Man Charged in Attempted Murder of Officer Was Previously Deported

Published on Dec 9, 2015 in Police Blotter

by Will King

The Toms River Police Department has identified and charged a New York man with attempted murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest. Early reports suggest he was in the country illegally, and that he had previously been deported.

The charges stem from an incident Tuesday in which the suspect allegedly dragged a police officer 75-feet with his vehicle as he attempted to flee the scene of an investigation. Officer Daniel Brennan has been released from the hospital after treatment of his injuries.

Giomar Diaz, 33, whose last listed address was East 172 Street, Bronx New York, is being held on $500,000 bail. Police believe Diaz is in the United States illegally, and are currently holding him on an additional no-bail detainer from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division.

Diaz is believed to have previously been detained on criminal charges in the United States, and was deported to the Dominican Republic at that time. Initial reports, according to the Toms River Police, are that these charges were weapon and drug-related.

In addition, an active warrant for Diaz exists from New York City.

Charges were also been filed against Alvin A. Hernandez Almanzar, 28, of Marlton Avenue in Camden New Jersey. He has been charged with hindering the apprehension of Diaz and driving with an expired license. The charges arise as a result of Almanzar picking Diaz up after he abandoned the vehicle used to assault Officer Brennan.

Bail has not yet been set for Hernandez -Almanzar.

Diaz was initially detained by Officer Daniel Brennan as a suspect in a document fraud. Diaz was allegedly attempting to use a false identity and documents in an attempt to gain additional government documents using a false name.

The female seen with Diaz earlier on Tuesday is still wanted for questioning and has not yet been identified.

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