Bronx man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at New Jersey home and vehicle

New Jersey blaze traced to alleged Molotov cocktails thrown at home

South Toms River, NJ — A Bronx man is facing multiple arson and weapons charges after investigators say he threw Molotov cocktails at a vehicle and toward a home in Ocean County, sparking fires that drew an emergency response and a multi-state manhunt.

The incident unfolded on March 23 at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Belmont Drive, where first responders arrived to find a 2010 GMC Terrain burning along with a separate fire in a grassy area near the residence. Both fires were extinguished at the scene…

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