Two Arrested in Deal for Multiple Property Crimes
DEAL, NJ — The Deal Police Department has announced the arrest of two individuals from Long Branch, NJ, on multiple charges related to property crimes. The arrests occurred on May 9, 2024,…
Lakewood Man Faces Charges in Collision That Injured Belmar Motorcyclist
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 48-year-old Lakewood man has turned himself in to face 4th Degree Assault by Auto charges from a motor vehicle collision on November 15, 2023, on Allenwood Lakewood…
Charges Brought in Fatal Collision in Eatontown
FREEHOLD, NJ – Both drivers involved in a fatal two-vehicle collision last summer in Eatontown have been criminally charged after an investigation revealed they were both intoxicated at the time of the…
Fatal Collision in Manalapan Under Investigation
FREEHOLD, NJ — A fatal crash in Manalapan that occurred early Thursday morning is currently under investigation, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Police were called to the scene on…
Forked Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Leaving Her Body on Side of Road
FREEHOLD, NJ – Jeremy B. Cruz of Forked River has been found guilty of fatally strangling his wife after an argument and leaving her body on the side of a road in…
Home Invasion Perp Sentenced to 40 Years in New Jersey Prison
A man from Asbury Park who broke into a stranger’s residence in 2021 and committed robbery, threats, and sexual assault against the occupants has received a 40-year prison sentence, according to Monmouth…
New Jersey Gas Station Attendant Stole Thousands of Dollars from Customers
NEWARK, NJ – A former gas station attendant from Monmouth County has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from customers. Patrick Brown, a 48-year-old resident of Newark, was indicted by a grand…
Bodies Found at New Jersey Home Construction Site, Medical Examiner Finds No Foul Play
FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran announced that a forensic analysis of human remains discovered at a residential construction site in Wall…
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Wall Township, Investigation Underway
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A serious vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident is currently under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, as announced by Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday. The incident occurred on Monday,…
Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Elderly Driver in Wall
FREEHOLD, NJ — Authorities are currently investigating an incident in Wall Township where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday.…
Asbury Park Cat Rapist Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge
FREEHOLD, NJ – Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old resident of Asbury Park, admitted to charges of animal cruelty in Monmouth County Superior Court on Wednesday, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
Motorcyclist Killed in Fiery Crash on Route 18
FREEHOLD, NJ – A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle in Colts Neck is currently under investigation, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The accident occurred…
Keyport Death Investigation Rule Murder-Suicide
FREEHOLD, NJ – A death investigation in Keyport last week has been officially classified as a murder-suicide by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The bodies of Ekaterina Kalyapina, 37, and her husband…
New Jersey Cop Heading to Prison for $115k Theft from PBA Charity
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Sergeant James R. Cadigan, a member of the Wall Township Police Department, has been sentenced to five years in state prison after being found guilty of stealing over…
Keansburg Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case
FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago has announced the sentencing of Davidson Jules, a 42-year-old resident of Keansburg, to a significant term in state prison following a 2023 drug…
Asbury Park Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of His Own Mother
FREEHOLD, NJ — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that an Asbury Park man, Amando Miguel-Ortiz, has been convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, which occurred in March 2023. Monmouth…
Brick Township Cocaine Dealer Gets 15-Year Sentence for Drug and Weapon Charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the sentencing of Henry Burns, a 56-year-old resident of Brick Township, to a 15-year term in New Jersey State Prison.…
Report Shows Bradley Beach Police Chief Regularly Interfered with Officers on Scene
FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY — Today, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office publicly disclosed a comprehensive report on the investigation into Bradley Beach Police Chief Leonard Guida by the Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU). This…
Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Ocean Township
Ocean Township, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced an investigation into a pedestrian death that occurred Thursday night in Ocean Township. At approximately 8:18 p.m., Ocean Township Police were…
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…
Shore Area Acupuncturist Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient
Freehold, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Saturday the arrest of Dr. Jeng K. Kuan, a 57-year-old acupuncture doctor from Matawan, on charges of sexual assault against a…
Drug Dealer Sentenced in 2021 Major Drug Operation at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — In a landmark case stemming from the extensive “Operation Checkmate” investigation, Mark Capichana, 56, of Keyport, has been sentenced to a total of fourteen years in New Jersey…
Howell Woman Faces Charges in Fatal January Crash That Killed Toddler
FREEHOLD, NJ — In a tragic incident that has deeply affected the Howell community, 31-year-old Samantha E. Bonora has been charged in connection with a fatal three-vehicle accident that occurred in mid-January,…
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…
Pedestrian Fatality in Ocean Township Under Investigation
Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, has announced an ongoing investigation into a pedestrian death that occurred on Tuesday night in Ocean Township. The…
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