Falling tree branch injures three and crushes car in Teaneck
Teaneck, NJ – A massive tree branch crashed down onto a sidewalk and street early Thursday morning, injuring three women and damaging a vehicle near the intersection of Sussex Road and Churchill…
Toms River Special Olympics Athletes Shine at Long Branch High School Event
LONG BRANCH, NJ—District athletes recently displayed their skills at the Special Olympics Area 6 competition on Wednesday. Hosted at Long Branch High School, the event was organized by the TRRS Special Olympics…
Orange County Man Charged with Scheming to Steal High-End Violins and Later Robbing a Bank Branch in Irvine
Mark Meng, 57, is charged with bank robbery and wire fraud in a complaint filed on May 7. He has been in state custody since April 11 and is expected to make…
Tucson Air Branch aircrew rescues migrant on the way to a Search and Rescue demonstration
TUCSON, Ariz.— A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) UH-60 aircrew rescued a man trapped in rugged terrain in the Baboquivari Mountain region on April 30. The…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Rescues Entangled Seal in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center recently responded to an emergency call regarding an entangled seal in Long Branch. The call, received on April 6, concerned a male Grey…
Long Branch Man Arrested on Charges of Stalking and Harassment
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ — Thomas Watts, a 70-year-old resident of Long Branch, was arrested on March 14, 2024, facing charges of stalking and harassment following a series of alarming incidents targeting…
West Long Branch Police Issue Parking Reminder Ahead of Snowfall
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – In anticipation of overnight snowfall, the West Long Branch Police Department reminds residents of the borough’s parking regulations during snow events. According to Borough Ordinance 7-3.4, no…
Ex-CFO Charged with Embezzlement in Long Branch
FREEHOLD, NJ – John O’Donnell, 57, of Scotch Plains, Union County, faces charges of second-degree Theft by Unlawful Taking, third-degree Forgery, and third-degree False Uttering, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
One Shot Near Mashburn Branch
MACON COUNTY, N.C. – On Friday, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in the Mashburn Branch area at approximately 10 a.m. Officers found a male victim with multiple gunshot…
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…
Long Branch Defies Odds, Ends Brick Memorial’s Undefeated Streak to Reach CJ4 Final
BRICK, NJ – The spotlight shone bright on the underdogs, Long Branch, as they ended Brick Memorial’s undefeated streak in a thrilling 21-7 victory during the NJSIAA Tournament, Central Jersey, Group 4…
Long Branch Shuts Out Jackson Memorial 13-0 in Central Jersey, Group 4 Quarterfinals
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Long Branch blanked Jackson Memorial 13-0 Friday evening in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 4 NJSIAA Tournament. The win was highlighted by a strong defensive…
Teen Charged in Paint Branch High School Bomb Threat
SILVER SPRING, MD — A 15-year-old has been charged with Threats of Mass Violence following a bomb threat against Paint Branch High School on Thursday, October 26. The Montgomery County Department of…
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…
NYPD Investigating Robbery of Broadway Citibank Branch
itibank Robbed at 1107 Broadway; NYPD Seeks Information on Unidentified Individual New York, NY – A Citibank branch located at 1107 Broadway was the scene of a robbery on Monday at approximately…
Fatal Collision with Police Vehicle Reported in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Monday, a collision involving a police vehicle took place in Long Branch, leading to one fatality. The Long Branch Police Department officers were answering a 911 call…
Lakewood Based First Commerce Bank Opens First Jackson Branch
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – First Commerce Bank, a bank headquartered in Lakewood Township, has opened its first branch in Jackson Township today. The branch will replace the old Santander Bank branch on…
U.S. Marshals Capture Second Fugitive Long Branch Shooter in Ohio
FREEHOLD, NJ – Michael O’Rourke, 31, from Asbury Park, and Brianna L. Graziano, 27, of Tinton Falls, have been recently arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in Long Branch. Both…
Five Long Branch Pizzerias Stand Out Above the Rest
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Long Branch has recently transformed into a mecca of fine dining and upscale urban restaurants, but getting a good slice here is still an easy task. Of the…
DAVID BOSSIE: Anti-Censorship Ruling Cuts Biden’s Executive Branch Down To Size
DAVID BOSSIE: Anti-Censorship Ruling Cuts Biden’s Executive Branch Down To Size David Bossie on July 7, 2023 For anyone paying the slightest bit of attention, it’s easy to see that in recent…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Long Branch
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist on Monmouth Road, near Brookside Avenue, at around 8:45 AM. The…