BERKELEY – An off-duty Toms River police officer has been arrested after breaking into a home, assaulting two individuals, and resisting arrest, authorities said.
Rebecca Sayegh, 32, of Toms River, was charged with Home Invasion Burglary, two counts of Assault, two counts of Criminal Mischief, Terroristic Threats, and Resisting Arrest, all in connection with a series of events that occurred in Berkeley Township on April 25.
Around 11:20 p.m., police were called to a home on Evernhan Avenue after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. Sayegh, an off-duty Toms River Township Police Officer, had smashed the front glass door of the house, entered the home, and then assaulted and threatened two victims, authorities said. Sayegh also damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one of the victims, which was parked in the driveway.
Sayegh was taken into custody at the scene, after having resisted efforts to peacefully place her under arrest, authorities said.
She was originally served with the charges via summons pending an upcoming first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court. Due to the serious nature of the charges, however, Sayegh was re-charged by way of a warrant on April 28. She was taken into custody at her home by Berkeley Township Police Officers, and transported to the Ocean County Jail where she is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Berkeley Township Police Department for their efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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