JACKSON-On Wednesday July 17, 2019 at approximately 12:17 am, officers responded to the Prospect Pointe Apartments located on Brewers Bridge Road on the report of an assault taking place.
Police Officers Derek Thomason, Robert Reiff and Thomas Conti responded to the scene. Officer Thomason located a suspect vehicle which was reported to be involved in the incident and conducted a motor vehicle stop with it. The vehicle was occupied by a female and male and both were identified as having been involved in the incident and the officer observed fresh blood on the male occupant’s face, shirt and hands. The male and female were taken into custody and the victim was treated by First Aid and then transported to an area hospital for further treatment.
Arrested:
Kevin Prieto, age 22 of Howell, NJ. He was charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail after being processed.
A juvenile female resident of Toms River, NJ was taken into custody, processed and then later released to a family member. A juvenile complaint charging her with conspiracy was prepared. The matter will be referred to the Family Court.
The investigation is ongoing to identify the other suspects who were reported to have been involved in this incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 or through P3 Tips.