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Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer In Ocean County
STAFFORD – A local man has been arrested and charged for possessing methamphetamine, police said. Authorities began investigating 56-year-old Rosario Russo of Manahawkin who was suspected of distributing drugs throughout Stafford Township. Detectives searched his apartment in the Cedar Run Apartments on Route 9 South in Manahawkin as well...
Organized Crime Package Theft Bust in Stafford
STAFFORD - Detectives from the Stafford Township Police Department conducted an undercover operation on July 16, investigating package thefts. The detectives successfully apprehended the suspect, Argeny Friasqasquez from Bronx, NY. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER These thefts are part of an organized crime operation and have been occurring on a regular basis in Stafford Township, throughout the state, and beyond. Tracking numbers are fraudulently obtained and sold to criminals who then respond to the residence to steal the package. The packages typically contain numerous Apple I-Phones. It is not uncommon to have numerous different...
Ocean County Man Arrested For Car Burglaries
TOMS RIVER – A local man has been arrested and charged in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries in the area, police said. On July 24 around 12:50 a.m., officers responded to St. Regis Court regarding a man wearing a white t-shirt and khaki shorts attempting to enter cars parked in a driveway.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged with fatally stabbing elder roommate: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing early Friday morning. Louis Gargiso of Jackson Twp., NJ, charged with murder. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Louis Gargiso of Jackson Township has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Hate crime victim recalls 'sickening twist of the knife' at terrorist's sentencing
TOMS RIVER — Had the knife with which Dion Marsh stabbed him not broken off in his neck, Tzbi Schechter believed Marsh would have stabbed him again in the chest and killed him, Schechter said in a letter read in court Friday. Schechter, in his letter read to Superior Court Judge Guy P....
Remember When That NJ Man Jumped In To Save A Baby Deer?
Do you remember Chad, the fawn-saving hero of Toms River?? He's a legend!. If you're unfamiliar with what he did, let's just say we're not being dramatic when he say he's a hero. After all, it's not every day you need to make the decision of whether or not to save an animal in distress.
Ocean County Mother & Son Admit To Selling Cheap Parts To Military
JACKSON – A Jackson woman and her son have admitted to a long-term scheme of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by providing military equipment parts that were not authorized, officials said. Linda Mika, 73, pleaded guilty to count one of an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit...
Police Officers Promoted In Manchester
MANCHESTER – Mayor Robert Arace recently swore in several members of the township police department who were joined by members of their family. Chief Antonio Ellis – who himself was appointed recently as leader of the department – said he was proud to announce the promotion of several veteran officers to new leadership roles within the agency during a ceremony.
Long Beach Township Police & Area Departments Offering Jr. Police Academy in August
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Long Beach Island Police Department has announced the first ever Long Beach Island Jr. Police Academy, hosted by the Long Beach Township Police Department. The Jr. Academy is open to ages 10-12 and will take place from August 19-23 from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The deadline to sign up is August 1.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The Academy is a week-long “camp” designed to give students an overview of policing," LBT Police shared. "Students will interact with their peers and Police Officers in a variety of...
Beach Haven Lifeguards Give Talk at Library
Members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol will be special guests of the Beach Haven Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. Lt. Michael Coler will share insights into the patrol’s daily operations and showcase essential equipment. “We’re more than just two lifeguards sitting on a stand,”...
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