New Jersey Cop Admits to Stalking Ex-Girlfriend
FREEHOLD, NJ – Erich A. Bennett, a 47-year-old former Sea Bright Police Officer, has admitted to committing multiple crimes against his ex-girlfriend, Monmouth County Prosecutor …
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Monmouth County Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests Reported
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – On Monday, August 28, Patrolman Jerry Baker arrested Shakima S. Wise, 41, of Farmingdale, following an investigation into a reported iPhone …
Wanted Pennsylvania Fugitive Caught Shoplifting at New Jersey Best Buy
HOLMDEL, NJ – On September 3, police arrested two men, one a wanted fugitive, following a call from Best Buy loss prevention staff. The Holmdel …
Lost Dog Found on Old Tavern Road: Howell Township Police Seek Owner
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lost dog was found roaming the area of Old Tavern Rd near Windeler Rd. Howell Township Police Department asks residents …
Massive Three Day Beer and BBQ Festival Kicks Off Today in New Jersey
OCEANPORT, NJ – Monmouth Park Racetrack kicks off its annual BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival today, offering a blend of culinary and brewing arts. …
Monmouth County DWI Task Force Announces Labor Day Checkpoints
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct two checkpoints during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The first checkpoint is set …
Manalapan Cop Arrested for Stalking Teen He Met on National Night Out
MANALAPAN, NJ – Manalapan Township Patrolman Kevin Ruditsky, 46, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and …
Swank New Lounge at Pier Village Includes Bowling Alley, Bar, Games
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Pier Village in Long Branch announced the upcoming opening of Pier Pins, an 8,000-square-foot entertainment lounge complete with cutting-edge bowling, virtual …
Husky Found Near PAL School in Howell Township, Owner Sought
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Husky has been found on Kent Road near the PAL school in Howell Township. The Howell Township Police Department reported …
Positive Vibe Festival in Monmouth County
FARMINGDALE, NJ – In the forested embrace of Camp Sacajawea, the Positive Vibe Tribe Festival, hosted by Touch Mother Earth, begins today, providing a unique …
Phil Murphy, From Massachusetts Declares: Central Jersey is Real
TRENTON, NJ – Does Central New Jersey exist? According to one Massachusetts-born Wall Street banker, it does. In a decisive move today, Governor Phil Murphy …
Layoffs Near for Remaining Nestle Employees at Freehold Plant
FREEHOLD, NJ – On November 17, the Nestle plant in Freehold will officially shut down and the 218 remaining employees will be without a job, …
Murphy Lawyers Say 5-Year-Old Trans Children Have Right of Privacy Against Parents
FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy …
Toms River Man Indicted for Attack at Anti-Racism Concert
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County resident faces multiple charges after a state grand jury indictment linked him to an attack at an anti-racism …
Another Dead Whale Washes Ashore in New Jersey
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Another dead whale was found washed ashore on Takanassee Beach on Saturday evening, leading to a flurry of concerns and interest …
Power Restored in Holmdel
HOLMDEL, NJ – Power has been restored to homes across Holmdel left without electricity overnight. A power outage had struck the northern section of Holmdel, …
Retired Wall K9 Daza Passes
WALL TWP, NJ – The Wall Township Police reported the passing of retired K9 Daza. Daza peacefully passed away at home in the loving embrace …
Trader Joe’s to Open at Abandoned Middletown Walgreens
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The abandoned former Walgreens store in the Middletown Plaza will soon transform into a Trader Joe’s. The company moved one step closer …
Police Seek Help in Unsolved 2022 Murder in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that his office is seeking assistance from the public in the investigation of a …
Car Stolen by 14-Year-Old in Monmouth County Rams Cop Car in North Jersey
PARAMUS, NJ – A 14-year-old boy and his two accomplices were apprehended by authorities after the boy rammed a stolen SUV into a police vehicle …
$1 Million Winning Ticket Sold in Monmouth County
HOLMDEL, NJ- One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for the Monday, July 24, drawing winning the $1,000,000 second-tier prize. The ticket was …
Monmouth County Killer Gets 30 Years in Prison
FREEHOLD, NJ – Christopher Aparicio-Reyes, a local man who admitted to killing a woman in his Long Branch home in 2015, has been sentenced to …
He Thought She Was 14 but She Was a Cop, Man Arrested for Propositioning Teen
FREEHOLD, NJ – A man from Middlesex County, Martin Klose, 64, of Woodbridge, has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an …
Red Bank Golf Instructor Charged After Inappropriately Touching Student
RED BANK, NJ – While a young female student was meditating, her golf instructor took advantage and grabbed her. Now police are wondering if others …
14-Year-Old From Asbury Park Nabbed in Wall Burglaries, Bike Theft
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 14-year-old juvenile from Asbury Park has been arrested in connection with the reported car burglaries in the President Street area …
Facebook Carjacking Rumor in Marlboro Unfounded
MARLBORO, NJ – The Marlboro Township Police Department has responded to a social media post circulating on the “Marlboro NJ Residents Page” regarding an alleged …
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 …
Famous Celebrities Who Got Their Start in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park, a vibrant coastal city in New Jersey, has been home to a plethora of talented individuals who have left …
Drunk Driver Crashes into Building in Wall
Wall Township, NJ – Emergency responders from the Wall Township Police, Wall EMS, and South Wall Fire Rescue swiftly responded to a crash involving a …
Thunderstorm Cuts Power in Ocean Township
Ocean Township, NJ – A passing storm has caused a power outage in the Sandspoint section of Ocean Township. As a result, the traffic light …
Pair Admits to Double Homicide in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – Two men have confessed to their involvement in a shooting that resulted in the deaths of an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old …
Robbery Suspects Arrested in Monmouth County
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – On Thursday, Monmouth County detectives, acting on information regarding two robbery suspects, coordinated with the Patrol Division to apprehend the individuals. …
Monmouth County Man Indicted for 2021 Fatal Overdose
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Grand Jury has issued a 37-count indictment against Robert M. Clayton, a 39-year-old local resident, for his alleged involvement …
Republicans call malarkey on Gopal, Murphy senior ‘Phantom’ tax cut
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal is under scrutiny for his stance on the implementation of the StayNJ senior tax relief program, set to take …
Wall Township police fitness program helps kids stay in shape during summer
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last Thursday, the Wall Police Department kicked off its Youth Fitness Program, aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for …
Dog struck and killed in Deal, driver sought
DEAL, NJ – Police in Deal are asking the public to help identify the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a dog and …
$137k lottery ticket sold in Monmouth County
FREEHOLD, NJ – A lucky Monmouth County lottery player is celebrating a significant win after their ticket matched all five numbers drawn in the Jersey …
Howell Lidl going out of business
HOWELL, NJ – Lidl, the German grocery store chain, has officially announced the closure of its Howell location in New Jersey. The store, situated at …
Governor Murphy booed off stage at Red Bank concert
RED BANK, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was booed off the stage at Red Bank’s Red Rock Tap and Grill during a performance …
New Chick-fil-A to open in Ocean Township
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The grand opening of Chick-fil-A in Ocean Township is set to take place on Thursday, starting at 6:30 a.m. The restaurant …
Aberdeen car thief arrested in East Orange
ABERDEEN, NJ – The Aberdeen Township Police Department recently dealt with a series of burglaries involving motor vehicles during the early morning hours on Saturday. …
Wall Township doctor charged for repeatedly assaulting child
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A local pulmonologist, Cornelius Gallagher, has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses against a juvenile, according to Monmouth County …
lawyers take the case against New Jersey’s assault on parental rights
MARLBORO, NJ – The Pacific Justice Institute, a non-profit organization that advocates for religious freedoms and civil liberties, has filed a motion to intervene in …
Car thief charged in Marlboro, caught in the act
MARLBORO, NJ – A car thief was arrested in charged in Marlboro on Sunday morning. The Marlboro Township Police Department responded to a report from …
Motor vehicle crash causes power outages in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents in the north Wall area, particularly in the vicinity of Gully Rd and Brighton Ave, are experiencing a power outage …
$291K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Won in Monmouth County
TRENTON, NJ – A lucky ticket holder emerged victorious in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing yesterday, clinching the $291,221 jackpot by matching all five numbers. …
Broadwalk transforms downtown Red Bank this summer
RED BANK, NJ – Red Bank, a charming town in New Jersey, boasts a one-of-a-kind attraction known as the Broadwalk. During the summer months, the …
Howell Boston Market evicted again
After being closed for months after an eviction, the recently reopened Howell Boston Market is out again. A letter of eviction was slapped on the …
High school football all star game pits Monmouth against Ocean
Long Branch, N.J. – On July 9, the 46th annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic will take place at Monmouth University, featuring the best high school football …
Leaders call on Gopal to call out Murphy for Monmouth schools threat
MARLBORO, NJ – In a recent radio program, Governor Phil Murphy expressed his offense and determination to fight back against school policies that involve parents …