BAYVILLE, N.J. — Reps for Responders, a community-focused event honoring first responders, will take place this Saturday, September 21, 2024, at RetroFitness in Bayville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event, organized to show appreciation for firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and others who serve the community, will feature two main competitions: Deadlifts for Reps and Bench for Reps. In addition to the athletic events, attendees can enjoy raffles, vendors, and opportunities to network and build community relationships.

RetroFitness Bayville is committed to giving back and supporting those who protect and serve, and the Reps for Responders event aims to raise awareness for the organization’s mission to promote mental health and wellness for first responders.

Healthy refreshments will be available, and all are encouraged to attend and show their support. For more information, visit the official Reps for Responders website at repsforresponders.org.

UTICA, NY – Utica Police responded to a sexual assault complaint in the 200 block of Lansing St on Wednesday at approximately 2:00 PM. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a victim who reported an unknown individual followed her to the rear of a residence and attempted to forcibly engage her in sexual activity.

The victim stated that during the encounter, the male forcibly touched her. However, she managed to flee before any further acts occurred. Officers began checking the area and noticed a male hiding in an adjacent yard.

The male, identified as 38-year-old Antonio Pugh, a registered level 3 sex offender, was detained based on the circumstances. He was positively identified as the perpetrator.

Pugh was transported to the Utica Police Department and charged with Sexual Abuse in the first degree.

Freehold, NJ – An Essex County resident has been arrested on charges of seeking a sexual encounter with an underage boy, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago reported on Thursday.

Jonar I. Arenas, 48, from Bloomfield, is facing charges including second-degree Luring, second-degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, and third-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The investigation began in August, led by a detective from the High Tech Bureau of the Prosecutor’s Office who was working undercover on a social media app.

During the investigation, Arenas contacted the detective on the app, believing the detective to be a 14-year-old boy. Following discussions via the app and other communication methods, Arenas arranged to meet for what he thought would be a sexual encounter with the minor.

On Wednesday, Arenas was apprehended in Freehold Borough and taken to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. He remains in custody pending court proceedings at Monmouth County Superior Court.

The Prosecutor’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Anthony Lacher at 800-533-7443