Ocean County Woman Pleads Guilty For Son’s Death

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY –

A Township

woman

has pled guilty to charges in connection to her son’s death involving drugs, officials said.

Natalie Sabie, 35, pled guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. At the time of her sentencing on September 8, the State will be seeking a term of 10 years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) - subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act - as to the Aggravated Manslaughter charge, and five years NJSP as to the Endangering charge. The sentences are to run consecutively.

Sabie found her two-year-old son unresponsive at their home on September 7, 2022. Responding officers and paramedics attempted life saving measures but were unsuccessful. The child was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River where he was pronounced deceased, officials said. Police determined Sabie was at home with her son when he was found unresponsive. It was later discovered the child had access to illegal narcotics while in his mother’s care.

On October 12, 2022, results from a toxicology report revealed the presence of a significant amount of fentanyl in the child’s system. Authorities determined the child’s cause of death was acute fentanyl intoxication.

Sabie was taken into custody on October 14, 2022 and has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Kimberly Carr who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lacey Township Police Department, Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Sabie’s guilty pleas, and soon her state prison sentence.

Local Color Exhibit

SURF CITY – Evocative images from Down The Shore Publishing’s award-winning “Local Color: Long Beach Island’s Photographic History Revisited” remain on display through the end of July at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch.

“Local Color,” available at the Ocean County Library, recalls Long Beach Island’s rich history with nearly 150 historic photos from the 1870s to the 1980s. Restored, hand-colored prints depict Island life, from the Life-Saving Service, fishing, boating, and other pursuits, to storms, floods, shipwrecks, and architecture including hotels and lighthouses.

The exhibit contains about four dozen prints, reproduced from glass and film negative originals by illustrator Leslee

Ganss. Ray Fisk, who collected the original images, penned the descriptions that include historical notes, brief excerpts, and personal recollections.

The book, published in 2021 after four years of preparation, earned top awards for design in the prestigious national 2022 Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.

Judges called it their “top choice for many reasons,” and noted, “This book will be taken up by photographers and artists, not only those with a personal interest in the area.”

The Local Color exhibit is free and open to the public during normal Branch operating hours. No registration is required.

For more information, visit the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, or call 609-494-2480.

Manahopkin Craft Beer Festival

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahopkin

Craft Beer & Music Festival will be on

August 5 at Manahawkin Lake Park.

Live music all day. Dozens of breweries. Food trucks. Craft vendors. Kids activities. Are you in? Bring your friends, family and lawn chairs to Manahawkin Lake this summer in support of the Stafford PBA Holiday Toy Drive.

Two tasting sessions: 12 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Attendance limited to one session per person. Must be 21+ to purchase beer tickets. IDs will be checked upon arrival prior to getting wristbanded. Event attendance is free if you will not be participating in beer tasting.

Any questions? Visit manahopkin.com or contact info@manahopkin.com.

2023 Barnegat Dock Concert Series

BARNEGAT – The 2023 Barnegat Dock Concert Series will be held at the Barnegat Public Dock, 427 E Bay Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 22 – Kootz band

July 29 – Joey D’s Rockin Oldies Band

August 5 – Strictly 60’s

August 12 – The Jalapeno Trio

August 19 – The Jersey Jukebox

August 26 – White Rabbit

September 2 – Reflection Station

September 3 – Remember When Vocal Group

If you or your business would like to sponsor a concert, contact Jean Broadbent jbroabent@ barnegat.net. For more information, contact Jeanne at 609-548-6319 or email jbroabent@ barnegat.net.