NJ News Update – October 28, 2025

October 28, 2025

A Franklin Township sergeant who received a call about the fatal shooting of Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb – back in August – is facing charges. Authorities say he *used an ATM instead of responding to the scene right away.

Authorities say the alleged burglar shot by police on Etra Road in East Windsor last week was *armed with a knife. He was initially taken to a hospital in Trenton, but was later transferred to Camden.

Washington Township Police, arrested two minors for vandalizing several areas throughout Grenloch. The suspects sprayed over a stop sign, as well as playground equipment, a police radar sign and a church.

Congratulations to Sergeant Healey on his retirement from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. Healey served for nearly three decades, and responded during 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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