Carjacking Under Investigation In Ocean County, Two Arrested

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  LAKEWOOD – A Lakewood man was arrested in connection to a carjacking that occurred Thursday morning at a local NJ Transit bus terminal, Lakewood police said.

  Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said investigation led officers to the Carasaljo Inn at the corner of Route 9 and 5th Street.

  The Lakewood Police Department Special Response Team was deployed on the hotel and a search warrant was obtained on the suspect, a 52-year-old Lakewood man. He was ordered to exit the room, to which he complied, Staffordsmith said.  A second person was also taken into custody.

  At this time, the investigation is ongoing and additional information will be released when it becomes available.