Traffic delays marred the beach trips for thousands from Middlesex County, through Monmouth County and into Ocean County on Sunday.
John Leddy, 28, of Hulse Avenue in Brick was arrested at the scene by Wall Patrolman Andrew Baldino for driving while intoxicated and several other motor vehicle violations to include leaving the scene of an accident, police said.
The child, whose identity is being withheld, was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where she is being treated for injuries suffered in the attack, police said.
Be alert to rip currents caused by the effects of Tropical Storm Arthur
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