BEACHWOOD – A local man was arrested for firing his handgun but police reported there were no injuries.
On Monday, December 26, around 3 p.m. police reported to the 300 block of Mizzen Avenue on reports of shots being fired. They found multiple witnesses and spent shell casings in the roadway.
The investigation led to Nathaniel Cichocki, 19, of Tiller Avenue in Beachwood. Police said he was swiftly located and apprehended by Beachwood Police, assisted by Toms River Police. A Hi-Point Model C9 handgun used in this incident was seized.
He was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun and Endangering Another Person.
Beachwood Police thanked the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and the police departments of Toms River, Pine Beach, South Toms River, and Berkeley for their assistance.
Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information which may assist with the investigation is asked to contact Detective Andrew Altman at (732) 286-6000 or aaltman@beachwoodpolice.com.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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