Stafford: On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 9:55 PM, Officers from the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the area of Rudder Avenue in Ocean Acres, after a 911 caller reported that a man was shooting a pistol in front of his home. While Officers were responding, additional 911 calls came in reporting multiple gun shots in this area. Officers arrived on scene where a follow up investigation resulted in the arrest of Joshua Posey, 36 years old of Rudder Avenue, Manahawkin N.J.

Members of the Stafford Township Detective Bureau responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Further investigation revealed multiple handgun shell casings were located outside on the property of the residence. Detectives recovered two handguns and one rifle from within the home. There were no injuries reported.

Joshua Posey was charged with 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Improper Behavior, Obstruction, and Unlawful Discharge of a Weapon.
Mr. Posey was processed at the Stafford Township Police Department, and transported to Ocean County Jail. Patrolman Anthony Vincent is the arresting officer.

As a reminder, the Stafford Township Police Department does not release arrest photos of defendants, and the public and press are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.