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Long Branch – On February 16th, 2016 SGT Robert Shamrock responded to a call for service of loud noise at 36 Jackson Street. Upon his arrival he made his way up to the source of the noise on a second floor apartment. As he went up the steps, he heard the distinctive metallic sound of a rifle bolt being racked back and forth, and then heard voices discussing “doing a shooting”. He continued up the stairs, and the door to the apartment was slightly open. He was able to observe several subjects passing around a bolt action rifle and “racking” it. They were also discussing how not to leave prints on the rifle after using it in the shooting. Realizing he was out numbered, SGT Shamrock backed away to observe the activity and called for assistance.
PO Tracy Widdis, PO Sergio Chaparro, PO Gary Vecchione, PO Kevin Morris, PO Brian Oliveria and LT Hazel arrived as backup. Together, after a bit of a standoff, they were able to arrest all 4 individuals and locate various handguns and contraband in the residence.
These officers used tremendous restraint when facing 4 armed adversaries. They should be commended for not using deadly force, although it may have been justified in this case. Thankfully, cooler heads and training prevailed, and SGT Shamrock should be especially praised for his leadership in this crisis.
Property seized:
Maverick 9mm Handgun
American Eagle 22 caliber rifle sawed off
Smith & Wesson 357 Revolver
Savage Arms 12 gauge shotgun sawed off
American Body Ballistic Vest
Assorted ammunition
Arrested were:
Damion W. Tyler 24 yoa B/M
36 Jackson Street; Apt #2 Long Branch, NJ
Derrick Tyler 25 yoa B/M
36 Jackson Street; Apt #2 Long Branch NJ
Tysef T. Sims 20 yoa B/M
180 Monmouth Avenue Long Branch, NJ
Devaughn Pierce 21 yoa B/M
376 West End Avenue; Apt #35 Long Branch, NJ
All were charged with:
2C:39-5B Unlawful possession of handgun
2C:39-4A Possession of Weapons for Unlawful Purpose
2C:39-3B Prohibited Weapons- Sawed- off Shotguns
2C:39:3.F (1) Body Armor Piercing Bullets
2C: 35-10A (4) Possession of CDS; Marijuana less than 50 grams
2C:36- 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bail was set at $130,000.00 with no 10% option for each subject
