Howell Police Move to Block Large Pop Up Pool Party

HOWELL, NJ — The Howell Township Police Department has taken proactive steps to prevent an unauthorized “pop up” style pool party planned within the local area. Authorities have issued a cease and…

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Howell Under Investigation

FREEHOLD, NJ—A tragic accident in Howell resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver on Tuesday evening. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday that the incident is currently under…

Brick Woman, Teacher Charged for Sexual Relationship With High School Student

FREEHOLD, NJ—Julie Rizzitello, a former teacher at Wall Township High School, has been arrested on charges of sexual misconduct with a student, according to a joint announcement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

What’s Going on in Brick: Three People Arrested for Crimes Against Children

BRICK, NJ – Three people have been arrested in Brick Township this week for crimes against children, but what makes these incidents harder to swallow is that two of them were people…

New Jersey State Trooper Thought She Was 14, She Was An Undercover Cop

BRICK, NJ – A New Jersey State Police Trooper has been charged with attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and obtain sexually graphic images from a child, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor…

West Long Branch Firefighter Faces Charges for Record Tampering

Freehold, NJ – A firefighter from West Long Branch has been charged with multiple criminal offenses related to the falsification and destruction of official records, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…

Jackson Woman, Freehold Middle School Teacher Arrested for Sex With Student

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday that Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 43-year-old teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, has been arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual relationship…

Major Cocaine Trafficking Ring Busted Across New Jersey

FREEHOLD, NJ — A comprehensive eight-month narcotics investigation spearheaded by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office culminated in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of…

Passaic Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material Charges

FREEHOLD, NJ—Joseph S. Velazquez, 25, of Passaic, has been charged with multiple offenses related to the possession and distribution of child abuse materials (CSAM), announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on…

New Jersey Man Gets Maximum Sentence in Cat Torturing Case

FREEHOLD, NJ — Bani J. Mezquititla, a 19-year-old from Asbury Park, has been sentenced to five years in state prison after being found guilty of torturing and killing his pet cat. The…

Neptune Township Man Convicted for Armed Robbery

FREEHOLD, NJ—A Neptune Township man, William A. Herndon, 41, was convicted of armed robbery at a local 7-Eleven, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The incident occurred early morning…

Cops Rescue Overdosing Driver at New Jersey DUI Checkpoint

FREEHOLD, NJ – A life-saving intervention occurred at a DWI checkpoint last Friday night when a female driver was rescued from a potentially fatal overdose. The incident took place at the Asbury…

Juvenile Among Two Charged in Triple Shooting in Asbury Park

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago revealed that an adult and a juvenile were charged following a triple shooting in Asbury Park that resulted in one fatality and two…

Howell Man Faces Murder Charges in Mother’s Death

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Howell Township man, Robert Parody, has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of his mother, authorities announced. Parody, 25, faces charges of first-degree murder and a…

Wall Township Man Now Faces Murder Charge After Girlfriend Dies from Injuries

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County authorities have charged a Wall Township resident with murder after a brutal attack resulted in the death of his girlfriend. Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that 24-year-old…

Wall Township Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Parking Lot Attack

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest of Alex J. Williams, 24, from Wall Township, on charges of attempted murder following a violent attack on his girlfriend.…

Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Spring Lake Heights Under Investigation

FREEHOLD, NJ—Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Spring Lake Heights, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Spring Lake Heights Police Chief Edward W. Gunnell.…

E-Bike Safety Campaign Launched Ahead of Jersey Shore Summer Season

HOWELL, NJ—With the summer tourism season kicking off at the Jersey Shore and Memorial Day weekend around the corner, local authorities are focusing on a new safety initiative. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s…

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…

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