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Former Howell Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements About Affair with Worker

Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) reported a retired Howell Township police chief, Andrew Kudrick, admitted to making false statements in…

May 13, 2024

Howell Police Department Hosts Financial Fraud Prevention Seminar

Howell Township, NJ – The Howell Police Department conducted a presentation on Financial Fraud Prevention at the Equestra Clubhouse, focusing on educating local residents about safeguarding against financial scams. Detectives Robertiello and…

February 29, 2024

Wall Township Police Department’s Week Filled with DUI, Drug Arrests

Weekly Arrest Blotter: DUIs and Drug Charges Dominate Local Police Activity Belmar, NJ – Local police have reported multiple arrests this week, highlighting a series of DUIs and drug-related offenses across the…

February 26, 2024

Crash Shuts Down Lanes on Route 9 in Howell

Howell Township, NJ – A motor vehicle accident that occurred earlier tonight has resulted in the closure of both fast lanes on Rt 9 North and South. The incident, which involved a…

February 20, 2024

Howell School Placed on Lockdown After Deer Tries Breaking Through Front Door

Howell Township, NJ – Today, the Griebling School in Howell Township implemented a “shelter in place” protocol following an unusual incident where a deer collided with a glass door at the school,…

February 20, 2024

Sneaker Deal Ends in Gunfire in Howell as Perp Quickly Arrested

HOWELL, NJ – A Howell Township police officer played a crucial role in the swift arrest of a 19-year-old suspect involved in an armed robbery. On February 13, Howell police apprehended Giancarlo…

February 19, 2024

Sneaker Deal Gone Bad in Howell Ends in Arrest

Howell Township, NJ – An armed robbery attempt over designer sneakers led to an arrest in Howell Township, thanks to the efforts of local police. The Howell Township Police Department was alerted…

February 15, 2024

Jackson Township Announces Major Expansion of South New Prospect Road

Jackson, NJ – Mayor Michael Reina, alongside the Jackson Township Council, has unveiled plans for a significant road improvement project on South New Prospect Road slated for advancement in 2024. Aimed at…

February 9, 2024

Howell Man Who Recorded Murder of Pet Cat Heading to Prison

FREEHOLD, NJ — In a recent ruling that underscores the gravity of animal cruelty offenses, Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old resident of Howell Township, has been sentenced to four years and six months…

February 2, 2024

Traffic Alert: Route 34 Closed in Howell Due to Crash

HOWELL, NJ – A significant road closure is in effect on Route 34 in Howell Township, following a motor vehicle collision. The closure impacts both directions of the route, stretching from Route…

January 13, 2024

Wall Township Police Report Multiple Arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Local law enforcement officers conducted several arrests on Saturday, handling cases involving warrants, driving offenses, and a motor vehicle accident. Patrolman Trent Powers of the local police department…

January 9, 2024

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Howell Man Admits to Murdering His Cat, Attacking Upset Roomate

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Howell Township resident, Christopher Sanchez, 29, admitted to the intentional killing of his pet cat, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago reported Tuesday. Sanchez pled guilty to…

December 5, 2023

Howell Council Meeting Dumped After Rumors Swirl About Randolph Road Recycling Project Settlement

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rumors are swirling in Howell Township over an alleged settlement between the Randolph Road recycling center and Monmouth County officials. An agreement between the owners of the property…

November 28, 2023

Police Issue Guidelines for This Weekend’s Howell-Wall Turkey Bowl Football Game

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department has issued a set of guidelines for attendees of the upcoming Annual Thanksgiving Football Game between Wall and Manasquan. The department seeks to…

November 22, 2023

Wall Township Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department has released a report detailing a series of incidents that occurred over the past week. The following is a summary of the notable…

November 21, 2023

Traffic Advisory: Low Hanging Wire on Brookside Drive Near Aldrich Road in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A low hanging wire has been reported near the intersection of Brookside Dr and Aldrich Rd, prompting a traffic advisory from the Howell Township Police Department. This report…

September 28, 2023

Fuel Spill at Howell DPW Contained, No Injuries; Hazmat Responds

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fuel spill was reported on Monday morning at approximately 10:13 am at the Howell Township Department of Public Works building. Emergency Services discovered about 200 gallons of…

August 29, 2023

Lakewood Relatives Sentenced for 2019 Machete Killing in Howell

FREEHOLD, NJ – The sentencing of two relatives involved in the 2019 machete killing of Domingo Merino-Rafael was announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday. Omar Rivera-Rojas, 33, and…

May 20, 2023

12-Year-Old Girl Located Safe after Large-Scale Search in Wall Township

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large-scale search involving multiple agencies ended successfully last Wednesday evening when a twelve-year-old girl was found safe. The Wall Township Police Department was contacted at around 6…

May 19, 2023

Howell police officers avoid injury after cruisers struck by passing vehicle

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Howell Township police officers narrowly escaped injury early this morning when their patrol vehicles were struck by a passing motorist while they conducted a motor vehicle stop.…

May 6, 2023

Howell burglars busted with over $200k in stolen jewelry, police investigating

HOWELL, NJ – On March 27, 2023, Howell Township Police, in collaboration with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, arrested two suspects in connection with a residential burglary on West Farms Rd., which…

April 17, 2023

Animal cruelty charge filed against Howell man who killed pet cat

FREEHOLD, NJ – Today, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that Christopher Sanchez, a 29-year-old Howell Township resident, has been criminally charged with intentionally killing his pet cat, named Lilith. Sanchez…

April 6, 2023

Howell Construction Worker Survives 20-Foot Trench Fall

HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee from Bridgewater fell approximately 20 feet into…

April 5, 2023

About 1,000 still without power in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – JCP&L reports approximately 1,000 homes in Howell Township are still without power, and crews are expected to complete repairs by midnight tonight for most. The Howell Police Department…

April 3, 2023

Thousands still without power in Jackson, Howell

JACKSON, NJ – Two days after a storm ripped through northern Ocean County and southern Ocean County, several thousand homes in Jackson and Howell remain without power. JCP&L said today many of…