LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A home invasion suspect was caught ‘red-handed’ Saturday morning after he attempted to break into a home. Police were able to quickly identify the suspect, who had a serious slash on his hand and was losing blood fast. Police applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
He was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment before being processed and charged with burglary and illegal possession of a weapon used to commit burglary.
Shore News Network has been covering the Five Towns NJ, including Lakewood, Brick, Toms River, Jackson and Howell Since 2008! Here’s what else is going on in the 5 Towns NJ area.
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