Long Branch Police: Man Pistol-Whipped, Robbed by 5 Individuals
Two of the accused are male juveniles
Five individuals have been arrested and are facing numerous charges for allegedly beating and robbing a man early Saturday morning.
Long Branch Police Capt. Jason Roebuck said a 33-year-old Hispanic male was walking on North Fifth Avenue just after midnight on Jan. 19 and was confronted by a group of young black males.
"An altercation ensued, and victim was assaulted and robbed," Roebuck said in a release. "A handgun was used to pistol whip the victim in the assault, and then subsequently fired at the victim as he left the scene and called the police."
Roebuck said the five males then fled the scene and entered a house on North Fifth Avenue.
Long Branch Patrol Officers Kennedy, Yoo, Bell, Hueston, Vasquez and Gant responded, tracked the males to the residence and located them. Roebuck said some of the individuals were found hiding in closets.
Long Branch Police Detectives Leavy, House, Decker and Garrett then responded and after an investigation charged the 5 males with various offenses. Police also recovered a small silver handgun from the house.
The 5 accused are:
Justin Jones, 19, of Sixth Avenue, was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. His bail was set at $950,000 by Judge McGann.
Terrence Bowles, 18, of Liberty Street, was was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. His bail was set at $950,000 by Judge McGann
William Bowles, 22, of Long Branch Avenue, was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. His bail was also set at $950,000 by Judge McGann.
Roebuck said two male juveniles were also arrested, taken to the youth detention center and are facing the same charges. He said their information cannot be released as they are under the age of 17.
"An excellent job was done by both the Patrol Division and the Detective Bureau to apprehend these subjects," Roebuck said.
He added that the investigation is ongoing, and that anyone with information about the robbery should contact Det. Leavy at 732-222-1000 ext. 5343.
Joe M cLaughlin
5:13 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
They sound like fine young men to me! Their parents must be very proud.
lucky
4:03 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
sss
lucky
4:03 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
they need jobs
Pat
9:59 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
I'm sure the gun was purchased legally.
Thomas A. Blasi
12:34 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
If found guilty as allegedly charged, put them away so they can’t do any more harm to others. This violence has got to stop. Where are these people coming from? The shore was never this bad
WhiteGirl
9:32 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Shut the Hell Up People Always Judging Others What About Yall Crackers Doing more Crime Then Anything But Always,Get Away With It Cuz The Color of Your Skin WHITE.....
jim leyritz
10:21 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Your use of grammar is outstanding. I applaud whatever school you attend/attended for churning out such an outstanding pupil. Bravo!
Thenews
1:53 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
They committed a crime, I am glad to see they are in jail, I hope they stay there for a long time. This falls on their shoulders and their parents. Where was their supervision? Why were minors out this late at night. Dont blame the racists or anyone else. This is their fault and NO ONE elses.
Firechild
9:41 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I find that this is very sad, for these kids and there parents. but Overall, Big Whitey never every group people together, i for one is a mom of two great smart handsome young men, that i have busted my butt to work and raise them to be the men they are today with no arrest or gang members, so when i read comments like yours. it really hurts me. and regardless, of what mother's do. just know, when you walk into a place and someone has to wait on you and they are a very nice person at work, that person is on Sec8 and there kids do go to the LB school system with GPA. 4.0 . and just anyone else including you. have faults within your own little life.
Thomas A. Blasi
10:23 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I don’t believe the color of ones skin is the criteria, nor is nationality or religion; there is white trash out there too. I don’t know what the answer is but something must be done. I believe that sex is the most fun consenting adults can have BUT one does not have to make babies when there is birth control available. I totally disagree with big whities social grouping mentality.
MARI
2:40 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
JUST LOOK AT THE i.D. CHANNEL IS NOT ONLY BLACKS THAT COMMIT CRIMES.SOO STOP JUDGING OTHERS BECAUSE OF THEIR SKIN COLOR.THERE IS GOOD AND BAD IN ALL RACES.I THINK IT HAS ALOT TO DO WITH THE MUSIC CULTURE WHICH INFLUENCE OUR YOUNG GENERATION INTO THINKING GOING TO JAIL IS COOL AND CALLING EACH OTHER THE "N"WORD AND REFERRING TO FEMALES AS THE "B" WORD.THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME CHANGES TO THE MUSIC WORLD TO MORE POSITIVES THINGS FOR OUR YOUTHS.
Thomas A. Blasi
2:54 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Music & Art defines a culture, it reflects the culture. there is nothing we can do to change this.
robin finny
7:38 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I feel bad for the parents because we cannot be judged by the actions of a children's
Thomas A. Blasi
8:37 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wrong, wrong, wrong . . . The first seven years of a childs life, his home environment sets the mold for the rest of his / her life. (with few exceptions).
Mike Rath
5:46 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
This situation needs no expansion, no "what if's"--This happened, those involved are who they are..Somehow they felt they were entitled to something that didn't belong to them and it was easier to take it rather than earn it..
Am I entitled to something you own just because there are 5 of me and 1 of you??