borough Fire Department responded to a wooded area inside Johnson’s Pit, located in Berkeley Township, for a report of a brush fire. Emergency personnel discovered and extinguished a small brush fire. An investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals Office and New Jersey State Forest Fire Service determined that there were three separate fires, including one&nb…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Homeowner Killed In Toms River Trailer Park Fire
An unidentified man was killed in a house fire at a Toms River trailer park, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 16 at about 3 p.m., Toms River police and firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Roberts Road. During the primary search of the residence, the body of a dead male was discovered, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The decedent’s body was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River for a post mortem examination and identification, he said. A firefighter was treated for a minor injury at Commu…
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