According to Lakewood police, David Wax, 48, and Judy Wax, 46 were charged with kidnapping. David Wax was also charged with criminal restraint, luring, aggravated assault, theft and robbery. Judy Wax was also charged with conspiracy.
A Lakewood couple has been arrested and charged for allegedly kidnapping, beating and robbing a Brooklyn man.
According to Lakewood police, David Wax, 48, and Judy Wax, 46 were charged with kidnapping. David Wax was also charged with criminal restraint, luring, aggravated assault, theft and robbery. Judy Wax was also charged with conspiracy.
The Waxes handcuffed Yisrael Bryskman and took him their home before beating him and ordering him to call his family and demand money. They then drove Bryskman to Brooklyn.
Bryskman, who lives in Brooklyn, was staying in Lakewood. He was seeking employment with the Waxes when they assaulted him.
According to the Asbury Park Press:
…After being dropped off in Brooklyn, Bryskman went to the hospital where he was treated for a broken nose, several cuts to his head and black eyes…
He went to Lakewood police headquarters and reported the incident to the watch commander around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday…
Bryskman's Palm Pilot, thumb drive, hat, coat and $200 to $300 in cash were stolen. Police don't believe the Waxes received any money from Bryskman's family.…
Bail was set at $750,000 for David Wax and $400,000 for Judy Wax and both are being held at the Ocean County Jail in Toms River.
[Hat Tip: HaNavon.]