Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Ronald Hagan, 50, of Brick Township, surrendered this morning. Hagan, in the presence of his attorney, surrendered to the Toms River Township Police Department, in connection with the charge of Hindering the Apprehension of Another – relative to the investigation into the whereabouts of Douglas Cobb, 51, of Toms River, who is charged with the murder of Bruce Gress, 42, of Toms River, on September 18, 2026, in Toms River. Hagan was charged with the offense on September 24, 2026, and a warrant for his arrest was issued on that date.
Upon his surrender, Hagan was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).