p oli C e B lotter Fake Medical Practitioner Arrested In Ocean County

TOMS

By Alyssa Riccardi

RIVER

– A Toms River wom - an has been arrested for allegedly prescribing medications while being a fraudulent medical practitioner, officials said.

Maria F. Macburnie, a/k/a/ Marife L. Macburnie, 62, of Toms River, was charged with Practicing Medicine by an Unlicensed Person, Forgery, Health Care Claims Fraud, and three counts of Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Between March 2022 and June 2023, Macburnie was seeing and treating patients out of Shore Medical Associates, located at 601 Route 37 West, Suite 101, in Toms River. During that time, she as posing as a licensed medical practitioner, and presented herself as Dr. Fe Almazon-Condit - a relative of Macburnie’s with an active license to practice medicine.

Meanwhile, Macburnie was prescribing medications, including controlled dangerous substances, to patients.

Authorities said that Macburnie issued multiple prescriptions written under the name of Dr. Almazon-Condit, and submitted multiple insurance claims and bills for services rendered during time periods when Dr. Almazon-Condit was unable to see and treat patients. Macburnie was arrested without incident on July 26 and is presently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz urge anyone who believes they were seen and/or treated by Macburnie to contact Detective Joseph Mitchell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad at 732-929-2027, ext. 3532.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Special Agent in Charge Ortiz acknowledge the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, DEA New Jersey Division-Camden Resident Office, and Toms River Township Police Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.

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

Motorcyclist Injured In Route 70 Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A motorcyclist

was injured in a crash on Route 70 that occurred in the early morning hours of July 27, police said.

Around 2:11 a.m., officers and EMS responded to the accident just west of the intersection of County Route 571 (Ridgeway Rd.), near the entrance to the Colby Commons shopping center.

According to police, 36-year-old Collin Boyle of Manchester was traveling west bound on Route 70 in a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country when he attempted to turn left in front of a motorcycle to gain entrance into the plaza.

The motorcyclist, 54-year-old Geoffrey Hawkins of Brick, was traveling east on Route 70 prior to the crash.

As a result, Hawkins suffered several injuries including a head injury. He was transported to Community Medical Center by Manchester EMS for further treatment of his injuries. Boyle refused medical treatment at the scene.

Police said Hawkins was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing.

Learn To Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ At Library

TOMS RIVER – Ever wanted to learn to play “Dungeons & Dragons,” but didn’t know how to start? As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” the Ocean County Library will present a “Dungeons & Dragons” crash course at six branches:

• Lacey Branch,10 East Lacey Road, 609-693-8566, 6:30 p.m. August 7

• Stafford Branch,129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, 609-597-3381, 6:30 p.m.

August 23

• Toms River Branch, 101 Washington

Street, 732-349-6200, 6:30 p.m. August 28

The presentation will cover basics of the Fifth Edition. Learn how to fill out a character sheet, what each part means, and how to run a campaign as a Dungeon Master. This 90-minute program will help develop your gaming skills and get you started on a pastime full of fun and adventure.

Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events for this free program. For more information, visit or call any participating branch, or call 732-349-6200.