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Fire Damages Toms River Home

TOMS RIVER-Firefighters responded to a home at 1401 Silverton Road here last night in response to a structure fire.   The fire appears to have started in a detached two car garage adjacent to the home.    The fire spread to the main structure before the first firefighters arrived, damaging the living area of the home.    The fire began at 4:28pm. Police said a man and woman were inside the home at the time of the fire but were not injured.   The fire is under investigation.

You can see a video of the fire on our Ocean County news Facebook page.  Photo by TRPD. Overview by Google Earth.

Fire damages toms river home

Prosecutor: Drug Dealer Busted at Howard Johnson Motel

by Al DellaFave, OCPO

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Chief of Police Mitch Little announced today the culmination of an investigation by Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit along with members of the Toms River Police Special Enforcement Team resulting in the arrest of an out of state fentanyl dealer. The partnering agencies operation culminated in the arrest of two Philadelphia residents on multiple drug charges and seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl.

The above investigation which began in mid-December centered around a Philadelphia man who was allegedly found to be distributing quantities of Fentanyl from a Toms River hotel. The investigation identified Farid Brown, 24, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as being an alleged supplier of Heroin who would travel to Toms River regularly to distribute quantities of Heroin.

On December 28, 2016 detectives learned that Mr. Brown was staying in a room located at the Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge located at 955 Hooper Avenue, Toms River NJ. During the evening hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, members of the Toms River Police Departments Emergency Services Unit executed a no knock search warrant on room 135 of the Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge. As a result of the search warrant Detectives recovered approximately 40 grams of a white powder believed to be heroin in raw (Unpackaged) form as well as in pre-packaged individual dosage units. Detectives also recovered drug paraphernalia such as rubber bands, hundreds of new unused wax folds, a scale and a small spoon often associated with the packaging and distribution of heroin.

Farid Brown was located in the hotel room at the time of the search warrant, along with Ms Ganiel L. Howard, 25, also of Philadelphia. Both Brown and Howard were subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Toms River Police Department.
The recovered white powder in both raw (Unpackaged) form and the pre-packaged folds of white powder that was originally believed to be heroin were submitted to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI Lab. The test results revealed that the white powder was actually Fentanyl.

Ocean County Prosecutor’s Captain Jack Sramaty, who serves as the Commander of the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, praised the efforts of all the detectives involved in this investigation stating, “The dedication and commitment of the Detectives of both the Special Operations Group and the Toms River Police Department are second to none. As a team, the Prosecutor’s Office along with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners will continue to relentlessly identify, investigate and prosecute the dealers whose illegal activities are impacting Ocean County.”

In addition to the Prosecutor’s Detectives from the Special Operations Group and the Toms River Police Departments Special Enforcement Team, Toms River Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit, Operations Bureau and K-9 Unit all participated and assisted in this investigation.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Farid Brown, age 24, 6132 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania was charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin/Fentanyl), Possession of CDS (Heroin/Fentanyl) over one half ounce Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Honorable Superior Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr.P set bail at $150,000 no ten percent. Mr. Brown was subsequently lodged in the Ocean County Jail.

Ganiel L. Howard, age 25, 1515 North 58 th Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania was charged with Conspiracy to Possess of CDS (Heroin/Fentanyl) over one half ounce Intent to Distribute. Ms. Howard was released on a summons pending future court dates.

The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and that these defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Shelter in Place Lifted at Elementary School After Receiving Call of Armed Subject Enroute

by Steven Laskiewicz, JPD

JACKSON-On Wednesday January 4, 2017 at approximately 10:43 am, a call was received at the Rosenauer School by an anonymous subject indicating that a person armed with a weapon was enroute to the school and would be there shortly.

School officials immediately placed the school in shelter in place and contacted police headquarters, which resulted in the response of multiple officers.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing and there does not appear to be any merit to the call. Members of the department’s Detective Bureau are on scene attempting to identify the source of the call. The shelter in place will be maintained and no one will be authorized to enter the school. The students and faculty are safe and additional security and police officers are remaining on scene.

Although there were no threats to any other school in the district, out of an abundance of caution the rest of the schools are being place in a modified shelter in place. Only those persons with scheduled appointments will be authorized to enter the schools and additional police patrols will be assigned.

It is requested that parents do not respond to the schools as they are secure at this time and officers will need to be pulled away from other duties to respond to anyone attempting to enter the schools without authorization.

Man Who Threatened to Commit Mass Murder in Toms River Bank Robbery Caught

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD

TOMS RIVER-On December 22nd, Toms River Detective Randy Petrick, arrested and charged a Toms River Man with robbery. The charges stem from a December 20th incident at the Fischer Boulevard TD Bank in which a man handed the teller a note demanding money.  The note stated “If you don’t follow these instructions then I will shoot you and everyone else in the bank.”

After surveillance images of the man were disseminated to local news outlets and various social media sites; tips began to come in.  The man was ultimately identified as 36 year old Paul E. Hansen, of Linden Road.  He is currently being held in the Ocean County Jail on $100,000 bail. We want to thank those citizens that provided us with the valuable information that led to this arrest.

Fact Checking Tomi Lahren: Are Cattle Being Jam Packed into Ships and Imported to American Shelves Without Consumers Knowing?

Fact checking tomi lahren: are cattle being jam packed into ships and imported to american shelves without consumers knowing?Where does American beef come from? Most of us think we get those steaks on the kitchen table from the pristine American outback ranges in states like Texas, Nebraska and Kansas.  On Tuesday, conservative voice Tomi Lahren told us a tale of American cattle ranchers being pushed out by beef supplies from overseas in her feature entitled, “Make the American Table Great Again”.

In her final thought, she spoke out for the American cattle rancher, who have been slammed by a 2015 bill pushed down the throats of the American public by the World Trade Organization.

“Cowboys and cattlemen have never had it easy, these last two years have been brutal” Lahren said. “The cost to operate has gone up, but the cost of cattle has gone down, alot.”

She noted this was due to Congress repealing the COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) on meat products, allowing other nations to import and sell their products alongside homegrown beef, and without letting the consumer know where it was coming from.

For a few years, manufacturers were required to stamp the country of origin on packages of meat and pork products, but the World Trade Organization complained, saying the U.S. law unfairly targeted international beef suppliers.  In 2015, President Obama signed the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill, which effectively also repealed the COOL laws.

Lahren said beef today comes from South America, Canada, Japan and others, no longer just from the American rancher.

Fact checking tomi lahren: are cattle being jam packed into ships and imported to american shelves without consumers knowing?
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“That means your beef is transported in crates for God only knows how long,” she said. “Animal lovers, live cattle are smashed into shipping containers and shipped to this country to be slaughtered for a discount.”

“Would you have a family eat out of a dumpster, not knowing what’s on your table?” she asked. “Then why in the hell would you put foreign sketchy beef on your table?”

“Every American has the right to know where their beef is coming from,” She added.  “If you want to eat that foreign crap, go for it.”

But, is she right? Are cattle jam packed into ships on long voyages enroute to the United States?   It’s something many people don’t think about, but that’s exactly how it happens…and it isn’t a pleasant sight.

In October of 2015, a cattle ship in Brazil sunk in port, sending 5,000 cows into the water to die.  The scene was caught on video and gives you a glimpse into how cattle are shipped from overseas.

A year before, one of the world’s largest cattle carrying ships burned in Australia, also while docked, but was luckily empty of cattle.

In conclusion, Lahren is right.  For over a year, Americans have been in the dark about where their beef and pork comes from as the USDA and even your local grocery store is not allowed by law, to report your meat’s country of origin.

Man Killed on Christmas Day Struck by Transit Bus Driver, No Charges Yet

by Al DellaFave, OCPO

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the following investigation update regarding the Christmas Day pedestrian death of Keith Elliott, 45, of Toms River.

The initial accident was reported on December 25th, at approximately 10:38 am, when police and medical units were dispatched to the intersection of Highland Parkway and Herflicker Boulevard for a man lying in the roadway. Responding officers located the victim, later identified as Keith Elliott, 45, of Messenger Street in Toms River. Mr. Elliott was deceased and no lifesaving efforts were able to be performed.

The Ocean County Prosecutors Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office were called to the scene to assist Toms River Township Police in the investigation. Toms River Police Traffic Safety Officer Adam Koeppen and Ocean County Prosecutor Detective Michael Proto were designated the lead investigators on the case.

The initial investigation found that, prior to his death; Mr. Elliott left his residence and was believed to be walking to the bus terminal on Highland parkway. He was planning on taking a bus to Lacey Township where he was to spend Christmas Day with his family.

On December 26, 2016, members of the Toms River Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the scene to continue the investigation and observe traffic near the time of the incident. At approximately 10:15 am (approximate crash time) a NJ Transit bus traveling north on Highland Parkway made a right turn onto Herflicker Blvd. This bus was stopped and questioned as to its possible involvement regarding the prior day pedestrian fatal. The partnering detectives found that the driver, Wilford Anderson Jr., 60, of Sicklerville, NJ, had worked the previous day and while operating a different bus, did in fact turn onto Herflicker Blvd after exiting the bus terminal. They found further that Anderson did encounter a pedestrian near the area of the crash walking south towards the bus terminal who was trying to wave him down and board the bus. Anderson stopped the bus and allowed the pedestrian to cross in front of him while gesturing to him that he cannot board the bus. Anderson believed the pedestrian continued walking away from the bus toward the terminal as he made his turn onto Herflicker Blvd to continue his route.

OCPO Detectives would later secure video footage confirming the involvement of Mr. Anderson’s bus in the accident. An examination of the bus Anderson was operating at the time of the accident provided additional evidence that Keith Elliott was indeed struck by Anderson’s bus. Interviews of Anderson, as well as bus passengers, indicated that they allege they were not aware that Elliott had been struck.

The above event details are preliminary findings to date. The investigation continues.

On the Sixth Day of Chanukah, Jackson Celebrated

by Linda Selznik

JACKSON-On the sixth night of Chanukah, hundreds of residents, of all generations, braving a light but warm winter rain, were greeted by Honey and Bob Greenberg in the lobby of town hall, and enjoyed kosher jelly donuts, chocolate gelt, beverages, and spinning dreidles.

On the sixth day of chanukah, jackson celebratedThe Festival of Chanukah is celebrated for eight days. It commemorates the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem, following the victory of a small band of Jewish Maccabees over their mighty oppressors.  Only one pure vial of oil remained, miraculously burning for eight days, until it could be replenished.  Hanukkah reminds us of the universal message of freedom from tyranny and the timeless belief that miracles are possible.

In the main meeting room, Helene Schlegel, Township Business Administrator, Sean Gertner, Township attorney for the Zoning Board, and members of the Board of Education Tom Colucci, Vicky Grasso, Scott Sargent, were introduced.

Rabbi Jan Rosenberg of Beth Zion Messianic Synagogue, Howell, and President of the Jackson Clergy Association was introduced again, with several of his congregants.

Linda Selznick, co-Chair, read a certificate of thankfulness, “Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace… Where there is darkness, light“…written by Bat Shalom Hadassah, and presented to Mayor Michael Reina and the Township Council, in appreciation of their kind permission, and the unending assistance of the Department of Public Works with the Menorah Lighting.

Rabbi Emeritus Michael Klein and Annie Klein, of Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell, New Jersey, shared “the true message of Chanukah, the right for people to believe as they choose, without coercion or fear.”

The Very Reverend Father John Bambrick, pastor of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, stated the need “…to be people of encounter, accompaniment, and dialogue and to walk with one another and our neighbors.  May we reject the aimless paths of disagreement and closed-mindedness and work to build bridges of understanding, harmony and peace among people of all faiths.”

Chabad Rabbi Philip Lefkowtz, a newly welcomed resident of Westlake, accompanied by his grandson Eli, shared: “…there is a growing awareness in the US of the diversity of beliefs, however many people are not sure how to be inclusive of others. Today, it’s about using a time to be with friends and family to build understanding and awareness about others no matter what each person believes.  Real unity in diversity is the new America.”

 

New Jersey State Senator Sam Thompson and Assemblyman Robert Clifton joined us again, reading a beautifully expressed ceremonial Joint Resolution to the President of Bat Shalom Hadassah, conveying the message of religious freedom in our beloved country.

Director Priscilla Baker and Master of Ceremonies Albert Vrancart led the vibrant chorus of the Four Seasons of Metedeconk Lakes, joining us for the first time, sharing the spirit of Chanukah through their beautifully presented songs, with unique introductions.

Drew Staffenberg, newly appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, stated that:  “in lighting the Chanukah Menorah, I hope that the lights of each candle will shine brightly for the entire year and challenge each of us to work together for peace and freedom for all.”

Ellen Keller, President of Bat Shalom Hadassah, addressed all gathered, proclaiming: “May all of our deeds continue to bring shared hope, light and healing to the many lives which we, in Bat Shalom Hadassah, are blessed to reach.”

We were blessed with a clearing sunset, as we then assembled on the lawn, to witness the Menorah Lighting, officially conducted by Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, Official Chabad lighting founder, and Executive Director of the Chabad of South and Central New Jersey.

Representatives of Bat Shalom Hadassah, the Yiddish Clubs of Westlake, Winding Ways, Metedeconk and South Knolls, and Jewish community leaders were honored by lighting a ceremonial chimney candle, as Rabbi Yosef Carlebach chanted the blessing of the candles and proclaimed: “This ancient miracle has lifted all of us, throughout the ages, out of the world of darkness, to ever increasing light and holiness.”

Rabbi Schmuel and Musi Naparstek, Co-Directors of the newly established Chabad of Jackson, shared, with their two young daughters:  “No matter how many candles are lit from one candle, the original candle does not lose any light.  Brightening up the lives of others with goodness and kindness will never take away from our own inner light; it will only enhance our lives”.

Cantor Emeritus Neil ben Isvy of Marlboro Jewish Center, concluded the lighting of the candles of the Hanukkah Menorah by introducing and leading the singing of Maoz Tzur, (Rock of Ages), a beautiful song of thankfulnes for our redemption.

Linda Selznick, Co-Chairwoman with Honey Greenberg, Bat Shalom Hadassah

11th Official Menorah Lighting of December 29, 2016, Jackson Township, New Jersey

Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Today in Manchester

by Manchester PD

MANCHESTER-If you don’t yet have a New Year’s Resolution, please consider making a renewed focus on safe driving: help keep yourself, your loved ones, and other drivers safe while on the road. For starters, always wear a seat belt, never text and drive or operate other electronic devices, obey all speed limits and traffic signs, and have a designated driver if drinking.

For those with small children, our Traffic Safety experts will be happy to install car seats and check that current installations are safe. Stop by Ridgeway Vol. Fire Co. #1 Sta. 34 tomorrow (Wednesday, January 4th) for our monthly car seat safety inspection, from 4 to 7 p.m. These free safety inspections are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Police: 3 Caught Selling LSD, Marijuana in Manchester's Pine Lake Park

by Vincent Manco, MPD

MANCHESTER-Three local men, including two from Manchester were arrested by officers from the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team after they investigated suspected drug activity in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. The investigation started after the Narcotics Team received several complaints about suspected drug activity in the area.

On Wednesday evening, December 28, 2016, members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) were conducting surveillance in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township when they observed suspicious activity which they suspected to be drug related. At approximately 6:21 P.M., officers stopped a suspicious vehicle, which was involved in the suspected drug distribution investigation on State Highway 70 near mile marker 37. During the stop, officers detected the odor of marijuana inside of the vehicle and subsequently requested the assistance of the Department’s K-9 Unit which was nearby. Further investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, 19-year-old, Nicholas Marquis of Beacon Street in Manchester, provided false information to officers. Additionally, he was found to be in possession of a hunting knife, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. One of the vehicle’s passengers, 18-year-old, Troy Ksyniak of Monmouth Avenue in Manchester was also found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The third occupant of the vehicle, 21-year-old, Elijah Miller of Anchorage Boulevard in Bayville was found to be in possession of 28 doses of LSD or “acid”, alprazolam, marijuana, THC extract, and drug paraphernalia. As a result, all three were arrested and taken to police headquarters for processing.

As a result of the investigation, Ksyniak was charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams and Possession of Paraphernalia, and released on criminal summonses. Marquis was charged with Hindering His Own Apprehension, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail on $15,000.00 bail. Miller was charged with Possession of LSD, Possession with Intent to Distribute LSD, Possession of Alprazolam (Schedule IV), Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Possession of THC Extract, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail on $100,000.00 bail. Assisting in the investigation were members of the Department’s Patrol Bureau.

Residents are reminded that drug tips can be reported to the Manchester Police anonymously at 732-657-6111 or online via the Department’s website, www.manchesterpolicenj.com, by clicking the “Tip Line” link.

Marquis and Miller are no longer lodged in the Ocean County Jail, according to the jail’s inmate lookup system.

Toms River Seeking Public Input on 2016 CDBG Grant

The Township of Toms River is now accepting applications for CDBG funding for 2017 and will seek public input and host a public meeting January 17, 2017 at 6:00pm in the L. Manuel Hirshborlond Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Municipal Complex, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ.

Applications for FY 2017 funding will be distributed and questions concerning the application process will be answered. All non-profits and Toms River Township public members are welcome to apply.

Applications are available on the town website tomsrivertownship.com. Individuals requiring special assistance/or translation assistance should contact Kim Bauer at 732-341-1000 ext. 8351.

HS Ice Hockey: Brick Memorial Defeats South

Griffin DuBlois scored twice and Logan Viducic had a goal and two assists to lead Brick Memorial to a 5-3 win over Toms River South at Howell Ice World. Toms River South led, 3-2 in the second period, before Brick Memorial struck for three unanswered goals to earn the win. Robert Swartwout, Viducic, and Thomas Swartwout…

Brick Memorial's Ghione Ranked #1 in State at 132 pounds

Following are the top eight ranked wrestlers at all 14 weight classes. New weight class rankings will be released every Tuesday. 106 pounds 1-Dante Mininno, Gateway, Jr. 2-Anthony Clark, Delbarton, Fr. 3-Dylan Cedeno, Fair Lawn, Fr. 4-Sammy Alvarez, St. Joseph (Mont.), So. 5-Hunter Gutierrez, Lacey, So. 6-Justin Bierdumpfel, Don Bosco Prep, Fr. 7-Nick Kayal, Bergen Catholic,…

Ghione, Bowker, Poland excel on the mats in 2016-17 season

SHORE CONFERENCE WRESTLING HEROES (Dec. 27-31) Niko Messina, 106, Freehold Borough: The freshman won the 106-pound title at the Holmdel Tournament with a pair of pin. Tyler Pepe, 106, St. John Vianney: The freshman from Berkeley Township came from the sixth seed to win a championship at the Mustang Classic. Pepe won 3-2 in OT in…

Toms River's Tutzauer #3 in State in HS three pointers

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Toms River Scout Honors Fallen Marine for Eagle Scout Project

Eagle Scout Christopher Plate chose to honor one of Toms River’s fallen war heroes for his Eagle Scout project last year.  At the December meeting of the Toms River Board of Education, Plate was recognized by the board.

Plate built a retaining wall and landscaped the area around the sign on Old Freehold Road which was dedicated in honor of Major James Matthew Weiss, a Toms River North alumni who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010. Weiss was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot.

Weiss was piloting a Cobra helicopter when he was shot down providing air support for Marines pinned down by Taliban fighters.

Today's Daily Dose: January 3, 2017

250 Earthquakes reported on New Year’s Eve near California-Mexico border

More than 250 small earthquakes have struck since New Year’s Eve near the California-Mexico border, causing unease among residents and attention from scientists.

 

Today's daily dose: january 3, 2017Western Dress is Blame for Rapes

Over in India, a politician blamed a New Year’s Eve mass molestation on western style dress. Reacting to the incident, G Parameshwara, Karnataka’s state home minister, blamed the victims for dressing in Western clothing.  “They try to copy westerners not only in mindset, but even the dressing … some girls are harassed, these kind of things do happen.”

Today's daily dose: january 3, 2017Big headed Rosie O’Donnell calls Donald Trump mentally unstable

The new year may be off to a fresh start, but actress Rosie O’Donnell still going at it with her offensive tweets about President-elect Donald Trump.  It looks like she’s back on Twitter after going incognito after being schooled on making fun of autistic children.

Nancy Pelosi: Dismantling Obamacare is cowardice

America’s least favorite talking bobblehead who wields absolutely no power in the country still voices an opinion.  “You break it, you own it,” Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said of Obamacare.   Pst, Nancy, it’s already broken.

Today's daily dose: january 3, 20178 new laws in NJ may be affecting you already

New tax breaks, a slight bump in the minimum wage and an opportunity for adopted people to obtain their original birth certificates await New Jerseyans as a plethora of high-impact laws take effect in 2017.

Iran received more than $10 billion in cash and gold

Iran has received more than $10 billion in sanctions relief from around the world in the form of cash and gold in the past three years, since it signed a preliminary nuclear deal with world powers, The Wall Street Journal has revealed.

Today's daily dose: january 3, 2017Mariah Carey blames others for not knowing words to her songs on NYE

Mariah Carey’s team insist that she was sabotaged for ratings on Sunday night’s New Year’s Eve performance.

And now for the most pirated movie of 2016….

2016 wasn’t just a great year for movies, it was also a good year for illegal downloads. According to TorrentFreak, the most pirated movie of last year was none other than…

Some bedtime rituals that could help you lose weight

Between the kids, the laundry, the dust, and all the emails (and everything else) we haven’t answered, Americans appear lucky to sneak in a good six hours of sleep each night.

 

Fat, hairy naked man chasing teens now wanted for two incidents

MEDFORD TWP. — Authorities believe that a naked man who ran toward teen girls in Evesham Township on Dec. 30 was the same man seen nude in Medford Township earlier last month. Medford Township police received a report Saturday that a naked man was seen on Dec. 21 around 2 p.m. on Huntington Circle Drive. A…

School district pays out $60,000 on sexual harrassment suit

BARNEGAT — The township’s board of education agreed to pay $60,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a middle school student alleging the district failed to stop sexual harassment by another student that went on for years. The girl, who was a student Brackman Middle School from 2011 to 2014, was subjected to…

Jersey Wife Killer Found Hiding in Woods Near Black Horse Pike

Folsom Borough, Atlantic County – Troopers from the Buena Vista Barracks arrested Jeremiah Monell earlier today after a two-week manhunt. Monell had previously been charged with Murder and other related offenses in the December 18, 2016 homicide of his estranged wife, Tara O’Shea-Watson.

At approximately 2:45 p.m., a witness contacted the New Jersey State Police Buena Vista Barracks after recognizing Monell in Folsom Borough.

Troopers arrived on scene shortly thereafter and discovered Monell hiding in a wooded area off US Highway 322. He was placed under arrest and taken into custody without incident.

Monell was transported to an area hospital for a medical evaluation. He will be lodged in jail thereafter.

A $1,000 reward was offered for Monell, but it was not said whether or not the witness will receive the reward.

Police Investigating Accidental Shooting at Pistol Range

Just before 4:30 pm, Officers and Detectives responded to the Garden State Pistol Range located on Swarthmore Avenue regarding a shooting victim.

Upon arrival emergency personnel learned that a 61 year old employee from Neptune had accidentally shot himself in the hand while retrieving a rental gun from a storage cabinet.

The bullet entered and exited the employee’s left hand and as a result he was transported to Brick Hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.

At the time of the incident, there were several customers, including two young boys and at least one other employee in the area. Thankfully no one else was injured.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Chase Messer at 732-363-0200