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Monmouth County Officer Indicted on Misconduct Charges

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Monmouth County Officer Indicted on Misconduct Charges

**Freehold, NJ** – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a suspended Manalapan Township Police Department officer on 19 counts related to alleged misconduct involving two teenage girls. The indictment was announced Thursday by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

Kevin Ruditsky, 47, is facing multiple charges including second-degree Engaging in a Pattern of Official Misconduct. Additional charges include nine counts of second-degree Official Misconduct, three counts of third-degree Computer Criminal Activity, and three counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He also faces charges of Hindering Apprehension, Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer, and Stalking.

The investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) began last August after receiving information about inappropriate messages and photos sent by Ruditsky to a 16-year-old. The conduct reportedly started during the 2023 National Night Out event in Manalapan Township. Authorities allege that Ruditsky, in uniform at the event, engaged in further misconduct by pulling over the victim unlawfully and deactivating his cameras.

Further investigation revealed incidents involving a second victim in December 2022

Matawan Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

Matawan woman charged in fatal hit-and-run incident

Matawan Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

**FREEHOLD, NJ** – A Matawan resident, Sonia Gomez, 64, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Aberdeen, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, at approximately 7:24 p.m., when Aberdeen Police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 58-year-old woman, Judith Fox-Hernandez, injured on the road.

Fox-Hernandez was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, September 29. Investigations revealed that she was struck by a 2015 Honda Pilot driven by Gomez, who allegedly did not stop or report the accident.

Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Luciano is handling the case. Gomez is represented by Harold C. Baker, Esq., of Fair Haven. All defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.