Author Archives: jefhenninger

Bounty hunter arrested for firearms possession after fugitive escapes

Bounty hunter Richard Winant, of Jackson, opened fire at about 7:15 p.m. Thursday night on the 300 block of River Road, Lakewood.  Winant allegedly fired one, 9 mm round at Nicholas Barone, 30, of the High Point garden apartments on Prospect Street. After Winant hit Barone’s car, Barone then attempted to run him over. One of
Winant’s hands was struck by the car.  He was treated for minor injuries at the scene and refused further treatment.   To his credit, Winant called police to report his injury and the shooting. However, they arrested him for illegal possession of a weapon — a 9 mm automatic handgun.  Due to the Graves Act, he could be looking at some hard time unless he gets a great lawyer to help him out.

 Barone was arrested later at his apartment by Lakewood police.  They found him with a loaded handgun.   He was charged with resisting arrest, unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute.

story is here.

Holiday Weekend Shoplifting Cases Expected to be High

Paramus Shoplifting Lawyers

With the economy bad and unemployment high, shoplifters are likely to be out in droves this weekend.  As a result, shoplifting cases in Paramus, Livingston, Woodbridge, Elizabeth, Freehold, Stafford, Jackson and other towns where shoplifting cases are common are likely to be high.  Our New Jersey shoplifting attorneys have found that early attorney involvement can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome of the case.  With electronics always a favorite target of shoplifting defendants, it becomes easy for anyone to pick up felony charges.  If you are charged with shoplifting in New Jersey and the value of the items allegedly taken is over $200, you will be facing felony charges.  Even if the value is under $200, shoplifting charges are getting tougher to defend.  For unknown reasons, courts around New Jersey are taking a tough line on shoplifting charges by preventing prosecutors from offering good plea bargains.  Thus, it is more important than ever to get a shoplifting lawyer that will fight for you.

Keansburg Aggravated Assault Charges Against Several People

Keansburg Aggravated Assault Lawyers

Six people were injured, and they and six others have been charged as a result of a Thanksgiving Day brawl. The fight stemmed from an earlier altercation between two 18-year-old boys. Richard LeComte Sr., his sons Matthew and Richard Jr. and his 14-year-old daughter, confronted Lamar Shabazz at his home about what he said was Shabazz assaulting his son, Brian LeComte, according to police. Within minutes, Richard LeComte Jr. punched Shabazz and a melee ensued. Police said that when Shabazz got back into his home, he grabbed a carving knife began threatening the LeComte family. Police said that Richard LeComte Jr. used metal knuckles to punch several people in the face and head, causing injuries.

Richard LeComte Jr. of South Concourse, Aberdeen, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault; possession of a weapon, the metal knuckles; rioting; and disorderly conduct. Police said he was released after posting $85,000 bail. Richard LeComte Sr. and Matthew LeComte, both of Main Street, Keansburg, were charged with disorderly conduct and rioting, and were released in $2,500 bail each. Shabazz of Oakwood Place was charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and rioting.

Charged with disorderly conduct were Pamela Harbison, of Oakwood Place, and Anita Diaz, of Center Avenue in Keansburg; Latesha Harbison, of Trenton; and Jessica Harbison, of Fayetteville, N.C.

Four juveniles — members of the two families involved in the brawl — were charged with disorderly conduct, police said, and the state Division of Youth and Family Services were notified about their involvement. Also, officials will follow up on code violations at the Oakwood Place home where the group fought and the landlord of the property faces complaints for maintaining a nuisance at the address.
Source: APP.COM

Ocean Township Police issue over 60 tickets for consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal

Ocean Township consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal age on private property

Ocean Township police broke up another large party filled mostly with Monmouth University students. Police were originally called to the home for an assault complaint. When the police got there, there was no alleged victim. However, the patrolman did find a large party with over 60 people drinking who were under 21. As a result 61 tickets were issued.
story is here.

Wall Township Lewdness Charges Lawyer – Belmar man arrested for flash at Dunkin Donuts

Wall Township Lewdness Charges Lawyers

Wall Township is the wrong place to pick up a lewdness charge as a result of flashing people or trying to pick up someone at the rest stop on the parkway.  As an attorney that practices in Wall Township Municipal Court, I can tell you that the State really takes a hardline on these cases.  Police arrested a Belmar man at the Wall Township Dunkin Donuts after receiving reports shortly after 9 p.m. Friday about a man creating a disturbance at the store.  His bail was $2500.  Story is here.

Holmdel Burglary Attorney – Teen charged with burglary of cars

Holmdel Burglary Attorney – Monmouth County Juvenile Court Lawyer

Kevin Daly, 18,  of Holmdel was arrested by Patrolman Robert Philhower after he was allegedly observed around 4:45 p.m. walking through the Holmdel High School parking lot and entering vehicles.  Police allege that Daly was found to be in possession of an Apple iPod Touch valued at $399 and $12 in cash.  Police believe that they were stolen from the vehicles.  As a result, he was charged with burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property.

Story is here.

Keansburg Shoplifting Lawyer – Woman charged with shoplifting allegedly used child to help

Keansburg Shoplifting Lawyer

Gwen K. Daly, 30, and Rhonda Tuason, 52, were charged Sunday with shoplifting and hindering apprehension. Daly was also charged with employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime.    At about 3:30 p.m., a security guard at Kohl’s allegedly saw Daly and Tuason trying to conceal store merchandise and wearing several items they had not paid for.  Keansburg Patrolman Michael Moore arrested Daly and Tuason and allegedly found a 7-year-old child with them wearing several layers of clothing that had not been purchased.  As a result, the women are facing felony criminal charges in Monmouth County Superior Court.

Story is here.

Ocean County Criminal Defense Attorney

Far Hills Disorderly Conduct – Public Urination – Underage Drinking Lawyers

Far Hills Disorderly Conduct – Public Urination – Underage Drinking Lawyers

About 40,000 people turned out to the 90th annual races held Saturday at Moorland Farms, in Far Hills where police started turning people away son after the gates opened at 8 a.m. for being visibly intoxicated.  An undercover operation resulted in summonses to 46 people.  By the end of the day, dozens of summonses and arrests had been made for public urination, disorderly conduct, underage drinking and other infractions.   Police handed out 29 summonses for public urination, the most common offense.  While such a charge may not land you in jail, it could be very bad on your record.  A Far Hills Municipal Court attorney can help you avoid harsh fines and penalties.  Some charges can be dismissed or amended so that your record looks better.  If you are facing any charges in Far Hills Municipal Court call the Somerset County Criminal Defense Lawyers today.

Story is here.

57 arrested in Somerset County based drug ring

Fifty-seven individuals were charged as part of Operation “Crossroads Crackdown,” a six-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine and heroin in Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties.  Police allege that the original target, Harry Jackson, Sr. of Bound Brook, served as the Somerset County “crossroads” for two separate CDS distribution operations—a Plainfield-based heroin distribution operation run by defendant Rickey Currie, of Plainfield, and a Franklin-based cocaine distribution operation run by defendant Angel Guadalupe, of Somerset.  Police also allege that Patrick Hendrix of Elizabeth served as Currie’s “runner,” making heroin sales when directed by Currie, and meeting with Currie’s heroin supplier, Daryl Cooper, of Newark to obtain the heroin they sold.  Somerset County has a thing for making large busts and like the others, this one will keep many lawyers very busy.

Story is here.

Morris County Criminal Defense Attorney

Hoboken police arrest two women on prostitution charges

Following an undercover operation, detectives broke up an alleged prostitution ring and escort service on Friday that was being run out of a home on Monroe Street. Tipped off to the establishment that was advertising on-line at backpage.com, Detective Steven Aguiar called and made an appointment for Friday.  When Aguiar showed up for his appointment at 6 p.m., Elena Gubskaya, 49, of Fort Lee, greeted him and guided him to a small room with a massage table, according to police.  Zhanna Surykava, 34, of Brooklyn, joined Aguiar in the room and closed the door, police said.   When Aguiar placed $200 on the table, Surykava allegedly said that for $200 he would “get everything,” which included sex.  Surykava then asked Aguiar if he was a cop (a little late), to which Aguiar replied, “Yes,” and then he arrested both women.

Gubskaya and Surykava were charged with promoting prostitution and operating a sexually oriented business within 1,000 feet of Connors Primary School. Surykava was also charged with engaging in prostitution.  The Story is here.

Hoboken Criminal Defense Attorney