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Matawan Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

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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.

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Wilkinsburg Man Sought by Police After Alleged Shooting Incident

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Wilkinsburg Man Sought by Police After Alleged Shooting Incident

**Pittsburgh, PA** – County Police are searching for a Wilkinsburg resident accused of firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives. The individual in question is 40-year-old Darrell Barham.

On Tuesday, around 5:30 a.m., two detectives were in plain clothes conducting surveillance on Barham at a Penn Hills residence. The detectives, who were in an unmarked vehicle, noticed Barham’s vehicle following them after they left the area. Shots were reportedly fired from Barham’s vehicle while they were on Hulton Road near Iowa Street.

The Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit has launched an inquiry into the incident. During the investigation, detectives confirmed Barham was driving the vehicle involved in the shooting.

Barham, who stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs approximately 210 pounds, faces charges that include aggravated assault and firearm violations. Currently on federal probation, Barham is considered potentially armed and dangerous. Authorities advise the public not to approach him and to contact 9-1-1 if he is spotted. Information can also be reported anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-

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