Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…
Police: Flamethrower, bomb-making tools, guns found at Jersey Shore area biker gang home
GUNS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS CACHE DISCOVERED 30 guns, flamethrower, silencers, 1000s of rounds of ammunition, bomb-making materials seized A scene out of the television series Sons of Anarchy unfolded this week at…
More Victims Emerge in Pediatric Surgeon’s Criminal Sexual Contact Investigation
FREEHOLD – An Eatontown pediatric surgeon named in a 2-count indictment charging him with having criminal sexual contact with a 17-year-old patient will now face charges involving three additional victims, announced Monmouth…
Prosecutor’s Office Arrests 32 Gang Members in Operation Lights Out
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – An investigation launched earlier this year prompted by a spike in shootings in Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune Township, resulted in the arrests of members…
Prosecutor: Former Youth Soccer Treasurer Stole $457,000 from Program
by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment charging the former treasurer of the Freehold Soccer League with stealing about $457,000 from the volunteer organization…
Vicari, Haines Present County Employee Fundraising Effort Ahead of This Weekend’s HOPE Sheds Light Walk
Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Virginia E. Haines joined with Ron Rosetto, a founder of HOPE Sheds Light and representatives from Ocean County Government departments in kicking off…
County to Replace Beaver Dam Creek Bridge
WORK WILL BEGIN this fall on a replacement bridge over Beaver Dam Creek at Midstreams Road in Brick. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a $4,661,443 contract to Midlantic Construction…
Howell Waste Facility Project to be Discussed at SWAC Meeting
HOWELL-The future of the proposed solid waste management facility to be built on Randolph Road in Howell Township will be in the hands of the Monmouth County Solid Waste Advisory Council. The…
Watchdog Group: Proposed Howell Recycling Facility Stinks
HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of Lakewood Township.…
Proposed Howell Solid Waste Facility to Process 1,500 Tons of Waste Daily; Hearing Thursday
HOWELL-A notice of public hearing has been published regarding the construction of a new facility in Howell Township to process 1,500 tons of solid waste on Randolph Road this week. The meeting…
Arrest made in killing of 11-year-old Keansburg girl
KEANSBURG– Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a young girl found dead at an apartment complex Thursday morning. Andreas Erazo was arrested and charged Thursday morning, the…
Attorney for man accused of killing Sarah Stern: 'There will be no plea deal'
FREEHOLD — The man accused of strangling Sarah Stern during a robbery attempt late last year at her Neptune City home will not take a plea deal, his attorney said on Monday.…
Ex-gang member testifies he expected associates to kill man who shot him
FREEHOLD — A former Crips street gang member told jurors on Thursday he expected his friends, on trial for racketeering conspiracy, would retaliate against the man who shot him and that he…
Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ
TRENTON-Imagine the scenario… You’re walking along the boardwalk with your child and she accidentally lets go of the big pink balloon she just received from a stand or vendor. Then a…
Ocean County Kicks off Barnegat Bay Blitz
A warm welcome under chilly gray skies was provided to participants in the 8th Barnegat Bay Blitz held on June 7 at the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices off Bandon…
No Road Closure for Whitesville Rd. Culvert Project
TOMS RIVER – Work to replace the Whitesville Road Culvert on Whitesville Road in Jackson Township is expected to start mid-summer. “This project will include a stronger structure with an earthen bottom…
Where to Drop off Hazardous Waste, Paint Cans, Pool Chemicals and Gasoline in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will hold five more free household hazardous waste collection dates this year. “We are currently completing our first three collections of 2017 with the next scheduled for…
College student arraigned for allegedly killing man, dumping body
FREEHOLD – A 20-year-old Monmouth County woman was arraigned on multiple charges, included murder and robbery, in a Monmouth County courtroom on Monday morning for her alleged role in a February killing…
Jackson Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Role in 2015 Pizzeria Murder
TOMS RIVER-Daniele RomeodiSantillo, 29, of Jackson Township received a sentence of 30 years by judge James M. Blaney for his role in the murder of Peyman Sanandaji. Mr. Sanandaji was murdered…
New Jersey Bail Reform Lets Man Who Tried to Meet 15 Year Old For Sex Out of Jail
FREEHOLD-A 28 year old Brick Township man who tried to set up a meeting with a 15 year old girl in Howell Township has been released under the New Jersey Bail Reform’s…