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Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on March 24, 2023, Charles Sharkey, Jr., 33, of Jackson Township, was charged with four counts of Aggravated Assault, four counts of Assault by Auto, Unlawful Taking of a Means of Conveyance, Causing Death or Injury While Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Drivers License, and multiple motor vehicle summons, in connection with a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on March 23, 2023, in Toms River.

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Officers from the Toms River Police Department responded to the area of Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash. Initial investigation by responding officers revealed that a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Sharkey, was traveling eastbound on Route 70 approaching the cross street of Massachusetts Avenue. Sharkey failed to stop at the red light at the intersection, and grazed the rear of a 2016 Honda CRV which had been travelling westbound on Route 70 and turning left onto Massachusetts Avenue. Sharkey then struck a 2017 Subaru Impreza also attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Massachusetts Avenue from Route 70 westbound which contained a male adult driver and three juvenile passengers. As a result, the Impreza was pushed backward and rotated in a clockwise manner. The Dodge Ram operated by Sharkey overturned and came to final rest on the driver-side; the vehicle caught fire and sustained heavy fire damage. In the process of the vehicle overturning, a 2021 Lexus RX 350 was grazed and sustained minor damage.

As a consequence of the crash, the adult driver of the Impreza and two of the juvenile passengers were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) in Neptune Township for treatment of minor injuries; they were subsequently released. The third juvenile passenger of the Impreza was also taken to JSUMC with serious injuries, and is presently listed in critical condition.

Further investigation revealed that Sharkey had been driving erratically and was utilizing a cellular device just prior to the crash. Additionally, it was learned that Sharkey had a suspended drivers license at the time of the crash, as well as two active warrants for his arrest. It was also determined that the Dodge Ram was a rental vehicle taken by Sharkey without the renters consent. Sharkey was placed under arrest at the scene. He was transported to Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood for treatment of his injuries. While at the hospital, Detectives obtained a warrant for a draw of Sharkeys blood; the laboratory results relative to the blood draw remain pending. Sharkey was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is currently lodged pending a detention hearing. Further charges may be forthcoming.

Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Toms River Township Police Department, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their combined and collective effort in connection with this investigation.

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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Quentin Tarantino is a legend in the filmmaking business. He has been directing, writing, and starring in movies for over 20 years now and is best known for classics like Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Reservoir Dogs. He has won two Oscars and has had somewhere around 286 nominations for his films, securing his spot in film infamy. He has stated in interviews that after he makes his 10th film, he will retire. His ninth film was Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and sources say that he has the script for the 10th, meaning the end of a bloody, cuss-word-filled era is coming to an end.

That doesn't mean, however, that Tarantino has been slowing down. In fact, it seems as if between filming movies, he shifts his focus toward television. Being somewhat of a film purist, it is a bit surprising to hear of Tarantino jumping to television and creating a series for a streaming service, but when you are good at what you do and enjoy it, the desire to work will always be there. In a Variety interview, Tarantino mentioned that he plans to direct an eight-part series sometime in 2023. Since we know that he will be dipping his toes back into the television world, we can take a look at his wild and eclectic career in television from years past.

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Tarantino has been known to cameo in his own movies, but he has the acting chops to star in other movies and television shows. His first stab at acting in a TV show was on none other than The Golden Girls in 1988. He starred in Season 4, Episode 6, titled "Sophia's Wedding: Part 1." His role in this episode was as an Elvis impersonator. You can really only see him in one scene and in the second row among other Elvis impersonators, but that was his first gig on television. Tarantino stated that the residual money he earned from his role in The Golden Girls is what helped fund his movie Reservoir Dogs. His next opportunity came from the show All-American Girl in 1995. This time, he starred in Season 1, Episode 18, "Pulp Sitcom," as Desmond, a pop-culture-obsessed video supplier. The name of the episode is in homage to Tarantino's magnum opus and actually recreates some of the scenes from Pulp Fiction. Quentin's role on the show at that time was due largely in part to dating Margaret Cho, the stand-up comedian and star of the short-lived series.

From there, also in 1995, he hosted Season 21, Episode 5 of Saturday Night Live alongside the wild cast and musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins. His next gig on television proved to be slightly more recurring, as he starred in four episodes of Alias alongside Jennifer Garner. His role was as McKenas Cole, a villain on the show who used to work for the agency that Sydney (Garner) works for currently. He appears as this character in Season 1, Episodes 12 and 13, entitled "The Box: Part 1" and "The Box: Part 2," respectively. His character comes back in Season 3, Episode 11, "Full Disclosure," and Episode 13, "After Six."

After a brief hiatus, he comes back in 2005 to voice the character of Master Moloch on Duck Dodgers, a famous kung fu master who helps the Duck Dodgers learn kung fu to stop a master thief. This is during Season 3, Episode 11, "Master & Disaster." His most recent role is from 2022 as narrator for the show Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, which follows the rise of the transportation company and what Silicon Valley is like for those involved. We hear his voice throughout the show clueing us in on what is happening and providing commentary on the events and characters of the show.

Even though he has fewer gigs as a director for television than he does as an actor on television, that doesn't diminish his ability to direct a great television episode. In 1995, he directed Season 1, Episode 24, "Motherhood." on the long-standing and forever popular show, ER. This episode was done in one take by Tarantino to ensure that his edit of the episode was what would be aired. He then directed Season 3, Episode 75 of Jimmy Kimmel Live! when Steven Wright, Laura Harring, and The Darkness were all guests on the show.

Another highly popular television show had Tarantino guest direct CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Directing Season 5, Episodes 24 and 25, "Grave Danger," Tarantino earned an Emmy nomination for directing a project he wanted to do simply because he loved the show, not just for a paycheck. Finally, taking Tarantino's From Dusk Till Dawn cult classic and turning it into a television series titled From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, it's a no-brainer to have involved and used inspiration from the creator himself. Tarantino is credited as a writer for 30 episodes of the television series, which is the entirety of the show than ran from 2014-2016.

He was originally slated to direct a few episodes of the upcoming revival of Justified, releasing sometime this summer 2023, titled Justified: City Primeval. That didn't end up happening, but he was a primary source of inspiration for the revival.

Die-hard Tarantino fans are patiently awaiting him to release his tenth film and wondering what it could be, but are also on the edge of their seats for what the eight-part series is going to be about. If we know Quentin, we know that it'll be unique, unpredictable, visually stunning, and a bit exaggerated in nature. When speaking about his legendary presence in Hollywood, we should not count out his ability to work the small screen as well as the big screen. Here's hoping that even after his 10th and final film releases, we continue to see the distinctive style that makes Tarantino one of the greats.

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Long before the series returned to the small screen for a reboot in 2021, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation introduced viewers to Marg Helgenberger, who played the one and only Catherine Willows.

Throughout her years-long tenure on the show, Catherine held a special place in our hearts. Although she made her exit from the show after Season 12, she later returned for the series finale, and made her big comeback in Season 2 of CSI: Vegas.

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Armed and ready with clapbacks for days, Catherine is a national treasure that must be protected at all costs. For the iconic TV characters 60th birthday, weve rounded up a list of her best quotes!

Marg Helgenberger as Catherine Willows, Ariana Guerra as Detective Chavez and Stephen Friedrich as Ted.

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1. Never doubt, never look back. Thats how I live my life. (Season 1, Episode 23: Strip Stranger)

2. I may shop the outlets, but I read Vogue. (Season 3, Episode 21: Forever)

3. Theres 24 hours in the day and Im pulling 16 for the county, spending three pretending to sleep and the other five lying to my daughter that everythings going to be all right. (Season 3, Episode 22: Play With Fire)

4. Never underestimate the fragility of a male ego. (Season 5, Episode 18: Spark of Life)

5. You know the thing that makes a fantasy great is the possibility that it might come true. And when you lose that possibility, it just kind of sucks. (Season 6, Episode 1: Bodies in Motion)

6. My moral compass does not always point in the same direction as yours (Season 6, Episode 11: Werewolves)

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7. One thing you learn doing this job is that bad things happen to people who never expect it. (Season 6, Episode 17 I Like to Watch)

8. Stop and smell the roses. (Season 7, Episode 3: Toe Tags)

9. I hope I die before I get old. (Season 7, Episode 7: Post-Mortem)

10. Everybodys got dirty laundry. Sometimes it gets you killed. (Season 7, Episode 8: Happenstance)

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11. You know, Id slap you, but I think youd enjoy it too much. (Season 7, Episode 23: The Good, The Bad & The Dominatrix)

12. Most four-year-olds will do what you tell them. Most ten-year-olds do what they want. (Season 8, Episode 2: Who and What?)

13. I like it when the king gets it wrong. Keeps him human. (Season 8, Episode 14: Drops Out)

14. I just like to watch the guys hit each other. And I like their butts. (Season 10, Episode 5: Bloodsport)

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15. When youre young, you think you are immortal and when youre old, you just want to remember how that felt." (Season 10, Episode 13: Internal Combustion)

16. I dont do attics. Im dirty enough. (Season 11, Episode 4: Sqweegel)

17. Ive had all the complicated relationships I can handle. This is who I am. Please dont try to change me. I promise I wont try to change you. (Season 11, Episode 9: Wild Life)

18. I sat here a very long time ago and talked about how solving a case can make you feel like King Kong on Cocaine. But just like any drug, its got a dark side and the rush is fleeting just like life. (Season 12, Episode 12: "Willows in the Wind")

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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) Police say the bodies believed to be that of a Washington state woman and her daughter were found in a rural area near Washougal on Wednesday, according to the Vancouver Police Department.

Meshay Melendez, 27, and her 7-year-old daughter Layla Stewart were last seen Sunday, March 12.

Police believe based on identifying genetic marks, they are the bodies of Melendez and Stewart The medical examiner will determine their identities and official cause of death.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office said around 9:40 a.m. someone walking their dog saw something in thick brush. Deputies discovered the two bodies.

Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Investigation team is now in Washougal processing evidence.

Police say Melendezs former boyfriend, Kirkland Warren, is a person of interest in the case.

On March 2, Warren was charged in a drive-by shooting, assault with a firearm, felony harassment and possession of a stolen firearm. Police said he fired at Melendez's apartment.

According to new court documents, Warren was issued a no-contact order protecting Melendez, which police said he violated less than two hours later. He called her from jail.

He was then released on bail March 8.

On Sunday, Warren was arrested again for unlawful possession of a firearm, violating a protection order and tampering with a witness.

The last person believed to have seen Melendez and Stewart is a friend who, according to police reports, called 911 on the morning of March 12 after noticing Melendez unresponsive and partially clothed in the passenger seat of Warren's car.

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Mar 24, 2023 1:01 pm EDT | Updated Mar 25, 2023 7:15 pm EDT

TOMS RIVER, NJ A child is hospitalized in critical condition Friday, one of four people who were injured when a Jackson man with a suspended license ran a red light in a rental pickup and hit their car head-on on Route 70, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.

Charles J. Sharkey Jr., 33, of Jackson Township, has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of assault by auto, unlawful taking of a means of conveyance, causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked drivers license, and multiple motor vehicle summonses, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

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Billhimer said the crash happened about 4 p.m. Toms River police on Thursday said the crash happened seconds after someone called 911 to report an erratic driver.

Sharkey was driving east on Route 70 in the 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 and failed to stop at the red light at the Massachusetts Avenue intersection. He grazed the rear of a 2016 Honda CRV that was turning left onto Massachusetts Avenue from Route 70 west then hit a 2017 Subaru Impreza that also was trying to turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue from Route 70 west, investigators determined.

The impact pushed the Impreza backward and caused it to spin, and the pickup truck overturned and came to rest on the driver's side and caught fire, investigators determined. As the pickup overturned it grazed a 2021 Lexus RX 350 causing minor damage, investigators determined.

The man who was driving the Impreza and three children who were with him were injured, Billhimer said. All four were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where the man and two of the children were treated and released. The third child suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized in critical condition, Billhimer said. Authorities did not provide the ages or hometowns of the children or the man.

Investigators learned Sharkey had been driving erratically and was using a cell phone just before the crash, and that he was driving despite having a suspended drivers license, Billhimer said. He also had two active warrants for his arrest, the prosecutor said; the nature of those warrants was not immediately known.

The Dodge Ram was rented, and Sharkey had taken it without the consent of the person who had rented it, Billhimer said.

Sharkey was taken to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood for treatment of injuries he suffered in the crash, and while he was there, detectives obtained a warrant for a draw of Sharkeys blood, Billhimer said. The laboratory results of that remain pending.

Sharkey is being held at the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing, and Billhimer said additional charges may be forthcoming.

The crash shut down the Route 70-Massachusetts Avenue intersection for several hours for the investigation, tying up traffic on nearby roads as drivers tried to work their way around the crash site.

Cox Cro Road was bumper-to-bumper from Route 9 west to Massachusetts Avenue, and Route 9 southbound was jammed as cars trying to go south were prevented from getting on the ramp to go west on Route 70. Traffic from Massachusetts Avenue southbound was forced to go west on Route 70.

Billhimer said the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Toms River police and detectives, and the Ocean County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit combined on the investigation.

Toms River police said multiple EMS and fire companies responded to assist the victims and put out the fire.

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