17-YEAR-OLD NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER 61-YEAR-OLD MAN DIES FROM INJURIES
"Charges Upgraded After Man Succumbs To His Injuries After Being Run Down Following An Altercation."
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 5:15 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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OLD BRIDGE, NJ.- Charges against a 17-Year-Old Boy have been Upgraded to Murder, after a 61-Year-Old man whom the Teen Ran Down in the Parking Lot of a Wawa Convenience Store in Old Bridge, New Jersey, on December 4, 2023, Dies of his Injuries last week.
According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, on December 4, 2023, shortly after 7:30 a.m., Members of The Old Bridge Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a Pedestrian had been Struck by a Motor Vehicle at The Wawa Convenience Store located on Route 34 in Old Bridge.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found Andrew Padulano, 61, of Old Bridge, New Jersey who sustained Serious Injuries after being Struck by a Motor Vehicle. Mr. Palulano was immediately transported to Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge and was later transferred to Jersey Shore Regional Medical Center.
A subsequent investigation by Officer Henry Penley of The Old Bridge Police Department and Sergeant Jonathan Berman of The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office determined that Padulano a Wawa Employee, was Struck by a Ford F-150 being operated by a Juvenile following an Altercation between the Two. After Running Down Mr. Padulano, The Juvenile Fled The Scene.
Further, Authorities were able to identify the 17-Year-Old Boy as the operator of The Ford F-150, and the Teen was Taken into Custody and Formally Charged with First Degree Attempted Murder; Third Degree Leaving the Scene of a Crash Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and other Offenses. Following a Hearing the Teen was released by the Court.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Mr. Padulano sadly succumbed to his injuries and died of the Injuries he sustained. Following Mr. Padulano's Death, The Charges against the Teen were Upgraded to First Degree Murder; and Second Degree Leaving the Scene of a Crash Resulting in Death. The Teen will remain on Home Detention and has been Scheduled for a February Court Hearing.
"The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER: JANUARY 31, 2024: LAW, MIDDLESEX: