By: Yuritza Arroyo
Ocean County authorities announced that a Manchester resident was charged in connection with an incident that occurred during the evening hours of January 5, 2023, resulting in serious bodily injuries to a female victim.
According to officials, on January 6, 2023, Harry Bray Jr., 35, of Manchester, was charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in connection with an incident that occurred during the evening hours of January 5, 2023, resulting in serious bodily injuries to a female victim.
According to Brick Township Police, on January 5, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an Officer was conducting a routine area check off Cherry Quay Road when the Officer observed a vehicle with two flat tires in a parking lot area.
Police say the Officer found a female victim on the ground near the vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The female was transported to the hospital, where she is currently in critical but stable condition.
According to Detectives, later in the evening on January 5, 2023, Bray was taken into custody, without incident, in Manchester Township.
Bray was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is currently lodged pending a detention hearing.