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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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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,…

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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…

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.…

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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.,…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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