Man charged with aggravated assault on bus driver in ocean county

Man Charged With Aggravated Assault on Bus Driver in Ocean County

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April 13, 2026

Ocean County, NJ — A man accused of assaulting a bus driver is being held without bail in Ocean County after being booked Monday on an aggravated assault charge, jail records show.

Shalom J. Avramson, 62, was taken into custody on April 13th. Police did not say which company the driver worked for or which district he was assigned to. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has not yet released a statement regarding his crime.

Charge involves alleged assault on transit worker

The charge listed against Avramson is aggravated assault on a bus driver or supervisor, a serious offense under New Jersey statute 2C:12-1B(5)(G). The classification reflects enhanced penalties for alleged assaults involving public transit personnel.

Jail records indicate the case is categorized at a high-grade level, though additional court details, including a formal complaint or incident narrative, were not immediately available.


Key Points

  • Accused Individual and Charge Details: Shalom J. Avramson, 62, is charged with aggravated assault on a bus driver in Ocean County and was booked on April 13th, remaining in custody without bail.
  • Details of Custody and Court Status: Avramson is held without bail, with no release date scheduled, and is awaiting further legal proceedings in the Ocean County court system.
  • Limited Incident Information Released: Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the incident, including the location, time, or whether the bus driver was injured.

Limited details released on incident circumstances

Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances of the alleged assault, including where or when the incident occurred, or whether the bus driver sustained injuries.

It is also unclear which law enforcement agency made the arrest or responded to the incident. No public statements from prosecutors or LSTA officials were immediately available.

The charge itself suggests the alleged victim was a transportation worker performing official duties at the time of the incident, which under New Jersey law can elevate the severity of the offense compared to simple assault.

What comes next in the case

Avramson’s case is expected to proceed through the Ocean County court system, where a judge will review the charges and determine next steps, including detention status and potential pretrial hearings.

Cases involving aggravated assault on public employees often involve additional legal scrutiny due to the protected status of certain workers under state law.

Further updates may be released as court proceedings begin or additional details are confirmed by authorities.

Current status: Shalom J. Avramson remains in custody in Ocean County with no bail set, and the case is pending further court action.

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