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Freehold Township Police Department Advisory on Unpermitted Solicitors

Freehold Township, NJ — The Freehold Township Police Department has reported an increase in calls from residents about unpermitted solicitors, particularly from a pest control company, going door to door. Township regulations…

July 27, 2024

Monmouth County Fair Returns to Freehold

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Fair will be held from July 24 to 28 at the East Freehold Fairgrounds, located at 1500 Kozloski Road. The event promises a range of shows…

July 27, 2024

Freehold Township Day: A Celebration of Community and Veterans

FREEHOLD, NJ — Join the festivities at the 18th Annual Freehold Township Day on July 13, starting at 4 PM at Michael J. Tighe Park. Organized in partnership with the Veteran’s Community…

July 13, 2024

Jackson Woman, Freehold Middle School Teacher Arrested for Sex With Student

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday that Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 43-year-old teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, has been arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual relationship…

June 29, 2024

Lakewood KKK Member Was Once Elected to the Ocean County Board of Freeholders

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You might have heard that Toms River and Ocean County were once a hotbed of activity for the Ku Klux Klan, but did you know that the KKK…

June 17, 2024

Travel Advisory Issued in Freehold Township Amid Icy Conditions

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department issued a travel advisory today due to rapidly freezing roadways across the township. A significant drop in temperatures has led to hazardous driving…

January 16, 2024

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 9 in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an incident where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the investigation on Wednesday.…

January 11, 2024

Freehold Pastor Recognized by PBA

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department extended its gratitude and recognition to Pastor Ron Sparks and volunteers from Bethel AME Church for their remarkable efforts in organizing the “Provisions…

December 28, 2023

Freehold Township Police Introduce SafeCam Program

FREEHOLD, NJ – Freehold Township Police are reaching out to residents and businesses, encouraging the registration of private video surveillance systems with the SafeCam program. This voluntary initiative aims to bolster community…

October 24, 2023

Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine Opens at Freehold Raceway Mall

FREEHOLD, NJ – Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine will celebrate its grand opening at Freehold Raceway Mall on Thursday, September 28, at 5 PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant covers 5,800 square feet…

September 25, 2023

Freehold Raceway Mall to Transform into Massive Lighted Dinosaur-Themed Festival

FREEHOLD, NJ – The LuminoCity Festival, known for transforming spaces into magical realms of light and color, has introduced a dinosaur-themed event at the Freehold Raceway Mall. The festival, which runs from…

September 19, 2023

Downtown Freehold Launches Metered Parking; Will it Affect Business?

FREEHOLD, NJ – One of the benefits of having a night out in Downtown Freehold was that, unlike other busy area entertainment centers, parking was free. This week, officials launched parking meters…

September 7, 2023

Two Injured in Freehold Borough Shooting

Freehold, NJ – A Friday morning shooting in Freehold Borough that left two individuals wounded is under active investigation, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. At around 7:14 a.m., Freehold…

August 25, 2023

Layoffs Near for Remaining Nestle Employees at Freehold Plant

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 of Labor.…

August 24, 2023

Teen Charged in Fatal Car Crash in Freehold Township

FREEHOLD, NJ – A teenage boy, 17 at the time of the incident, has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle collision resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The crash occurred…

May 25, 2023

Freehold man gets 35 years for running over 56-year-old in race-motivated killing

FREEHOLD, NJ – Jamil Hubbard, 30, of Sayreville, has been recently sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 35 years for the race-motivated killing of Jerry Wolkowitz, 56, in a Freehold…

April 27, 2023

Teen jogger struck by car, killed in Upper Freehold Township

UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ – A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed by an out-of-control vehicle while she was jogging on Route 539 Friday morning. The New Jersey State Police confirmed the Allentown…

February 18, 2023

Police investigating fatal crash in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ – Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened at around 6:45 pm on Monday between a Lakewood man driving a 2008 Toyota Camry and a 35-year-old Freehold man. According…

January 31, 2023

Pedestrian struck and killed on Route 9 in Freehold

Freehold, NJ – Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Route 9 Monday night. According to police,m the incident happened near the intersection of Throckmorton Lane and Route 9.…

February 22, 2023

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This amazing pancake chain is taking over the old Perkins restaurant in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ – When Perkins on Route 9 in Freehold closed, it sent shockwaves across the culinary community. Perkins had always been a favorite breakfast spot for young and old alike, but…

October 22, 2022

At 10:13am, the Freehold Township Police Department responded to the Biotech High School for a possible report of shots fired.

Freehold high school targeted by same shots fired hoax as other schools at shore

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Freehold Township high school was one of many targeted early Friday morning in an apparent regional school swatting hoax that also occurred in Barnegat, Toms River and Jackson…

February 22, 2023

Rock legends Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi show up together at Freehold ice cream shop

FREEHOLD, NJ – It was just your average fall day at the Jersey Shore when rockers Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi showed up at Jersey Freeze, across the street from the…

October 6, 2022

Using computer to commit a crime in darkness.

Freehold Cop Admits to Using Police Database Illegally

FREEHOLD – A 27-year veteran of the Freehold Township Police Department has admitted to illegally accessing information from a law-enforcement computer database for personal use, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced…

September 20, 2022

Freehold Police Searching for Suspects Who Broke into Poets Corner Pool House

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Freehold Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying suspects for trespassing. On 08/21/2022 at approximately 9:45 pm, the subjects entered the Poets Corner pool house…

August 26, 2022

Freehold Man Found Guilty for Illicit Photos of Childen

FREEHOLD – A 74-year-old man has been found guilty by a jury in Monmouth County for the possession of illicit photos of children in connection with a 2017 arrest. According to Monmouth…

July 22, 2022

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