Monmouth County News

MARLBORO, NJ – Route 9 South between Union Hill Road and Texas Road is closed for an ongoing investigation into a serious motor vehicle crash. Police officers are currently on …

WALL, NJ – Wall Township police officers made several arrests in a span of two days, ranging from drug possession to driving infractions. Patrolman Ken Bala arrested Cindy L. Schools, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wall Township police officers made four arrests related to driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation of motor vehicles over the weekend. Patrolman Tim Margadonna arrested Jose Luis …

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday a renewed call for public assistance in solving a 2021 sexual assault case in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Honda Civic while crossing Route 9 South near Strickland Road on September 10 at 7:51 PM. Following the collision, …

FREEHOLD, NJ – Erich A. Bennett, a 47-year-old former Sea Bright Police Officer, has admitted to committing multiple crimes against his ex-girlfriend, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. Before …

HOLMDEL, NJ – On September 3, police arrested two men, one a wanted fugitive, following a call from Best Buy loss prevention staff. The Holmdel Township Police Department (HTPD) received …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lost dog was found roaming the area of Old Tavern Rd near Windeler Rd. Howell Township Police Department asks residents to identify the canine. The …

OCEANPORT, NJ – Monmouth Park Racetrack kicks off its annual BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival today, offering a blend of culinary and brewing arts. The three-day event will run …

MANALAPAN, NJ – Manalapan Township Patrolman Kevin Ruditsky, 46, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and second-degree Official Misconduct, according to …

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Pier Village in Long Branch announced the upcoming opening of Pier Pins, an 8,000-square-foot entertainment lounge complete with cutting-edge bowling, virtual sports simulators, table games, and …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Husky has been found on Kent Road near the PAL school in Howell Township. The Howell Township Police Department reported the discovery on their social …

TRENTON, NJ – Does Central New Jersey exist? According to one Massachusetts-born Wall Street banker, it does. In a decisive move today, Governor Phil Murphy signed S3206 into law, solidifying …

FREEHOLD, NJ – On November 17, the Nestle plant in Freehold will officially shut down and the 218 remaining employees will be without a job, according to the state Department …

FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy argued that a child as …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County resident faces multiple charges after a state grand jury indictment linked him to an attack at an anti-racism concert in Asbury Park earlier …

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Another dead whale was found washed ashore on Takanassee Beach on Saturday evening, leading to a flurry of concerns and interest from local residents. The deceased …

HOLMDEL, NJ – Power has been restored to homes across Holmdel left without electricity overnight. A power outage had struck the northern section of Holmdel, leaving numerous residents without electricity. …

WALL TWP, NJ – The Wall Township Police reported the passing of retired K9 Daza. Daza peacefully passed away at home in the loving embrace of her devoted handler, Patrolman …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The abandoned former Walgreens store in the Middletown Plaza will soon transform into a Trader Joe’s. The company moved one step closer this week by adding the …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that his office is seeking assistance from the public in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred in …

PARAMUS, NJ – A 14-year-old boy and his two accomplices were apprehended by authorities after the boy rammed a stolen SUV into a police vehicle in Paramus. According to Paramus …

FREEHOLD, NJ – Christopher Aparicio-Reyes, a local man who admitted to killing a woman in his Long Branch home in 2015, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison, …

FREEHOLD, NJ – A man from Middlesex County, Martin Klose, 64, of Woodbridge, has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an underage girl in exchange for …

RED BANK, NJ – While a young female student was meditating, her golf instructor took advantage and grabbed her. Now police are wondering if others experienced the same ‘lessons’ from …