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West Long Branch Police Issue Parking Reminder Ahead of Snowfall

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – In anticipation of overnight snowfall, the West Long Branch Police Department reminds residents of the borough’s parking regulations during snow events. According to Borough Ordinance 7-3.4, no…

January 15, 2024

Ex-CFO Charged with Embezzlement in Long Branch

FREEHOLD, NJ – John O’Donnell, 57, of Scotch Plains, Union County, faces charges of second-degree Theft by Unlawful Taking, third-degree Forgery, and third-degree False Uttering, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

January 11, 2024

Former Special Officer Charged with Financial Crimes in Long Branch

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Bruno Lopes-Ferreira, 30, a former Special Law Enforcement Officer in Long Branch, charged with several financial crimes. The charges include…

November 10, 2023

Long Branch Defies Odds, Ends Brick Memorial’s Undefeated Streak to Reach CJ4 Final

BRICK, NJ – The spotlight shone bright on the underdogs, Long Branch, as they ended Brick Memorial’s undefeated streak in a thrilling 21-7 victory during the NJSIAA Tournament, Central Jersey, Group 4…

November 5, 2023

Long Branch Shuts Out Jackson Memorial 13-0 in Central Jersey, Group 4 Quarterfinals

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Long Branch blanked Jackson Memorial 13-0 Friday evening in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 4 NJSIAA Tournament. The win was highlighted by a strong defensive…

October 28, 2023

Long Branch Man Extradited for Infant Assault Charges

FREEHOLD, NJ – Byron M. Jovel-Barquero, a Long Branch resident accused of seriously injuring his infant daughter and physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, has been extradited to New Jersey from Ohio, announced Monmouth…

September 27, 2023

Fatal Collision with Police Vehicle Reported in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Monday, a collision involving a police vehicle took place in Long Branch, leading to one fatality. The Long Branch Police Department officers were answering a 911 call…

August 17, 2023

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…

August 8, 2023

Five Long Branch Pizzerias Stand Out Above the Rest

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Long Branch has recently transformed into a mecca of fine dining and upscale urban restaurants, but getting a good slice here is still an easy task. Of the…

July 17, 2023

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Long Branch

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist on Monmouth Road, near Brookside Avenue, at around 8:45 AM. The…

June 19, 2023

One hundred-year-old Coca-Cola wall sign unearthed in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – An amazing discovery was unearthed in Long Branch by construction workers working on the SICA Lofts on Third Avenue recently. After tearing down an old concrete wall, workers…

April 20, 2023

West Long Branch to preserve historic Fishtown fire house as museum

PRESS RELEASE BY CITY of WEST LONG BRANCH Long Branch introduced an ordinance this evening to purchase the Oliver Byron Fire House with the goal of creating the Long Branch Fire and…

December 16, 2022

Suspect charged in West Long Branch shooting

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Police have arrested a Long Branch man in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this month. Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said Donte…

November 3, 2022

Long Branch man charged after abandoning Rottweiler in parking lot

Holmdel, NJ- A 29-year-old Long Branch man was charged with abandoning a domesticated animal and failure to provide for a domesticated animal after he abandoned his three-year-old female Rottweiler in a parking…

October 19, 2022

Violence prompts Long Branch school district to move weekend sports games, cancel activities

LONG BRANCH, NJ – A string of shootings that rocked the Long Branch area this week has prompted the Long Branch school district to reschedule some of its sports games this weekend.…

October 12, 2022

Multiple shootings reported on Monday in Long Branch are related, police

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Investigators in Monmouth County said today that multiple shootings that took place on Monday in Long Branch and West Long Branch are related to each other. Police responded…

October 11, 2022

Toms River North Crushes Long Branch as Undefeated Season Continues

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River North Mariners (5-0) traveled to Long Branch on Saturday to take on the struggling Green Wave (1-3). A dominant all-around performance by the Mariners ended…

September 26, 2022

Long Branch Man Sought Inappropriate Encounter with Juvenile, Police

by Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office FREEHOLD, NJ – A joint operation conducted by members of the Prosecutor’s Office working in conjunction with the FBI has resulted in a Long Branch man being…

August 12, 2022

Hate Crime Safe Places Added Inside West Long Branch Pizzeria

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Luppo Pizzeria and Joe’s Pizzeria & Cucina Italiana III in West Long Branch have been registered as the newest locations in the county’s “Safe Place Program”. According…

June 16, 2022

Point Pleasant Mayor Says ‘Idiots’ Who Trashed Long Branch Are Coming Thanks To Murphy’s ‘Garbage’ Laws

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Point Pleasant Mayor Paul Kanitra issued a harsh statement against the organizers of an upcoming urban pop-up party that boasted street fights, twerk battles, and booze on June…

June 9, 2022

Large Police Response as Pop Up Party Overwhelms Long Branch to Kick Off Summer

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Police in riot gear swarmed the area of Pier Village in Long Branch after thousands of mostly inner-city and African American young adults descended upon the city for…

May 22, 2022

Japanese Steakhouse, Starbucks Coming to Pier Village in Long Branch

Long Branch, N.J. – The Shops at Pier Village are about two get two more welcomed additions later this summer as Kushner announces it has inked a lease with Starbucks at The…

May 2, 2022

Guilty verdicts delivered in 2017 New Year’s Eve family massacre in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most violent criminal cases in recent history has concluded with multiple guilty verdicts delivered against Scott Kologi. On New Year’s Eve, 2017, Scott…

February 24, 2022

Long Branch elementary school teacher indicted on 8 counts of sexual assault against students

FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an eight-count indictment against a former Long Branch elementary-school teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting several of his former students, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey…

February 8, 2022

Breaking Bad: Long Branch Cop meth lab cop pleads guilty to charges

FREEHOLD – A former Long Branch Police Officer has pled guilty after being arrested and charged with various offenses related to manufacturing methamphetamine at his home in May 2021, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor…

November 19, 2021

Long Branch - Page 2

West Long Branch Police Issue Parking Reminder Ahead of Snowfall

Ex-CFO Charged with Embezzlement in Long Branch

Former Special Officer Charged with Financial Crimes in Long Branch

Long Branch Defies Odds, Ends Brick Memorial’s Undefeated Streak to Reach CJ4 Final

Long Branch Man Extradited for Infant Assault Charges

Fatal Collision with Police Vehicle Reported in Long Branch

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

Five Long Branch Pizzerias Stand Out Above the Rest

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Long Branch

West Long Branch to preserve historic Fishtown fire house as museum

Suspect charged in West Long Branch shooting

Violence prompts Long Branch school district to move weekend sports games, cancel activities

Toms River North Crushes Long Branch as Undefeated Season Continues

Long Branch Man Sought Inappropriate Encounter with Juvenile, Police

Hate Crime Safe Places Added Inside West Long Branch Pizzeria

Point Pleasant Mayor Says ‘Idiots’ Who Trashed Long Branch Are Coming Thanks To Murphy’s ‘Garbage’ Laws

Large Police Response as Pop Up Party Overwhelms Long Branch to Kick Off Summer

Japanese Steakhouse, Starbucks Coming to Pier Village in Long Branch

Guilty verdicts delivered in 2017 New Year’s Eve family massacre in Long Branch

Long Branch elementary school teacher indicted on 8 counts of sexual assault against students

Breaking Bad: Long Branch Cop meth lab cop pleads guilty to charges

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