Four arrested on weapons charges in Long Branch

Long Branch – Police started receiving phone calls on Saturday night, February 22 that residents in the area of Rockwell Avenue had heard gun shots fired. Jason Roebuck, Public Safety Director, stated in a written release that officers were given a description of a vehicle that might have been involved in the shooting.

“Shortly thereafter Corporal Gomez and Officer Yoo stopped a vehicle on Ocean Blvd matching that description, occupied by four individual,” wrote Roebuck. He added that while check on the operator and the passengers, Officer Yoo spotted a handgun on the floor of the car.

Roebuck stated that all four individuals were arrested. He identified them as; Zedoria Durant, 33 years old and lives at 43 Country Club Road, Eatontown. She was charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Bail was set at $85,000.

Darious Russell, 34 years old, lives at 65 Country Road #79, Aberdeen. He was charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain persons not to have a weapon. His bail was set at $210,000.

Aaron Esdaile, 23 years old, lives at 1207 Bond Street #507 Asbury Park. He was charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain persons not to have a weapon. His bail was set at $210,000. A check of the criminal justice system shows that an offender matching his name has prior criminal history of assault, simple assault on a police officer, conspiracy, assault and threats, and served seven years in the Middlesex jail.

Charles Othello, 22 years old, lives at 1704 Lakeside Drive South, Forked River. . He was charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain persons not to have a weapon. His bail was set at $210,000. A check of the criminal justice system shows that an offender matching his name has prior criminal history of assault and weapons charges and has served four years in jail.

According to Roebuck they believe shots were fired and are in the process of collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Police are also looking into any gang related activity.