Suspect in slaying surrenders
LAKEWOOD — One of two suspects wanted by police in connection with the slaying of a 30-year-old Seaside Heights man turned himself in to police on May 7.
Marvin L. Worthy, 20, of Newark, surrendered to police after his attorney contacted the Lakewood Police Department.
Worthy’s attorney, Raymond L. Hamlin of Newark, worked with the Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to arrange Worthy’s voluntary surrender.
According to Executive Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Gregory J. Sakowicz, Worthy surrendered at about 11:15 a.m. May 7 to Lakewood patrolmen Richard Stanik and Leroy Marshall and Patrolwoman Sherry Jones.
Worthy was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Rashon Roy, 30, of Seaside Heights. Lakewood police discovered Roy’s body in the parking lot of the High Point at Lakewood condominium complex, Prospect Avenue, on April 28.
Renato Santos, 22, who police described as a drifter, was taken into custody on April 28 after he was found wandering near the scene of the incident.
According to Sakowicz, Lakewood police also issued a warrant for Gregory P. Maples Jr., 26, of Brick Township. Maples is still at large.
Worthy was the fourth man arrested in connection with Roy’s murder. Currently, police are holding Santos, Worthy and Steven Bennett, 19.
Bennett was arrested last week and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Bennett’s roommate, James Irwin, 26, was also arrested and was charged with vehicle theft and aggravated arson.
According to authorities, Irwin took Roy’s Jeep from the parking lot of the condominium complex and set it on fire.
While no details are being released on the relationship between the victim and those charged in connection with his murder, Sakowicz said authorities are investigating whether drugs played a role in the crime.
— Cindy Tietjen