Ocean County Man Arrested, Facing a List of Drug-related Charges
41-year-old Jason Close of Lacey Township - Photo: Ocean County Prosecutor s Office`
Authorities say 41-year-old Jason Close of Lacey Township was charged with Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer says detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office worked with the Lacey Township, Brick Township, and Toms River Police Departments, along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an investigation into the distribution of drugs across the county. Their work identified a home in Forked River as being used by Close to store and distribute quantities of Methamphetamine.
Pillarella was driving north on Radio Road near Baltusrol Court in Little Egg Harbor at about 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 30 when he lost control of his car on a curve, crossed over the center line and struck the southbound vehicle carrying the teens Kaitlyn behind the wheel, authorities said.
The girls were flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with life-threatening injuries.
“This is every parent’s worst nightmare,“ said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of both of these young women. The driver should have been celebrating her birthday last weekend, instead she was fighting for her life in the hospital.
Manahawkin Man Charged With Assault in Crash With LEH Girls
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The two girls were airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where they remain listed in critical condition.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Monday that Michael Pillarella, 26, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault by auto. Pillarella was initially charged with reckless driving and failure to maintain his lane.
At about 9:45 pm Saturday, Jan 30, Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to Radio Road and Baltusrol Court for a report of a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries.
Two Teens Critical After Being Hit By Another Car in LEH Crash
A car ride for frozen yogurt turned tragic for two girl friends in Little Egg Harbor when they were involved in a serious car crash Saturday night. The two friends were hit by another car which crossed the centerline and crashed in to their vehicle. Both girls were airlifted to the hospital where they are listed in critical condition.
According to Little Egg Harbor Township Police, about 9:45pm Saturday, a 2017 Hyundai Elantra driven by Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was traveling northbound on Radio Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, crossed over the centerline, and struck an oncoming 2006 Toyota XB travelling southbound on Radio Road.
Fugitive wanted in attempted murder of man at N.J. boat dealership captured, prosecutor says
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Donald Rutter, 61, of Tuckerton was charged with the attempted murder of the 55-year-old Little Egg Harbor resident, as well weapons-related offenses on Jan. 6, one day after the shooting occurred, and had been on the run since that time, according to a statement from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
On Jan. 5, the Little Egg Harbor police were called to Jarvis Marine on Radio Road after someone dialed 911 and reported that a man had been shot there, the office said. When they arrived, they found that the man had been shot in the midsection, authorities said.