2TRENTON, N.J. – A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against seven Ocean County law enforcement officers following a yearlong investigation into the 2024 death of a Toms River man who died shortly after being taken into custody.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Wednesday that the grand jury voted “no bill” after reviewing evidence in the death of John Cassidy, 47, of Toms River , who died following an encounter with police on April 19, 2024.

The investigation was launched by the Attorney General’s office.

The review was conducted by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) in accordance with the Independent Prosecutor Directive, which requires the Attorney General’s Office to investigate all deaths occurring during encounters with

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