Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according to court…
Five arrested in Toms River drug bust, all released under New Jersey Bail Reform
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of 2/12/25 all…
Migrant with ICE detainer held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man remains in custody in Ocean County after being charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, according to jail records. Joel Herrera-Cortes, 30, was booked into…
Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez held without bail in Ocean County on child abuse, assault charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday and is being held without bail on multiple charges, including child abuse, aggravated assault, and unlawful…
New Jersey man held without bail for assaulting law enforcement officer and trespassing charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County on assault and criminal trespassing charges, according to jail records. Alan Yayr Cielo-Garduno was booked on February 4…
Illegal alien held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — An illegal migrant is being held without bail in Ocean County on multiple aggravated assault and weapons charges, according to jail records. Nery Lopez-Rafael was booked on February…
Illegal Migrant Wanted for Assaulting Children Released from Nashua Jail on Bail, Later Arrested by ICE
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended Hugo Israel Ruiz, a 55-year-old Salvadoran national, on Dec. 17. Ruiz is wanted on felony charges of indecent assault…
Steve Bannon Seeks Bail Pending Appeal Amid Contempt of Congress Sentence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Steve Bannon, the former White House senior strategist under Donald Trump, is making a fresh attempt to secure his release from federal prison, just two months into a four-month…
New Jersey Criminal Stole Car Hours After Being Set Free Under Bail Reform
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – In a wild turn of events, Daniel MacTaggart of Elmwood Park proved that some people just don’t learn their lesson. After being jailed on Sunday, August 11, on…
Washington Heights Man Held Without Bail in Subway Musician Murder
NEW YORK, NY — In a somber arraignment held at 11 p.m. on Saturday, 24-year-old Diego Figueroa-Hepner was ordered to be held without bail on charges of second-degree murder following the fatal…
New Jersey Man Who Left Baby to Die in Hot Car Released Under Bail Reform
LAKEWOOD, NJ— A young child died after being left in a hot vehicle for an externded period of time last week in Lakewood Township. That man was later released after a pre-trial…
Brick Township Cocaine Dealer Released Under Bail Reform Facing 10 Years in Prison
Brick Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Ezra Wheeler, 27, from Brick Township, pled guilty to charges of narcotics distribution. The plea was entered before Judge…
Dismembering a Corpse Not Enough to Keep Suspects in Jail Under New Jersey Bail Reform
Bail Reform Once Again Fails Ocean County Residents As Two People Involved in Murder and Dismemberment of Toms River Man Set Free by Authorities. JACKSON, NJ – Dismembering a person’s corpse and…
Two Ocean County Murder Related Cases Will Put New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act on Notice
OP-ED: The fate of two criminals, each with their own unique stories will put New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act at the center of attention in Ocean County The New Jersey Bail Reform…
New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act Putting Community Safety At Risk
OP-ED Negative Effects of New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act, enacted in 2017, aimed to create a fairer criminal justice system by reducing the reliance…
Virginia Man Out on Bail for Attacking Wife Killed Her With a Hammer While on GPS Monitor
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – A Virginia man has admitted to fatally beating his estranged wife with a hammer while on a GPS monitor awaiting charges for a previous domestic violence incident involving…
Elderly New York City Woman Victim of $16,900 Bail Scam
Elderly Woman Scammed in Bail Money Scheme NEW YORK, NY – A distressing scam targeting an 87-year-old woman unfolded on Wednesday at noon, as she was deceived into handing over $16,900. The…
Ohio Man Facing Murder Charge Asks Judge for Release on Bail
COLUMBUS, OH—During an arraignment this week, an Ohio man facing a murder charge requested bond, which was granted, though he remains unlikely to leave jail due to additional legal troubles. Devon Blair,…
New Jersey Dems Push Bail Reform Leniency Further With New Bill
New Jersey Advances Pilot Program to Enhance Pretrial Services TRENTON, NJ—New legislation aimed at reforming New Jersey’s pretrial release system has moved forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Brian Stack,…
Major Drug Trafficker in Brick Released Shortly After Arrest Due to Bail Reform
BRICK, NJ — A significant narcotics distribution investigation in Ocean County has culminated in the arrest of 40-year-old Brandon O’Shea of Brick Township. Announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, the…
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Bail Phone Scam
Cumberland, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to fraudulent phone calls by scammers posing as law enforcement to extort money. Various iterations of this scam, happening locally and nationwide,…