Freehold Man Indicted on Armed Robbery Charge

A Monmouth County indicted a Freehold man on a first-degree burglary charge.

According to the indictment, Lateef Shuler, 28, allegedly used a BB gun to threaten, injure and rob a resident in .

In addition to armed robbery, Shuler is indicted on possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated assault by pointing a firearm.

Punishment for a first degree crime can be 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $200,000.

Regardless of the charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and state law.