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29-Year-Old Elizabeth Mascarelli Charged with Harboring Fugitive in Toms River, New Jersey – 35-Year-Old Suspect Dies in Standoff

Elizabeth Mascarelli Charged with Harboring Fugitive Maxwell Johnston in Toms River

Standoff in Toms River Ends with Fugitive’s Suicide and Host Charged with Aiding

According to the Patch, in Toms River, New Jersey, Elizabeth C. Mascarelli, 29, was charged with helping a fugitive after she let Maxwell A. Johnston, 35, stayed at her home for four days. Johnston was wanted for the murder of Gabriella M. Caroleo, 25, who was found shot on June 27 in Manchester and later died. Authorities found Johnston at Elizabeth Mascarelli’s house on Ravenwood Drive. When they tried to arrest him, a standoff began because Johnston was armed. Elizabeth Mascarelli eventually left the house and was taken to the hospital for her injuries, while Johnston was found dead inside from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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29-Year-Old Elizabeth Mascarelli Charged with Harboring Fugitive in Toms River, New Jersey – 35-Year-Old Suspect Dies in Standoff (PHOTO: RLS Media)

Standoff in Toms River Ends with Fugitive Dead and Elizabeth Mascarelli Charged

The standoff started early Friday afternoon and caused roads to be closed and nearby homes to be evacuated. Johnston had fired at the police during the standoff. Authorities used a drone to check the house and confirm Johnston’s death. Elizabeth Mascarelli was charged with helping a fugitive and is being held in jail. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer praised the police for handling the situation professionally. Many agencies were involved in the investigation and standoff, including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, local police departments, the SWAT team, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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