Brick Twp. Police Arrest Lakewood Man in Connection with Robbery, Stabbing

After an extensive investigation conducted by local authorities, who solicited public assistance in identifying the suspect associated with a recent robbery and stabbing at a Brick Township residence, officials arrested a man from Lakewood who is now facing a multitude of serious charges.

A coordinated effort among officers from the Brick Township, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant Police Departments resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Lakewood resident Jason Pascale on Wednesday, March 4th. Pascale is believed to have committed a burglary at a home located in the vicinity of Stephan and Burnt Tavern Roads on Saturday, February 28th. He is also accused of stabbing the homeowner in the leg during the commission of the crime.

Officials say Pascale unlawfully entered the home, stabbed its owner when he was discovered on the premises, and subsequently fled the scene in a dark sports utility vehicle (SUV). The Brick Township Police Department requested public assistance in identifying the unknown assailant after the incident and reportedly received numerous helpful tips from concerned citizens, which ultimately led to Pascale’s arrest.

Pascale is now facing charges for robbery, burglary, and theft of moveable property, with additional charges pending review by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. He was also wanted in connection with multiple warrants out of Brick and Ocean Townships, as well as a probation violation out of Monmouth County, per reports.

The defendant is currently being held at the Ocean County Jail on bail set at $50,000, without a 10 percent option. Considering the seriousness of the crimes for which he is accused, he could be sentenced to a lengthy prison term if ultimately found guilty. For example, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1 governs robbery offenses in New Jersey, classifying these as first or second-degree crimes, depending on the circumstances associated with the alleged offense.

Under this statute, robbery is a first-degree crime if the defendant inflicts bodily injury or threatens another with immediate bodily injury. With the aforementioned case in mind, Pascale has likely been charged with first-degree robbery, which means that he may be forced to serve between 10 and 20 years in New Jersey State Prison upon conviction. In addition, individuals convicted of robbery are required to serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for parole due to the fact that robbery is among the crimes enumerated under the No Early Release Act (NERA).

Pending review of this case, Ocean County Prosecutors may file additional charges against Pascale related to the alleged stabbing, which could spell increased negative consequences.

For additional information pertaining to this case, access the following article: Tips lead to arrest in Brick robbery, police say