Four Arrested in Separate DWI Incidents

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wall Township police officers made four arrests related to driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation of motor vehicles over the weekend. Patrolman Tim Margadonna arrested Jose Luis Riano Martinez,…

Police Continue Investigation into Unsolved Marlboro Rape

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday a renewed call for public assistance in solving a 2021 sexual assault case in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. A joint…

Gopal Sat Quietly On Phil Murphy Sideline While Veterans Died in State Run Homes

COLTS NECK, NJ — In a joint statement issued today, Steve Dnistrian, a candidate for NJ State Senate, and Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner of New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District, called…

Where Is the Nearest New Jersey Spirit Halloween Store in 2023: A Complete List

Spirit Halloween, a popular seasonal retailer, has expanded its footprint across New Jersey with a wide selection of Halloween costumes, decorations, and accessories. The chain, which operates over 1,500 stores throughout the…

Mother Gets Eight Years for Child’s Deadly Overdose in Asbury Park

FREEHOLD, NJ – An Asbury Park woman received an eight-year prison sentence for her role in the overdose death of her 2-year-old son, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Quanique Smith,…

Governor Murphy Names Tahesha Way as New Lt. Governor

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced his successor to late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver. Oliver passed away on August 1st from an unknown illness. Murphy announced New Jersey…

Phil Murphy Appoints New Lt. Governor

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced his successor to late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver. Oliver passed away on August 1st from an unknown illness. Murphy announced New Jersey…

Software Malfunction Led to Miscount That Declared Wrong Winner in NJ Election

FREEHOLD, NJ – A software patch omission in Monmouth County’s election systems led to double counting of votes in four municipalities during the November 2022 General Election. The voting equipment vendor for…

New Jersey Cop Admits to Stalking Ex-Girlfriend

FREEHOLD, NJ – Erich A. Bennett, a 47-year-old former Sea Bright Police Officer, has admitted to committing multiple crimes against his ex-girlfriend, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. Before Superior Court…

Apple Picking in New Jersey: A Family Adventure With Tasty Rewards

Autumn in New Jersey is synonymous with vibrant foliage, crisp air, and most delightfully, apple picking. The Garden State offers an abundance of apple orchards where families can engage in the wholesome…

Monmouth County DWI Task Force Announces Labor Day Checkpoints

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct two checkpoints during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The first checkpoint is set to take place this Friday, from 10…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Keyport

FREEHOLD, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle near Route 36 and Atlantic Street in Keyport shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. The adult female victim was rushed to…

Murphy Lawyers Say 5-Year-Old Trans Children Have Right of Privacy Against Parents

FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy argued that a child as young as…

Ocean Township Man Charged for Stealing $268k From Employer

FREEHOLD, NJ – Mark A. Cocciardi, Jr., 46, of Ocean Township, has been charged with second-degree Theft by Deception, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Wednesday. The charge…

U.S. Marshals Capture Second Fugitive Long Branch Shooter in Ohio

FREEHOLD, NJ – Michael O’Rourke, 31, from Asbury Park, and Brianna L. Graziano, 27, of Tinton Falls, have been recently arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in Long Branch. Both…

Basketball Court Shooter Arrested, Charged in Second Shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of 24-year-old Kwalsky Narcisse of Neptune City on Thursday. Narcisse was involved in two separate shooting incidents in Asbury Park. Narcisse…

Two Motorcyclists Dead in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Marlboro

FREEHOLD, NJ – A traffic accident involving five vehicles claimed the lives of two motorcyclists on Monday night, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The Marlboro Township Police Department rushed to…

Million Dollar Scammer Heading to Prison

NEWARK, NJ – Jerrid Douglas, a 49-year-old man from Freehold, Monmouth County, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for his involvement in a $1 million upfront-fee scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

PTA Mom Pilfers $12k From Elementary School Fund

FREEHOLD, NJ – A PTA Mom has been charged for stealing money from an elementary school fund. . Roxanne Blasucci, 44, who acted as the treasurer for a PTA at a Manalapan…

Monmouth County Killer Gets 30 Years in Prison

FREEHOLD, NJ – Christopher Aparicio-Reyes, a local man who admitted to killing a woman in his Long Branch home in 2015, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison, as announced…

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