Story by Ethan
On October 16th, 2024, charges against Jessica Napolitano, 37, were announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, and Berkeley Township Chief of Police Kevin Santucci. Jessica Napolitano was charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Burglary, and Criminal Mischief. These charges stem from two incidents of burglary that took place in Berkeley Township on the morning of October 15th, 2024.
According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, at approximately 4:20 a.m. on October 15th, 2024, an ongoing robbery was reported at The Corner Store on Ocean Gate Drive in Berkely Township. Employees working at the store reportedly handed over cash and cigarettes to the suspect before they fled from the scene. An investigation was conducted by the Berkeley Township Police Department, and officers uncovered that just prior to the incident at The Corner Store, another incident took place at the Dollar General Store on Atlantic City Boulevard. Officers reported that an unknown female threw a rock at the front window of the store to enter and get access to the supply of cigarettes. However, she was unable to access the cigarettes, so she left the Dollar General and went to The Corner Store. Officers were able to identify Jessica Napolitano, and located her in Lakewood Township where she was taken into custody.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the charges against Jessica Napolitano are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
