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David McBride

SEX OFFENDER TAKES UP RESIDENCE IN OC TOWN WITHOUT NOTIFYING AUTHORITIES

On July 20, 2018, Detective Argento of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Megan’s Law Unit, with assistance from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, arrested and charged David McBride, 54, of Lakewood for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in the 3rd degree. McBride had been lodged in the Ocean County Jail
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP FATAL MC CRASH DASHCAM VIDEO

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today released dashcam video of the July 5th Jackson Township Fatal motorcycle crash in response to media OPRA (Open Public Records Act) requests.  Prosecutor Coronato felt it important that the release of the video should be accompanied with the preliminary investigative facts of the
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Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group and Stafford Township Police Team Up on Latest Drug Investigation

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane announced today the culmination of a one month cooperative  investigation into drug activity in the Southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor's Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit joined forces with the Stafford Township Police Department to
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POLICE PARTNERSHIP FOR A SAFER RT-70

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced elements of his Traffic Safety/Enforcement Initiative would team up again to remind drivers to drive responsibly.  The detail will begin on Friday (7/20), with targeted enforcement on July 20th and Wednesday (8/1). The efforts of the partnership will focus this time on seven
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Brick Motor Vehicle Crash

A 2014 Mazda was in the parking lot of 2132 Route 88 attempting to back out of a parking space. The crash occurred when Emil Medina, 36 of Point Pleasant, NJ, lost control of his vehicle and drove into Lo’s Garden restaurant. The vehicle struck two employees who were standing inside
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP FATAL CRASH

On Thursday (7/5) at approximately 10:20 pm, the Jackson Township Police and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident investigation Unit responded to the area of South New Prospect Road and Oak Drive to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash observed by a Jackson Township Patrol unit on South New Prospect Road
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Brick Man Charged In Dogs Death

On Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 1748 hrs, area residents alerted the Brick Township Police Department to a sick or injured animal, (dog) at a residence on Northrup Drive. Officer John Scott arrived on location and discovered area residents assisting a dog who had been left out on the second floor
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TOMS RIVER DOUBLE FATAL INVESTIGATION DETAILS

On 7/2/2018 just after 12 noon, the Toms River Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 37 East and Hospital Drive for a serious motor vehicle accident.  Upon their arrival officers observed a 2010 Mercury Milan with heavy front-end damage pinned to the center Jersey barrier, along with a
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NICHOLAS MARCO PICONE

OCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY CHARGES AGAINST THOSE PROVIDING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS TO THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella today announced the arrest of NICHOLAS MARCO PICONE, 32, of Lacey, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Anthony Terrill Jr.             “Prosecutor Coronato stated, “OCPO will continue to lead the way in developing Strict Liability/Drug
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Security, Bias and Summer Travel on Agenda as OCPO Joins High Level Federal and State Agencies Meeting with Faith-Based Community Leaders

Trenton, New Jersey:  Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato joined high ranking officials representing multiple federal and state law enforcement agencies as they met with religious leaders on Monday (6/18) at the New Jersey State Police headquarters in West Trenton, New Jersey.  The annual meeting emphasizing collaboration as the key
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BRICK PD TEAMS UP WITH OCPO AND TOMS RIVER PD TO STOP DRUG TRADE

Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced arrests in a cooperative drug investigation by the  Brick Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group and Toms River
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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR CALLS FOR BERKELEY (RT9) DWI/TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced a special DWI/Traffic checkpoint detail this coming weekend along Route 9 in Berkeley Township.  The program’s design creates a force multiplier by regionalizing and supplementing local DWI enforcement.  The detail comes as a proactive measure to slow people down and influence responsible
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ARREST IN LAKEWOOD FATAL HIT & RUN

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest of SANDRA DENISE BROWN, 46, of Jackson in the hit & run and subsequent death of a Lakewood man.  Brown is charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death. On 12/25/2017 at approximately 7:42 pm, the Lakewood
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LAKEWOOD NJ DOUBLE FATAL

Please send all press inquiries to Al Della Fave 732-288-7616 (OFFICE) 732-814-7347 (CELL) and [email protected]. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the results of a double fatal crash that took place within Lakewood Township on the evening of June 7, 2018. At approximately 6:51 pm on Thursday (6/7), Toms River Police
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SOUTH TOMS RIVER PD/OC SWAT END BARRICADED SUBJECT EVENT PEACEFULLY

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Point Contractor Arrest

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE / OC FAITH BASED LEADERS CALL UPON LOCAL MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA TO JOIN IN OUR EFFORT TO PROMOTE PEACE AND LOVE

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and over thirty (30) faith based leaders from every denomination across Ocean County will be calling upon their congregations to “Love Thy Neighbor” by standing up against hatred, racism and anti-Semitism. The profound “Love Thy Neighbor” message will be echoed and shared across Ocean County
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ANOTHER DAY – ANOTHER OCPO PILL BURN 34,860 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED TO DATE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR MURDER

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Cody Todd Lessing

OCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY CHARGES AGAINST THOSE PROVIDING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS TO THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MURDER/SUICIDE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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CDS MANUFACTURING FACILITY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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PLUMSTED DOUBLE FATAL MVA

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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GUILTY PLEA IN CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT THEFT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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CHIROPRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO MONEY LAUNDERING

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE AUGUST 20, 2017, FATAL BRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the August 20, 2017 Brick Township Police Officer involved shooting of Keshawn Wilson. The Office
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WANTED CONTRACTOR

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT FOR RELEASING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AHEAD OF NARCOTICS RAID

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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APPLIANCE FIRE WITH INJURIES BERKELEY TOWNSHIP

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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DEFENDANT RESPONSIBLE FOR MULTIPLE CHARGES IN TWO COUNTIES PLEADS GUILTY IN OCEAN COUNTY

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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SEASIDE PARK POLICE SERGEANT MATTHEW BRADY CHARGED WITH POINTING FIREARM AT POLICE RECRUIT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN JACKSON

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS PARKING AUTHORITY SUPERVISOR CHARGED WITH EFFORT TO HIDE STRIKING CYCLIST WITH TOWNSHIP VEHICLE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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ROUTES 35/37 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OPERATION “HEADING BACK” UPDATE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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SHOOTING THREAT SURE WAY TO GET ARRESTED

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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CHRISTOPHER WARD BARCLAY

DEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY OF AGGRAVATED SEX ASSAULT OVER A SEVEN YEAR PERIOD

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown.  The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February 23, 2017, Detective Alex Bromley, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, and Detective Jennifer Grob, Toms River Township Police Department, charged
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FATAL FIRE in Ocean TWP

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OPERATION “HEADING BACK” SCORES LARGEST DRUG OPERATION TAKEDOWN IN THE 30 YEAR HISTORY OF OCEAN COUNTY’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP

Download Press Media Contents Here The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does
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OCPO PRESS ADVISORY 03-09-18

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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ROUTE 35/37 ROVING DUI ENFORCEMENT DETAIL

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION GROWS NEW BRANCH IN OCEAN COUNTY

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Mark Camlin

GUILTY PLEA IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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CYBER SALE BRINGS ROBBERY – AVOID TRANSACTIONS WITH UNKNOWN SELLERS IN ISOLATED LOCATIONS

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Robert Perrini

CONTRACTOR SENTENCED IN THEFT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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BERKELEY TOWNSHIP PD/OCPO BRING POLICING ACTION TO TROUBLED NIEGHBORHOOD

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Chief Karin DiMichele today announced the arrest of Jason Andrew Scala, 47, of the 14 Bedeviere Court, Berkeley Township.  Scala is charged with Possession of Control Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession with the Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession
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Bayville Bicyclist Fatal

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OC RASH OF PEDESTRIAN FATALS CONTINUE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Beth Ellen Brown

ARREST IN BANK ROBBERY

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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LAKEHURST PEDESTRIAN FATAL

Lakehurst, NJ - On 1/3/2018, at approximately 10:06 pm, the Lakehurst Police Department responded to the area of 506 Route 70 for a report of a pedestrian struck in the roadway. The arriving officers found the victim, later identified at Peggy Acquisto, 42, of Whiting, unresponsive in the roadway.  Arriving
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Jackson Shooting Information 12-23-17

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Jackson Township. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: Shortly before 8:00 pm on December 23rd , Jackson Township Police received a 911 call reporting that a  male subject armed
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OCPO CONTINUES RECORD BREAKING PILL BURNS LATEST BURN TOPS AUGUST 2017 TOTAL YIELDING 4,520 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OC LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL SPEND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WORKING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAILS TO REDUCE FATALITIES

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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TOMS RIVER MAN SENTENCED IN THEFT

Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental websites, companies or applications.  For additional information visit our website at oceancountyprosecutor.org.  Please send all press inquiries to Al Della Fave
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MAN DIES AFTER FALL INTO THE TOMS RIVER

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Ocean County Experts and Seniors to Address Opioid Crisis at Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall

WHAT:  Ocean County senior residents are invited to join the conversation on the national opioid epidemic as the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey continues its Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series.  Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the series focuses on the link between prescription drug dependency
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Darin Smith

OC SANDY CONTRACTOR ARRESTED FOR THEFT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE RELEASES FINDINGS OF THE MARCH 14, 2017 TRPD FATAL POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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DEFENDANT ARRESTED/CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPOs DreamCome True – Now a HIDTA Member

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPO partners with the New Jersey Traffic Safety Specialist Program

#OCPO partners with the New Jersey #TrafficSafety Specialist Program, the Ocean County Police Traffic Officers Association, and Kean University to promote highway safety proficiencies among NJ police officers. https://oceancountyprosecutor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-TSS-Award-Recipient-List-Ocean-Sept-21-2017.pdf From Left to Right: Mike Tullio (Kean University), Pam Chappelle (Rutgers University), Dr. Claudia Knezek (Kean University), Christopher Bartlett (Eatontown P/D), Charles Wood (Ventnor
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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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BRICK TOWNSHIP POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING UPDATE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPO/LACEY PD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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EAGLESWOOD FATAL CRASH UPDATE

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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ICE CREAM HUT FIRE NO ACCIDENT

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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BRICK DEATH INVESTIGATION

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPO MAKES ANOTHER RECORD PILL BURN RUN YIELDING 4,460 LBS. OF PRESCRIPTION/DRUGS DESTROYED

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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OCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION SPREADS ACROSS OCEAN COUNTY

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY SCHEDULED FOR AUG 1 RESIDENTS URGED TO GET RID OF OUTDATED/UNUSED MEDICATIONS

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN LANDS OFFENDER IN JAIL

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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POLICING PARTNERSHIP RIDES AGAIN

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Dimitri Darzhinov

GUILTY PLEA IN LAKEWOOD STABBING DEATH

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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79-COUNT INDICTMENT HANDED-UP BY HUDSON COUNTY GRAND JURY; ALLEGED CHARGES DESCRIBE VIOLENCE THAT SPANS OCEAN, MONMOUTH AND HUDSON COUNTIES

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Prosecutor Coronato among experts discussing Opioid Crisis

https://oceancountyprosecutor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Press-release-Battling-the-Opioid-Epidemic-July-14th-2017.pdf
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Christopher Dalzell

BRICK TOWNSHIP STABBING DEFENDANT SENTENCED

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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Jesse Sauer

INVEST INTO SOUTH TOMS RIVER TRUCK FIRE LEADS TO ARSON, BURGLARY AND AUTO THEFT CHARGES

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Follow the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor online at Twitter and Facebook.  The social media links provided are for reference only.  The OCPO does not endorse any non-governmental
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ARRESTS IN ILLEGAL DRUGS AND WEAPONS DEALING IN SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY

  Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a three month cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation, continuing Ocean County Law Enforcement’s relentless pursuit of illegal narcotics being imported into the county. In this latest operation, detectives from the Prosecutor's Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit joined forces with the
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OCPO HIGH TECH CRIME UNIT AGAIN INTERCEPTS CHILD PORN INTERNET ACTIVITY

This morning (7/6), the Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Toms River Police Department arrested Mark Camlin, 60, on Citta Street in Toms River.  Camlin was charged with one (1) count of 2nd Degree Distribution of Child Pornography
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LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE LAKEWOOD MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD CHARGES

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional individuals charged within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs.  The investigations initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Red Bank Office and the  New Jersey
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SANDY CONTRACTOR JAILED ON THEFT CHARGES

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest yesterday (6/29) of Francis E. Scullion, 58, of Somerdale, NJ, for the charge of third (3rd) degree Theft. The arrest stems from the 2-5-15 indictment of Scullion.  The indictment alleges Scullion was contracted to make renovations to a Bayville home within
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OC MAN CAUGHT BY CONTINUING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CYBER MONITORING

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest yesterday (6/28) of Gerald J. Moors, 20, of Beachwood on the charge of 3rd Degree Possession of Child Pornography.  The Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Beachwood Police Department
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LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE LAKEWOOD MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD ARRESTS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs.  The investigations initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Red Bank Office and the  New Jersey
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LAW ENFORCEMENT JOIN FORCES TO STOP MEDICAID/GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FRAUD

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government assistance programs.  The investigations initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Red Bank Office and
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NEW INDICTMENTS IN BRICK SCHOOLS CASE

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the return of an indictment against Walter C. Uzsenski, the former superintendent of Brick public schools; Andrew J. Morgan, the former Interim Director of Special Services for Brick public schools; Jacqueline Halsey, Walter Uszenski’s daughter and the mother of J.H., and Lorraine
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OCPO’S Best and Bravest Recognized

Prosecutor Coronato held an Awards Ceremony this past Monday at the Ocean Country Freeholders' Board Room to recognize OCPO members, outside agency partners and community members who demonstrated outstanding bravery, work excellence and in 119, Award recipients are listed below. Sadly those assigned to the Special Operations Group and others assigned
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TD Bank Robbery

On June 19, 2017 at approximately 11:28 AM Brick Police responded to the TD Bank at 2292 Hooper Avenue, Brick, NJ for a Robbery.  The Arrestee, Zachary Canace, 42 years old, white male from Brick, approached the teller’s counter and stated “I need 5000 G’s strapped to go. Do not
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Findings of October 16, 2016 Non-Fatal Toms River Police Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the October 16, 2016, Toms River Township Police Officer involved shooting of Russell Bauer. The
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G.R.E.A.T. YEAR FOR OCEAN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the final G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) graduation within Ocean County Schools for the 2016/2017 school year.  The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Lakewood PD, and Lakewood Middle School staff close out this school year yesterday (6/13) by certifying 500 Lakewood Middle
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TOMS RIVER MAN’S INTERNET ACTIVITY CATCHES ATTENTION OF OCPO HIGH TECH CRIME UNIT

This morning (6/1), the Ocean County Prosecutor’s High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Toms River Police arrested James Hasenauer, 63, on Lloyd Road in Toms River. Hasenauer is charged with 2nd degree Distribution of Child Pornography, 3rd degree Possession of Child
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LAVALLETTE FIRE LABELED ACCIDENTAL

On Thursday, May 25th 2017, at 1:21 am, The Lavallette Police Department and Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 1806 Grand Central Avenue. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed the second floor of a two story, multi-unit dwelling condominium structure was fully involved in fire.  Both Seaside Heights
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NJSPCA COMMENTS IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”

This morning, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced that on May 22, 2017, Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, pled guilty before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C., to one count of Cruelty to Animal 3rd degree for causing serious bodily injury and death to a 10 year-old female Bichon
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”

Press Questions? CONTACT: Al Della Fave Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, NJ  08753 Phone: (732) 288-7616 Cellular: (732) 814-7347 Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, pled guilty yesterday (5/22) before Judge James M. Blaney, J.S.C., to one count of Cruelty to Animal 3rddegree for
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OCPO HEROIN TREATMENT PROGRAM TO SEND THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION TO REHAB GETS NEW NAME AND PD PARTICIPANT

Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will now be known as “Blue Hart” (Blue Heroin Addiction Recovery & Treatment) Program.  Along with the new name comes the addition of another participating Ocean County police department.  After exhaustive preparations, Chief Thomas Dellane has successfully prepared
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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS IN MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) on the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the July 31, 2016 Manchester Township Officer involved shooting of LiMichael Shine. The Office of
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Prosecutor relentlessly continues effort to address and raise the Heroin Epidemic alarm

Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato joined Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden last night (4/19) to speak before the Rutgers University Student Organization RU Drug Aware. RUDA held the “Living in the Age of Addiction" Town Hall meeting for students and parents. Sheriff Golden and Prosecutor Coronato spoke about the drug epidemic
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PROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH BERKELY TOWNHIP & LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP POLICE IN LATEST DRUG INVESTIGATION

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane and Little Egg Harbor Township Chief Richard Buzby announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity in the Southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative investigation with
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS MAN INCARCERATED ON SHOPLIFTING CHARGE FAILS TO APPEAR TO ANSWER CHARGES IN DEATH OF “BOOSHU”

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced Nicholas Piccolino, 34, of Seaside Heights, failed to appear for his April 10, 2017 scheduled arraignment on the charge of one count of Animal Cruelty in the 3rd degree for causing serious bodily injury and death to 10 year-old female Bichon Frise
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G.R.E.A.T. THINGS HAPPENING IN TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the graduation of Toms River Silver Bay and North Dover Elementary School students from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program.  Today’s graduation marks the certification of another 210 students for the 2016/2017 school year. Ocean County Prosecutors
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PROSECUTOR CORONATO TO GET SHOUT OUT FROM RWJ BARNABAS HEALTH ON CBS RADIO 660 THE FAN DURING APRIL 9 AND APRIL 16 YANKEE GAME’S

Here is the text of the announcement: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest hospital and healthcare system, salutes Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, in recognition of his accomplishments and law enforcement initiatives enacted in Ocean County, New Jersey. Prior to becoming Ocean County's prosecutor in 2013, Coronato had a distinguished law career in both
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DEALER ARREST – OCPO CONTINUES TO LEAD IN STRICT LIABILITY PROSECUTIONS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Brick Police Chief James Riccio today announced the arrest of Timothy Baker, 26, of Jackson, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Thomas Palazzolo, 26, of Brick.             “Prosecutor Coronato stated, “OCPO will continue to lead the way in developing Strict Liability/Drug
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OCPO RELEASES FINDINGS OF NON FATAL TOMS RIVER POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the July 7, 2016 non-fatal officer involved shooting of Timothy Sauers that occurred in
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ST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STATS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the Ocean County law enforcement Route 35/37 traffic enforcement detail for March 11, 2017 produced an impressive enforcement outcome bringing added safety to the significantly high volume traffic activity brought about by the Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day parade.  The most significant
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OCEAN COUNTY PROSECUTOR RELEASES FINDINGS OF FATAL LITTLE EGG HARBOR POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the November 17, 2015 fatal officer involved shooting of Francis Hartnett that occurred in
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SEXTING-A LIFETIME OF CONSEQUENCES

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today proudly announced the release of the newest in the Right Turns video series on the topic of Sexting titled, “Will You Hit Send?”  It is a 16 minute action drama movie with the goal of highlighting the consequences of using social media for
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Police Involved Shooting March 14-2017

Today (3/14/17) the Ocean County Prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit, along with the Ocean County Sheriff's Department CSI, were dispatched to the Silver Ridge Apartments located at 109 Edgewood Court in Toms River reference a reported police involved shooting. OCPO's investigating detectives preliminarily report that at approximately 12:30 pm, two members of
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The 15 Minute Child Break

Child Break - Dates Now Available for April & May 2017 Dates are filling up quickly! Most of our calendar has been filled for March. We are now scheduling presentations for April (Alcohol Awareness Month) and May. Please call now or click here to schedule your Child Break. The 2017 revised Child Break
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LAKEWOOD PEDESTRIAN FATAL

On March 9, 2017 at approximately 7:43 pm, the Lakewood Police Department responded to the intersection of Hillside Blvd and Rt.528 for a pedestrian struck in the roadway. The subsequent investigation by Lakewood PD, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI found that a 2015 Kia Sportage being
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OCPO Joins NJSP in another narco arrest.

Manchester Township, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police, with assistance from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Manchester Police Department have arrested Artemio Gayton, 43, of Manchester Township, N.J. after detectives seized more than $1 Million worth of heroin from his residence. During a week-long investigation, State Police detectives from
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ST. PATRICK’S PARADE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DETAIL

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that Ocean County law enforcement will conduct a Route 35/37 traffic enforcement detail for March 11, 2017 in anticipation of the significant high volume traffic activity brought about by the Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day parade. The detail perimeters are identified as State
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SPRING CLEANING TIME FOR OC MEDICINE CABINETS 22,380 LBS OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS BURNED TO DATE

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the concerted efforts of Ocean County Law Enforcement and residents continue to bring great success in disposing of unused prescription medications.  On Wednesday (3/1) OCPO broke the pill burn record by supervising the safe disposal of 3,280 lbs of unused prescription
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OC SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT ARRESTED

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy today announced the arrest of Lt. John C. Adams, 40, of the Ocean County Sheriff's Department.  Lt. Adams is charged with second degree Official Misconduct, second degree Theft and third degree Possession of Cocaine. The charges stem from
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OCPO/TRPD/OCSD ARE G.R.E.A.T. INFLUENCE ON TOMS RIVER STUDENTS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the graduation of 125 Hooper Avenue Elementary students from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program for the 2016/2017 school year. Ocean County Prosecutors Office Sgt Renee Nauyoks and Det. Thomas Scalzullo partnered with Tom River PD Officers
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Andrew Mayer Sentencing

Andrew Mayer, 29, of Toms River was sentenced today on his plea to Cruelty to Animals in the Third degree. Assistant Prosecutor Heidi Tannenbaum-Newman prosecuting for the State was seeking a sentence of 364 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of Probation, along with restitution to the
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Important Narcan administering update

Intro Everyone- You are receiving this because you are on my list for Narcan and tactical medical update list. If you are not interested in receiving these, please just let me know. Please disseminate this information to all department officers. New Narcan Formulation: With the new formulation of narcan, a few things to remember. There is
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Toms River Fatal Fire

On February 14th at 11:03 am, Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to an active structure fire at 1911 Fiddlers Run.  Upon arrival the units observed a heavy smoke condition.  They were advised by witnesses on the scene that a woman was still inside of the home. Police Officers Scott
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Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato Explains How Naloxone Programs Do More Than Stop Overdoses

As the opioid epidemic continues across America, more communities are providing their law enforcement officers with the drug naloxone (sold as Narcan®) to reverse overdoses. Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato of Ocean County, NJ, discussed the profound benefits he has seen as a result of the county’s naloxone program. Transcript (slightly modified)
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INDICTMENT IN BARNEGAT LIGHT MURDER

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Long Beach Township Police Chief Anthony Deely today announced that the Ocean County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Conrad Sipa, 52, of 1 Homelands Drive, Colts Neck, New Jersey charging him with the murder of Richard Doody, Jr. Sipa was arrested and
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INVESTIGATION INTO LITTLE EGG HARBOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE RESULTS IN ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Little Egg Harbor Township Police Chief Richard Buzby today announced additional charges for defendant Milton Cortina, 40, of Little Egg Harbor.  Cortina on 1/30/17 was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (1st degree), Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact (3rd degree),
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Lakewood suspicious death investigation

Today at approximately 2:15 pm the Lakewood Police Department was notified by a woman out walking her dog in Lake Shenandoah Park that a male was laying on the ground unresponsive. Lakewood PD responded and found the male deceased. The officers secured the scene and the Lakewood Detective Bureau, OCPO Major
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BARNEGAT TRASH CAN EXPLOSION UPDATE

On October 13, 2016 just after 1:30 am, the Barnegat Police Department received multiple reports of an explosion in the area of Village Drive, Barnegat.  Arriving Officers found a cloud of smoke emanating from the remnants of a rubber trash can located curbside between 81 Village drive and 82 Windward
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Ocean County Prostitution Arrests

On January 4th, a four month prostitution investigation, led by Toms River Police Department Detective Tom Grosse, culminated in charges being filed against two individuals.  In conjunction with The Department of Homeland Security, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group, and the U.S. Enforcement Removal Operation Unit, search warrants were
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OCEAN COUNTY PROGRAM FIRST IN NJ TO SEND THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTION TO REHAB, NOT PRISON

Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Brick Police Chief James Riccio and Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker today announced the first of its kind law enforcement addiction help program in New Jersey.  The “Heroin Addiction Response Program” (HARP) will allow substance abusers to turn themselves and their product in at either of
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CHRISTMAS DAY PEDESTRIAN FATAL UPDATE

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the following investigation update regarding the Christmas Day pedestrian death of Keith Elliott, 45, of Toms River. The initial accident was reported on December 25th, at approximately 10:38 am, when police and medical units were
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Man Killed on Christmas Day Hit and Run

On December 25th, at approximately 10:38 am, police and medical units were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Parkway and Herflicker Boulevard for a man lying in the roadway. Upon arrival the officer's located the victim, Keith Elliott, 45, of Messenger Street in Toms River. Mr. Elliott was deceased and
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OCPO GETS HELP FROM SOUTH TOMS RIVER PD TO MAKE SOUTH TOMS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS G.R.E.A.T.E.R

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and South Toms River Police Chief Andrew Izatt today announced that on Tuesday (12/20) the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and South Toms River Police Department held a G.R.E.A.T. graduation for all four 5th grade classes from the South Toms River Elementary School.  This group
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Residential Fire Investigation

On Thursday December 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm, Jackson Police Officers Kevin Chesney, Joe Candido and Cassie De La Torre responded to a residence on Huntington Drive on the report of a structure fire after a nearby resident contacted headquarters. Responding officers observed flames coming from the residence and were unable
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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR BUT MAKE SURE HOLIDAY SAFETY COMES FIRST – DON’T MAKE DEADLY MISTAKES

“The holiday season has arrived before we finished eating the Thanksgiving leftovers,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Don’t let the holiday season heat up too much – with fire that is! Did you know that Christmas trees alone
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Public Statement regarding the May 28, 2014 Toms River Police Officer Involved Shooting

In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 (July 28, 2015) regarding the uniform statewide procedures and best practices for conducting police officer use-of-force investigations, this public statement is being issued regarding the May 28, 2014 Toms River police officer involved shooting where nobody was struck
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DRUG ENFORCEMENT TAKES NO HOLIDAY IN OCEAN COUNTY WITH MAJOR THANKSGIVING DAY MARIJUANA BUST

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a three-month long investigation resulting in the seizure of a large amount of marijuana and cash. As a result,
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PROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL POLICE IN MAJOR COCAINE BUST

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative multi agency investigation with members of the Brick Township Police Department and the Lakewood Township
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PROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP CONTINUES RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF DEALERS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of an investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group conducted an investigation with members of the Barnegat Township Police Department resulting in the arrest of two individuals on various drug charges. Detectives from the
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OC LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKS TO ADDRESS DISTURBING 2015 STATS WITH ADDED THANKSGIVING DWI ENFORCEMENT

With (7) seven of (10) ten fatal accidents over the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday involving drugs or alcohol, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced stepped up DWI enforcement this Thanksgiving.  The enforcement effort will concentrated in the Seaside Heights area and consist of numerous checkpoints/roving patrols searching for impaired
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ARREST OF DEALER IN OCEAN COUNTY OVERDOSE DEATH

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Ocean Township Acting Police Commander Lt. George M. Thompson and Berkeley Township Police Chief Karin DiMichele today announced the arrest of Louis Edward Ardise, 25, of Frederick Drive, Bayville, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Victoria Maulback, 22, of Waretown “The 157
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OCPO Thanks All Who Contributed So Generously To The Victim-Witness Advocacy Unit / NJSP Food Drive

In the month of October, OCPO's Victim-Witness Advocacy, led by Patricia (Trish) Miljenovic, partnered with the New Jersey State Police for the now annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Food Drive. For the second straight year, donations were collected to distribute to Domestic Violence shelters statewide in order to stock their
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OCPO AND FRIENDS TAKE METHAMPHETAMINE DRUGS OFF THE STREETS IN OCEAN COUNTY

On Wednesday November 2, 2016, members from the Brick Police Drug Enforcement Unit, Selective Enforcement Team, Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), in conjunction with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group executed Court Authorized search warrants at 504 Pinecroft Drive, Brick and 616 Cozy Way, Toms River. These search
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PROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP TAKES FIGHT BEYOND THE BORDER OF OCEAN COUNTY IN LATEST HEROIN BUST

  Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella announced today the culmination of a multi-jurisdictional cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation with
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PROSECUTOR’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL POLICE IN LATEST HEROIN BUST

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative multi agency investigation with members of the Brick Township Police Department, the Manchester Township Police
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Tuckerton Lunch Truck Explosion

OCPO Detective John Doran reports that on Saturday (10/29) at 4:41am, Tuckerton Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Railroad Avenue and North Green Street in Tuckerton for an explosion. Upon their arrival emergency personnel observed smoke coming from the remains of what appeared to have been
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PROSECUTOR’S TIPS MAKE HALLOWEEN NOT SO SCARY

Ocean County, N.J. - With Halloween approaching at the end of the month, the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor is reminding parents and their costumed kids in search of treats about some important safety precautions.  Halloween offers special challenges for parents, drivers and children.  Here are some Prosecutor’s Office
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OC PILL DROP OFF PROGRAM PREVENTS ABUSE OF 19,100 LBS OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced that the concerted efforts of Ocean County Law Enforcement and residents continue to bring great success in disposing of unused prescription medications.  On Wednesday (10/26) OCPO supervised the destruction of 2800 pounds of unused prescription meds, among the three largest pill burns
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OCPO/STRPD PARTNER TO BRING G.R,E.A.T. LIFE LESSONS TO SOUTH TOMS RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and South Toms River Police Chief Andrew Izatt today announced that STRPD is among the newest departments to collaborate with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in order to bring the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program to South Toms River Elementary School for
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OCPO’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP JOINS FORCES WITH ATLANTIC COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, announced today the culmination of a multi-agency cooperative investigation into drug activity impacting the southern Ocean County area. Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Southern Enforcement Unit conducted a cooperative multi agency investigation with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Guns, Gangs and Narcotics Task
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Toms River Police – Officer Involved Shooting

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Toms River. Preliminary details of the event are as follows: At approximately 6:44 pm on October 16th , Toms River Police received a 911 call reporting that a suspicious male armed
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CORONATO CLAIMS SECOND PROSECUTOR OF THE YEAR TITLE

The State Troopers Coalition celebrated its 2016 Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Venetian located in Garfield, New Jersey.  The State Troopers Coalition is an official coalition of the National Police Defense Foundation, a congressionally recognized non-profit organization.  The group’s activity benefits “Operation Kids” which is a multi-faceted child safety program
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INDICTMENT IN LAKEWOOD FATAL STABBING

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the Grand Jury returned an indictment yesterday (10/12) against Darneil Lee Reeves, 32, of Lakewood  on one count of 1st degree Murder, one count of 3rd degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (knife) and 4th degree Unlawful Possession of a
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