Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Thursday, March 26, members of the Lakewood Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Wayne Street for a report of a gathering of approximately 40 people.
On March 21, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 107, which bans gatherings of individuals, such as weddings, parties, celebrations, or other social events.
Officials say, the owner of the property William Katzenstein, 39, of Lakewood was issued a summons for Violating Any Rule or Regulation Adopted by the Governor in violation of APP.A. 9-49h.
Katzenstein received a future court date and the gathering was dispersed, according to officials.
“We understand that everyone’s daily routine has been effected by the coronavirus and our State’s effort to isolate and contain the spread of this outbreak”.
“It’s not easy. We understand how difficult it is change your way of living. We are all adapting as best we can.
We all need to recognize the vital role we all have in flattening the curve of this outbreak”.
“Stay home, practice social distancing and please be considerate of the risks our men and women in law enforcement are facing every day,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.