76-year-old drunk driver strikes Wall police car head-on
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A drunk driver avoiding a traffic stop by a Wall Township Police Officer turned around and struck the investigating officer’s vehicle …
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Family owned Wall Township dental practice celebrates 90th year in business
by Fran Kirschner Not many businesses can say this! Campi Dental announced the 90th anniversary of its family-owned, fourth-generation dental practice in Wall Township, N.J., …
Home reportedly used as Jewish community center in Howell severely damaged in fire
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large home at the end of Lanes Pond Road in Howell burned down on Monday. According to a report in …
Jackson road to remain closed until fall as new bridge is built
JACKSON, NJ – If you travel between Jackson Township and Howell and use Bethel Church Road, you’re going to have to find an alternate route …
Upskirting suspect at it again, this time taking pictures of children
SHREWSBURY, NJ – A man who was arrested and charged last year for taking ‘upskirting’ photos of women in a Shrewsbury supermarket has been arrested …
This Jersey Shore destination was just named the best in the state
The weather is below freezing, and the lakes are once again freezing over at the Jersey Shore, but the folks over at Travel Pulse are …
Howell man shot at neighborhood kids who accidentally set off his car alarm
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 44-year-old Howell man who shot at a group of individuals after his car alarm went off after midnight on Sunday …
Shooting suspect arrested in Howell
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police investigating a shooting incident in Howell Township have arrested one suspect, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. It was …
12-year-old Asbury Park boy missing since Friday
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department has reported a missing 12-year-old boy last seen by his family on Friday. At around 5 …
Marine Mammal Center to perform lab tests on dead whale washed ashore in Brigantine
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Officials from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center took the opportunity to investigate a beached dead whale in Brigantine during a period of …
Murphy says no to stoppage of offshore work after 7 dead whales wash ashore in just over a month
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy dismissed allegations by environmentalists and politicians to temporarily halt work on the massive off-shore wind turbine farm at the Jersey …
Perth Amboy man facing 20 years in prison for armed bank robbery in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A 42-year-old Perth Amboy man has been arrested and charged for robbing a bank in Middletown last month. According to Monmouth County …
Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for $2.8 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for committing securities fraud to obtain over $2.8 million …
Red Bank investment advisor sentenced to 33 months in prison for securities fraud
RED BANK, NJ – A former Red Bank based investment advisor is heading to federal prison for defrauding his clients. According to U.S. Attorney Philip …
Injured seal pup rescued from Monmouth Beach
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A wounded and distressed harbor seal pup was rescued last week by members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. According to …
Police seeking public assistance in hit-and-run involving juvenile
MANALAPAN, NJ – Police in Manalapan ar asking for the public’s assistance in finding the driver of a hit and run crash that sent a …
Murder suspect arrested for Friday night shooting at the Jersey Shore
NEPTUNE, NJ – A Monmouth County man was arrested on Friday night for murder for causing the death of a 41-year-old Oceanport man. Monmouth County …
Shore couple charged after infant overdoses, police find trove of LSD, meth, oxy in home
HAZLET, NJ – A Hazlet couple were arrested Thursday after their 1-year-old baby overdosed. When police searched their home, they uncovered a treasure trove of …
Police seeking to identify Middletown bank robbery suspect
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown Police Department detectives are investigating a bank robbery that took place on Wednesday. Investigators are now asking the public to assist …
Two teens charged for killing Manapalan man for a quarter pound of weed
PENNINGTON, NJ – Two teenagers have been charged for killing a Manalapan man and taking his weed, police announced. In a joint statement today, Mercer …
Duo sentenced for deadly shooting in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Two men convicted of shooting and killing an Asbury Park man at the Prospect Avenue basketball courts in 2019 have been …
Easterseals hosts first Holiday party since pandemic to spread cheer with community
Submitted by Tom Tauchert ASBURY PARK, NJ – After taking a three-year break during the pandemic, consumers from Easterseals NJ’s day habilitation programs will be …
Netflix to build a new movie studio at the Jersey Shore
EATONTOWN, NJ – Move over Hollywood, the future of filmmaking might be a massive new studio being proposed by Netflix at an abandoned U.S. Army …
Stray dog found in Howell Township
HOWELL, NJ – Police in Howell have picked up a suspect loitering in the area of Friendship Road Tuesday morning. At this time the only …
Two killed on Garden State Parkway after Jeep crashes into SUV parked near shoulder
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two men who were with their vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway in Wall were killed when …
Jersey Shore cop who admitted to date rape gets four years in prison
FREEHOLD – A Keansburg cop who was convicted of committing a sex crime while off duty admitted to his actions earlier this year, but was …
Here are some tips for avoiding being carjacked in New Jersey
Despite efforts in Trenton by lawmakers to pass laws to protect New Jerseyans from carjacking and car thefts, the bottom line is only you can …
Dad who smothered baby to stop her from crying heading to prison for 30 years
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Monmouth County man is heading to prison for 30 years after being sentenced for his conviction of killing his young …
West Long Branch to preserve historic Fishtown fire house as museum
PRESS RELEASE BY CITY of WEST LONG BRANCH Long Branch introduced an ordinance this evening to purchase the Oliver Byron Fire House with the goal …
Traffic alert: Whalepond road closed in Ocean Township due to flooding
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Ocean Township closed Whalepond Road between Shadow Lawn Drive and Elizabeth Street Friday morning after a passing storm flooded …
As New Jerseyans suffer, Sauickie tackles farm bill
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie promised he would go to Trenton to battle the damages caused by Democrats in the …
This Monmouth County neighborhood delivers one of the best Christmas light drive-throughs in New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ – If you’re looking for a great Christmas light drive-through that won’t cost you anything, this Freehold Township neighborhood needs to be on …
Asbury Park prior offender convicted after juvenile sexual assault trial
FREEHOLD, NJ – A jury has declared a Freehold man guilty of crimes against a young child after a trial regarding a multi-year pattern of …
Female bicyclist killed in Ocean Township
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A female bicyclist was struck and killed early Friday morning while riding in the area of Deal Road and Roller Road. …
Missing Howell woman found dead in friend’s basement
Editor’s note: This story was originally date-lined Howell, NJ incorrectly. It has since been corrected to Howell, MI. HOWELL TOWNSHIP, MI – A 59-year-old woman …
Animal rescuers battled through filth, feces, and urine to rescue hundreds of cats and dogs
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When police were called to a home in Brick Township where two women were running an illegal puppy mill, the situation …
Remains found during community cleanup identified as teen reported missing in 1972
FREEHOLD, NJ – Officials have identified the body of a girl who was reported missing in 1972 after her remains were found during a neighborhood …
Family pleads for safe return of service dog stolen at the Jersey Shore
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Police in Tinton Falls are asking the person who initially found Madona, a service dog to come forward and return her …
One dead in single-vehicle crash in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS, NJ – The Tinton Falls Police Departement is investigating an early morning crash that claimed the life of a Long Branch resident on …
Police searching for road rage suspect who followed victim home, damaged property
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Police in Middletown Township have a message for a man wanted for damaging a victim’s home after a fit of road rage. …
Correctional officer smuggled drugs inside bags of chips at Monmouth County Jail
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Shamong man who worked as a correctional officer at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution has pleaded guilty to providing inmates with …
Monmouth County jail guard smuggled drugs to inmates in bags of chips
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Shamong man who worked as a correctional officer at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution has pleaded guilty to providing inmates with …
Two winning Powerball tickets sold in New Jersey in $92.9 million weekend drawing
NEPTUNE, NJ – Two New Jersey lottery players won $50,000 consolation prizes in this weekend’s $92.9 million Powerball drawing, while the jackpot winning ticket was …
41-year-old man arrested in Tinton Falls motel room with 17-year-old, tranquilizers, drugs
TINTON FALLS, NJ – A 41-year-old man was arrested after police found him hiding a distressed 17-year-old girl inside a motel room in Tinton Falls …
Police urge caution after Southern Monmouth power outage cuts power to traffic lights
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are advising motorists to use caution while driving in sections of Wall Township after a power outage cut power to …
Monmouth County union manager avoids going to prison for embezzling funds
An administrative manager of a carpenters’ union pension fund was sentenced today to six months of home confinement and three years of probation for embezzling …
Monmouth County news photographer was murdered because he was white, suspect admits
FREEHOLD, NJ – Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today that the death of 56-year-old Jerry Wolkowitz on May 1, 2018 was racially …
Ringleader, five others charged in New Jersey state wide auto theft ring terrorizing residents
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey State Police have arrested seven people involved in an interstate auto theft ring based out of New Jersey, that targeted …
Why is Holmdel a frequent target for high end auto theft?
HOLMDEL, NJ – Two more heigh end vehicle were stolen from homes in Holmdel on Monday, as the growing crime trend continues in the affluent …
Red Bank man wanted for ‘upskirting’ women in supermarket
SHREWSBURY, NJ – A Red Bank man who eluded police investigating an “upskirting” incident at a local supermarket is wanted by police. According to the …