An off-duty cop in New Jersey was charged and jailed after she allegedly broke into a residence and assaulted two victims last week.
Rebecca Sayegh, aged 32, faced accusations of breaking into a home and committing two assaults, as stated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She was additionally charged with two counts of causing damage on purpose, making terroristic threats, and resisting arrest.
The charges originated from an incident on April 25 related to a disturbance within a home in Berkeley Township. Police were called to the scene around 11:20 p.m.
“Upon arriving, Officers found that an individual, later identified as Sayegh – who is an off-duty Toms River Township Police Officer – had shattered the front glass door of the house, entered, and proceeded to attack and intimidate two individuals present inside,” described the prosecutor’s office.
Sayegh is employed by the Toms River Township Police Department (pictured here). (Google Maps)
“Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Berkeley Township Police Department for their efforts in connection with this investigation,” the prosecutor’s office concluded.
In 2021, Sayegh was given a Class B award for her valiant efforts during a house fire, according to the Toms River Police Department.
“Officer Sayegh was first on scene, learned the home owner was unaccounted for and likely still inside,” the police statement about the incident read. “Officer Sayegh was able to escort [the victim] and her pets across the street to safety. Officer Sayegh is commended for her swift action, bravery, and lifesaving actions.”
Officers from the Berkeley Township Police Department (pictured here) arrested Sayegh over the incident. (Google Maps)
Fox News Digital reached out to the Toms River Township Police Department for additional comment.
