El fiscal del condado de Ocean, Bradley D.. Billhimer anunció que en abril 4, 2025, Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, del río Toms, fue sentenciada por la Honorable Dina M. Vicario, J.S.C., a 11 años Prisión Estatal de Nueva Jersey (NJSP) relative to his previously entered guilty plea to Distribution of More than Five Ounces of Cocaine in connection with an investigation that occurred in May 2023. Además, Judge Vicari sentenced Jenkins to 11 years NJSP relative to his guilty plea to Possession of More than Five Ounces of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute in connection with an investigation that took place between July and August 2024. Las oraciones se ejecutarán simultáneamente.. Jenkins pled guilty to both charges before Judge Vicari on February 20, 2025.
Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force collaborated with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, United States Drug Enforcement Administration–High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (LAVADO) Grupo 5, Fuerza de ataque antinarcóticos de la oficina del fiscal del condado de Monmouth, Departamento de policía del municipio de Lakewood, Unidad de Delitos Callejeros del Departamento de Policía del Municipio de Lakewood, Unidad K-9 del Departamento de Policía del municipio de Lakewood, Departamento de policía del sur de Toms River, Departamento de Policía de South Toms River Unidad K-9, Unidad de Control de Drogas del Departamento de Policía del Municipio de Brickship, Departamento de Policía del condado de Eatontown, Departamento de Policía de Howell Township K-9 Unidad, City of Long Branch Police Department Street Crimes Unit, y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ocean, to conduct an investigation into the distribution of cocaine in the Ocean and Monmouth County areas. Esta cooperativa, multi-agency investigation identified residences in South Toms River and Brick Township as being utilized by Jenkins to store and distribute cocaine. Además, the investigation identified a residence in Long Branch as being utilized by Ralph Durand, 58, of Long Branch, almacenar y distribuir cocaína.
Los detectives de las agencias de aplicación de la ley antes mencionadas iniciaron la vigilancia sobre las residencias sujetas en South Toms River, Municipio de ladrillo, and Long Branch in May 2023. En mayo 9, 2023, Detectives observed Jenkins meeting with Durand in Long Branch. Jenkins and Durand were subsequently detained and found to be in possession of approximately one kilogram of cocaine. Jenkins and Durand were thereafter placed under arrest without incident.
Luego se ejecutaron múltiples órdenes de allanamiento autorizadas en el tribunal en todas las residencias sujetas. Como resultado, Las fuerzas del orden incautaron, en combinación, de las tres residencias, aproximadamente 1.25 kilogramos de cocaína, $56,000 en moneda de estados unidos, 20 gramos de cocaína crack, y 50 dosage units of heroin. Además, Los detectives incautaron aproximadamente $488,500 in personal banking accounts belonging to Durand, believed to be related to the narcotics distribution network.
Jenkins and Durand were both charged with numerous narcotics-related offenses on May 9, 2023. Both defendants were transported to the Ocean County Jail, and subsequently released as a consequence of bail reform.
A subsequent investigation that spanned the months of July and August 2024 revealed that Jenkins was utilizing residences in Lakewood, Bayville, and Wall Township to store and distribute Cocaine. En Agosto 27, 2024, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force effectuated a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle being operated by Jenkins as he traveled through Lakewood. Jenkins was found to be in possession of approximately 60 gramos de cocaína. He was placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he has been detained since August 27, 2024. En esa misma fecha, Detectives executed court-authorized search warrants on the three subject residences and two motor vehicles that were being utilized by Jenkins. Como resultado, Los detectives incautaron aproximadamente 293 gramos de cocaína.
En febrero 20, 2025, Durand pled guilty to Possession of More than One Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute before Judge Vicari. En el momento de su sentencia en abril 25, 2025, el Estado buscará un plazo de 10 NJSP.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Kelly and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christine Lento who are handling the case on behalf of the State, y elogia a la Fuerza de Ataque de Narcóticos de la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Ocean, Unidad de Confiscación de Activos de la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Ocean, Administración de Drogas de los Estados Unidos Áreas de tráfico de drogas de alta intensidad (LAVADO) Grupo 5, Fuerza de ataque antinarcóticos de la oficina del fiscal del condado de Monmouth, Departamento de policía del municipio de Lakewood, Unidad de Delitos Callejeros del Departamento de Policía del Municipio de Lakewood, Unidad K-9 del Departamento de Policía del municipio de Lakewood, Departamento de policía del sur de Toms River, Departamento de Policía de South Toms River Unidad K-9, Unidad de Control de Drogas del Departamento de Policía del Municipio de Brickship, Departamento de Policía del condado de Eatontown, Departamento de Policía de Howell Township K-9 Unidad, City of Long Branch Police Department Street Crimes Unit, y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ocean, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Jenkins’ guilty pleas – and now his state prison sentences.