Gregory Fullman, Jr., 33, of Manchester Township, pled guilty on Thursday to three counts of Aggravated Arson. At the time of his sentencing on May 19, 2023, the State will be seeking a term of twelve years New Jersey State Prison. Fullman will also be responsible for making restitution in connection with fire suppression services.
On January 31, 2022, a multi-jurisdictional investigation into numerous forest fires intentionally set in Ocean County culminated with Fullman’s arrest. The investigation revealed that Fullman was responsible for setting fires and destroying or damaging wooded areas in Little Egg Harbor Township, Manchester Township, and Lakewood Township between the dates of May 2021 and January 2022. Fullman was taken into custody on January 31, 2022, and has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his apprehension.