MARLTON NEW JERSEY MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN THE ROBBERY AND ASSAULT ON A WOMAN
" David Steen Pleads Guilty In The 2019 Golf Club Attack & Robbery Of A 87-Year-Old Woman In Berkeley Township."
April 22, 2022 3:32 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
.png)
TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Monday, April 18, 2022, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2020, David Steen, 54, of Marlton, New Jersey Pled Guilty to Robbery, and Aggravated Assault in connection with an incident that occurred in Berkeley Township, New Jersey on September 23, 2019.
At the time of Mr. Steen's Sentencing on June 3, 2022, The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office will be seeking a Sentence of Ten Years New Jersey State Prison on The Robbery Charge, subject to The No Early Release Act. The Prosecutor's Office will also be seeking a Sentence of Five Years in prison on the Aggravated Assault Charge. The sentences are to run concurrently.
On September 23, 2019, Members of The Berkeley Township Police Department responded to an Urgent Care facility in Lacey Township, New Jersey for a report of a Robbery and Assault that occurred earlier in the day at Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township.
An ensuing investigation by The Berkeley Township Police Department Detective Bureau revealed that an 87 Year-Old woman was hitting golf balls at the Airpark when she was approached by a man. The man subsequently pushed the victim to the ground and hit her in the head with a golf club, he then ripped a gold chain and a gold crucifix from her neck and fled the area.
The woman was able to return to her car and drive home. Later, a friend of the woman drove her to the Urgent Care facility for treatment of her injuries. The woman provided Detectives with a detailed description of her assailant and his vehicle, and was also able to assist in the preparation of a composite sketch of her attacker with the help of a New Jersey State Police sketch artist.
Through further investigation, Detectives were able to identify Mr. Steen as the individual responsible for the Robbery and Assault of the 87 year-old victim. On October 3, 2019, a Warrant was issued for Mr. Steen’s Arrest.
On October 7, 2019, Mr. Steen was Arrested in Burlington County by The New Jersey State Police during an unrelated motor vehicle stop. Mr. Steen was transported to The Ocean County Jail, where he has been lodged since his apprehension on October 7, 2019.
FILED UNDER APRIL 22, 2022: LAW, OCEAN: