Wall teen reported missing on Halloween found dead in Howell Township

Charlie Dwyer

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenager from Wall Township that was reported missing in Howell Township on Sunday has been found dead after police used aerial drones to conduct a search for him.

“There is a significant emergency services presence on Rt.547 near the Howell Ice World. We are searching for a person who has implied harming themself. Our police drone, ATVs, K9 and police personnel are searching the area. NJSP aviation had also been requested. There’s no harm to the public. Please avoid the area,” police said in a statement during the search.

Police said the teenager left his home in Wall at around 3:45 p.m. Sunday night and never returned. The search took place in the area of Allaire State Park.

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At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, police reported the search was over.


“The search has ended. The person has been located deceased. There will be no further update to this incident,” the Howell Police Department said.


Police said the teen’s body was found approximately one mile from his home near Hurley Pond Road.

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