Lakewood Carjacker Captured After Standoff With Police at Nearby Hotel

by Charlie Dwyer

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 52-year-old Lakewood man suspected of a carjacking near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal was apprehended today after a police standoff at Carasaljo Inn.

The incident began earlier this morning with a carjacking reported near First Street and Lexington Avenue. Investigative leads directed law enforcement to Carasaljo Inn, situated at the corner of Rt 9 and 5th Street. The Lakewood Police Department Special Response Team was deployed to the location. A search warrant was obtained, and the suspect was ordered to exit the room. He complied with the orders, and a second individual was also taken into custody.

The investigation remains active, and further details will be released when they become available.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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