Press Release: Subject arrested for Bias Intimidation, Terroristic Threats and Harassment
DATE: 07-15-22
LOCATION: Lawrence Ave Synagogue
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Lt Matt Sharin, Sgt Brian Egan, Ptl Jon Losquadro, Ptl Miguel Medina
ACCUSED: Nicholas Skirvin, Age 44, Denville, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On July 15, 2022 at approximately 1pm, Ptl Jon Losquadro was dispatched to the Lawrence Ave Synagogue for a report of a subject screaming obscenities at congregants. Officers responded to the scene and interviewed the victims and learned that the accused had made several terroristic threats that were bias in nature. Following further investigation, the accused was located on the 4th Ave beach in Asbury Park and was arrested by Deal officers.
The accused was transported to Deal Police Headquarters for processing and charging. The accused was charged with 2nd degree Bias Intimidation, 3rd degree Terroristic Threats and Harassment. In accordance with bail reform guidelines the accused was committed to Monmouth County Jail pending a detention hearing.
The Deal Police Department would like to thank the Denville and Asbury Park Police Departments as well as the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office for their assistance in apprehending the accused.
PREPARED BY:
Sgt Brian Egan
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1113
[email protected]
Address/Location:
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07755
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Instructions:
If you see something, say something
Address/Location
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Police Activity