Burglar will probably sue and since it's NJ, he'll probably win.

I think we should just start shooting at these people.The word will get out and the nonsense will stop.

Agree with Missy on this one.

I'm surprised the home owner wasn't charged with assault.

EXCELLENT......Too bad the homeowner didn't have a gun. But a 2x3 is a good start!!!

If someone said "What are you gonna do about it?", to me they wouldn't be able to run away.

Ridiculous!!! This is such an epidemic...if you feel you deserve something, get a job!!!! Nobody is ENTITLED to anything...nobody!!! Keep your hands off other peoples things!!! So SICK OF THIS CRAP!!!!

The more scumbags that are killed trying this s*#t, the rest will think twice. Time to buy guns law abiding citizens and shoot these ba#$&*s.

Too bad that the home-owner didn't shove that 2X3 up the thief's ass!

I think its terrible that this homeowner went and hit this accused person with a 2x3. What is wrong with this homeowner? Now had he took out a Smith and Wesson 45 cal and shot this low life criminal, then I would understand. . Someone pokes there head in my door and tell me "what you gonna do about it" get's to meet my little friend Smith and Wesson right straight away, questions asked!

WAY TO GO HOMEOWNER!!!!!!!! Hope you broke his sorry assed hip......

The problem is we live in a fairy state. Go try that in most other states in this union where law abiding citizens are actually allowed to own and carry a gun and see what happens when some trash breaks into there home. Well at least the dude whacked him with a board. Myself, I would have pulled out my trusty sidearm and showed him what I was going to do about it. I lived in Arizona for years. Had a CWP and was allowed open carry, never a problem. This State you have to be the Lord himself to get a CWP. NJ treats legal law abiding gun owners like a bunch of sissy Marys. We need to grow a set and let good folks have permits to own and carry if they want.

You can't charge someone with assault if there isn't a victim...

Maybe it's time to have less of an emphasis on motor vehicle enforcement and lets start protecting the taxpayers lives, children & property! This could have turned out a lot different! It's only a matter of time before the seniors become easy prey. CONGRATS TO THE HOMEOWNER!

hacksaw jim duggan's house?

pop a cap in his ass

I cannot agree more with shooting these criminals.

Toms River seems to have quite a burglary problem , even the police chief got robbed,
I hope it doesn't get that bad in Brick where I live.

Check the crime rates, Frank. The problem is everywhere. TR police just catch more.

Good for the homeowner.

With the amount of Burgs in TR in the past month Believe it or not theyre actually beating out towns like asbury park and the worse parts of neptune. Its unreal. In broad day light. But kudos to the fella who wacked that sucker! Awesome work, Give him a badge and a gun.

I have a 1930's cast Iron fry pan left to me by Mom, makes a heck of a sound when you hit someone square in the head with it.Ka Pow...he would have thought he was shot with that sound and unable to move until the Police arrived. Ruger .357 also helps as a backup , if he has a real hard head ! Look for WB , wearing said outfit with a slight limp, and unable to run very fast !

Good job homeowner !!!! There was a man sitting by my mailbox my friend told me when she came to get one of my kids...I went outside and he was gone already n no way did he go down the st that fast. I did a perimeter check before they left and didn't find him but I set my alarm. How sad is it I'm afraid to shower in broad daylight until a friend is here. Very.

JUST REMEMBER HOW THIS MAKES YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING A LAWFUL FUN OWNER! WHILE THE GOVT OS TRYING TO TAKE OUR GUNS, AND REDUCE OUR POLICE FORCES, THESE LOW-LIFE CRIMINALS HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE AND WILL ARM THEMSELVES FOR WHEN THEY COME TO STEAL YOUR POSSESSIONS... YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE THE UNDERDOG IN YOUR OWN HOME. BE SURE TO THINK ABOUT THAT WHEN IT COMES TIME TO ELECT OR VOTE-OUT THE APPROPRIATE GOVT OFFICIALS SO THAT ER CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!

I applaud this homeowner. We cannot rely on the inadequate police in this town so we must take matters into our own hand. I can't wait for the day I bring up patch to read a homeowner shoots a robber

@MrCommonSense - First, this is not about Obama, or any political persons. Fact is in times of hardship people turn to robbing and stealing to support themselves/family/habit. It has always been that way.
Secondly, Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine, who was a proto-socialist.
Thirdly, Benjamin Franklin was also a socialist, as is the basis of Christianity in theory.

I thought crime was dropping in Toms River ?????? Good thing he only hit him once , twice would have been assault and the criminal would now become the victim. Like I said over a year ago, arm yourselves with MACE and use your gun in your home as a last resort , DO NOT USE A FIREARM OUTSIDE YOU HOME.

I thought crime was dropping in Toms River ?????? Good thing he only hit him once , twice would have been assault and the criminal would now become the victim. Like I said over a year ago, arm yourselves with MACE and use your gun in your home as a last resort , DO NOT USE A FIREARM OUTSIDE YOUR HOME

I am one of the "Toms River Home Burglary Victims" whose home was broken into 10 months ago. I believe no matter where you live this is going on now more than ever. The police never caught the robber or recovered the jewelry that was stolen. We need to get rid of these Cash for Gold stores and it should be illegal to send gold by mail. The items that these people stole were all gold and they left behind items that you would think they would take. I just want to state to those who have committed these type of crimes or are thinking about committing a burglary, you are selling your soul for a few hundred dollars. Even though these items that were taking from me were worth thousands, I didn't care about that. I cared that the items were pieces of my childhood, items that held precious memories of the past loved ones who had given them to me. An item that represented a bond between parent and child, which was given to me after my fathers death at a young age. These people aren't just disrespecting our homes they cowardly ripped away my only tangible connection that meant more than money. I will always have my memories and no one can take that away. By the way, the day this happened I was out of town taking care of a dying relative, who passed weeks later. So the next time you want to rob someone,don't think they won't miss it.I have worked hard for everthing. Next time you are in desperate need, try reading the Bible.I believe justice will be served

This story and its comments have single-handedly restored my faith in humanity.

NO NO NO people!! They are the have-nots as opposed to the haves -- there was no parental guidance to teach them right from wrong and we need to understand why they do what they do. Pity them, don't condemn them!!!

Meet my little friend.

I hate to throw a damp towel on the discussion BUT in New Jersey, this homeowner could be charged with felony aggravated assault. Don't believe it? This state does not allow any force whatsoever to be used protecting your own property. For this of you talking about pulling a gun, just pointing a gun will get you ten years. Now, if it were up to me (and most of you) it would be open season on these scumbags but it is not. The cops in this case will probably charge the scumbag with a misdemeanor and then send the AG assualt case against the homeowner to the prosecutors office. Then it will go to grand jury. The only hope is that the grand jury is made up of people like us. If this happens to you - be careful not to confront the scumbag no matter what. And don't think the cops will side with you. This is reality and it sucks.

if anyone tried to enter my house and harm my loved ones, i would not think twice to shoot them or harm them. nj wants to charge me with felony assault, go ahead, at least i will get 3 meals a day and visits from my family and we will all be alive.......

I was told by Toms River Law Enforcement if someone enters my home and I am present, to do whatever I needed to do to protect myself.