Press Release: Deal officers make handgun arrest
Press Release
DATE: 12-21-16
LOCATION: Norwood Ave, Borough of Deal
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Sgt Matthew Sharin, Sgt Brian Egan, Ptl Nick Vaccaro, Ptl Brad Kerney, Ptl Dan Lokerson, K9 Atok, Ptl Chris Mirrione and Ptl Jeff Kless
Accused: Tyshon Kelly, Age 29, Long Branch, NJ, Jamire Williams, Age 25, Long Branch, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On December 21, 2016 at approximately 1921 hours, Ptl Jeff Kless was on routine patrol in the Borough of Deal when he observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle offense. Ptl Kless then conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Norwood and Brighton Ave.
A subsequent investigation conducted by Sgt Sharin, Sgt Egan, Ptl Vaccaro, Ptl Kerney, Ptl Lokerson, K-9 Atok, Ptl Mirrione and Ptl Kless, revealed the occupants of the vehicle were in possession of a loaded handgun and controlled dangerous substances. Following a brief foot pursuit, and with assistance of K-9 Atok, both subjects were apprehended and placed under arrest.
Tyshon Kelly was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of hollow point bullets, and possession of controlled dangerous substances. Kelly was committed to Monmouth County Correctional Institution default $77,500.00 bail.
Jamire Williams was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of hollow point bullets, resisting arrest, obstruction, and possession of controlled dangerous substances. Williams was committed to Monmouth County Correctional Institution default $97,500.00 bail.
NO PHOTOS OF ACCUSED ARE AVAILABLE
PREPARED BY:
Sgt Brian Egan
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1113
[email protected]
Address/Location:
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07755
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Address/Location
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113