Two Asbury Park officers injured during Friday night foot chase while serving warrant
ASBURY PARK - Two officers were injured during a foot chase on Friday, April 19, 2024, after attempting to serve a warrant on an Asbury Park man, police said.
At 6:51 p.m., officers were trying to serve a warrant on 32-year-old Charles Othello, according to Asbury Park Police Sergeant Michael Casey. Othello led officers on a foot chase, during which he discarded a firearm before being arrested.
During the pursuit, one officer sustained minor lacerations to his hands and swelling to one of his knees, Casey said. A second officer reported neck and back pain. Both have since returned to full duty.
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The firearm was a 9mm Cal-Tec handgun loaded with 10 rounds, Casey said. Othello was also found to be in possession of cocaine. He was processed at headquarters and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and contempt of court.
Othello was taken to the Monmouth County jail pending a court appearance, according to police.
Jenna Calderón covers breaking news and cold cases in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Before coming to the Press, she covered The Queen City for Cincinnati Magazine in Ohio. Contact her at 330-590-3903; jcalderon@gannettnj.com
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