Monmouth County News

NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes, …

TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged in connection with an auto theft and home burglary ring, becoming the first person prosecuted under New Jersey’s new home invasion …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police increased their presence near State Highway 35 and Belmar Boulevard on Sunday after receiving a phone call containing vague threats against law enforcement …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Neptune Township police officer has been charged with illegally accessing law enforcement databases to obtain personal information about a woman, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has convicted a 30-year-old Asbury Park man of luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are investigating an early morning home invasion on Baileys Corner Road that led to a vehicle pursuit, ending with the suspects evading capture on the …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a home invasion early Monday morning that led to a police pursuit ending on the Garden State Parkway, officials said. At approximately 4:44 …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police officers made a series of arrests over a six-day period last week, citing charges ranging from drug possession to driving while intoxicated and …

RED BANK, N.J. — A suspect stole a car from a gas station in Red Bank while the owner was inside paying for fuel, authorities said. Surveillance footage shows the …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a “serial killer” in the area are false, addressing concerns sparked by a misleading social media …

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two North Jersey men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in a 2017 armed home invasion and years-long stalking of a Holmdel couple, Monmouth …

ALLENTOWN, N.J. — An Allentown man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman in the head at her home on New Year’s Eve, an incident that has left the …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Alex Kemp, a 19-year-old freshman at Williams College, died Tuesday after a ski accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, leaving the Lincroft community and …

A tragic start to the day unfolded early Tuesday morning in Howell Township, New Jersey, when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on US Route 9 near Strickland …

Wall Township Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit-and-Run Case **Wall Township, NJ** – The Wall Township Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a black 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 involved in …

HOWELL, N.J. — Ice Cream on 9, a well-loved ice cream shop on Route 9, is set to reopen this spring after a prolonged hiatus, according to a sign posted …

TINTON FALLS, NJ — A fire early Sunday morning caused significant damage to the office of New Jersey lawmakers at 766 Shrewsbury Avenue, prompting the temporary closure of the facility, …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December …

DEAL, NJ — The Deal Police Department delivered multiple truckloads of food, supplies, and donations to the Tinton Falls Associated Humane Society on Thursday, following their annual “Howl-Iday” fundraiser. The …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Newly released body camera footage shows the dramatic arrest of a former Target employee accused of taking an upskirt photo of a customer, leading police on …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department expressed gratitude on Monday for the efforts of “We Are Loved,” a local nonprofit organization, We Are Loved, in aiding families …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from the New Jersey Department of …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in public and school libraries. This …

A fleet of mysterious drones spotted off the New Jersey coast has raised alarm among state officials, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo sharply criticizing state and federal authorities for …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Santa Claus made a special pre-Christmas appearance at the Monmouth Jet Center on Saturday, arriving by helicopter with the assistance of Wall Township police officers. Sgt. …