Police officers moments ago apprehended an armed suspect in Lakewood.
At approximately 10:30 AM, Lakewood Police received a call about a male with a gun near the TD bank on Kennedy Boulevard.
Within seconds, an officer patrolling around the corner was on scene and spotted the suspect. He was taken into custody moments later at gunpoint.
It turns out the suspect had allegedly pointed the gun at multiple drivers and demanded money. After pointing a gun at one driver, the victim fled from her vehicle.
Developing.
An investigation is underway.
UPDATE: Police released the following statement to TLS:
At approximately 10:30 this morning, officers were dispatched for the report of a man with a gun in the area of the TD Bank located at 1601 Route 9.
Prior to the call, Officers were dispatched to Fulton Bank located at 205 East Kennedy Blvd for a report of a male knocking on car windows asking for cash.
Upon arrival to the TD Bank parking lot, Officer Woods located a male fitting the description provided exiting the rear of an unknown vehicle. The suspect was ordered to ground and taken into custody without incident.
Further investigation led to the recovery of a loaded .22 caliber revolver and a quantity of assorted narcotics.
As a result, Ivan Jaquez, 19 years old of Chamber Crescent Court in Lakewood will be charged with the following:
2 Counts of 1st Degree Armed Robbery, 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of a handgun and 2 Counts of Possession of a handgun for an Unlawful Purpose, along with Theft of a vehicle, Possession of a handgun while committing CDS offenses and other drug related charges.
Jaquez will be lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.
The Investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information pertaining to the incidents that occurred at both banks should contact Detective Pat Kearns at 732-363-0200 ext 5338.
location, location???
it says it at the beginning! the TD bank on Kennedy blvd.
it says in the beginning. at the TD bank on Kennedy blvd.
By the TD bank on Madison ave
On Rt 9 between Kennedy boulevard and County line rd.
Very very very serious situation that could have become a bloodbath.
Thank you LPD!
Lakewood’s finest in action. They are the best! No defunding our police!
Kudos LPD!!
Thank you to our men and women in blue. You sacrifice your lives day in and day out to keep us safe. Job well done. We are forever thankful!!
We never ever thought about defunding our wonderful Police officers.
YOU better re-elect TRUMP, if you want are cops to keep doing their great work!!!!!!!
#trump2020
#back our blue
You’re pretty comical.
Lakewood police are the best!
Thank you LPD! We love you!!!!
#trumppence2020
Thank you to the Lakewood police!
I’m happy nobody got hurt .. but it’s sad he’s only 19 going down the wrong path hopefully he can get some type of help
Our Cops are amazing. On the one hand so kind and friendly by all community functions and parades yet all business when it comes to apprehending dangerous criminals like this guy Ivan. I hope the judge puts him away for a very long time.
Revolver ? He was using a revolver ? Like, seriously.