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Sister charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township
20-year-old charged with stabbing her brother in Brick Township
Brick Township, NJ A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 2-year-old brother in the chest inside their family home. Marlene Rodriguez was taken into custody on Saturday and faces several felony charges, including attempted murder and child endangerment.
Brick Township Police responded to a 911 call reporting a medical emergency around 2:30 PM on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers found the young boy suffering from a stab wound and called for emergency medical personnel to transport him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
The child sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition as of Sunday morning. Investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office discovered that Rodriguez was responsible for the stabbing.
She was arrested at the Brick Township Police Headquarters and is currently being held at the Ocean County Jail, awaiting a detention hearing. Rodriguez is also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possessing a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of the Major Crime Unit, the local police department, and the Sheriff’s Office. No details regarding a motive for the attack have been released.
Toms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense
Toms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Amir Reid, 32, of Toms River, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C. on October 10. The sentence includes a five-year period of parole ineligibility following Reid’s guilty plea to being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Firearm.
The incident leading to the sentence took place on July 2, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Officers from the South Toms River Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2016 Chevrolet Impala after discovering that the vehicle’s registration was expired.
During the stop, Reid was driving the vehicle with a male passenger. Officers reported that Reid could not provide valid proof of registration or insurance. The officers then ordered both occupants to exit the vehicle while the South Toms River Police Department Narcotics Detection K-9 Unit performed an open-air sniff.
The K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered a quantity of methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm Taurus semi-automatic handgun. Due to a prior conviction for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Reid was classified as a Certain Person Not to Possess a Firearm in New Jersey.
Both Reid and the passenger were taken into custody and charged. They were transported to the Ocean County Jail but later released due to New Jersey Bail Reform. Reid exonerated the co-defendant passenger on the day of his guilty plea, leading to dismissal of charges against that individual.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended Assistant Prosecutor Lynn Juan and the South Toms River Police Department for their roles in this case. “We appreciate the diligent efforts of all involved in bringing this case to a close.”
Reid’s sentencing underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing strict firearm possession laws while emphasizing police and prosecutorial cooperation.
A Toms River man faces significant prison time for illegally possessing a firearm.