El fiscal del condado de Ocean, Bradley D.. Billhimer anunció que en abril 5, 2022, el Honorable Michael T.. collins, J.S.C., ordered that Jesse Rucci, 39, del río Toms, shall remain detained in the Ocean County Jail pending trial on charges of Attempted Murder in violation of NJSA. 2C:5-1 y NJSA. 2C:11-3a(1), Posesión de un arma para un propósito ilícito en violación de NJSA. 2C:39-4d, y posesión ilegal de un arma en violación de NJSA. 2C:39-5d, in connection with an incident that occurred in Toms River Township on March 23, 2022.
En marzo 23, 2022, aproximadamente a 4:45 pm., the Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department were summoned to the area of North Bay Avenue and Whitty Road for a report of a physical altercation taking place on the side of the roadway. A subsequent investigation revealed that Rucci – who was a passenger in a motor vehicle – began stabbing the female driver of the vehicle. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road and exit the vehicle, at which time Rucci followed her and continued to assault her. A local resident who witnessed the incident was able to restrain Rucci until the Officers arrived. The female victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. Rucci was taken into custody at the scene, y ha estado alojado en la cárcel del condado de Ocean desde su arresto.. The detention hearing was handled by Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Esler.
Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Toms River Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their collective efforts in connection with this investigation.
Los cargos mencionados anteriormente son meras acusaciones y se recuerda a la prensa y al público que todos los acusados se presumen inocentes a menos y hasta que se demuestre su culpabilidad más allá de toda duda razonable en un tribunal de justicia..
RPC. 3.6(b)(6).