Four Things You Might Not Know About New Jersey
You might think you know everything about New Jersey, but there are some things many New Jerseyans believe to be true, or think are true, but they’re not quite sure. New Jersey,…
Attorney General’s Office Identifies Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in South Brunswick
South Brunswick, NJ – The Attorney General’s Office disclosed the identity of a man fatally shot in an officer-involved incident at a local motel in South Brunswick on January 24. The decedent,…
Pedestrian Fatality in Ocean Township Under Investigation
Freehold, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, has announced an ongoing investigation into a pedestrian death that occurred on Tuesday night in Ocean Township. The…
$129K Fast Play Jackpot Ticket Sold in Middlesex County
TRENTON, NJ – In a stroke of luck, a Fast Play ticket worth $129,456 has been sold today, with the winner taking home the entire progressive jackpot. The winning ticket, part of…
Extortion Plot Lands Brooklyn Man in Prison for 10 Years
TRENTON, N.J. – Francis A. Garzon, a 35-year-old Brooklyn resident, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for his involvement in a strongarm extortion scheme. The sentencing occurred in Trenton federal court,…
Deadly Pedestrian Crash Reported in Ocean Township
Ocean Township, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Ocean Township is currently under investigation. The incident happened at…
Dope Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Cops Gets 12 Years in Prison
Freehold, NJ – Tyheim McGhee, an Asbury Park resident, was sentenced to 12 years in a New Jersey State Prison on Monday, January 29. This sentencing, announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
Matawan Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Own Father, Hiding Body in Basement
FREEHOLD, NJ – Kenneth H. Knapp Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Matawan, admitted to the first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter of his father, Kenneth Knapp Sr., in a hearing at Monmouth County Superior Court.…
Man Fatally Shot in South Brunswick Motel Incident
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – A fatal shooting occurred at a South Brunswick motel on Wednesday, involving law enforcement officers and an unidentified man. The incident, under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office,…
Police Make Mutiple DWI Arrests on Route 34
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Several driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrests were made along State Highway 34 from January 18 to last Sunday. Cameron J. Judge, 27, was apprehended on January 18 after…
Arrests Made at Economy Inn Motel on State Highway 35
OCEAN GROVE, NJ – On Monday, Patrolman Kevin Donegan of the Ocean Grove Police Department made an arrest at the Economy Inn Motel on State Highway 35. Robert J. Schwarz, a 56-year-old…
Middletown Police Officer Charged with Shoplifting
In a recent development from Freehold, a Middletown Township police officer has been formally charged with Shoplifting and Attempted Shoplifting. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced these charges, which stem from…
Ocean County Man Admits to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession
BRICK, NJ – Henry Burns, a 56-year-old resident of Brick Township, entered a guilty plea on January 22, 2024, for major drug offenses and illegal weapon possession. This plea was made before…
Howell Patrolman Receives Award for DWI Prevention Efforts
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Howell Patrolman Alex Nastase was recently honored with the Kimberly Smith Ames award. The award was released by the Monmouth County Traffic Officers Association. It recognizes Nastase’s exceptional…
Howell Township Teacher and Coach Charged with Solicitation of Teen
Thomas R. Carraher, a 26-year-old teacher and sports coach from Howell Township, has been arrested on multiple charges related to online solicitation and sending sexually explicit media. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…
Wall Township Patrolman Megan Alexander Honored with Kimberly Smith Ames Award
Patrolman Megan Alexander of the Wall Township Police Department received the prestigious Kimberly Smith Ames Award on Thursday, January 18, 2024. This recognition is awarded for her consistent and dedicated efforts in…
Fulfill Boosts Local Pantry Operations with New Van Donations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Fulfill, a prominent food bank in New Jersey, recently enhanced its operations by donating five new 2023 Ram ProMaster vans to local pantries. This significant move, funded by…
Toms River Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in Wall Township Vehicle Fires
FREEHOLD, NJ — In a recent court proceeding, a Toms River man, Harcourt “Paul” S. Ward, 70, admitted to committing arson by setting fire to several commercial vehicles in Wall Township, as…
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. The new…
COVID-19 Mask Mandate Re-Instated in New Jersey Park
A mask mandate has been reinstated at Sandy Hook National Park due to a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the area. Visitors are now required to wear masks inside buildings at…