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New Jersey Gas Station Attendant Stole Thousands of Dollars from Customers

NEWARK, NJ – A former gas station attendant from Monmouth County has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from customers. Patrick Brown, a 48-year-old resident of Newark, was indicted by a grand…

April 24, 2024

Family of Eight Displaced During House Fire in Manalapan

A family of eight people were left without a home following a fire that broke out in Monmouth County. Responding to the incident at a residence on Paddington Court was the Manalapan…

April 22, 2024

Bodies Found at New Jersey Home Construction Site, Medical Examiner Finds No Foul Play

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran announced that a forensic analysis of human remains discovered at a residential construction site in Wall…

April 20, 2024

Matawan Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Father’s Murder and Desecration of Remains

FREEHOLD, NJ — Kenneth H. Knapp Jr., a 33-year-old Matawan resident, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for the murder of his father and the desecration of the remains.…

April 19, 2024

How a New Jersey Media Giant’s Digital Miscalculation Led to Its Own Financial Meltdown

New Jersey lawmakers are once again pushing a bill to end the century-old reliance on print newspapers and calling for an end to a state-mandated rule that all public notices shall be…

April 18, 2024

Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Elderly Driver in Wall

FREEHOLD, NJ — Authorities are currently investigating an incident in Wall Township where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday.…

April 18, 2024

Top Ten Must-Visit Spots in New Jersey This April

TRENTON, NJ – With April’s mild weather and colorful landscapes, New Jersey offers a plethora of destinations for locals and tourists alike to explore. From breathtaking natural reserves to festive local events,…

April 14, 2024

Howell Woman Indicted in Crash that Killed Three-Year-Old Girl

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Samantha E. Bonora, 31, of Howell, in connection with a tragic three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old girl…

April 13, 2024

Asbury Park Cat Rapist Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge

FREEHOLD, NJ – Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old resident of Asbury Park, admitted to charges of animal cruelty in Monmouth County Superior Court on Wednesday, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

April 11, 2024

Motorcyclist Killed in Fiery Crash on Route 18

FREEHOLD, NJ – A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle in Colts Neck is currently under investigation, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The accident occurred…

April 11, 2024

Monmouth County Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Student

FREEHOLD, NJ – Jessica Sawicki, a 37-year-old English teacher at Hamilton High School West in Mercer County, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child,…

April 9, 2024

This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township council meeting. The position was created after…

April 5, 2024

New Jersey Cops Say Don’t Call 911 After Earthquake Unless You Have An Emergency

FREEHOLD, NJ—After a 4.8 earthquake shook New Jersey, thousands of people are calling 911 across the state. Officials in Monmouth County and other jurisdictions are reporting that emergency lines are flooded with…

April 5, 2024

Two New Jersey Winners Split $30 Million Pick-6 Jackpot

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Lottery has declared two ticket holders from Monmouth and Morris Counties as the latest multi-millionaires, splitting the fourth-largest Pick-6 jackpot of $30 million. These winners matched…

March 29, 2024

Police Seek Public Assistance in Unsolved Monmouth County Murder Cold Case

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago is appealing to the public for any information related to the 1996 murder of a Neptune City business owner, Smita Amin Patel. Patel,…

March 28, 2024

Sisters Charged with Prescription Drug Theft in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ – Two sisters from Atlantic County face charges related to the theft of prescription drugs from a medical facility in Shrewsbury, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

March 26, 2024

Keyport Death Investigation Rule Murder-Suicide

FREEHOLD, NJ – A death investigation in Keyport last week has been officially classified as a murder-suicide by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The bodies of Ekaterina Kalyapina, 37, and her husband…

March 25, 2024

Monmouth County Man Charged for New Year’s Day Homicide

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of Carl A. Richards, a 39-year-old Marlboro resident, for the murder that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day.…

March 21, 2024

South Jersey Man Charged with Online Solicitation of Monmouth County Teen

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest of a Gloucester County man for allegedly engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a 14-year-old from Middletown. Jeremy M. Slickerman,…

March 20, 2024

South Jersey Man Arrested After Luring Monmouth County Teen Online

FREEHOLD, NJ — A man from Gloucester County has been taken into custody for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with a 14-year-old from Monmouth County. Raymond S. Santiago, the Monmouth County Prosecutor,…

March 19, 2024

Keansburg Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago has announced the sentencing of Davidson Jules, a 42-year-old resident of Keansburg, to a significant term in state prison following a 2023 drug…

March 18, 2024

Asbury Park Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of His Own Mother

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that an Asbury Park man, Amando Miguel-Ortiz, has been convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, which occurred in March 2023. Monmouth…

March 12, 2024

Three Arrested in Holmdel with Over a Pound of Weed

HOLMDEL, NJ – In the early hours of Monday, the Holmdel Township Police Department apprehended three individuals from Freehold Boro following a motor vehicle stop. At approximately 3:01 AM, Patrolman R. Enzerillo…

March 11, 2024

Monmouth County Fatal Crash Report Shows Twelves Deaths in First Two Months of 2024

Recent Traffic Fatalities in Monmouth County In Monmouth County, there have been a series of traffic-related fatalities spanning from January to February 2024. A total of 11 accidents were reported, resulting in…

March 4, 2024

Toms River Zoning Board to Hear Church Expansion Proposal

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled a hearing to consider a conditional use permit application by Ocean County Baptist Church. The meeting is set for…

March 3, 2024

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