Neptune Man Charged in Lakewood Home Invasion Investigation

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Neptune man has been charged in connection with a home invasion that left one victim injured at a Lakewood apartment, according to the Lakewood Police Department.

Police said officers responded to an apartment on John Street at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following reports of a home invasion involving two victims. During the incident, one victim sustained injuries and was transported to Ocean Medical Center for treatment.

An investigation conducted by detectives from the Lakewood Police Department led authorities to identify Gregory Z. Jones, 46, of Neptune, as the suspect in the case.

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As a result of the investigation, Jones has been charged with:

• Home Invasion
• Two Counts of Robbery
• Aggravated Assault
• Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

Lakewood Police Chief Gregory H. Meyer praised the work of investigators and emphasized the department’s commitment to public safety.

“Violent crimes like this are taken very seriously. Our officers and detectives worked to identify the individual responsible and bring criminal charges. We will continue doing everything we can to keep our residents and neighborhoods safe,” Meyer said.

Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Lakewood Police Department.

Editor’s Note: All charges are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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