A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against New Jersey State Police Staff Sergeant Nicholas Pryszlak in connection with the death of Scott Segreaves, Jr., who died following a car crash on October 18, 2024, in Holland Township.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) investigated the incident and presented evidence to a grand jury made up of New Jersey residents. This process followed the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019 and standard operating procedures introduced by OPIA in July 2021 to ensure neutrality and transparency.
The investigation included reviews of body-worn camera footage, motor vehicle recorder video, third-party surveillance video, dispatch audio, photographs, crash reports, as well as toxicology and autopsy results. After reviewing this evidence and hearing testimony, the grand jury concluded its deliberations on December 15, 2025. The result was a “no bill,” meaning no criminal charges would be filed against Sergeant Pryszlak.
According to investigators, at about 10:24 p.m., Mr. Segreaves was driving on Water Street in Milford Borough when Sergeant Pryszlak attempted to catch up with him for a speeding violation. Surveillance cameras recorded both vehicles traveling along Frenchtown Road before turning onto Stamets Road. At that point, Sergeant Pryszlak activated his lights and sirens while following Mr. Segreaves at speeds reaching 73 mph.
Roughly 45 seconds later, Sergeant Pryszlak lost sight of Mr. Segreaves’ vehicle. He then turned off his lights and sirens and slowed down to about 23 mph while using a spotlight to search the area. During this time, Mr. Segreaves continued at high speed down Stamets Road.
At approximately 10:26 p.m., investigators found that Mr. Segreaves entered a curve on Stamets Road at around 104 mph before losing control of his vehicle. The car left the roadway near Stamets Road and Gallmeier Road, struck several trees, overturned down an embankment, and ejected Mr. Segreaves from the vehicle.
Sergeant Pryszlak was unaware that Mr. Segreaves had crashed and continued searching for him along Stamets Road and Gallmeier Road after asking another driver if they had seen a passing car.
At about 10:28 p.m., Holland Township Police received an automated alert from Mr. Segreaves’ iPhone indicating he had been involved in a severe crash. Using coordinates from this message, law enforcement searched the area until approximately 10:58 p.m., when Sergeant Pryszlak found the overturned vehicle with Mr. Segreaves pronounced dead at the scene.
The Attorney General’s Office is required by law (N.J.S.A. 52:17B-107(a)(2)) to investigate deaths occurring during encounters with law enforcement officers or while individuals are in custody; such cases must be presented to a grand jury for possible indictment consideration.
No conflicts of interest were identified among those assigned to this investigation after review under the Independent Prosecutor Directive policies.
Following investigations like these under established procedures, OPIA determines whether administrative review is necessary by referring matters to appropriate agencies according to internal affairs policy guidelines.
Additional information regarding how fatal police encounters are investigated under New Jersey’s Independent Prosecutor Directive can be found through official resources.
The New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin leads efforts across all counties within New Jersey related to public safety oversight—including legal standards enforcement—statewide prosecution authority for offenses such as those considered here (source). The office also provides legal representation for state entities as well as victim advocacy services (source). Its role extends across municipalities throughout New Jersey (source), functioning as an agency focused on justice administration (source).
Dispatch audio and videos related to this incident are available for viewing upon request by members of the press.
