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SOUTH RIVER, NJ – On Friday, February 11, 2022, at approximately 12:21 AM, South River police officers were dispatched to a borough residence for a report of a disturbance. Upon their arrival, they observed two victims laying on the ground with multiple stab wounds each. Medical aid was provided to the victims and they were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

An investigation determined the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Jonathan Deavereaux of Plainsboro, stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her father. Deavereaux was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of a violating a final restraining order.

Deavereaux is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center.

The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kenneth Nale at 732-254-9002 ext. 123, or Detective Sergeant Bernard Mackiel at 732-254-9002 ext. 106.

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