Three arrests were recently made in conjunction with the re-appearance of Ashley Combs.

Ashley Combs (17), never returned home from school on Friday, March 28th and after contacting police, her father quickly took to social media in hopes of locating his daughter.

Allegations that Robert Nieratko was not her biological father were quick to fly, as well as suggestions that Ashley was maybe fleeing an overly restrictive situation.

Nieratko was quick to try and put these fears at rest by posting in the comments section on social media, and various news agencies. He stated that Ashley led a fairly good life and her only restrictions were that she is not allowed to possess a cell phone (something that was frequently criticized in the comments) and that she was absolutely not allowed to have any contact with her birth parents.

But when TRPD located Ashley with her birth father Brian Keith Combs, they made sure that a referral was made to DCP&P (Department of Child Protection and Permanency) given the totality of the circumstances and the concerns about Ashley’s home environment.

Ultimately it is believed that Brian Keith Combs, Mechelle Combs and Linda Roszel were moving Ashley between them in an effort to hide her.

Brian Keith Combs is currently housed at Ocean County Jail under the following charges:

  • Obstruction
  • Interference with Custody

Mechelle Combs was released on a summons but charged with:

  • Obstruction

Linda Roszel was charged with:

  • Obstruction
  • Interference with Custody

While we are currently not aware where Linda Roszel is being housed, it was not stated that she was released. Also we were able to find past records of Brian Keith Combs having been charged with Simple Assault multiple times in the past, and Drunk or Drugged Driver as recently as 2016.