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Deadly Pedestrian Crash Reported in Ocean Township

Ocean Township, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Ocean Township is currently under investigation. The incident happened at…

January 31, 2024

Dope Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Cops Gets 12 Years in Prison

Freehold, NJ – Tyheim McGhee, an Asbury Park resident, was sentenced to 12 years in a New Jersey State Prison on Monday, January 29. This sentencing, announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

January 30, 2024

Matawan Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Own Father, Hiding Body in Basement

FREEHOLD, NJ – Kenneth H. Knapp Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Matawan, admitted to the first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter of his father, Kenneth Knapp Sr., in a hearing at Monmouth County Superior Court.…

January 25, 2024

Middletown Police Officer Charged with Shoplifting

In a recent development from Freehold, a Middletown Township police officer has been formally charged with Shoplifting and Attempted Shoplifting. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced these charges, which stem from…

January 25, 2024

Howell Township Teacher and Coach Charged with Solicitation of Teen

Thomas R. Carraher, a 26-year-old teacher and sports coach from Howell Township, has been arrested on multiple charges related to online solicitation and sending sexually explicit media. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

January 20, 2024

Toms River Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in Wall Township Vehicle Fires

FREEHOLD, NJ — In a recent court proceeding, a Toms River man, Harcourt “Paul” S. Ward, 70, admitted to committing arson by setting fire to several commercial vehicles in Wall Township, as…

January 19, 2024

Three-Year-Old Killed in Crash on Route 34 in Howell Township

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic three-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old girl. The accident occurred on New…

January 15, 2024

Third Suspect Charged in 2016 Bradley Beach Murder Case

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the recent charges against Stephon Keys, 31, of Neptune Township, in connection with the 2016 shooting death of Andre Thorne, a 20-year-old…

January 13, 2024

Brielle Police Officer Charged with Computer Theft

FREEHOLD, NJ – Brian M. Dreher, a 37-year-old Brielle police officer from Brick Township, has been charged with third-degree Computer Theft. Announced on Friday by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, the…

January 12, 2024

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 9 in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an incident where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the investigation on Wednesday.…

January 11, 2024

Keansburg Man Admits to Narcotics and Firearm Possession

FREEHOLD, NJ – A significant drug and weapons case has concluded with a guilty plea from Davidson Jules, a 42-year-old resident of Keansburg. The announcement was made by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

January 11, 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

Double Homicide Sentence in Neptune Township Announced

FREEHOLD, NJ – Gabriel J. Braithwaite, 21, of Keansburg, and Jeron D. Dearin, 24, of Aberdeen, have been sentenced to 40 and 5 years respectively in state prison for a double homicide…

January 9, 2024

Marlboro Man Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in New Year’s Day Homicide

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today that Carl A. Richards, 38, of Marlboro, has been charged with first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter related to a homicide on New Year’s…

January 5, 2024

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Two Charged for 2016 Neptune Murder

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the 2016 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Bradley Beach man. Quashon J. McDuffie, 30,…

December 24, 2023

Dirty Jersey Cop Stole Thousands from PBA Charities to Help Sick People

FREEHOLD, NJ — James R. Cadigan, a 41-year-old sergeant with the Wall Township Police Department, has admitted to stealing over $115,000 from various organizations, including his local Police Benevolent Association (PBA) chapter…

December 21, 2023

Tinton Falls Woman Accused of Stealing Funds from Online Fundraiser

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced charges against a Tinton Falls woman for allegedly stealing over $15,000 from an online fundraiser. Nicole C. Weidelman, 46, faces a third-degree…

December 19, 2023

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 35in Aberdeen Township

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Aberdeen Township, an incident currently under active investigation, announced Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso. The event…

December 13, 2023

Ex-Cop Heading to Prison for Five Years for Stalking Woman, Using Police Database

FREEHOLD, NJ – A former New Jersey cop who stalked and harassed a woman, even using police records and computer systems is now heading to prison. Erich A. Bennett, a former Sea…

December 11, 2023

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Philadelphia Man Charged in Kidnapping After 20-Hour Search for Missing Girls in New Jersey

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Aberdeen Township Police Department, aided by multiple law enforcement agencies, has charged Benjamin Pessin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated…

December 5, 2023

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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

New Jersey Youth Tennis Coach Who Abused Students Heading to Prison for A Long Time

FREEHOLD, NJ – Terry Y. Kuo, a 32-year-old former youth tennis instructor from Colts Neck, was sentenced to over 56 years in prison for sexual crimes against a student, as announced by…

December 2, 2023

Keansburg Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of a Minor

FREEHOLD, NJ – Robert L. Wisiak, a 44-year-old former resident of Keansburg, now residing in South River, was arrested on October 20, by the Keansburg Police Department. The arrest came on charges…

November 30, 2023

South River Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest of 44-year-old Robert L. Wisiak from South River, a former resident of Keansburg, on charges of sexual assault of a…

November 30, 2023

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Asbury Park Drug Dealer Admits to Charges, Facing 12 Years in Prison

FREEHOLD, NJ – Tyheim McGhee, a 28-year-old resident of Asbury Park, pleaded guilty to serious drug distribution charges, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Thursday. The guilty plea,…

November 30, 2023

Monmouth County Prosecutor - Page 13

Deadly Pedestrian Crash Reported in Ocean Township

Dope Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Cops Gets 12 Years in Prison

Matawan Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Own Father, Hiding Body in Basement

Middletown Police Officer Charged with Shoplifting

Howell Township Teacher and Coach Charged with Solicitation of Teen

Toms River Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in Wall Township Vehicle Fires

Three-Year-Old Killed in Crash on Route 34 in Howell Township

Third Suspect Charged in 2016 Bradley Beach Murder Case

Brielle Police Officer Charged with Computer Theft

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 9 in Freehold

Keansburg Man Admits to Narcotics and Firearm Possession

Ex-CFO Charged with Embezzlement in Long Branch

Double Homicide Sentence in Neptune Township Announced

Marlboro Man Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in New Year’s Day Homicide

Two Charged for 2016 Neptune Murder

Dirty Jersey Cop Stole Thousands from PBA Charities to Help Sick People

Tinton Falls Woman Accused of Stealing Funds from Online Fundraiser

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Route 35in Aberdeen Township

Ex-Cop Heading to Prison for Five Years for Stalking Woman, Using Police Database

Philadelphia Man Charged in Kidnapping After 20-Hour Search for Missing Girls in New Jersey

Howell Man Admits to Murdering His Cat, Attacking Upset Roomate

New Jersey Youth Tennis Coach Who Abused Students Heading to Prison for A Long Time

Keansburg Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of a Minor

South River Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor

Asbury Park Drug Dealer Admits to Charges, Facing 12 Years in Prison

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