Howell Police Promotions and New Hires Announced

HOWELL, NJ – The Howell Police Department announced promotions and welcomed new officer to the force this week. The Howell Police Department extended congratulations to their two recently promoted Sergeants: Ed Homiek…

Howell Police Detain Loiterer, Seeking Assistance in Finding Owner

HOWELL, NJ – A lost dog was found wandering on Lanes Mill Road and police are trying to return them safely to their owner. Around 9:00 a.m. today, a patrol officer discovered…

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…

Marlboro Secures Shore Conference Victory Over Howell, 17-7

MARLBORO, NJ – Marlboro High School defeated Howell High School 17-7, extending their undefeated record in the Shore Conference. Marlboro, now 3-0 in both season and conference play, started strong with a…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed Overnight on Route 9 in Howell Township

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Honda Civic while crossing Route 9 South near Strickland Road on September 10 at 7:51 PM. Following the collision, the pedestrian…

Lost Dog Found on Old Tavern Road: Howell Township Police Seek Owner

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lost dog was found roaming the area of Old Tavern Rd near Windeler Rd. Howell Township Police Department asks residents to identify the canine. The dog was…

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…

Husky Found Near PAL School in Howell Township, Owner Sought

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Husky has been found on Kent Road near the PAL school in Howell Township. The Howell Township Police Department reported the discovery on their social media accounts…

Howell Township Police Issue Warning for Proper Parking During Football Season

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With the commencement of football season for Howell AYF on Oak Glen Rd, Howell Township Police Department has expressed concern over numerous complaints regarding improper parking during games…

Howell Lidl going out of business

HOWELL, NJ – Lidl, the German grocery store chain, has officially announced the closure of its Howell location in New Jersey. The store, situated at 425 Route 9, is set to cease…

Police investigating hit and run involving geese in Howell

HOWELL, NJ – Earlier on Thursday, at around 2:45 pm, an unknown vehicle struck five geese as they crossed Maxim Southard Rd near Echo Lake Park. No witnesses of the actual incident…

Howell Boston Market evicted again

After being closed for months after an eviction, the recently reopened Howell Boston Market is out again. A letter of eviction was slapped on the door of the Route 9 restaurant and…

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…

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.…

Howell police ready for 2023 Police Unity Tour with record number of officers participating

HOWELL, NJ – With just one week to go until the start of the 2023 Police Unity Tour, the Howell Police Department is gearing up for its largest-ever contingent of riders. This…

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…

Retired Howell Township Police Chief Targeted by Attorney General’s Office Allegedly for Misconduct

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that former Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, 49, is facing criminal charges for allegedly lying and threatening a high-ranking officer in…

Homeowner’s Fire Pit Ignites Brush Fire in Howell

HOWELL, NJ – Howell Police and Detectives responded to a brush fire near the Toscana development on Ft. Plains Rd. The area was secured, and access roads were closed as Southard and…

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…

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…

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