Lakewood man arrested for taking upskirt photos at New Jersey Target store facing worse charges

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – David I. Sutton of Lakewood was arrested Tuesday on charges of second-degree possession of lewd images of children and fourth-degree lewdness, according to the Wall Township Police Department.…

Shore Area Taxi Driver Found Shot Multiple Times, Dead Behind Dumpster in Hazlet

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Hazlet is under investigation, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday. On Saturday, officers from the Hazlet Police Department responded…

Former gymnastics coach indicted for sexual crimes against three athletes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a former youth gymnastics coach on charges of sexual offenses involving three of his former student-athletes, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago…

Former gymnastics coach indicted on sexual assault charges involving three teen athletes

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former youth gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting three of his former athletes while they were juveniles,…

Elderly Man on Bicycle Struck and Killed on Henry Hudson Trail

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 74-year-old bicyclist who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced.…

Gunfire Erupts in Quiet Affluent Jersey Shore Community in Overnight Police Involved Shooting

RUMSON, N.J. — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Rumson, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. A 27-year-old male from Newark was…

Fugitive Wanted for Deadly NJ Transit Shooting Captured After Hiding Out in the Poconos

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A fugitive sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the NJ TRANSIT station in Long Branch last week has been arrested in Pennsylvania, authorities said on Friday. Damian…

Manasquan Man Charged in $200K Credit Card Fraud Scheme

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Manasquan man has been charged in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved using a former business client’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases, netting more than $200,000,…

Three Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Wall Township

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on State Highway 70, where police discovered methamphetamine and related paraphernalia, authorities said. The arrests occurred at…

Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder in stabbing attack

FREEHOLD, N.J. — An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Labor Day, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday. Police responded to a call…

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Shrewsbury

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Red Bank man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Shrewsbury earlier this month, Monmouth County Prosecutor…

Man Indicted for Brutal Machete Killing of Ex-Girlfriend in Wall Township

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Wall Township man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury on charges including first-degree murder in connection with the gruesome machete attack that claimed the life…

Wall Township Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend in Parking Lot Attack

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Wall Township man has been indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury on charges stemming from the fatal machete attack on his girlfriend in May, the Monmouth County…

Long Branch Man Indicted in 2023 Asbury Park Triple Shooting

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a nine-count indictment against a Long Branch man in connection with a July 2023 shooting in Asbury Park that left one man…

New Jersey Soccer Coach Indicted for 30 Counts for Soliciting Young Players

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today that a local youth soccer coach has been indicted on 30 counts by a Monmouth County Grand Jury. The charges include…

Investigation Underway After Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ—Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that an investigation is ongoing into the circumstances that led to a pedestrian being fatally struck by a motor vehicle in Freehold Borough. The…

Police handcuffs and criminal fingerprints card

South River Man Indicted for Sexual Assaults Against Children

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Robert L. Wisiak, 45, of South River, on two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault involving minors. The indictment, announced by Monmouth…

Eatontown Man Gets 48 Years for Assaulting Young Girls

FREEHOLD, NJ—A former Eatontown resident, Gerell F. Schmitt, has been sentenced to 48 years in state prison for sexually assaulting two young girls over multiple years, beginning over a decade ago. Monmouth…

More Charges For Wall Township Teacher After Second Victim Comes Forward

FREEHOLD, NJ – Julie Rizzitello, a former teacher at Wall Township High School, is facing new allegations and additional charges involving another student, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.…

Police car with emergency lights at night.

One Dead, One Injured in Red Bank Double Shooting

FREEHOLD, NJ—The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is actively investigating a deadly shooting in Red Bank that occurred early last Wednesday, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago provided…

Monmouth County Prosecutor- Page 16