Woman Jumps Into River, Tries To Swim Away From Toms River Police

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A woman has been arrested Friday afternoon following a chase through downtown Toms River that ended with her jumping into the Toms River in an attempt to get away, police said.

Toms River police spokeman Ralph Stocco said a report on the incident was still being compiled but the woman ran away from a police officer during the incident, which began at Lakehurst Road and Edgewood Drive. That intersection is the entrance to Silver Ridge Apartments.

The woman ran and jumped into the Toms River and continued to flee by swimming and running through a swampy area, Stocco said.

She was finally taken into custody about 4 p.m., he said, with the assistance of a number of agencies, includint the Toms River Volunteer Fire Department's Water Rescue Unit.

Stocco said more details would be provided when they become available.

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