BRICK: The Brick PD has finally spoken about yesterday’s murder near Herbertsville. They did release few details that are permitted to be publicly released, however since the suspect is a juvenile- the information is limited. We commend Brick PD for posting a press release timely, however many residents would have liked a simple acknowledgment or reassurance the incident was safe yesterday. Below is the official press release regarding this stabbing-turned murder.
BRICK: Ocean County County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police James Riccio announced that a 14 year-old juvenile has been taken into custody and charged with Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Brick Township during the afternoon of January 16, 2021. The juvenile was also charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4d; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5d. The juvenile is currently being detained in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.
On January 16, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Brick Township Police Department responded to a residence in reference to a 911 call for an apparent stabbing. Responding Officers found a 38 year-old male victim with a stab wound to the right side of his abdomen. The victim was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Mohammed Khater of Brick Township.
Due to the fact that the individual charged with these offenses is a juvenile, N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 prohibits the release of any additional information.
Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Riccio are grateful for the hard work and collaborative efforts of all law enforcement personnel involved in this thorough investigation leading to the juvenile suspect’s apprehension, including officers and detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, the Brick Township Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
The press and public are reminded that all defendants are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
A few blocks from me and I knew nothing of this.
Anita Connell
14 years old, my god
Carol Ann omg!
Brick officers are wonderful. Very sad. We hear these incidents but you never know what is happening behind closed doors in someone’s home. Everyone is so quick to make a statement. Sad for everyone involved. Hope the child gets help. Condolences to the family.
Roberta Staples Cartwright exactly. Could have been the child has emotional or mental issues. Could be a case of molestation and the young person finally fought back. Could be a number of reasons. We need to wait for all the facts. Right now, the facts stated thus far are that a person has died and a juvenile is responsible. The family needs prayer and comfort
Tom Christian
Lisa Caroccia-Serra
Jennifer Caroccia- Scranton 14 years old omg
Lisa Caroccia-Serra i know its crazy
Gina Christine
Any details……ya know like race of either ?
Charles Cron does it matter
Charles …. does that really matter? Someone’s dead get it together
Charles Cron why does that matter? That’s what you came here for? To find out the race of the people involved?
Maybe he knows someone in that area.thats how police identify people especially when they haven’t given names yet.calm down.all of you lookin to fight…Jesus
Well if it doesn’t matter why hide it ? Yes someone is dead…..is it a secret his race or the race of his killer ? I find it remarkable how offended and butt hurt a little fact makes you.
Charles Cron no it kinda makes you out to be a racist
Hes asking for details, someone asked if the child was male or female? Why aren’t you attacking them and asking if she is sexist, get over yourselves.
Oh loose the labels…..everything is racist, homophobe etc. What a load of crap.
Charles Cron does a little information about you being out there bother you?
Charles Cron really race ? what is wrong with you. I bet your a trump lover
Charles Cron who cares what race they are? A man died and a troubled teen is now in juvenile detention as a result of the murder. Race has no bearing here. May the deceased rest in peace and may the young boy get the help he needs! Thank you Brick PD for all your hard work
Tracy Sicola idiot. Bet you think it was Trumps fault too
Kellee-shea – the deceased’s name is listed in the report.
Charles Cron I can not believe what a “Idiotic” Question this is…
Why???
What does the “Race” of these people matter?
Where in the world is your “Compassion, Empathy, Kindness”
A family has been traumatized, someone has died,
at the hands of child… their child, nonetheless!!!!!!!!!
You should really “Proof Read” what you write, (and think, and ask yourself,
How would I feel if I was asked this?)
My Heart ❤️ Goes Out To This Family..
Charles Cron I find it remarkable that you make such a big deal out of something that doesn’t matter. At all.
Charles Cron you’re an asshole!
Charles Cron someone’s dead and you’re worried about race?
Ok tracy what color was their hair ? How tall were they does that offend you ? Race is just another means of identifying them. Why are you hiding a simple thing like that, what are you afraid of ?
Samantha Wolk WOW! That question tells a lot about a man…not to mention the obviously aren’t giving details on a minor, as stated.
Tracy Sicola im a President Trump lover so your calling me a racist…
Charles Cron do you listen to yourself when you talk?
Tracy Sicola it’s you’re
Kim Scelso idiot , no need for that. no trump didn’t do this. but he sure has Empowered you wait supremacist racist people
David Lavacca what
Sarah totally out of left field to even speculate that detail.. weird question IMO ????
Victim has serious police record
Frank Ryan doesn’t mean he deserved to die. Unless he was a pedophile. Then yes, thanks for dying. ????
Colie Baumann details will emerge , if he was abusive or anything of that sort and he acted in self defense we will find out
Frank Ryan how do you know?
I know I have information , multiple charges possession intent to distribute heroin / coke , paraphernalia list goes on
Frank Ryan terrible!!
Frank Ryan. I wonder if it was self defence, reaction to abuse, drug deal gone wrong, result of a loved one having purchased bad drugs and pray for the juvenile to get what ever help they need and for the loved ones of both the victim and accused
I wonder if the juvenile is a female or male
Esther Nena Wow you’re right.I bet I’m not the only one that just assumed it was his son.
So incredibly sad. ????????
What a waste. Just threw their whole life down the drain.
Steven Michael Fowler or maybe saved their life? I mean we don’t know any real facts on what or why
There aren’t any details because the suspect is a juvenile. Instead of knocking the PD on these type of posts for keeping everything encrypted, say a prayer for all involved. The child could’ve been mentally disturbed but then again the father could’ve been abusive. See how there are many possible outcomes? There’s no way of knowing the truth without credible facts. So, please, say a prayer and move on from these posts. These two individuals are someone’s child, father, uncle, brother, etc.
Leah Wolcott
Acknowledging a crime is happening, is the first step. The media understands that police don’t arrive at a crime scene, and publish a press release with full details within seconds. An investigation, in this case a murder involving a juvenile, can take days- months- or weeks to assemble the whole story. Nobody was expecting a full story by supper time- but most residents OCSN heard from were upset PD didn’t say anything. Stories involving a juvenile are bound by NJ legislation regarding what can be released publicly. A simple statement on Facebook confirming an incident occurred, and the investigation is ongoing was fine. Letting the public know there is a suspect, and if the public was ever at danger was all most wanted.
We have no issue with the regular Brick PD officers- they are among the best in our area. Our criticism, (which idiots take out of context) is with their transparency regarding radio communications. Nowhere did OCSN ever denounce the force, or say they aren’t doing a good job.
Stay safe, as always.
Ocean County Scanner News
I’m speaking in reference to your previous post regarding this situation as well. I did not state OCSN made the comments. Some of the fb page followers did. That is who this comment is referring to.
You stay safe as well.
There are also times there cannot be a release as to whether a not a suspect is wanted or not for the public safety. If a killer thinks police or someone is onto them, they’ll act even more aggressively.
Personally (and as I said, personally, if someone doesn’t agree that’s fine, no need for an argument) I believe if you feel there’s a threat, lock your doors, grab your gun, metal bat, knife, etc, and protect your family. Just like in the good ole days.
Leah Wolcott
Thank you for the discussion, and support of OCSN! ❤️
Leah Wolcott well said!
Ocean County Scanner News ????
Marycruz Guillen
Mark Lemon u were so wrong!
Crazy!! So sad to see how much Brick Township has changed!! ????????♀️
Rip to the person that was murdered! ????
Jessica Drust definitely not the same as it was !
Peter Cartwright Not at all!
I lived there 2000-2006 it was one of the safest towns!
Now, I’m always reading about so much crime there. Sad….
Jessica Drust Brick Pd does a great job here . However there are certain parts of the township that has issues.
Peter Cartwright I’m sure the PD does a great job!
I’m well aware that it’s the trash that moved in to the Town. I know, that they always can’t control what trash lives there.
It’s just sad to see what goes on there now.
Renata Picioccio
Scott O’Rorke
Here we go, people are arguing about the stupidest shit!!!!!!
This why the world is the way it is. Someone has lost their life for reasons unknown.
And all you people do is bash each other. ????♀️
Zoe Lechtrecker I said the same thing to myself,someone was murdered and the comments from people shows why our world is the way it is now!!
Nicole, Max
So sad for all involved, prayers to the family
Very sad all the way around
Felicia Jones
Prayers
Melissa Greg Brunner Sarah Schmidt
Jame Elizabeth Jesus Christ
Jame Elizabeth I read that this morning!! So sad
Brick Turned into a Trash overpopulated cesspool of scum.
So very sad….prayers
Whatever lead to a 14 yr old stabbing and killing their father is sad. Prayers to that family
Kyra Staffa he didn’t do it for no reason believe that the guy either beating his mom or sister or the father was raping the kid so he snapped and killed him I don’t think he killed him bc he said u can’t play video games tonight lol
Kyra Staffa no where has it said it was a male nor that it was father/son relationship.
Kyra Staffa just says a 38yr male. Doesn’t say relationship to the victim. Doesn’t say the motive. Could be like Chris said or drugs or a gang thing. Well most likely won’t know the circumstances for another month or 2
Charge as an adult. Period.
MaryAnn Nolan Jr. before even knowing what may have possibly lead to this boy doing this to his father? Sounds fair! ????????♀️????????????♀️
Acknowledging a crime is happening, is the first step. The media understands that police don’t arrive at a crime scene, and publish a press release with full details within seconds. An investigation, in this case a murder involving a juvenile, can take days- months- or weeks to assemble the whole story. Nobody was expecting a full story by supper time- but most residents OCSN heard from were upset PD didn’t say anything. A simple statement on Facebook confirming an incident occurred, and the investigation is ongoing was fine. Letting the public know there is a suspect, and if the public was ever at danger was all most wanted.
We have no issue with the regular Brick PD officers- they are among the best in our area. Our criticism, (which idiots take out of context) is with their transparency regarding radio communications. Nowhere did OCSN ever denounce the force, or say they aren’t doing a good job.
Stay safe, as always.
Ocean County Scanner News what people don’t understand is that it’s not the job of the BTPD to tell people everything that’s going on with an ongoing investigation. Let them do their job and they will let you Nosey Nelly’s what you need to know. Obviously there is not current threat to the public or they would have let you know!!
Wow i wonder if it was a domestic violence incident ???? this is just sad
Wow Mohammed lives in Brick
Bruce Beyer victims name was Mohammed K just saw it in the APP he was 38
Bruce Beyer who is this person that people seem to know of him?
Kenneth Gregg he owned Big Moes taxi service (Moe Cabbie) and catered to the special needs community. He was also an army veteran. He was big around the Neptune/Belmar bar and club scene, doing sober rides for years.
Jolene Marie oh wow what a shame.. thank you for sharing that information
Kenneth Gregg idk. The prophet?
So very sad. No matter who or what the circumstance is. ????????????????
only thing i realized by reading these comments is that people still don’t know the difference between your and you’re
Keith Morris its UR
Bobbie Lyn Harrsch duh nice attempt at being funny.
Antoinette Ferrara
Jenny Pea and that is why I hate that area… lol
Yup it’s Trumps fault.No questions about it.
Joseph Chadwick naw its Bidens fault he and Harris cooked it up to frame Trump
Brick cops are wonderful, and it’s a shame that so many put them down on the other post concerning this. I understand what OCSN is getting at. But several took it further to degrade the Brick police. Every single Brick cop I’ve ever come in contact with was fair, respectful and professional. They have my respect.
Laura Miller
Brick PD is a wonderful force!
Yikes wat’s happenin’ in this world?! ????????
Wow .. prayers to the family
More trash from Asbury Park & Neptune moving into Brick.
Like half of ML residents.
Sharon Lynn Huber , how do you know they are from Asbury or Neptune?
Stephanie Brier Griffin look up the victims name criminal history may show it
That’s where he’s from. You can look up anything with someone’s full name and age.
Criminal history, every place they lived in, who they are related to, etc
Sad, was a nice man.
Wendy Brown
Yvette Correa Lizardi sad
Debbie Megill
That was the good side of Bricktown at one point in time, there is the one area we all know has some real bad bad things going on over there. Horrible news plus we have a teen which is responsible which is worse. Sad news
Diversity is our strength
14?? Jesus. Prayers to all involved.
Why would they ship the kid to Jersey shore medical center when brick hospital is RIGHT THERE? Is there no one that can help in that hospital?
Lisa Mazzuca Jersey shore is a trauma hospital
Lisa Mazzuca jersey shore also has a mental/behavioral health unit I believe
Lisa Mazzuca brick hospital sucks anyway lol
Lisa Mazzuca all serious injuries in the area are sent to Jersey Shore because it’s the trauma center in our area. Jersey Shore has a whole trauma unit/team and residents on standby other smaller hospitals don’t, and even then sometimes patients are flown out to even bigger trauma centers further away for higher levels of care.
Lisa Mazzuca the fact that this occurred around the corner from where we grew up is so disturbing. It was a lovely place to grow up and crime was hardly a consideration then.
Megan Morris Peterman herbertsville area trouble makes me think Maple Leaf… It got dicey over there.
I believed Brick is packed could be a reason why
Lisa Mazzuca Maple Leaf should be leveled
Micaela DeFelice
PRESS RELEASE-JUVENILE CHARGED IN BRICK TOWNSHIP MURDER
Ocean County County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police James Riccio announced that a 14 year-old juvenile has been taken into custody and charged with Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Brick Township during the afternoon of January 16, 2021. The juvenile was also charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4d; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5d. The juvenile is currently being detained in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.
On January 16, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Brick Township Police Department responded to a residence in reference to a 911 call for an apparent stabbing. Responding Officers found a 38 year-old male victim with a stab wound to the right side of his abdomen. The victim was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Mohammed Khater of Brick Township.
Due to the fact that the individual charged with these offenses is a juvenile, N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 prohibits the release of any additional information.
Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Riccio are grateful for the hard work and collaborative efforts of all law enforcement personnel involved in this thorough investigation leading to the juvenile suspect’s apprehension, including officers and detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, the Brick Township Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
The press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
I was just driving to get food yesterday and I might’ve missed it by like 5-10 minutes. And I saw the cop help him roll over and his shirt was covered in blood
Horrible news. RIP Big Moe. A true jersey shore legend.
Was he well known in his community?
Dorothy Candy yes. A staple around the Monmouth county bar scene. He was a “sober ride” for many nightclubs. And he would transport special needs individuals to their programs. He went by Moe Cabbie and was very loved.
Shannon Faryna Danielle Bernacchi Taylor
Kaitlin Jakub
Ashley Schena right near M and Cathy! Crazy!!!
Kathii Maria Schattner
Amy C Ross
Yep all the wanna be gang members moving into brick
May he Rest In Peace. Prayers for the families.
Taylor Colacicco Bergstrom
Wade Dew
I’jere DropKick Murphy
For a 14 year old to kill his own father I’m thinking this young boy was very angry about something. Very sad outcome. I hope this young boy gets the help he really needs. Prayers to all involved. ????????