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Two men face murder charges in a deadly shooting in Neptune Township

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two men have been indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of a Neptune Township man, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Florida man indicted in fatal 2022 Howell crash, charged with vehicular manslaughter

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Florida man has been indicted on vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with a 2022 multi-vehicle crash in Howell that killed a 50-year-old driver, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Monmouth County Sheriff Sees New Jersey Drone Event as Opportunity to Push Recreational Anti-Drone Legislation

FREEHOLD, NJ – Politicians will never let a big story go to waste. Now, one official in Monmouth County sees the current drone scare in New Jersey as a justifiable reason to…

Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends observed in other regions, Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Hazlet man charged with sexual misconduct in Middletown store incident

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old man from Hazlet has been arrested and charged with stalking, lewdness, and sexual contact after allegedly following a woman around a Middletown store last month and engaging…

Fugitive Wanted in Two Monmouth County Towns Caught Drinking and Driving in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according to law…

Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two separate traffic incidents in Howell and West Long Branch on Saturday evening claimed the lives of a pedestrian and a bicyclist, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two fatal traffic incidents involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist in Monmouth County on Saturday evening are under active investigation, authorities said Sunday. The first incident occurred at approximately…

Four Arrested in Wall Township for Drug and Weapons Offenses

Four Arrested in Wall Township for Drug and Weapons Offenses **WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ** – Four individuals face charges of drug and weapons offenses following a car stop in Wall Township. On Sunday…

Three years later, search continues for suspect in Monmouth County park sexual assault

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Three years after a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted in broad daylight on the Henry Hudson Trail in Big Brook Park, law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation…

Former Jackson Resident Living in Florida Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell

Former Resident Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell **FREEHOLD, NJ –** A former Ocean County resident has been charged in relation to a fatal 2022 multi-vehicle accident in Howell, according to…

New Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Sexual Offenses

Youth Soccer Coach Admits to Sexual Offenses **Freehold, NJ** – A local youth soccer coach confessed to numerous sexual offenses against former student-athletes, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, who…

Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing

Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing **FREEHOLD, NJ** – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 46 years for the 2022 killing of…

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Englishtown Police Chief Charged with Criminal Offenses

Englishtown Police Chief Charged with Criminal Offenses **FREEHOLD, NJ** – The Englishtown Chief of Police faces criminal charges following an investigation announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Tuesday. Chief…

Toms River Township Recognizes Lifelong Community Service of Former Mayor Joseph Vicari

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council recognized retired Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari on Tuesday night, honoring his extensive public service career and community contributions. The ceremony included a…

Long Branch man sentenced to 10 years for witness tampering, stalking

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Long Branch man has been sentenced to an extended term of 10 years in state prison for assaulting and harassing a female victim despite a restraining order, according…

Franklin Lakes man pleads guilty to stalking in connection with Holmdel home invasion

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County man has admitted to stalking two victims as part of a case connected to a violent 2017 home invasion in Holmdel, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office…

Four charged in connection with deadly July shooting in Red Bank

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Four suspects have been charged in connection with a shooting in Red Bank that left one man dead and another injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on…

Wall Township Man Charged with Armed Bank Robbery

Wall Township Man Charged with Armed Robbery **Freehold, NJ** – A Wall Township resident was apprehended and charged in connection with an armed robbery, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

Manalapan Man Charged in Fatal Holmdel Collision

Manalapan Man Charged in Fatal Holmdel Collision **FREEHOLD, NJ** – A 28-year-old man from Manalapan, John Baradekji, has been charged in relation to a fatal collision in Holmdel. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

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