Long Branch Man Allegedly Found with Cell Phone While Incarcerated

An inmate at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution may have another charge added to his sentence after he was allegedly found in possession of a cell phone.

Hughes Jean, 48, of Long Branch, was allegedly found in possession of the phone on Friday, Oct. 5. According to Jean’s complaint warrant, an inmate in possession of a cell phone is considered a serious crime.

The complaint warrant did not state how the cell phone was found or how Jean received the device.

For this charge, Jean’s bail was set at $15,000.