Full Notification

Statement from the Chief of Police; I have reviewed a video that was posted on social media showing part of an incident that took place on Sunday June 28 at a convenience store located on West Park Ave in Ocean Township. Clearly, the video posted on social media is a very short piece of the entire picture.

The incident was initially reported as a confrontation involving a knife between two people inside the store.

The responding officers were confronted with a chaotic and potential volatile situation that required them to take immediate action. Their actions were necessary to ensure that none of the people involved or the public were injured.

The officers detained both persons involved, secured the area and subsequently conducted an investigation to determine all the facts.

A complete picture emerges after a review of the initial 911 calls to police, the physical evidence at the scene, the interviews of witnesses and the two people involved. The officers in this incident prevented the situation from escalating and safely resolved the case.

The Ocean Township Police Department cares about this community and works tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of people that we serve.


Chief Steven R. Peters
Ocean Township Police