Long Time Jersey Shore Fugitive Taken into Custody

🔺   The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announces the capture of longtime fugitive

🔺   Chaudhry Yousaf, 52 from Valley Stream, New York was arrested in New York City

🔺   Yousaf was charged with the death of a passenger of the car he crashed

It was a long time coming, but Ocean County Prosecutor, Bradley D. Billhimer announced the capture of Chaudhry Yousaf.

Yousaf, 52 whose last known address was said to be in Valley Stream, New York, has been a fugitive on the run since 2009.

Police say that on March 28, 2009, a black Lincoln Town Car, driven by Yousaf was traveling southbound on the Garden State Parkway when he lost control of the car.

The car hit a road sign and veered into the wooded area where it struck a tree before coming to a rest.

New Jersey State Police responded to the scene and observed that Yousaf appeared to be intoxicated at the scene of the crash.

Yousaf was charged with Driving Under the Influence and placed under arrest at the scene.

Yousaf, along with two passengers, Harris Kahn, 26, of Queens, New York, and Kishwa Jahan, 32, of Queens Village, New York all sustained injuries.

Yousaf was transported to Community Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

Ms. Jahan was also taken to Community Medical Center, where she was treated for her injuries and released.

Mr. Kahn was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of serious injuries and succumbed a day later.

Yousaf was charged with vehicular homocide and he was placed under arrest at Community Medical Center.

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Police transported Yousaf to the Ocean County Jail where his bond was set at $150,000.

Yousaf posted the bond and was released from custody.

On February 5, Chaudhry Yousaf failed to appear for a mandatory court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Yousaf has been a fugitive from justice since that date - until December 24, when he was taken into custody in New York City.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Unit, New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit, United States Marshals Service New York/ New Jersey Fugitive Task Force, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, New York/New Jersey Port Authority Police, and United States Customs Police, for their collaborative efforts and assistance in connection with this investigation, ultimately leading to Yousaf’s apprehension - and his return to Ocean County to answer for this very serious charge.

The subject in this story should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source:  OCPO