Man Who Fled Police, Jumped Into Manasquan River Due in Court Today

A Brick man who allegedly fled from police and jumped into the Manasquan River on Sunday is scheduled to appear in Brielle municipal court today at 1 p.m., documents show. 

John B. Benedetto, 46, faces one count of third-degree eluding after, authorities say, he fled from the scene on foot and jumped into the Manasquan River after being approached by borough police investigating reports he was soliciting for a charity, documents show and officials have said. 

Benedetto was aprehended by the marine division of the State Police just after 9 p.m. Sunday, authorities have said. APP.com broke the story earlier this week.

Along with his daughter, who's name and age has been withheld by police, Benedetto led borough police on a brief manhunt before jumping off the Route 70 bridge to avoid capture, authorities have said. 

Benedetto, who complained of difficulty breathing, was taken to a local hospital, while his daughter swam safely to shore, authorities have said. 

He was processed at Monmouth County jail and his bail was set at $10,000, documents show.