Hamilton Man Pleads Guilty to Eluding Police in Absecon

Bobbyjean Orak faces 3-year sentence for driving 35 mph over speed limit and fleeing officers

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 31-year-old man from Hamilton, New Jersey pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree eluding after leading police on a high-speed chase in Absecon, Atlantic County. Bobbyjean Orak faces a 3-year prison sentence for the incident, which occurred in July 2024 when Absecon officers observed him driving 35 mph over the speed limit on Absecon Boulevard and attempted to pull him over, but Orak fled at a dramatically increased speed.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of high-speed chases and the need for accountability for repeat offenders who endanger public safety by fleeing from law enforcement. Orak had a history of similar incidents in the South Jersey area, raising concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement coordination and penalties for such reckless driving behavior.

The details

On July 24, 2024, Absecon police officers observed Orak's Nissan Sentra traveling 35 mph over the posted speed limit on Absecon Boulevard. When the officers attempted to pull him over by activating their lights and sirens, Orak dramatically increased his speed and fled. The officers were able to get a description of Orak and his license plate information. The Absecon Police Department then contacted the Hamilton Police Department in Mercer County, who informed them that they had received numerous calls from other South Jersey police departments about similar incidents involving Orak.

  • On July 24, 2024, Orak was observed speeding and eluding police in Absecon.
  • In May 2026, Orak is scheduled to be sentenced to 3 years in prison for the eluding charge.

The players

Bobbyjean Orak

A 31-year-old man from Hamilton, New Jersey who pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree eluding after leading police on a high-speed chase in Absecon.

Absecon Police Department

The law enforcement agency that observed Orak speeding and eluding them, and then coordinated with the Hamilton Police Department in Mercer County about Orak's history of similar incidents.

Hamilton Police Department

The law enforcement agency in Mercer County that informed the Absecon Police Department about numerous calls they had received from other South Jersey police departments regarding similar incidents involving Orak.

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What’s next

In May 2026, Orak is scheduled to be sentenced to 3 years in prison for the eluding charge.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of effective coordination between law enforcement agencies to address repeat offenders who demonstrate a pattern of reckless driving and eluding police. The 3-year sentence Orak faces sends a strong message about the consequences for such dangerous behavior that puts public safety at risk.