Ocean county woman jailed after alleged assault on officer, resisting arrest

Ocean County woman jailed after alleged assault on officer, resisting arrest

Toms River woman faces aggravated assault charge after incident with law enforcement

Toms River, NJ – A local woman is being held at the Ocean County Jail following her arrest on charges related to an alleged confrontation with law enforcement that resulted in an officer being assaulted. The arrest occurred Friday, with court records outlining the charge and bail status.

Veronica A. Neidhardt was booked into the Ocean County Jail on April 3 and is currently being held on a $2,000 cash bail. Authorities have not released details about the events leading up to the arrest.

Charge involves alleged assault on law enforcement

According to jail records, Neidhardt is charged under statute 2C:12-1B(5)(A), which involves aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The offense is classified as a third-degree crime.


Key Points

  • Veronica A. Neidhardt jailed in Ocean County on April 3
  • Charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer
  • Held on $2,000 cash bail, no ICE detainer reported

Officials have not provided additional information regarding whether any officers were injured or the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

Bail set, no detainer listed

Jail records show Neidhardt’s bail was set at $2,000 cash, with no indication that it has been posted. No immigration detainer has been filed in this case.

Authorities have not announced a court date, and the case remains pending.

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