Two People Murdered in Barnegat, Police Arrest Suspect

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Police Chief Keith A. Germain confirmed an ongoing investigation into a double homicide on Lincoln Avenue.

The joint investigation involved the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, the Barnegat Township Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

Prosecutor Billhimer assured the community that the suspect has been apprehended and emphasized that there is no current threat to public safety. Officials will provide more details as the investigation progresses.

No further information has been provided.