Former New Jersey Police Officer Permanently Barred from Law Enforcement After Violent Break In at Ex Boyfriends Home

A former Toms River police officer has been permanently banned from working in law enforcement across New Jersey after admitting to a violent late night rampage inside the home of her former boyfriend, an incident that shocked the local community and raised broader questions about police conduct and accountability.

According to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, 32 year old Rebecca Sayegh pleaded guilty to burglary, criminal mischief, and simple assault in connection with the April 25 incident at a residence in Berkeley Township. Her plea agreement includes a full forfeiture of her job with the Toms River Township Police Department and a lifetime prohibition from holding any public employment in New Jersey.

The chaotic ordeal unfolded around 11.20 p.m. when Sayegh, who was off duty at the time, arrived unannounced at the home she once shared with her ex boyfriend of five years. Prosecutors say she used her police baton to smash through the front door, immediately confronting her former partner and his new girlfriend. What began as a heated argument quickly escalated as Sayegh shoved both victims and attempted to engage them physically.

When the victims tried to restrain her, she broke free and began destroying property throughout the house, overturning items and causing significant damage. The rampage continued outside, where she reportedly dented the hood of one victims car. Investigators estimate the destruction totaled approximately two thousand dollars in damage to the home and an additional five hundred dollars to the vehicle.

The new girlfriend managed to flee into the backyard, where she placed a frantic call to 911. Responding officers found Sayegh still combative. According to authorities, she attempted to fight them and resisted efforts to take her into custody. As she was escorted down the driveway, she allegedly threatened to burn down the house, prompting officers to further secure the scene and remove her from the property.

Sayegh, who had served nine years on the police force, was suspended without pay after the incident. Prosecutors are now seeking a sentence that includes one hundred and eighty days in the Ocean County Jail, a term of probation, restitution to the victims, and a no contact order. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

The criminal case comes at a complex time for Sayegh, who is also involved in a civil lawsuit against the Toms River Police Department and township officials. In the lawsuit, filed last year, she accuses former Police Chief Mitch Little and several superiors of sexual harassment, workplace retaliation, and gender discrimination. She claims she was repeatedly denied promotions due to her gender and faced a hostile work environment throughout her career. It remains unclear how her guilty plea and employment forfeiture will affect the ongoing civil litigation.

Neither the police department nor attorneys representing the township have issued new statements regarding the status of the internal investigation or Sayeghs lawsuit. Meanwhile, court filings related to her plea remain sealed, limiting public access to further details of the case.

As the sentencing date approaches, the case continues to draw significant attention, both for its dramatic nature and for the broader questions it raises about mental health, officer misconduct, and the oversight of law enforcement personnel.