A late-night domestic disturbance in Berkeley Township that escalated into a forced entry and property damage has resulted in a former police officer receiving probation and forfeiting her law enforcement career.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on January 16, 2026, Rebecca Sayegh, 32, of Toms River, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., to a three-year term of probation in connection with a series of incidents that occurred on April 25, 2025. Sayegh previously entered guilty pleas to Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Simple Assault.

According to authorities, at approximately 11:20 p.m. on April 25, 2025, officers from the Berkeley Township Police Department responded to a residence on Evernhan Avenue following a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers determined that Sayegh—who was off duty at the time and employed as a Toms River Township police officer—had smashed the front glass door of the home and entered the residence. Investigators further determined that she damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one of the victims that was parked in the driveway.

Sayegh was located at the scene and taken into custody after resisting officers’ efforts to peacefully place her under arrest. She was subsequently released from the Ocean County Jail in accordance with New Jersey Bail Reform.

As part of her sentence, Judge Ryan ordered that Sayegh have no contact with the victims and pay restitution for the damage she caused. She was also required to forfeit her position as a Toms River Township police officer effective November 17, 2025, the date she pled guilty, and she has forfeited all future public employment in the State of New Jersey.