Off-Duty NJ Officer Arrested in Home Invasion

Rebecca Sayegh, a 32-year-old off-duty Toms River police officer, was arrested and charged with home invasion burglary, two counts of assault, two counts of criminal mischief, terroristic threats, and resisting arrest after a violent incident at a home on Evernhan Avenue in Berkeley Township, New Jersey. Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 11:20 p.m. on April 25, where Sayegh allegedly smashed the front glass door, assaulted and threatened two residents, and damaged a vehicle in the driveway. She was apprehended at the scene after resisting arrest, initially released via summons, then re-arrested on a warrant, and is now held at Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. The incident drew added attention because Sayegh had recently filed a lawsuit against her department alleging sexual harassment and discrimination, but the case was dismissed earlier this month. The Toms River Police Department has declined to comment on her employment status. All charges are accusations and Sayegh is presumed innocent until proven guilty.