Suspect Confesses to Fatal Hit and Run of Lakewood Boy
A Lakewood man faces seven years in prison for a hit and run accident that claimed the life of a township boy in December.
Jesus Arellano-Carmoni pleaded guilty Monday at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River to knowingly striking 12-year-old Edward Juarez with his vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident according to the Asbury Park Press.
PREVIOUS: Coverage of Edward Juarez’s death
The Middle School Student was walking home with his brother and a friend on Clover Street when the incident occurred on December 16.
Police caught up with Arellano-Carmoni the day before Christmas after after canvassing the area.
Prosecutors will recommend that Arellano-Carmoni get a seven year prison term when sentenced on May 25th.
More From Beach Radio
![NJ State Police Ranks Could Drop To Lowest Level In More Than A Decade [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/395/files/2012/04/state-police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Christie Still Among Romney’s Possible VP Choices [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/395/files/2012/04/142673077.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two NJ Towns Pressure Residents To Let Them Boost Property Taxes [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/395/files/2012/04/voting-booth1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
!["User Fees" For Emergency Services Addressed In Sweeney’s Bill [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/395/files/2012/04/sweeneyrev.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Tax Freedom Day for NJ Is May 1 [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/395/files/2012/04/tax-form1.jpg?w=980&q=75)