Brick Police Officer Hurt in Traffic Accident While Responding to Assault
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May 30, 2025Brick Police Officer Hurt in Traffic Accident While Responding to Assault
According to Brick Township Police Departmenthas announced the arrest of Joseph Yannon, 35, of Brick, NJ, in connection with an assault and a subsequent motor vehicle incident that led to an officer sustaining injuries.
On May 29, 2025, officers responded to Greenwood Loop Road for a reported assault and discovered a victim with visible injuries. Upon their arrival, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. During an attempt to apprehend him, the suspect drove directly toward a patrol car. Due to the high risk to public safety, the pursuit was promptly terminated.
While responding to assist, a Brick Township officer was involved in a single-vehicle crash near Herbertsville Road and Lanes Mill Road. The officer sustained facial and arm injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. He has since been released.
With assistance from the New Jersey State Police, the suspect was later located in North Hanover Township and taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with aggravated assault, eluding law enforcement, and multiple motor vehicle violations.
The Brick Township Police Department extends its appreciation to all responding officers and agencies for their coordinated efforts in ensuring public safety.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations, and 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. R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).
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