TOMS RIVER – A Township woman has admitted to robbing a woman, spitting on police officers and more, over several dates in 2023, officials said.
Olivia Paige, 35, of Toms River, pled guilty to Robbery in connection with an incident that occurred on August 29, 2023, in Lakewood. Additionally, Paige pled guilty to Possession of Cocaine from an incident on January 11, 2023, in Brick. Finally, Paige pled guilty to Aggravated Assault from an incident that occurred on April 14, 2023, likewise in Lakewood.
At the time of her sentencing on June 28, the State will be seeking a term of eight years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) – subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, which means she has to serve at least 85 percent of her sentence before being eligible for parole – as to the Robbery charge, three years NJSP as to the narcotics offense, and 18 months NJSP as to the Aggravated Assault charge. The sentences are to run concurrently.
On August 29, 2023, a woman sitting in her car on Clifton Avenue in Lakewood was approached by Paige who brandished a knife and demanded money. The victim handed over money and Paige fled the scene. After receiving a description, officers located Paige at a nearby eatery and arrested her. She was found to be in possession of a five-inch utility knife, officials said.
Paige was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where she has been detained since August 29, 2023.
On January 11, 2023, police received a report of shoplifting at a convenience store on Maple Avenue. Police determined that Paige was responsible for taking items from the store without paying. While arresting her, officers found her in possession of cocaine. Paige was transported to the Ocean County Jail, and subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.
On April 14, 2023, officers responded to the area of First Street regarding a disorderly woman. Officers found Paige shouting profanities and acting in an erratic manner. While trying to subdue Paige, she spit in the officers’ faces. She was taken into custody, transported to the Ocean County Jail, and subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry who handled these cases on behalf of the State, and commended the Lakewood Township Police Department and Brick Township Police Department for their efforts in connection with these investigations – leading to Paige’s guilty pleas, and soon her state prison sentence.
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