SEA ISLE CITY — A state prisoner walked away from his place of employ Aug. 22, had two hours of freedom but then refused to buy a beach tag, which led to his capture.
According to Sea Isle City police, at 11:20 a.m., Anthony J. Rosario, 36, of Penns Grove, was captured at 43rd and Pleasure Avenue after he walked away from Deauville Inn, Strathmere, where he was a prisoner participating in the state Department of Corrections work release program.
Rosario was free for about two hours efore a beach tag officer noticed that Rosario, who attempted to enter the beach at 37th Street, refused to buy a beach tag.
Officers were called, and converged on the area. After a brief search, Sgt. Anthony Garreffi who, along with Officer Frank Lupperger, took him into custody located Rosario.
Rosario was returned to the Department of Corrections. He was expected to be charged with the escape.
Patrolman Frank Taylor was also involved in the capture.
