06/04/2026
May 28, 2026:
Lamar Hicks Sr., 41, of Brick, Lah'ki Hicks, 19, of Keansburg, Cha Taylor, 19, of Keansburg, Justreal Randolph, 19 of Asbury Park, Tairell Billingsley, 35, of Highlands, and a 16-year-old juvenile from Keansburg were all arrested following a suspicious vehicle investigation and traffic stop on Centre Plaza.
During the traffic stop the occupants were found to be in possession of two loaded handguns, 11 ounces of crack co***ne, multiple bags of he**in, and various types of drug paraphernalia. It was also determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of South Amboy.
The occupants were charged with multiple offenses. Unlawful possession of a weapon (handguns), possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance over 5 ounces, possession a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substance offense, employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime, endangering the welfare of a child, and receiving stolen property (motor vehicle).
Hicks Sr., Hicks, Taylor, Randolph, and Billingsley were all processed and lodged into the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. The juvenile was processed and lodged into the Middlesex County Youth Detention Center.
The arrests were made by Det. Michael Ballas, and he was assisted by Lt. Matthew Yurcuisin, Sgt. Joseph Schuler, Det. James Sapia, Det Sgt. William Rodriguez, Det. Brian Cahill, Ptl. Lynelle Scanlon, Ptl. John Scrivanic Jr., and Ptl. Ryan Anderson
May 29, 2026:
Amada Schneider, 33, of Manchester and Alexander Perez, 36, of Brick, were arrested following a traffic stop on Rt. 33.
During the traffic stop, both Schneider and Perez were found to be in possession of a controlled dangerous substance (co***ne) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Schneider was also found to have outstanding warrants from Wall Twp. and Neptune Twp.
Both Schneider and Perez were processed and released on summonses.
The arrests were made by Det. James Sapia, and he was assisted by Det. Sgt. William Rodriguez, Det. Brian Cahill, Det. Christopher Mills, Ptl. Anthony Costanza, and Ptl. Joey Fields
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant(s) has all the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State Law.
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-Captain Matthew Park
