Proceeds will help the fire company purchase life-saving equipment. NJ State Police boat - Photo by Erin Cadigan. MaryAnn Spoto may be reached at mspoto@njadvancemedia.com. The Stafford Township Police Department is aware of the two Facebook BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department recently welcomed its newest officer, Ptl. The footage only creates more confusion, they said. Cymanski has been accused by police of the 1999 murder of Nancy Noga, which was a cold case. We'd love to hear eyewitness Whitted was charged with firearm possession violations and treated at a hospital, but Young said the charges were initially dropped. Barnegat Township police Chief Art Drexler said Bloodbarricaded McCullers was arrested in Lakewood at 9:30 p.m. with the assistance of the Lakewood Police Department's Street Crimes Unit, the Ocean County Sheriffs Department, United States Marshalls Task Force, and New Jersey State Police, the chief said. Charges are pending, he said. Chief of Police Jonathan Potter suspended Sergeant Michael Nash without pay on January WARETOWN, NJ - Tuesday,December 6th the Annual Waretown Volunteer Fire Company & Ocean Township Police Department Santa & Grinch visits have been canceled and rescheduled due to the rainy weather. 3:31. for several hours before determining he would not leave the house Citta is located in the heart of the Pinelands, about five miles West of Barnegat, NJ in Brookville, NJ. John Pelletier who died in North Dakota in 2015 killed Deborah "Debbie" Ann Bloomquist, 30, in Barnegat in 1991, according to an announcement from Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The investigation revealed that Bloomquist had been living in a motel in Monmouth County and had last been seen at a tavern in Asbury Park on Oct. 24, 1991, two days before her body was found in the woods. All three were ordered to have no contact with Satorius. Whitteds history with police is documented publicly, and includes a legal settlement with Pleasantville police - a possible reason for the transfer. The release read that one of the ways that the Barnegat Police Department maintains a historically low crime rate is through the focused and tenacious efforts of the STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Police Department released the following statement on Thursday afternoon to affirm its awareness of recent Facebook posts about alleged abductions at the Target Shopping Center this week. All rights reserved (About Us). Email: Assessor Extension: 147 kpeel@barnegat.net. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Shooting range is 40 yards long! BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ - Authorities have charged two men in connection with a Monday night shooting on Lexington Boulevard, Police Chief Keith Germain said. He said the suspects walked through neighborhoods looking to steal from unlocked vehicles. The injured student was located and treated for non-life threatening wounds, authorities said. They left, but showed up again later and shot him as he left his home, he said. Whitted needs help, not a jail cell, Young said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. NEW DATE:December 15th Section 2 - Barnegat Beach/Laurelwyck Brookville/Railroad Ave. WARETOWN - The Ocean Township Police Department is hosting "Brunch with the Grinch" this Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waretown Firehouse. In the car they found Lucas as the passenger and another suspect, Tyrone Lane, as the driver. VINELAND, N.J. - Police departments in multiple southern New Jersey towns are investigating threats against schools that prompted lockdowns on Friday morning. Authorities re-charged Whitted in mid-June with firearms violations again, and taken to the Atlantic County jail, where he remains. Nicolas Fernandes is the early morning breaking news reporter. The chapter is working with the family. 1888, on. Mastronady serves as the Ocean County Sheriff. They are having a special "Stuff the Cruiser" event on Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waretown Fire Department parking lot. WebThe Buckeye Gun Club was. WebBARNEGAT, NJ The community is mourning the loss of a longtime Barnegat police officer and firefighter. They are obviously law abiding citizens who contribute to society daily. WebAddress 229 Brookville Rd, Barnegat, New Jersey 08005. Light refreshments will be served. WebFind the best indoor and outdoor places to play Laser Tag in NJ. Before coming to the Press, she covered The Queen City for Cincinnati Magazine in Ohio. The early morning alerts have now expired. January 2023 - Weapon and Victim Breakdowns [pdf] December 2022 - Weapon and Victim Breakdowns [pdf] November 2022 - Weapon and Victim Breakdowns [pdf] October 2022 - Weapon and Victim Breakdowns [pdf] September 2022 - Weapon and Victim 296 were here. Police said the victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, which is a regional trauma center. Join Us ! Amanda S. The announcement said that she had no ties to the Barnegat area, and no leads were established at the time, so the case went cold. Police found Guzman lying on the roadway in front of 250 Van The arrests came less than 48 hours after the May 7 incident, when Barnegat police received a report of gunshots in the area at 7:32 p.m. Brook Street is still closed. Please do not use this page to report crimes or issues that require an [email protected] 732-298-6015 Blog. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. They were being held on $30,000 cash bail at the Ocean County Jail, Della Fave said. Ptl. The high school and the neighboring Central Elementary School were placed in shelter-in-place mode. A couple on the run for a murder that occurred in Paterson were arrested in Barnegat on Friday, according to the Passaic County Prosecutors Office. Find NJ.com on Facebook. WebA short time ago Toms River Police dispatch received a phone call regarding a potential shooting at High School North. 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Click here to contact an editor about feedback or a correction for this story. Park Fees Entrance Fee None The threats were all unfounded, according to Mastronardy. spoke with the man,identified as Michael Blood, 53,on the phone The friend, George Burke, was also arrested, he said. Not guilty. Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Jersey, document no. A shelter in place was ordered after a staff member told a Police and prosecutors say that the arrest was made due to genetic testing from the firm Parabon NanoLabs, which is based in Delaware and has been involved in other cold Ive never seen anything like this in all my years of activism, Young said. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frag said that a call was received around 9:40 a.m. about an active shooter at Weequahic High School who had shot 10 students which was false. Women Only -Need Encouragement? This Barnegat Township police Lt. Keith Germain said negotiators The members of Basic Police Class #113 walked across the stage at BARNEGAT, NJ - Barnegat Township Police Officers investigated an incident of an attempted motor vehicle theft overnight. At no time were any of our students or staff in any danger. Officers responded and the school was locked down. Threats of harming another hands. Please come out and help us support the less fortunate TOMS RIVER - Michael Mastronardy was elected to serve as President of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey for 2022 - 2023. All rights reserved (About Us). current subscribers, posting in obituary guestbooks, for submitting community events), you may use that login, otherwise, you will be prompted to create a new account. Each ticket is $10 and the winner will be drawn on SHIP BOTTOM, NJ - On Wednesday, November 2, at 3:39 p.m., Ship Bottom Police Department was dispatched to a distressed swimmer at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp. Barnegat police issued a Nixle alert shortly after 2 a.m., asking people to keep their doors and windows locked after the incident at Route 9 and Burr Street. An autopsy later revealed that she died from multiple stab wounds and was a victim of sexual assault, ruling her death a homicide. Erik Larsen: 732-682-9359 or elarsen@gannettnj.com, NJ man charged in murder of 6-year-old son will remain behind bars pending trial, Mayor Paul Kennedy accused of stealing from taxpayers, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Park Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lighthouse hours currently closed for restoration! It was a good one. Food will be WARETOWN - Members of the Ocean Township Police Department deliveredThanksgiving Meals to families in Ocean Township on Friday. // Array of day names Barnegat Police were also assisted in the search by the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Special Operations Group. Shots have been fired, the guy has a gun in my store, the woman said. Ship MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Stafford Township Police Department shared that on January 17, 2023 they responded to the Stafford ParkTarget parking lotfor a reported act of lewdness. Murdaugh, 54, is charged with fatally shooting his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, who were killed near kennels on their property on June 7, 2021. Contact him at 732-540-4401 or nfernandes@gannettnj.com, Verizon solicitor charged with murder in Jackson stabbing, officials say, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "The State Police and our law enforcement partners take all threats seriously and will utilize every asset at our disposal to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, administrators, and the public," Curry said. Medical Center pending a psychiatric evaluation, police said Police could have treated him better, the family said. var y = dt.getYear(); The Stafford Police investigation revealed that a2018 Chevy Equinox driven by Aaron Osborne, 41 of Barnegat, NJ was traveling north on Route 9 near Marybell Road. TOMS RIVER, NJ Two ironworkers working on the Route 37 bridge project in Toms River, above the Barnegat Bay, noticed a boater in distress Friday afternoon and threw the stranded kayaker a line until help arrived. In one case, one of them stole a minivan whose owner left the keys in it, he said. Santos has just completed 21-weeks of intense training at New Jerseys only residential municipal police academy, the Cape May County Police Academy where LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Long Beach Township Police Department announced that on January 9, 2023, they charged Dona Carlo-Tanzola, of Manahawkin, with Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, and Forgery. He was heard in the background of dispatch reports making Detective Robert Armstrong arrested Aaron Douglas, 21, of Lexington Blvd. Tax Relief, Debt Service, Transit Fare Freeze: 3 NJ Budget Takeaways, More Snow, Ice, Winter Weather On The Way To NJ, Forecasters Say, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Barnegat-Manahawkin, See Town-By-Town Snow Totals For NJ Winter Storm, The Revolutionary War Skirmish That Happened Right Here In Barnegat, Disabled Adults Enjoy Homegrown Farm-To-Table Dining In Barnegat, GNM Coffeeshop Brings Specialty Coffee To Barnegat, Village Candles & Co.: The One-Of-A-Kind Manahawkin Candle Bar. This comes three days after the shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. Young said he had to file an open records request to get them to release the footage. When Officer Rossi arrived,it was determined one adult male victim had tipped his kayak in the Barnegat Bay and was struggling to stay STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Police Department reported late this week that they concluded a long term investigation which resulted in multiple arrests. I am honored to have been selected by my peers for this position, Mastronardy said. Once his mother talked him into putting the knife on the ground, Whitted stumbled on the sidewalk and fell, the suit said. 226 or STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Fire Company responded to a structure fire in the Beach Haven West section of the township at approximatley 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning. In a press statement announcing the body camera footage was available, the prosecutors office said officers did attempted to de-escalate the situation, by backing away and allowing Mr. Whitted to exit the store and stand on the front sidewalk.. DeJesus jumped out of a second-floor window upon seeing police, but could not get away. A North Main Street man is in critical but stable condition after he was shot once in the chest around 1 a.m. this morning at his home, a spokesman for the Ocean County Prosecutors Office said. Police stated that the key fobs of the vehicle were left inside, which allowsthe vehicle to be an easy target. Whitted then reached for and placed his hand on the handgun in his right pocket, at which time five police officers discharged their duty firearms at him. Veronica Flesher/Patch Sgt. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. accounts, the history behind an article. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Soon we will no longer integrate with Facebook for story comments. Bruce A. Cymanski is a 49 year old man from Barnegat, New Jersey. himself inhis home after a domestic violence dispute. Pelletier was not a suspect at the beginning of the investigation, according to Bryan Huntenburg, press officer for the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Semi-Automatic; Bolt Action; Pump Action; Combos; Tactical; Lower Receivers; Revolver; Lever Action; Single Shot; Black Powder; Shotguns. He had a cell phone in his left hand. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frag said that a call was received around 9:40 a.m. about an active shooter at Weequahic High School who had shot 10 students which was false. They found no activity or a victim in the area when they arrived, but were able to determine that someone had been injured at the location, according an earlier post on the Barnegat police Facebook page. Phone Number (609) 698-2855. Website www.cittascoutreservation.com.. BARNEGAT A Friday morning stabbing in a restroom atBarnegat High School is under investigation, police said. The press statement by the Ocean prosecutors office did not name the officers, and both Pleasantville and Absecon officers were at the scene. Aweapon was recovered and processed as evidence by the Ocean County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, police said. 2:02 A Barnegat man has been arrested and charged with the 1999 slaying of a Sayreville High School student in one of Middlesex County's oldest unsolved homicide cases. County SWAT Team forced entry into the home before 12:30 a.m., After an arrest in the early 2000s, Pelletier was required to submit a DNA sample. police said. Other days off are not religious in nature, but are still stirring up controversy or buzz around the state. State Police Sgt. The school resource officer and additional Barnegat police officers responded to the report. Wounded Veterans Honored At Barnegat Library's March Art Exhibit, Popular Barbecue Spot Reopens In Manahawkin, LBI Historical Association Seeks 'Island Voices' For New Project. 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