Toms River News

Two men indicted in 2010 cold case killing at Toms River apartment complex

Two Lakewood Men Indicted for 2010 Toms River Murder

**TOMS RIVER, NJ** – On April 2, Maurice Cole, 36, and Jerron Evans, 41, both residents of Lakewood, were indicted by a Grand Jury in Ocean County for the murder of Rondell Proctor. The incident took place on May 27, 2010, in Toms River.

On the day of the crime, just after midnight, police officers from the Toms River Township Police Department arrived at the Winteringham Village Apartments on Route 166 in response to a reported shooting. Rondell Proctor, a 22-year-old from Arkansas, was discovered with gunshot wounds to his torso and face. He was taken to Community Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The initial investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit alongside the Toms River Township Police Department went unsolved for years. However, advancements in evidence testing led to the indictment of Cole and Evans.

On December 3, Cole and Evans were apprehended without incident by detectives from multiple law enforcement agencies. They have been held at the Ocean County Jail since their arrest. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer expressed

New Jersey Lawmaker Blames Poor Governance for Skyrocketting Energy Costs

New Jersey Lawmakers Address Energy Affordability Concerns

**TRENTON, NJ** – A joint meeting of the Senate Select Committee and Assembly Communications Committee held on Friday brought the issue of energy affordability to the forefront in New Jersey. The committees examined the growing concerns over rising energy costs in the state.

Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) discussed the current energy sector challenges. He attributed the situation to Democratic policies that align with Governor Murphy’s energy plans, which include decommissioning nuclear and coal energy sources while phasing out natural gas.

Tiver stated that the increased demand for electricity, coupled with the removal of energy sources, has contributed to higher prices. He highlighted the stalled progress of initiatives like offshore wind, citing them as mismanaged and insufficient to replace decommissioned sources.

The senator described the situation as indicative of poor governance. He expressed concerns over the future affordability of energy in New Jersey.

South Toms River man held without bail in wife’s murder case

South Toms River Man Detained on Murder Charges

**South Toms River, NJ** – On March 18, 2025, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, aged 38, from South Toms River, agreed to remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail awaiting trial. He faces charges of Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in connection with the March 8, 2025, death of his wife, Cheyanne Juarez, aged 30.

The decision for Juarez-Perez to remain detained was made before the Honorable David M. Fritch, J.S.C., during a hearing. Assistant Prosecutor Nicholas Mezza represented the case at the detention hearing.

These charges are accusations, and the public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office continues to handle the case.

Further details on the proceedings or future court dates have not been disclosed at this time.