This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Toms River Court Blotter: Indictments for Thefts, Assault

Recent indictments handed up by Ocean County grand juries:

  • Jennifer L. Bennett of Flagtown (Somerset County), on a count of third-degree aggravated assault, for allegedly causing bodily injury to Seaside Heights Patrolman Erik Hershey while he was on duty on June 1 in Seaside Heights. She was released on $1,000 bail, no 10 percent, on June 2.
  • Marc C. Lockwood of Toms River, on one count of third-degree burglary and one county of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, oxycodone, on April 1 in Toms River. He was released on $35,000 bail, no 10 percent, on April 2.
  • Kara E. Pabers of Whiting, on two counts of shoplifting, one third degree, one fourth degree, on May 4 in Toms River, for allegedly taking more than $500 in clothing and household goods from Sears and more than $200 in shoes and perfume from Macy's. She was released on her own recognizance on May 4.
  • Gary W. Warford of Lambertville, on a count of fourth-degree shoplifting, for allegedly taking more than $200 worth of items from West Marine in Toms River on April 13. Warford was released on a summons.
  • Monette Deo of Gaithersburg, Md., on a count of unlawful taking of a means of conveyance, for allegedly taking the 1995 Toyota Camry of Patrick Deo, on Oct. 11 in Toms River. She was released on a summons.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.