Children Seriously Injured After Howell Crash Sparks Lawsuit Over Dangerous Roadside Boulders

A lawsuit claims two children suffered permanent injuries after a crash at a Howell Township intersection sent their vehicle into large boulders that plaintiffs allege had long posed a known danger to…

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Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat

Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…

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No Happy Ending for Jackson Woman Who Ran Sex Spa, Laundered $100,000

JACKSON, NJ — A months-long investigation into a network of allegedly illegal spas operating across Central New Jersey has led to the arrest of a Jackson woman, the seizure of more than…

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Former New Jersey College Soccer Player Charge With Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Assault After Teen Sought Help at Home

TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 21-year-old Tewksbury Township man, identified by prosecutors as a Monmouth University student, faces multiple felony charges after a juvenile girl sought help at a nearby residence and…

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Former Hillside Officer Gets 17 Years After Drunk Driving Crash Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer will spend 17 years in state prison after a jury found he drove under the influence of alcohol and THC before a 2021 crash…

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New Jersey Assemblyman Representing Lakewood Facing Foreclosure, IRS Leins on Million Dollar Home

Assemblyman Sean Kean faces foreclosure, IRS lien over Wall Township home Wall Township, NJ – A longtime New Jersey lawmaker is facing mounting financial pressure as a foreclosure action and a six-figure…

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Family sues Howell schools over alleged bullying, child detention ordeal

Howell, NJ – A Monmouth County family has filed a lawsuit against the Howell Township Public School District, alleging years of unchecked bullying escalated into a series of traumatic events involving their…

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Former New Jersey Police Officer Found Guilty in Crash That Killed Married Couple

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer has been convicted in connection with a 2021 crash that killed two people in Monmouth County, prosecutors announced Thursday. John P. McClave III, 38,…

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Brooklyn man sentenced to 30 years for deadly 2024 Jersey Shore shooting

Freehold, NJ – A Brooklyn man will serve 30 years in state prison for the 2024 killing of a Monmouth County man outside a Hazlet business, Acting Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

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Jackson woman, former teacher admits to sexually assaulting teen student

Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office says a former intermediate school teacher has admitted to sexually assaulting a teenage student, concluding a nearly two-year investigation that exposed a prolonged pattern…

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Developer behind Adventure Crossing files $120M lawsuit against Jackson Township Council over disputed zoning change

JACKSON, NJ – The developer of the massive Adventure Crossing project off Monmouth Road has filed a major building and zoning lawsuit against the Township of Jackson and its governing council, accusing…

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Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

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Lakewood man sentenced to six years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in state prison for causing a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

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Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…

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Three men charged in shooting death of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Three men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tristan Reeves earlier this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. Aiden Terlecki,…

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Philadelphia man convicted of plotting to murder NJ prosecutors and judges from prison

Philly man plotted to kill NJ judges and prosecutors from prison Trenton, NJ – A Philadelphia man has been convicted of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting five New Jersey government officials, including…

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New Jersey predator heading to prison for 20 years after horrific kidnapping of young girl

FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

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Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…

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Jackson man sentenced to 24 years for fatal 2020 stabbing

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 24 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2020 stabbing death of a 23-year-old man, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

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