On July 1st, we reported that there was swat activity in Ocean County after police were called to a DOA. The Manchester Township Police were summoned to a Manchester residence by a 911 call in reference to a male victim lying face down on the street. Officers found the victim to be bleeding from the head and to have gunshot wounds to his back. They also observed what appeared to be a bullet hole through the front door of the residence.
The Ocean County Prosecutors Office Regional SWAT Team responded to assist. The SWAT Team made entry to the house and found it to be unoccupied. Investigation revealed that the owner of the house was Thomas Hatchett and further investigation revealed that Hatchett has and address in Verona, New Jersey.
The Verona Police Department were contacted and Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and the Manchester Township Police Department interviewed Hatchett and he was subsequently arrested and charged.
Hatchett was transported to the Manchester Township Police Department to be processed and is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail.
The victim has been identified as Igal Hedad, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Thomas Hatchett, 86, of Manchester Township, is currently charged with Murder and Posession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
“Detectives from all of these agencies were on scene all day and traveled to Verona last night once Hatchett was located. I really can’t say enough to praise their efforts, an amazing job by all involved.” Chief Parker added: “Our Detectives worked side by side with Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Major Crime Unit all day and night to make sure that we solved this horrific crime as quickly as possible.”
Prosecutor Billhimer
Ocean County scanner news what is a muder suspect or is it a mistake in the spelling
Smokie Castoral i hope to he perfect like you one day
Smokie Castoral Lol. From a person that doesn’t know what punctuation is
Bob Shields if you turned like your dad then you’re already perfect. He was a good guy I learned a lot from him. It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years
Smokie Castoral thanks man but I would never know. He died 6 weeks before I was born. I’m sure I couldn’t be 1/2 the man he was. Thank you for remembering him. Means a lot.
Bob Shields where did you live in Silverton. I moved to Silverton in late 1969 on 13th Street. Your friend Bobby Garrison lived right down the street he was friends with my nephew
Smokie Castoral 2 steeets behind the HUB on Greenwood. Bobby G and I have been friends for 35 years.
Bob Shields my nephew used to be an EMS paramedic at Silverton first aid he moved to Dallas and became a Dallas police officer about 4 years ago
Smokie Castoral what is his name? Do you remember Carson Shuler? His nickname was Smokie as well. He lived on the corner of Greenwood and Moore
Bob Shields my nephew’s name is Kenny Castoral Jr .. Bob I moved from Silverton in 1975 a few years later I moved to Houston still here yet
Smokie Castoral never heard of your nephew. What’s his age?
Bob Shields he’s young he’s just turned 28 did you know Lenny dinger he was with friends with Bobby Garrison
Smokie Castoral of course I know Dinger. One of the nicest people I have ever known. He’s a great guy. He had or may still have a beautiful AMX. I worked with Lenny at the Sunoco next to Bay Auto when I was a kid. Kinda ran with the same crowd. Do you remember the Whitney’s that lived on Aldo or the Canovas? Whitney’s lived right by I think 17th st (speedy lagoon) Canovas lived on the corner of Also and I think 13th-14th st
Bob Shields I moved from Silverton in 1975 most of the people you knew were a lot younger so I really did not know them Lenny dinger and Bobby Garrison we’re friends with my nephew mark lcker. Lenny Dinger is not on Facebook but his brother George Dinger is
Smokie Castoral the Whitney’s and the Canovas are older. Late 50s early 60s. Saw Bobby 2 years ago when I went up for a visit. I live in NC now about 15 minutes outside of Raleigh. My mom is still in the same house on Greenwood for the last 55 years
I want details on this one. Seems to me the victim came to his door and that’s where the shooting started right through the front door. But even if he felt threatened for his life he’s going to jail in nj. He should have waited till they entered his home at least
Matthew Tursi in NJ unless you’re cornered in a room with no way out you can’t use deadly force
Jim Oelfke oh I know we live in the lay down and die state
But if the bullet entries are in his back and the back of his head..means he was probably walking away and he decided to shoot anyways..
Deadly force was used on an intruded in Lakewood about ten years ago right on Countyline Rd. The senior citizen was not charged.
Melissa Michaelson ten years is a long time hun. I’m sorry but have you heard that our governor is Phil Murphy?
Matthew sorry was wrong on year, typo. Murphy has nothing to do with it lol.
https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-chit-chat/700886-homeowner-shoots-intruder-lakewood-nj.html
Melissa Michaelson you need to check up on recent laws that the moron passed then. But I’m not going to argue you you just need to educate yourself
Matthew, I am educated and your entitled to your opinion. Fact is, you can use deadly force in NJ to protect yourself and family. I dont consider sharing a case to be argumentive or disrespectful to your opinion. It is what it is…I hope you enjoy your 4th!
Michele Kaltenbacher
71 year old comes shooting guns blazing at Mr 86 year olds front door.. 86 year old opens door sees man standing with gun.. shoots him , now he gets charged with murder? What happened to our right to defend ourselves . This is America damn it..
Christopher Owens you see this as I do. Glad I’m not alone
Christopher Owens this is nj. You don’t have a right to defend yourself
According to the article the 71 year old was shot in the back, doesn’t seem like self defense to me but possible. Also the 86 year old fled the scene and left the man in the street to die, very sad.
John H Hanna
Maybe all the detectives on OCSN can wait for all the info. before they judge.
Wait for what info and judge what? This is the official press release, and we reported based on that, unlike other news agencies that quoted each other, and reported hearsay.
Let’s just be glad the suspect is off the street.
I wonder if any type of Alzheimer’s or something was involved. I’ve seen some of the sweetest people turn violent as the disease progresses. Can’t really speculate until the actual facts are released.
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