BEACHWOOD – When officers spotted a young man who looked injured, their investigation led to assault and robbery charges.
In the early morning hours of September 10, officers on patrol saw a 19-year-old man walking in the vicinity of Cherry Street and Pacific Avenue. He appeared to be injured, and police stopped to see if he needed assistance.
It was learned that he was walking from a house where he had been assaulted. The assailants took personal items from him before he fled the scene, police said. He was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment of injuries.
A search warrant was granted for the home where the assault was alleged to have taken place. The stolen items were found inside along with a weapon that was allegedly used.
Zachary Molino, 19, was charged with Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Theft, and Criminal Mischief. Further investigation by the detective bureau resulted in a charge of Simple Assault against Joseph A. Wright, Jr., 18, of Lanoka Harbor and a charge of Theft against Dayton R. Chapman, 19, of Stafford Township.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
