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Seaside Heights woman charged in connection to hiding accused Manchester killer
Authorities charged a Seaside Heights woman with harboring a fugitive from justice, saying she hid a man accused of murdering a woman in Manchester last month. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer's office charged 29-year-old Elizabeth Mascarelli on Saturday, July 6, following an hours-long standoff with police in Toms River on July 5.
Horrific Violence: Shooting in Ocean County
Michael J. Vulpis, 26, of Freehold, — TheOcean County Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday that a Freehold man had been charged with attempted murder. The man is alleged to have shot a Jackson Township man after aiding in the guy's attack when the man was sitting in a car outside a house. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated that Michael J. Vulpis, 26, of Freehold, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and being a specific individual not to possess a weapon or ammunition in connection with an assault on June 27.
Manchester woman admits killing roommate with shower curtain rod and tape dispenser
TOMS RIVER - A 60-year-old Manchester woman pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated manslaughter, admitting she fatally attacked her roommate and occasional lover by turning a shower curtain rod, tape dispenser and other household items into weapons during a fight in their home in 2020, Mary Carbone was scheduled to go on trial next...
Police Warn: NJ Murder Suspect on the Loose
Manchester police and the Ocean County Prosector's office are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect wanted for the murder of a Seaside Heights woman on June 27th in Manchester Township. Authorities have charged 35-year-old Maxwell Johnson with the murder of Gabriella Caroleo, a 25-year-old Seaside Heights woman.
2 teens hailed as heroes for saving friend's life through CPR in New Jersey
Two teens from Howell, New Jersey are being hailed as heroes after they saved a friend's life.Friends of 18-year-old JJ Machnik rushed to his side in May when he suddenly collapsed while training for a wrestling tournament.They continued to perform CPR until paramedics arrived.Machnik is a star athlete and in good health, but at the age of 14, he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.His friends, Giovanni and Trevor, knew about his condition and ran to his side when he collapsed on the treadmill.Machnik says he's forever grateful for their quick actions."I'm blessed they were there. Trevor speeding down CPR with Giovanni pulling me off the treadmill," Machnil recalled. "It really is a miracle."The teen says his friends learned CPR when he was first diagnosed with the heart condition.He spent 13 days in the hospital, where he later received a defibrillator to prevent future episodes.
Multiple People Shot by BB Gun Outside Shul in Lakewood
Multiple people were shot by BB gun as they were standing outside shul in Lakewood Friday night, TLS has learned. The residents were standing outside of the Shul located on the West side of town at approximately 8:25 PM when a vehicle slowed down and began shooting. A total of...
Naomi Elkins, accused of killing her kids, faces psychiatric exam before detention hearing
TOMS RIVER - A detention hearing for the Lakewood woman accused of murdering her two toddlers was again postponed Monday, this time to allow for the defendant to be evaluated by a psychiatrist before the next scheduled hearing. Naomi Elkins, 27, appeared virtually before Superior Court Judge Pamela M. Snyder at what was...
Driver Seriously Injured In Ocean County Crash
BERKELEY – A crash at a busy intersection in a retirement community sent one driver to the local trauma center. Police said that that at 9:15 a.m. on July 3, a Toyota Camry was heading west on Jamaica Boulevard and failed to stop at the stop sign at Bimini Drive. It was then The post Driver Seriously Injured In Ocean County Crash appeared first on Jersey Shore Online.
Ex-administrative assistant admits stealing $179K from N.J. employer
An ex-administrative assistant from an Ocean County engineering firm admitted last week that she stole nearly $179,000 from her former employer, authorities announced Monday. Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, of Manahawkin, took checks made payable to Horn, Tyson & Yoder, deposited them into her personal bank accounts and used the money for herself, according to a release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She took the money between May and November 2022, according to an investigation led by the Long Beach Township Police Department.
Route 34 crash involving Hazlet couple under investigation
WALL TOWNSHIP — A crash that involved multiple cars and took place on Route 34 in front of Wall Stadium Speedway last Friday is currently under investigation, according to information from a press release issued by the Wall Township Police Department. At approximately 5:31 p.m., the department received a report of a multivehicle collision occurring at the intersection of the state route and Hurley Pond Road.
Mays Landing, NJ, man charged for fatal stabbing in Hamilton Township
A Mays Landing man has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Hamilton Township Wednesday afternoon. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says Hamilton Township Police were called to 789 Park Road at about 5:20 after they received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a stabbing in progress. Officers arrived and found...
Suspects Who Shot BB Gun At Lakewood Mispalelim Identified By Police And Shomrim
The suspects involved in a BB gun shooting that targeted mispalelim outside a Lakewood shul on Friday night have been identified. Lakewood Shomrim, which had circulated a photo of the suspect vehicle involved in the incident, said Monday that community members were able to provide information to them and Lakewood Police regarding the vehicle’s owners, allowing authorities to quickly identify the suspects.
PHOTOS: Lakewood Fire Department Hires Eight New Firefighters
This evening, a ceremony was held at Lakewood Fire headquarters to swear in eight new career firefighters. Three of the new hires were previously volunteer firefighters in Lakewood, and all eights new hires are certified firefighters and are currently undergoing in-house training. Their names are;. Qua’dry W. Lyons (Former LFD...
Mother of young son fatally shot near NJ military base
MANCHESTER — A woman who was found shot in the stomach late Thursday afternoon near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be laid to rest Tuesday as the search for her killer continues. The 25-year-old was found around 4:55 p.m. near the intersection of Ridgeway (Route 571) and Hope Chapel...
WATCH: Infamous Brick Antisemite Calls For “Death to Jewish Supremacy,” Claims Jews Carried Out 9/11, Killed JFK
Lucas Gage, an internet-famous antisemite who lives in Brick, published a video yesterday in which he repeatedly stabs an Israeli flag and called for “death to Jewish supremacy,” while also spouting insane antisemitic conspiracy theories. Before destroying the flag, Gage takes a moment “to honor all the fallen...
Island Beach State Park swimming is back after South Seaside Park power outage
BERKELEY - Hundreds of homes and businesses lost power in the South Seaside Park section of the township on Monday afternoon, according to Jersey Central Power & Light. The outage forced the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to close swimming areas at Island Beach State Park for about two hours on Monday, according to the state agency. ...
Water beads fired at people outside NJ Jewish school
LAKEWOOD — Several people were shot at with two water bead guns outside a Jewish school Friday evening. Police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said the victims were standing outside the Congregation Kol Aryeh on Hope Chapel Road and 14th Street when a silver Pontiac pulled up and began firing. No...
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