Morgan To Face Murder Charges Monday

Arthur Morgan III will face a Monmouth County judge on charges that he on Monday, authorities said Friday.

Morgan's initial appearance has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday before Superior Court Judge Thomas F. Scully.

Morgan, a former Eatontown resident, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 2-year-old Tierra Morgan-Glover on Nov. 21, 2011, in Wall. Morgan was arrested in San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday by members of the United States Marshal’s Service.

Morgan, 27, and is being transferred to New Jersey to face prosecution on this matter and charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Interference with Custody that were signed in Ocean County.

Morgan on Friday was released from the San Diego County Jail, where he had been held since his arrest, according to jail records.

Tierra's family in Lakehurst declined to comment on Morgan's court appearance and said Friday evening that it is unclear if they will attend the proceedings.