The Toms River Police Department has identified and charged a New York man with attempted murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest. These charges stem from an incident on December 8, 2015 in which the suspect dragged the police officer with a vehicle as he was fleeing the scene of an investigation. The officer has been released from the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Giomar Diaz, 33, whose last listed address was East 172 Street, Bronx New York, is being held on $500,000 bail. Diaz appears to be in the United States illegally and currently is being held on an additional no bail detainer from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division; I.C.E.
Diaz is believed to have previously been detained on criminal charges in the United States and was deported to the Dominican Republic. Initial reports are that these charges were as a result of weapons and drug charges.
In addition, there is an active warrant for Diaz originating in New York City.Charges have also been filed against Alvin A. Hernandez Almanzar, 28, of Camden. He has been charged with hindering the apprehension of Diaz, revoked driving, and having an expired driver’s license. These charges arise as a result of him picking Diaz up after the vehicle used to assault Officer Brennan was abandoned. Bail has not yet been set for Hernandez -Almanzar.
Diaz was initially detained by Officer Daniel Brennan as well as Motor Vehicle Commission Investigators as a suspect in a document fraud. Diaz was attempting to use a false identity and documents at the MVC in an attempt to gain additional government documents not in his real name.
The female seen with Diaz at the MVC is still wanted for questioning and has not yet been identified.
Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Randy Petrick at 732-349-0150 extension 1235.