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Jackson Police Officer Helping Veterans “Recalibrate” for a Brighter Future

The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. Called Recalibrate, Officer John Roth established this group to support military members transitioning from active duty to civilian life in Ocean County. “The goals are to ensure that it’s as smooth and successful as possible, both physically and mentally,” said Roth who served the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2018. “And to reduce the struggles experienced by those coming back.” Since May, Roth has been facilitating monthly support groups, which are being attended regularly by both male and female members ranging in age from 23 to 55. The groups are provided in conjunction with the Mental Health Association – Ocean County. The partnership between that

agency and Roth reflects a local effort to foster a relationship between the mental health community and law enforcement. Roth is an instructor with the Crisis Intervention Team, which is a police collaboration that aims to improve the way law enforcement responds to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. “John’s willingness to work with us has been lauded by the state vet’s office. This endeavor is the first of its kind in New Jersey,” said O’Dea. “I hope to see other communities duplicating our partnership.” Through Recalibrate and the peer-to-peer interaction at the meetings, Roth says group members openly and honestly discuss topics ranging from Veterans Affairs, employment and housing to the stigma attached to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, and Traumatic Brain Injury. “Being a veteran myself, I see this is important work. We know we lose 22 Veterans a day to suicide. Peers are needed to support one another,” said Roth. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Free respectively. In addition to providing an outlet for support through Recalibrate, Roth has established meaningful community partnerships that are leading to social and recreational opportunities. At a local gym, Apache CrossFit of Toms River, members of the group are meeting to work out once monthly at no cost. He’s also arranging an upcoming fishing trip for members through Wicked Tuna charters in Massachusetts.

Roth intends to organize activities that will include family members of veterans, which, he says, is a priority as veterans reconnect and re-establish roles and relationships in their families. Beach events and surfing lessons are among those being considered. Initially, Roth became involved with a local veteran support effort though the Veterans Diversion Group in the court system. Through a mentoring program, veterans are paired with peers who work them one-on-one on specific personal goals, which may include recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, he explained. The initiative originated in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Moving forward, Roth said he will be working to expand partnerships and arrange for speakers to address members of Recalibrate. Roth has worked in law enforcement for 8 years. In addition to Jackson Township Police Department, he’s worked in Seaside Heights and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. For more information about Recalibrate, call John at 732-2440940 or email johnny@re-calibrate.us. Recalibrate meetings are held 6:30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River.

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Man Left in Critical Condition After Being Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Chase Friends and family members of a man who was the innocent victim in a fatal motorcycle crash have set up a gofundme account to help the family pay for medical bills. To date, $8,000 has been raised. On Thursday, July 5th at approximately 10:20 pm, the Jackson Township Police and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident investigation Unit responded to the area of South New Prospect Road and Oak Drive to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash observed by a Jackson Township Patrol unit on South New Prospect Road at

Oak Drive. The partnering agencies investigation, with assistance from the Ocean County Sheriff’s CSI Unit, and review of the patrol unit’s MVR (Mobile Video Re-

corder) video extracted by the Ocean County Prosecutors High Tech Crime Unit found that a 2004 Red Yamaha 999 Motorcycle, driven by Anthony Griffin, 22, of Jackson Township, was traveling eastbound on Brewers Bridge Road approaching South New Prospect Road when a Jackson Township marked patrol unit observed Griffin fail to stop for the red traffic signal. Griffin drove through the red stop light without stopping and turned right heading south onto South New Prospect Road. The Jackson patrol followed and activated his overhead lights to initiate a motor vehicle stop. At this time, Griffin accelerated at a high rate of speed for approximately 10 seconds approaching Oak Drive where his motorcycle struck the driver side door of a 2008 Grey Hyundai Elantra, driven by Eric Larson, 24, of Jackson Township, who was making a left hand turn to head northbound on South New Prospect Road. As a result of the crash, An-

thony Griffin was pronounced deceased on scene. Eric Larson was transported to Jersey Shore Medical where he is listed in critical condition. The investigation also found the motorcycle was unregistered with fictitious license plates attached. “Eric Larson was in a tragic accident July 5, 2018 that left him in critical condition in the hospital holding onto life. He was on his way home to his family when he was struck by a motorcyclist fleeing from the police. I am setting up this go fund me to hopefully help his family in someway. He is the father and step dad to 2 beautiful little girls. Right now his family is clinging on to every moment with him. His family is now without a vehicle, his fiancé is unable to work or get to work, not only is money needed for Eric’s medical bills but also to put food on the table for his girls and pay bills while he is unable to. Any donation is truly appreciated and we ask for your prayers while Eric recovers! Due to the circumstances and Eric’s condition Robert Godsil, best friend of Eric’s fiancé will be withdrawing all donations and giving the cash directly to Taylor Bromberg for all his medical bills, transportation, etc,” the GoFundMe page reads.

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Jackson Planners Question Building Application

A property owned by Rabbi Aaron Kotler faced intense scrutiny by the Jackson Township planning board over a planned basement and no explanations. Kotler is the CEO of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox Jewish yeshivas. The proposed two story retail and office building would lie just 200 feet from the intersection of South Hope Chapel Road and Whitesville Road in Jackson. The building would include 5 retail spaces on the first floor and 3 offices on the second floor. The 13,000 square foot building would also include an 8,500 square foot basement and that’s where the Jackson Planning Board raised some red flags.

Planning board chairman Joe Riccardi questioned the applicant on whether or not the basement would be divided into storage units or as an open basement plan. Board members questions Kotler’s 8,500 square foot open basement, perhaps worried that it could be used as a house of worship. “The architect didn’t get that far yet,” explained the applicant. “The intent is storage for the offices.” “An insurance business would now be paperless and 8,[5]00 SF seems like a lot of cost for 3 offices. Why are you allocating that type of space,” Riccardi asked. “[I] suggest a stipulation that the basement space could only be for storage,” Planning Board member Ken Bressi added. “[I] want answers on what types of products would be stored there; it seems very questionable.” Board member Marty Flemming was concerned about the basement having no outside access and only one stairwell for access.

According to the meeting minutes of the township Planning board, Mr. Flemming had concerns with no outside access and only 1 way in/out and Mr. Macfarlane advised it would meet building codes. Mr. Bressi also had concerns fighting a fire in the stairway access. Mr. Riker had difficulty with it being ⅓ for storage and 50% of the use is office. Office documentation storage is not direction of the world and 1 way in/out is deadly. The occupation not storage and it’s an in/out business operation. McGuckin informed there’s 2 stairways to the basement and Mr. Flemming advised there’s no doors on the left side. Mr. Kern stated there’s no door from the retail space on the first floor. Mr. Macfarlane pointed out Sheet of 1 of 2 has single doors to the retails space, a single door to the retail to the back, double doors to the lobby and 1 door to the basement/stairs (access to that stairwell). There’s a second means of egress to the basement. Mr. Peters noted the plans don’t have

an architectural name or seal on it. They’re not architectural plans just unsigned, unsealed and unnamed plans. Mr. Kern questioned the finished floor height and how high the basement comes out of ground at grade level. Mr. Macfarlane advised it’s not indicated on the plan. Mr. Kern confirmed ventilation through the roof or side of the building. Mr. McGuckin explained the Board has to the right to consider the basement. The concern to use the basement 5 years from now for another use. There’s a lot of questions regarding the basement as there’s no architectural plans. They want their questions answered. Mr. Bressi felt the basement is large and has no idea what’s going on down there. Used by the offices and not by retail; it seems strange. Mr. Pfeffer will get feedback and come back. No final decisions were made regarding the application. The hearing on the matter will convene again at the August 8th planning board meeting.

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Jackson Family Forced to Charge Registered Sex Offender Themselves After Toms River Police Refuse

A Toms River man who is not only a registered sex offender, but admitted to making rude sexual gestures to a young township girl was free to go in Toms River after police refused to charge him. According to a police report, Steven Worthy claimed reg-

istered sex offender Ronald Jakubowski made crude sexual motions to his 10 year old daughter while driving his children home from a basketball game. Police in Toms River refused to charge Jakubowski who has a background of such behavior. In 2008, he was convicted of endangering the welfare of two children, girls aged 10 and 11 after he exposed himself to them. In 2015, he was charged again for exposing himself to a 7 year old girl.. Worthy followed Jukabowski to a nearby Wawa and called the Toms River Police Department. Police officers told Worthy they would not charge Juk-

abowski because they did not witness the event. To make matters worse, Jukabowski admitted to the behavior in the police report, citing that he did see the girl, but did not make sexual gestures. He confessed to the responding officer that he did wave to the girl and “has a deviance” that invoked that contact. In 2014, in Sayreville, Jukabowski was arrested at a grocery store after a loss-prevention officer observed him following three girls around the store, exposing himself to them. According to the Star Ledger, he now lives in a motel in Toms River. Sabrina Lanning took to social

media to raise awareness and to have justice served against Jukabowski. Unfortunately, justice was never served and Worthy and Lanning had to file their own charges against Jukabowski who will now have to stand before a judge to answer for the actions he was accused of.. The 1994 Jacob Wetterling Act requires the States to register individuals convicted of sex crimes against children. According to Klaas Kids Foundation, sex offenders pose a high risk of re-offending after release from custody. The U.S. Government operates a National Sex Offender Database at www.nsopw.gov.

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Jackson Clean Up Crew Rescheduled Town-wide Roadside Garbage Pickup A community driven township wide roadside cleanup effort was originally scheduled for July, but heavy rains and winds prompted a postponement of that effort. Dubbed the Jackson Community Clean-Up Crew, on Facebook, the volunteers will reschedule the effort for August. The effort was created by Kim and Chris Rosky of Rosko’s Bagels; Samara Porter of Porter Plus Realty; Devin and Tracey Donegan; and Allison and Eric Niedrach. They are all lifelong residents and friends who graduated from Jackson Memorial High School. The effort was broken into three groups to cover different areas of the township. Residents are invited to join the effort and can find out details

about the rescheduled cleanup on the group’s facebook page “Jackson Community Clean-Up Crew”. While they are organizing a community wide cleanup, organizers said you don’t have to wait for them to help keep Jackson trash free and beautiful. “If you cannot make it to these sites, please take time with your family or alone or with a buddy to clean up your own street or area of choice,” they said. “Be safe, snap and post a pic with the hashtag, #JacksonGoesGreen - Do SOMETHING that day to make our community brighter! All trash collected on your own should be placed in your own garbage can or curbside at your residence/complex dumpster.”

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State Finds Boardwalk Games of Chance Violations in Seaside Heights, Atlantic City

Amid the crowds on the Seaside Heights boardwalk today, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the annual “Safe Summer” boardwalk compliance

The Safe Summer initiative, designed to promote a family-friendly environment in New Jersey’s coastal communities, is a Division enforcement effort to check boardwalk games for fairness of play, and to ensure they haven’t been modified to the disadvantage of players. Investigators also check stores for compliance with pricing and refund policies. efforts are underway along the For many families, a trip to the Jersey Shore and initial inspections Jersey Shore isn’t complete without have found 12 establishments a visit to the boardwalk to enjoy in two seaside towns that have rides and games, and perhaps allegedly violated state consumer purchase a souvenir,” said Attorney protection laws and regulations. General Grewal. “We don’t want anyone walking away from what should be an enjoyable trip feeling like they, or worse, their children, were taken advantage of by rigged games or deceptive sales practices.” “Our investigators comb the boardwalk to ensure a fair and safe experience for the thousands of individuals and families who flock to the Jersey Shore each summer,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Through their efforts, we are making sure that the few stores and amusement game operators who aren’t playing by the rules are held accountable so they don’t spoil the fun for everyone.” Since Safe Summer 2018 got underway last month, investigators from the Division’s Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC) unit and its Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) have visited boardwalks in Seaside Heights and Atlantic City. LGCCC investigators inspected a total of 8 arcades and 27 individual amusement games and found 5 locations with alleged violations, including crane machines with prizes too heavy or packed too tightly to be picked up, and a boardwalk game where it was impossible to

win the top prize in the number of allotted chances. Investigators wrote up a total of 11 violations that will be presented to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for possible action. OCP investigators inspected a total of 25 stores and found 7 with alleged violations, including hundreds of items from children’s clothing to shot glasses without clearly marked prices and a shop without a prominently posted refund policy. Citations will be written up and sent out to the alleged violators. The Safe Summer initiative is a coordinated effort by the Division to blanket a handful of boardwalks with investigators each summer. In addition to inspecting for consumer protection violations, investigators also check for sales of prohibited items, such as novelty lighters, and test toys and prizes for excessive levels of lead. The Division also hands out educational materials to consumers to empower them as their own best advocates against fraud and deceit in the marketplace. In addition to the Safe Summer sweeps, investigators with LGCCC conduct boardwalk inspections all season long; visiting every one of the state’s 266 amusement game licensees at least once. There are 16 shore resort municipalities in New Jersey with licensed amusement games: Keansburg, Long Branch, Pt. Pleasant, Manasquan, Seaside Park, Seaside Heights, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, North Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Beach Haven, Atlantic City, Brigantine, Beachwood, Toms River, and Cape May. Since the Safe Summer initiative began in 2014, LGCCC has issued 183 citations alleging one or more violations against amusement games licensees. Violations are subject to fines of up to $250.00 for the first offense and up to $500.00 for the second and each subsequent offense. The Commission also has the power to revoke licenses. Despite multiple requests, at the time of printing, the Office of the Attorney General did not release the names of the violating businesses or the details of those violations.

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Jackson Police Search for Armed Robber Road for a hold up alarm. As officers were responding, they were advised that there was a robbery in progress with the suspect brandishing a knife.

He was reported to be approximately 5’-11” with a slim build. The suspect entered the store and walked directly to the cashier while producing a The suspect had fled the knife. He placed a backpack scene prior to the officer’s on the counter which he then arrival, possibly on foot toward placed the cash he stole inthe area of the Meridian side of before he left the store. Health Village located across Officers checked the area for South Cooksbridge Road from the 7-11. It was reported that The Jackson Police Departthe suspect had entered the ment is seeking the public’s store and demanded money assistance in identifying the from the cashier at knife-point. suspect of a robbery which He fled upon getting an undetook place on Saturday July 14, termined amount of cash. 2018. The suspect (pictures includAt approximately 11:20 pm, ed) was identified as a white officers responded to the 7-11 male wearing a black hooded located in the plaza at the sweatshirt with a white t-shirt intersection of Bennetts Mills underneath it, tan cargo pants Road and South Cooksbridge and a dark colored ski mask.

the suspect but were unable to locate him. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect in this case is asked to contact Jackson Police Detective. Scott Conover at 732-928-1111 or by leaving a tip through the department’s P3 Tips app.

Vandalism Suspect Caught You never know who’s watching these days, but in the case of the anti-semitic vandalism incident everyone was watching. Police in Jackson were able to identify and charge the suspect who was caught on a surveillance video camera with the help of the community. Jackson Police utilized their new P3 Tips app. “Thanks to tips received

through P3 Tips, Det. Hood was able to identify a 24 year old male suspect who has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief for this incident,” said Captain Steven Laskiewicz. “We would like to thank those who utilized the P3 Tips app to assist in this investigation.” The pictures were posted to social media.

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Former Holbrook Board Members Accused of Bilking League out of over $118,000 Working on Plea Deal According to Report Charged with stealing approximately $118,000 from the Little League baseball and softball program at Holbrook Little League, former league president Anthony DelVecchio and Treasurer John Lehman are working on plea bargains, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press. Judge Linda Baxter who is presiding over the case announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the defendants will be negotiating an agreement before the case is sent to a grand jury for indictment. The pair stood before Judge Baxter in late July.

“Mr. DelVecchio, we’re going to mark your matter as referred to grand jury, with current offer preserved pending presentation to the grand jury,” Judge Baxter said. “If the grand jury returns an indictment, then you’ll receive a different and less favorable plea offer than this offer.” Allegations against the pair arose after the Holbrook All-Stars’ amazing run in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Parents who were promised reimbursement from the tens of thousands of dollars in donations received by the

community to aid with travel expenses for the team never saw that promised money. Eventually, parents took their case to the board and after an internal audit, according to sources, the thefts over the

past few years were discovered by members of the board. The board turned the evidence over to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, leading to the arrests of DelVecchio and Lehman.

On July 23, 2018, Jackson Police Officers along with friends and family members of Sgt. Mary Nelson were on hand at town hall as she was promoted to the position of police lieutenant. Nelson served as a police officer in the patrol division until her promotion to sergeant. She then served as a squad supervisor and during this time was also an instructor in arrest, search and seizure and use of force for the department and at the O.C. Police Academy. She has also served as a coordinator for the holiday toy drive and has been awarded the Lifesaving Award, a Unit Citation for her role in a stabbing incident. She has also been recognized as Officer and Supervisor of the Year. www.shorenewsnetwork.com • facebook: JTOWN Magazine • To advertise, call 732-333-3208

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Jackson Little League’s Tournament Teams Go Deep into All-Star Tournaments

9U Team Finishes Second Place at Barnegat Tournament to second base ending the threat. The Jackson bats were hot as lead off man Austin Cruz doubled over the center fielders head, stole third base and scored on a Nick Rizzo single. Anderson Jewell followed with a hard single to left and a Charlie Buchinsky single two batters later plating Jewell. Caden Calcaterra laced a triple to right field which scored Buchinsky and Wilson extending Jackson’s lead to 5-0. Back to back to back walks followed chasing the Berkeley starter two outs into the game and after one inning Tournament. by Jackson Little of play Jackson led 8-0. Jackson shut down an early League Jett Drew led off the second Berkeley threat in the first inning with an inside the park inning as starting pitcher The Jackson 9 year old All homer as Jackson tacked on Brandon Wilson struck out Stars came out swinging runs to take a commanding against Berkeley in the Loser the three and four hitters with lead into the middle of the Bracket Final on Saturday and men on second and third game. Tyler Solovay and Brody with no outs. Wilson got out Powers swiped three bags advanced to the Finals with of the inning on a grounder a 13-3 win in the Barnegat

each and along with Gavin Wolf and Gavin Dill played great defense on the day. Wilson went into the fourth inning before turning the ball over to Bobby Capizzano who went an inning and a third allowing just one hit while turning a line drive back to box into a double play. Jackson closed out Berkeley in the fifth inning on a double by Marc LoVacco and a walkoff double from Caden Calcaterra sending the boys into a Sunday rematch with Toms River East in the Final. The boys battled a good Toms River East team in the championship game, but came up short, losing 4-1. The team brings a 2nd Place trophy and a bright future back to Jackson Little League.

Jackson, Holbrook Square off in 10u All-Star Competition

Jackson’s 10 year old all-stars came away with a 14-9 victory over Holbrook in their first game against each other this year. Facing a 3-0 deficit after the top half of the 1st inning, the Jackson team showed its character by roaring back with 4 runs of their own in the bottom half, led by Brendan Beldowicz’s 2 run double and Aidan Alu’s 2 run single. The 10’s team clung to a 6-5 lead until the bottom of the 4th inning when Jackson scored 8 runs benefiting from several walks and capitalized on by a 2 run double by Danny Maglathlin and an RBI single by Lucas Novak. Jackson held

a few days later in the semifinal game of the tournament. 6 inches in the top of the fourth inning and 6 inches in the bottom of on for their first victory behind the sixth some stellar outfield play by inning; that was all the differJimmy Pappalardo, Colin Ruth, ence for Jackson’s 10U team and Danny Maglathlin. The in the tournament semi-final two teams squared off again loss to Holbrook. A two run

triple landed fair down the left field line by left handed batter James Bradley and Holbrook topped Jackson 4-3 in the 4 run fourth inning. In the bottom of the sixth inning with Jackson threatening, a batted ball just clipped the runner advancing from second to third by inches to end the game. Jimmy Pappalardo went 4 innings with 5 strikeouts in the loss. Tucker Pazinko finished it off with two scoreless innings. Jimmy Pappalardo also went 3 for 3 from the plate with a run scored in the defeat. Holbrook went on to lose to brick 6-5 in the championship game.

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Philadelphia Flyers Re-sign Former Jackson Memorial Goalie Anthony Stolarz

Ron Hextall, general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers today announced that former Jackson Memorial High School Goalie Anthony Stolarz was signed to a one year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Stolarz was signed by Philadelphia in 2012 in the 2nd round of the NHL draft,

with the Flyers on Nov. 27, 2016 where he stopped 29 of 32 shots to earn his first career win in a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. He became the first New Jersey born goaltender in NHL history to start in a regular season game. In his second career NHL start, he stopped all 28 shots for a 1-0 overtime win at Detroit for his first NHL shutout… The game was also the Flyers final game at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. Overall in his NHL career, he has appeared in seven games for the Flyers, posting a 2-1-1 record with a 2.07 GAA and 45th overall. He’s 24 years with the Phantoms this past .928 save percentage. old and grew up in Jackson season and three games with In his AHL career, Stolarz has a 48-41-11 record in 108 apTownship the Flyers’ ECHL affiliate, the pearances with a 2.90 goalsStolarz missed nearly the Reading Royals, on rehab entire 2017-18 season after he assignment in March of 2018 against average and .911 save percentage… In 2015-16, he underwent surgery on his left where he went 1-1-1 with was named to the 2016 AHL knee to repair a meniscus tear a 3.02 GAA and .902 save All-Star Classic. just prior to training camp in percentage. September of 2017. Prior to the 2017-18 season, He appeared in one game Stolarz made his NHL debut

The Holbrook Little League 12u All-Star softball team continued the league’s streak of six consecutive District 18 championships this year.

The Holbrook Little League 10u All-Star softball team was crowned the 2018 District 18 champions this summer.

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