Lakewood Man Found Dead Friday In Toms River, New Jersey

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:45 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

TOMS RIVER, NJ.- Detectives are continuing the investigation into the death of a 45-year-old Lakewood, New Jersey, man whose lifeless body was found floating in the water on Friday in Toms River Township, New Jersey.

     According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, on Friday, members of the Toms River Township Police Department responded to a report of a body being found in the area behind Point O’ Woods Drive in the Township.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found the lifeless body of Julian Lopez-Martinez, 45, floating in the water. Mr. Lopez-Martinez’s body was removed from the water. The Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office performed a post-mortem examination of Mr. Lopez-Martinez’s remains and found no evidence of trauma. 

     “The cause of the death is pending toxicology results. The death of Mr. Lopez-Martinez does not appear to be suspicious at this time,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.