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Structure Fire at Wyndham Condominiums in Aberdeen Township, No Injuries Reported

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ – At 0310 hours, the Aberdeen Township Police Department responded to a report of a working structure fire at the Wyndham Condominiums on Winchester Court, located off State Highway…

November 30, 2023

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No Injuries in Three-Alarm Fire at Wyndham Condominiums

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early this morning, at 0310 hours, the Aberdeen Township Police Department responded to a significant structure fire at Wyndham Condominiums on Winchester Court, just off State Highway 34.…

November 30, 2023

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Police Continue Search for Suspect in Neptune Deadly Shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago has called for public assistance in the recent Neptune Township fatal shooting case. On the night of October 6, 2022, around 10:48 p.m.,…

November 15, 2023

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

Dead Body Found at Tinton Falls Recycling Plant

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Authorities confirmed the discovery of an adult male’s body at Mazza Recycling plant on Shafto Road, as reported by Chris Swendeman, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.…

November 9, 2023

Jackson School Bus Driver Arrested After Downloading Lewd Images of Children

FREEHOLD, NJ – A school bus driver from Manalapan has been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. Brian R. McBride, 28,…

November 9, 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

Asbury Park Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Shooting

FREEHOLD, N.J. – Nazzir Wallace, 18, of Asbury Park, was arrested in relation to a shooting that occurred in late August, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Wallace faces multiple…

September 26, 2023

Early Morning Crash Leaves 69-Year-Old Lakewood Man Dead

FREEHOLD, NJ – A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 9 and Aldrich Road in Howell early this morning has left a 69-year-old male driver from Lakewood dead, as announced by…

September 28, 2023

Teen Suspect Charged as Adult for Deadly Asbury Park Shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a grand jury has indicted Lydell Brown, 19, and Joseph Argilagos, 17, for a fatal shooting in Asbury Park last year.…

September 28, 2023

Fugitive Wanted for Shooting in Neptune City Captured by U.S. Marshals in Georgia

FREEHOLD, NJ – Andre Paul, wanted in connection with a shooting incident that took place in Neptune City, has been arrested in Georgia, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Andre…

September 15, 2023

Police Continue Investigation into Unsolved Marlboro Rape

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday a renewed call for public assistance in solving a 2021 sexual assault case in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. A joint…

September 13, 2023

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…

September 11, 2023

Mother Gets Eight Years for Child’s Deadly Overdose in Asbury Park

FREEHOLD, NJ – An Asbury Park woman received an eight-year prison sentence for her role in the overdose death of her 2-year-old son, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Quanique Smith,…

September 9, 2023

New Jersey Cop Admits to Stalking Ex-Girlfriend

FREEHOLD, NJ – Erich A. Bennett, a 47-year-old former Sea Bright Police Officer, has admitted to committing multiple crimes against his ex-girlfriend, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. Before Superior Court…

September 6, 2023

Manalapan Cop Arrested for Stalking Teen He Met on National Night Out

MANALAPAN, NJ – Manalapan Township Patrolman Kevin Ruditsky, 46, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and second-degree Official Misconduct, according to Monmouth County…

August 31, 2023

Two Injured in Freehold Borough Shooting

Freehold, NJ – A Friday morning shooting in Freehold Borough that left two individuals wounded is under active investigation, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. At around 7:14 a.m., Freehold…

August 25, 2023

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Keyport

FREEHOLD, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle near Route 36 and Atlantic Street in Keyport shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. The adult female victim was rushed to…

August 19, 2023

One Life Claimed In Asbury Park Shooting

ASBURY PARK, NJ- Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago has announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Asbury Park last week. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Derek…

August 14, 2023

Ocean Township Man Charged for Stealing $268k From Employer

FREEHOLD, NJ – Mark A. Cocciardi, Jr., 46, of Ocean Township, has been charged with second-degree Theft by Deception, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on Wednesday. The charge…

August 11, 2023

Police Investigating After Victim Shot Multiple Times at Red Bank Apartments

RED BANK, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Red Bank Police Department are actively investigating a shooting incident that took place in Red Bank in July. On Tuesday, July…

August 10, 2023

Police Seek Help in Unsolved 2022 Murder in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that his office is seeking assistance from the public in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred in Asbury Park…

August 3, 2023

One Dead in Three Car Crash in Wall

WALL TWP, NJ – One person has been reported deceased in a three-car crash in Wall Township this weekend. On Saturday, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a serious motor vehicle collision involving three…

August 1, 2023

Basketball Court Shooter Arrested, Charged in Second Shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of 24-year-old Kwalsky Narcisse of Neptune City on Thursday. Narcisse was involved in two separate shooting incidents in Asbury Park. Narcisse…

July 28, 2023

Two Motorcyclists Dead in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Marlboro

FREEHOLD, NJ – A traffic accident involving five vehicles claimed the lives of two motorcyclists on Monday night, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The Marlboro Township Police Department rushed to…

July 27, 2023

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