Driver critically injured after crashing into Howell Township business

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FREEHOLD, NJ – On Sunday morning, a southbound vehicle left County Road 547 in Howell Township, crossed a concrete median, and slammed into the side of a business, leaving the driver critically…

August 12, 2025

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New Yorker accused of stealing nearly $500K from Ocean Township employer

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Freehold, NJ – A 28-year-old New York man is facing charges after prosecutors say he stole almost half a million dollars from his former Ocean Township employer over a three-year period while…

August 12, 2025

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Salvador Cabellos Diaz Charged for Role in Brutal Murder in Howell

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Authorities have announced the arrest of a second man in connection with the June killing of a Howell Township resident found shot to death in a parked vehicle. Prosecutors…

August 9, 2025

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New Jersey cop charged with lying about criminal past and NYPD firing to get police jobs

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FREEHOLD, NJ – A Neptune Township police officer is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators say he repeatedly lied about his criminal history and prior termination from the New York City Police…

August 9, 2025

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Wall Township police arrest 13 in week packed with DWIs, robbery, and drug charges

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Wall Township Police reported a busy week of arrests between July 21 and July 27, including a high-speed chase involving a stolen luxury SUV, several DWI charges, and multiple drug and weapons-related…

August 2, 2025

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Union Beach man charged with stealing $141K in iPhones from employer

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Union Beach man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he stole more than 100 high-end smartphones from his employer in a scheme that totaled over $140,000, Monmouth…

July 27, 2025

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Wall Township Police report multiple arrests during busy week of enforcement

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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police reported a range of arrests between July 14 and July 20, including multiple DWI offenses, narcotics charges, and outstanding warrants. Key incidents include: Several arrestees…

July 21, 2025

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Lightning Strike at New Jersey Cub Scout Event Kills One, Injures Fourteen

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JACKSON, N.J. — A lightning strike at the Black Knights Bow Benders Archery Range on Perrineville Road Wednesday evening left one man dead and 14 others injured during a Cub Scout event,…

July 20, 2025

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Girl Scouts Selling Cookies Nearly Struck by Woman Driving Recklessly in Monmouth County

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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A 54-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after police say she drove recklessly and came dangerously close to hitting a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies in…

July 19, 2025

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Asbury Park teen charged in April shooting death of 19-year-old man

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another young man in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities announced Friday. Jordan I.…

July 18, 2025

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Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…

July 17, 2025

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Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road

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JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near…

July 17, 2025

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Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing

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JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…

July 17, 2025

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South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle

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FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and shoplifted from…

July 16, 2025

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Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph J. Fitzgerald…

July 9, 2025

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Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit New Jersey and surrounding areas

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as fast-moving storms swept through central New Jersey.…

July 8, 2025

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Matawan woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed Aberdeen pedestrian

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Matawan resident has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in Aberdeen Township, authorities announced. Sonia N. Gomez, 65, entered a guilty…

July 6, 2025

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Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

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TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when…

July 4, 2025

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Monmouth County Fair returns with rides, racing pigs and live shows

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — One of the Jersey Shore’s largest annual carnivals, the Monmouth County Fair, will return later this month with a five-day lineup of attractions, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Held…

July 3, 2025

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Places Downtown Homeless into Housing with State Funds

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Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel Rodrick has recently taken proactive measures to address homelessness in Downtown Toms River, securing emergency housing vouchers from the State Department of Community Affairs, led by…

July 3, 2025

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