New Jersey Jail Guard Caught on Video in Violent Pizza Attack Suspended Without Pay

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County corrections officer has been charged in connection with an attack on a couple inside an Atlantic City casino, an incident captured on video and widely circulated…

Shore Area Taxi Driver Found Shot Multiple Times, Dead Behind Dumpster in Hazlet

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Hazlet is under investigation, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday. On Saturday, officers from the Hazlet Police Department responded…

Current Delays and Closures to Know About for Your Tuesday Morning New Jersey Commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Traffic along several New Jersey highways experienced disruptions Monday due to incidents and routine congestion, with notable delays in multiple areas. A watermain break on NJ 79 southbound, south…

Woman Captured in Atlantic City Pizza Brawl Identified as Monmouth County Jail Correctional Officer

FREEHOLD, NJ – County officials have not yet released a statement regarding this week’s pizza box brawl at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. A woman who was arrested during that brawl…

Former gymnastics coach indicted for sexual crimes against three athletes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a former youth gymnastics coach on charges of sexual offenses involving three of his former student-athletes, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

Former gymnastics coach indicted on sexual assault charges involving three teen athletes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former youth gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting three of his former athletes while they were juveniles,…

Multiple Arrests Made by Wall Township Police This Week

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police reported a series of arrests made between September 9 and September 15, 2024, involving various offenses, including shoplifting, outstanding warrants, and driving while intoxicated. On…

Pumpkin Season Officially Kicks Off in Central Jersey Today: Here’s Where to Go

Ready to dive into some of the best pumpkin-picking spots in New Jersey? From farm animals to corn mazes and vintage tractors, this fall season is packed with fun. Whether you’re looking…

Ocean County man sentenced to 50 years for murdering wife, dumping body

FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Ocean County man has been sentenced to 50 years in state prison for strangling his wife and abandoning her body on the side of a road in Ocean…

Fugitive Wanted for Deadly NJ Transit Shooting Captured After Hiding Out in the Poconos

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A fugitive sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the NJ TRANSIT station in Long Branch last week has been arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities said on Friday. Damian…

One Dead, One Critical in Crash Involving Dump Truck in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a commercial dump truck on Cassville Road (County Route 571) on Wednesday,…

Monmouth County Launches New Domestic Violence Unit at Prosecutor’s Office

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) has launched a specialized Domestic Violence Unit, focusing on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. The unit…

Manasquan Man Charged in $200K Credit Card Fraud Scheme

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases, netting more than $200,000,…

Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder in stabbing attack

FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Labor Day, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday. Police responded to a call…

Looking for Retro Arcades? New Jersey Has That Covered

If you’ve ever wanted to step back into the golden age of gaming—when joysticks were king and quarters were your gateway to adventure—New Jersey is your ultimate destination. The Garden State boasts…

New Jersey Braces for Another Heat Advisory on Wednesday

Summer isn’t over yet, and New Jersey is about to feel the heat—again. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of the state, effective from 11 AM to…

Wall Township Police Arrest Hazlet Man for DWI After Early Morning Rollover Crash

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 24-year-old man from Hazlet was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a single-car rollover crash on Saturday morning in Wall Township. The incident occurred at approximately 7:28…

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Shrewsbury

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Red Bank man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Shrewsbury earlier this month, Monmouth County Prosecutor…

Man Indicted for Brutal Machete Killing of Ex-Girlfriend in Wall Township

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Wall Township man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury on charges including first-degree murder in connection with the gruesome machete attack that claimed the life…

Man Charged with Witness Tampering in Jackson Township Shooting

JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against two men in connection with a violent incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024. Noah Phelps, 24,…

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