Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 15, 2025, Amir Reid, 32, of Toms River, pled guilty to being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Firearm before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., in connection with an incident that occurred in South Toms River on July 2, 2023. At the time of his sentencing on September 19, 2025, the State will be seeking a term of seven years New Jersey State Prison with a five year term of parole ineligibility.
On July 2, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Officers from the South Toms River Police Department performed a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission inquiry on a 2016 Chevrolet Impala which was parked at the Wawa convenience store. The inquiry revealed that the registration of the vehicle was expired. As the vehicle exited the store, Officers effectuated a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle and discovered that Reid was operating the vehicle with a male passenger. Reid was unable to provide Officers with valid proof of registration or insurance. Officers ordered both occupants to exit the vehicle, while the South Toms River Police Department Narcotics Detection K-9 Unit did an open-air sniff of the vehicle. The K-9 provided a positive alert for narcotics. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a quantity of Methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm Taurus semi-automatic handgun. Further investigation revealed that Reid had a prior conviction for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – making him a certain person never to lawfully possess a firearm. Both Reid and the passenger of the vehicle were taken into custody and charged accordingly. They were transported to the Ocean County Jail and subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.
At the time of his guilty plea, Reid exonerated the passenger from any wrongdoing and the charges against that individual have been dismissed in the interests of justice.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Lynn Juan who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and commends the South Toms River Police Department and South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit for their efforts in connection with this investigation.