An Ocean County man is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a lady and then holding police at bay with a knife for two hours before being brought to a nearby hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

Police were called to a Toms River residence at about 3 p.m<\/strong>. on Friday after a report of a “disorderly person suffering from a mental ailment,” according to Police Chief Mitchell A. Little.<\/p>\n

Officers “talked with the victim who said that she had just been assaulted and the perpetrator was in his bedroom with a knife,” Little said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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Officers “saw the suspect with the knife in his hand and withdrew everyone from the house to talk to him,” Little explained.<\/p>\n

Over the course of roughly two hours of conversation, Officer Kristi Stebila<\/strong> “established a rapport with the suspect,” as described by Little.<\/p>\n

Within two hours, Stebila “convinced him to leave the house quietly,” as Little put it.<\/p>\n

The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been charged with aggravated assault in the third degree and firearms violations.<\/p>\n

According to Little, he was transferred to Community Medical Center in Toms River for help with his mental health.<\/p>\n

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On Sunday morning, information was scarce concerning the victim of the assault or the severity of her injuries.<\/p>\n

Little said that Stebilia and the other cops were responsible for peacefully terminating the situation.<\/p>\n

Officers Damon Korpon, Robert King, and Kevin Corrigan were also recognized for their professionalism and for securing the safety of everyone in the house; Chief Corrigan praised Officer Kristi Stebila for her “effectiveness, compassion, and patience” when conversing with the suspect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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