El fiscal del condado de Ocean, Bradley D.. Billhimer anunció que en abril 22, 2024, Olivia Paige, 35, del río Toms, pled guilty to Robbery before the Honorable Guy P. ryan, P.J.Cr.P., in connection with an incident that occurred on August 29, 2023, en el municipio de Lakewood. Además, Paige pled guilty to Possession of Cocaine in connection with an incident that occurred on January 11, 2023, also in Brick Township. Finalmente, Paige pled guilty to Aggravated Assault in connection with an incident that occurred on April 14, 2023, likewise in Lakewood. At the time of her sentencing on June 28, 2024, the State will be seeking a term of eight years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) – sujeto a los términos de la Ley de No Salida Temprana – as to the Robbery charge, three years NJSP as to the narcotics offense, y 18 months NJSP as to the Aggravated Assault charge. Las oraciones deben ejecutarse simultáneamente..
En Agosto 29, 2023, Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department were summoned to the area of Clifton Avenue for a reported robbery. Responding Officers determined that a female was sitting in her car on Clifton Avenue, when she was approached by a female suspect who brandished a knife and demanded money. The victim handed the suspect money, at which time the suspect fled the area. The Officers were able to ascertain a detailed description of the suspect. Un corto tiempo después, the Officers located the suspect – later identified as Paige – at a nearby eatery. Paige was taken into custody without incident; she was searched incident to arrest, and found to be in possession of a five-inch utility knife. Paige was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where she has been detained since August 29, 2023.
En enero 11, 2023, Officers from the Brick Township Police Department were summoned to a convenience store on Maple Avenue for a reported shoplifting. An investigation by responding Officers determined that Paige was responsible for taking items from the store without paying for them. Paige was located behind the store with the missing items, y detenido sin incidentes. Paige was searched incident to arrest, and found to be in possession of cocaine. Paige was transported to the Ocean County Jail, y posteriormente liberado como consecuencia de la reforma de la fianza de Nueva Jersey.
En abril 14, 2023, Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of First Street for a report of a disorderly female. Responding Officers found that the female – later identified as Paige – was shouting profanities and acting in an erratic manner. As Officers attempted to subdue Paige, she spit in their faces. Paige was taken into custody, transportado a la cárcel del condado de Ocean, y posteriormente liberado como consecuencia de la reforma de la fianza de Nueva Jersey.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry who handled these cases on behalf of the State, and commends the Lakewood Township Police Department and Brick Township Police Department for their efforts in connection with these investigations – leading to Paige’s guilty pleas, y pronto su sentencia de prisión estatal.