C e B lotter Stabbing Suspect To Remain In Jail

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – A Manchester man will remain in jail pending trial after allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times, police said. The decision was made during his detention hearing.

Harry Bray, Jr., 35, of Manchester, was charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

While a Brick Police Officer was doing a routine patrol off Cherry Quay Road on January 5 around 5:30 p.m., he spotted a car with two flat tires in a parking lot and went to check it out.

There he saw a woman on the ground nearby suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a local hospital where she is listed in critical but stable condition, police said. Bray has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Officers Save Drowning Dog In Jersey Shore Lagoon

By Alyssa Riccardi

POINT PLEASANT – Due to their quick response and lifesaving measures, local authorities were able to rescue a distressed dog that had fallen into a lagoon behind a home on East Drive on January 19.

The Point Pleasant Police Department as well as Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75 and Point Pleasant First Aid Squad responded to the scene.

Two neighbors went into the water to help retrieve the frightened Jack Russell terrier. The dog was then handed to Sgt.

Christopher Woit and P.O. Jesse Waterson where they discovered that the dog was not breathing.

P.O. Waterson began chest compressions and soon the dog was able to cough up water and breathe again. The dog was brought to a local veterinarian by first aid ambulance where she was in stable condition.

Police also helped one of the neighbors out of the water who needed assistance. Both residents were treated by first aid members and released at the scene, police said.

Ocean County Man Arrested For Stealing From Building Supply Companies

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEWOOD – A Manchester Township man has been arrested and charged with several burglaries committed at building supply companies in Lakewood, police said. After a two-month investigation, authorities arrested 39-year-old Jesse Vonderlin.

According to Lakewood Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith, the burglaries happened from November to January. At each of the crime locations, a light-colored Jeep Liberty was in the area or on the properties at the time of the crimes, Staffordsmith said. Police then discovered that the registered owner of the 2012 Jeep Liberty was Vonderlin. He was also seen on video surveillance committing the crimes.

Authorities seized roofing materials at Vonderlin’s home, which are believed to be taken from Beacon Building Products in Lakewood.

Vonderlin was charged with five counts of burglary, one count of receiving stolen property and one count of resisting arrest by flight. He was taken to the Ocean County Jail.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Grief Support Group Starts February 10

POINT PLEASANT – Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Angelic Health is here to help. This winter support group eight-week session is held Fridays at 10 a.m. February 10 through March 31 at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Boro, 834 Beaver Dam Road. The Grief Support Group is led by Angel- ic’s bereavement team of social workers and spiritual care coordinators.

The groups are open to the community, but space is limited. Register today. Angelic Health, we’re by your side. Space is limited. Registration required by February 7 by calling 267-663-3757 or email nkinnevy@ angelichospice.net.