Carles Bryant (Photo: OCPO)
Police have identified the suspect in an attempted murder which took place at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Toms River March 3, during which a woman was stabbed repeatedly.
Prosecutors announced Monday night that Carles Bryant, 34, of Millville, was facing attempted murder charges as well as charges of numerous weapons offenses related to the March 3 incident. According to a statement by prosecutors, police responded to a 911 call at about 10:30 p.m. in reference to a physical altercation taking place in the lobby of the hotel involving a male and a female.
When responding Officers arrived, they found a female victim – unresponsive with multiple apparent stab wounds to the head, face, and body, the statement said. The woman, who was not identified by name, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where she is listed in stable but critical condition. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau resulted in Bryant being identified as the assailant responsible for woman’s injuries, the statement said.
“Bryant is encouraged to turn himself in, a warrant has been issued for his arrest, and his name has been placed in the National Crime Information Center database,” said Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.
Anyone with information concerning Bryant’s whereabouts – or any information at all regarding the investigation – is being urged to contact Detective Denis Mitchell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027, or Detective Ryan Quinn of the Toms River Township Police Department at 732-349-0150.
