Angry man shatters glass door at New Jersey MVC after registration denial
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man erupted in anger at a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission office on Friday morning, shattering a glass door after staff denied his attempt to register a vehicle due to improper paperwork.
According to police, 57-year-old Mingo Kersey Jr. of Asbury Park became visibly agitated inside the MVC facility on State Highway 70 around 10:45 a.m. on Friday after being told he couldn’t complete his registration because of missing documentation. As he left the building, Kersey reportedly struck the front entrance door with enough force to break through the glass.
The damage, estimated at around $1,500, led to Kersey being charged with criminal mischief. He was not reported to be injured during the incident, and no staff members or bystanders were harmed.
Lakewood Police Officer Bowers initially responded to the call and conducted the preliminary investigation. Detective Donnelly handled the follow-up. Kersey was not immediately taken into custody at the scene.
Officials did not confirm whether surveillance footage captured the incident, and no further details on Kersey’s court appearance have been released. Authorities emphasized that charges are accusations, and Kersey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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Key Points
- Mingo Kersey Jr., 57, was charged with criminal mischief after smashing a glass door at a Lakewood MVC
- Kersey reportedly became upset after being denied vehicle registration due to improper paperwork
- The incident caused approximately $1,500 in damages and is under investigation
