Crime & Safety

Oceanport Police Captain Struck By Lightning -- Again

Speedy recovery expected for Barcus, struck by lightning while closing a metal gate Friday evening

Oceanport Police Captain Daniel W. Barcus is going to be okay after being struck by lightning while attempting to close a metal gate at the corner of  Port Au Peck and Oceanport avenues Friday evening.

Barcus was taken by cruiser to in Long Branch after he was struck around 6:30 p.m. Friday, according to initial reports from the Breaking News Network, which monitors local police and fire communications.

Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace sent an e-mail at 9:39 p.m. Friday stating early signs are positive Barcus will make a speedy recovery.

Find out what's happening in Little Silver-Oceanportwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

"On behalf of the governing body, our prayers go out to him and his family and the Oceanport Police Department," said Irace.

The Asbury Park Press is reporting it was not the first time Barcus was struck by lightning.

Find out what's happening in Little Silver-Oceanportwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We will post more information as it becomes available.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.