MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team…
MANCHESTER, NJ — Members of Manchester PBA 246 have officially begun their journey on the 2025 Police Unity Tour, riding in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers, including two from…
Manchester, NJ — A 22-year-old Manchester man was killed and another driver injured in a violent two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon that sparked a massive fire in a wooded area off…
MANCHESTER, NJ — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon following a crash at the intersection of State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive. At approximately 3:22 p.m. on April 19, officers…
MANCHESTER, NJ — Mayor Joseph T. Hankins has officially proclaimed April 13–19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Manchester Township, recognizing the critical role of telecommunications personnel who…
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester P.B.A. 246 Running Team placed first in the Police/Fire/EMS Division at the Jersey Shore Relay Marathon during this year’s RunAPalooza. The team also secured fifth…
MANCHESTER, NJ — K-9 Buck, a scent detection and tracking dog with the Manchester Township Police Department, was officially sworn in during a ceremonial event at the March 24 Township…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A stolen vehicle was swiftly recovered and a suspect arrested Friday after a car was taken from outside a convenience store while the owner was inside,…
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The 12th annual Penguin Plunge at Harry Wright Lake brought together Manchester police officers, school district staff, and community members for a fundraising event this past weekend.…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Azaria Scott, who was last seen on February 11 in the area of Richard Estates. According…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 57-year-old Raymond Palmieri, who was last seen on January 27 in the area of Bone Hill Road,…
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the QuickChek convenience store…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities in Manchester Township have issued a warning about a potentially rabid fox sighted in several residential areas, with multiple minor injuries reported. According to Manchester…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Two people were airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries following a head-on collision Wednesday evening on County Route 539, according to the Manchester Township Police…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off…
New York Man Arrested for Involvement in October Murder
**Manchester, NJ** – Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was charged on Wednesday with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. These charges are in connection to the death of Kuldeep Kumar, 35, of India, in Manchester Township last October.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit investigated a report on December 14 regarding a deceased person at the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area. Authorities found the remains in advanced decomposition. By the next day, the Ocean County Medical Examiner determined multiple gunshot wounds to the chest caused the death, which was ruled a homicide.
An investigation identified Kuldeep Kumar as the deceased, following a missing person’s report filed by his family in October. Sourav Kumar, 23, Guarav Singh, 27, Nirmal Singh, 30, and Gurdeep Singh, 22, all of Greenwood, Indiana, were arrested in connection with the crime and also face similar charges.
Sandeep Kumar was detained at the New Jersey State Police Barracks in Holmdel on Wednesday and transported to Ocean County Jail. Investigating agencies commend the cooperation among various law enforcement agencies involved in this
MANCHESTER, N.J. — With a power outage continuing to affect the area, Manchester Police have announced that Manchester Township High School is now the only available warming center for residents…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in an advanced state of decomposition in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Police Department’s PBA 296 flag football team has claimed victory in the Manchester Police Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament, taking home the championship trophy. In…
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Police Department is investigating a series of drone sightings reported in the area, asking residents to avoid dialing 911 for non-emergency concerns regarding the devices.…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire that broke out late Friday night at a residence on Hudson Parkway left the home uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported, authorities said. Officers…
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 58-year-old Richard J. Rokicki, who was last heard from on Friday morning after speaking with family by…
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township Police are reminding residents of a designated Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Complex, designed to ensure safety for those completing online purchase transactions or…
Grand Jury Declines Charges in Manchester Township Shooting
**TRENTON, NJ** – A state grand jury voted not to file criminal charges related to the death of Shannon Rose, a 39-year-old from Manchester Township. Rose was shot on December 5, 2023, in a police encounter in Ocean County.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) investigated Rose’s death, presenting findings to a state grand jury. The investigation included witness interviews, video footage analysis from body cameras, ballistics testing, and autopsy results. The grand jury concluded no charges would be filed against Officers Nicholas Greenwood and Michael Anderson.
On December 5, 2023, at about 8:28 p.m., the Manchester Police Department responded to a distress call concerning Rose, who reportedly had a semi-automatic rifle. Following a vehicle crash involving Rose’s van, officers located him in a wooded area and attempted negotiations for about twenty minutes. After Rose refused to disarm, Officers Greenwood and Anderson discharged their firearms. Rose was later confirmed deceased, with ballistic evidence showing a discharged casing from his rifle.
Released recordings include a police body-worn camera and two 911 calls. Under New Jersey law, any death involving law enforcement officers requires