Monmouth County News

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two Long Branch men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old man late Friday night, authorities announced Tuesday. Nija Faust, …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have announced several arrests over the past week, including shoplifting, burglary, and drug-related offenses. On March 4, Lucia Vaca-Gomez, 60, of Newark, was arrested for …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the New York Field Office and the Port of New York/Newark will conduct in-person interviews for conditionally approved …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — One bite, everyone knows the rules. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy visited Tramonto’s Pizza in Ocean Township for his latest One Bite Pizza review, scoring the …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Howell police have designated four “Target Enforcement Areas” in response to resident complaints about traffic violations, the department announced. The areas include Salem Hill Road, Arnold …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to …

If you’re a pizza aficionado on the hunt for a slice that combines tradition, flavor, and that perfect crispy bite, Zoni’s Brooklyn Brick Coal Oven Pizzeria in Sea Girt, NJ, …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry participated in the town’s Read Across America celebration at Village School, engaging with students in a day of reading and discussion. Perry visited …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. – A Monmouth County high school basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting a student has been released from jail under court-imposed conditions, officials said. Justin McGhee, 35, the …

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in an animal cruelty investigation after four deceased pit bull mixes were found in dog …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set to take place Sunday, March 9, …

MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Last week, the Middletown School Board wasn’t sure about hiring a politically connected attorney to represent the school board. In a 5-2 vote, the board rejected the …

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The West Long Branch Police Department announced it will conduct a motor vehicle inspection checkpoint on Wall Street near Valenzano Park on Tuesday, March 4, …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — There will be no public flogging or release of confidential documents for a school teacher in Middletown who was arrested for having sex with a student. Instead, …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s attorney, marking another setback for …

BELMAR, N.J. — A man died Thursday night after falling into the water near the Highway 35 bridge, prompting a large-scale rescue effort, authorities said. The Belmar Police Department received …

Trenton, NJ – Is the ‘Good Ole Boys’ network dead in New Jersey? Or, are party chairmen across New Jersey just learning how to do business in a post-party line …

HOLMDEL, N.J. – Route 35 southbound is closed between Centerville Road and Laurel Avenue due to downed power lines, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. Authorities urged drivers to …

JACKSON, NJ – The towering green giant that has ruled the skyline of Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly two decades is about to take its final bow—Kingda Ka, once …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Long Branch man has been charged with financial crimes after allegedly withdrawing more than $44,000 from a bank account before a check he deposited was returned …

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Middletown man who stabbed a relative in the neck inside their home was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago …

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A New Jersey teachers’ union leader is defending the state’s longstanding transgender athlete policy, calling recent criticism from conservative groups a politically motivated “moral panic.” The …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown school board has gone silent after two board members were caught paying a political operative $20,000 as a part of an orchestrated attack against Toms …

WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township police made several arrests over the weekend, including three for driving while intoxicated and two for outstanding warrants, authorities said. On Friday, Patrolman Johan …