29 year old Michael Gillen of Mays Landing pleaded guilty to Aggravated Assault in exchange for a five-year term in New Jersey State Prison. On December 31, 2024, law enforcement responded to a residence for a report of a domestic violence incident in Hamilton Township. When the police arrived, they met the victim. The victim
reported that the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, assaulted her after an argument. As she was
holding her child, the defendant hit the victim. He then pulled her hair and choked her, causing
her to lose consciousness. The victim was later transported to the hospital where she received
treatment for her injuries. Sentencing is scheduled May 2nd.