Asbury Park Lottery Player Wins $25K with Colossal Crossword Ticket
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A lucky lottery player in Asbury Park won $25,000 with a Colossal Crossword ticket purchased at AIO Super Store, located at …
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Lawmaker Calls for Welfare Check on Woman Allegedly Living in Phil Murphy’s Garage Apartment
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Erik Peterson is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy for admitting that he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant, accusing him of defying federal …
New Jersey cop rescues 11-year-old boy from fall through icy lake
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A West Long Branch police officer pulled an 11-year-old boy from an icy lake Tuesday afternoon after the child fell …
As New Jersey Math, Reading Scores Drop, Gopal Says Students Need to Learn Union Labor, Organizing
NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach …
Newark man charged under new home invasion law in auto theft ring targeting the Jersey Shore area
TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged in connection with an auto theft and home burglary ring, becoming the first person prosecuted under …
Wall Township Police Determine Highway 35 Threat to Be Unsubstantiated
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police increased their presence near State Highway 35 and Belmar Boulevard on Sunday after receiving a phone call containing …
Neptune police officer charged for misuse of database to track woman
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Neptune Township police officer has been charged with illegally accessing law enforcement databases to obtain personal information about a woman, Monmouth …
Asbury Park man convicted of luring and kidnapping 11-year-old girl
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County jury has convicted a 30-year-old Asbury Park man of luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in 2023, Monmouth County …
Masked intruders flee police after home invasion in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are investigating an early morning home invasion on Baileys Corner Road that led to a vehicle pursuit, ending with the …
Masked suspects flee after Wall Township home invasion and police pursuit
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a home invasion early Monday morning that led to a police pursuit ending on the Garden State Parkway, …
Wave of arrests reported by Wall Township police over six days
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police officers made a series of arrests over a six-day period last week, citing charges ranging from drug possession …
Watch: Man carjacked while getting gas at Jersey Shore area gas station
RED BANK, N.J. — A suspect stole a car from a gas station in Red Bank while the owner was inside paying for fuel, authorities …
Asbury Park police debunk viral ‘serial killer’ rumor circulating on social media
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a “serial killer” in the area are false, addressing concerns sparked …
Two North Jersey Men Sentenced for Stalking and Violent Holmdel Home Invasion
FREEHOLD, NJ — Two North Jersey men have been sentenced to state prison for their roles in a 2017 armed home invasion and years-long stalking …
New Jersey husband in custody after shooting wife in head at home on New Year’s Eve
ALLENTOWN, N.J. — An Allentown man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman in the head at her home on New Year’s Eve, an …
Middletown Community Mourns Loss of Teen Killed in Tragic Massachusetts Skiing Accident
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Alex Kemp, a 19-year-old freshman at Williams College, died Tuesday after a ski accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts, …
Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Howell Township Crash
A tragic start to the day unfolded early Tuesday morning in Howell Township, New Jersey, when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on …
Wall Police Seek Vehicle in Hit and Run Crash
Wall Township Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit-and-Run Case
**Wall Township, NJ** – The Wall Township Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a black 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 involved in a hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 2, and the vehicle likely has damage to the front passenger side bumper and headlight area.
The accident took place on New Bedford Road, north of Wall Church Road. The vehicle was last seen heading north on State Highway 34 from Allaire Road.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact Detective Z. Honecker. Detective Honecker can be reached at 732-449-4500 ext. 1203.
Ice Cream on 9 in Howell expected to re-open this spring, we hope
HOWELL, N.J. — Ice Cream on 9, a well-loved ice cream shop on Route 9, is set to reopen this spring after a prolonged hiatus, …
Monmouth County State Legislative Office Damaged by Fire
TINTON FALLS, NJ — A fire early Sunday morning caused significant damage to the office of New Jersey lawmakers at 766 Shrewsbury Avenue, prompting the …
No. 2 Auburn pulls away from Monmouth after sluggish start
AUBURN, Ala. — No. 2 Auburn shook off a slow start Monday night to dominate Monmouth 87-58, powered by double-doubles from Johni Broome and Dylan …
Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according …
Deal Police deliver donations to Tinton Falls Humane Society after successful holiday fundraiser
DEAL, NJ — The Deal Police Department delivered multiple truckloads of food, supplies, and donations to the Tinton Falls Associated Humane Society on Thursday, following …
Police Release Body Cam Footage of Fired Target employee chased down by police after upskirt photo claims
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Newly released body camera footage shows the dramatic arrest of a former Target employee accused of taking an upskirt photo of …
Nonprofit steps up to aid displaced families in the wake of a devastating apartment fire in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department expressed gratitude on Monday for the efforts of “We Are Loved,” a local nonprofit organization, We …
Middletown school district misses federal academic targets for math and English tests
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from …
New Jersey’s New Law Against Banning Explicit Books Could Turn Public and School Libaries in Porn Hubs
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in …
New Jersey Candidate for Governor: New Jersey Drone Fiasco a Failed Test of National Security
A fleet of mysterious drones spotted off the New Jersey coast has raised alarm among state officials, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo sharply criticizing …
We Want More Control Over the Sky: Monmouth County Sheriff Calls for Local Drone Enforcement Powers
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden is urging Congress to expand legislation allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to utilize drone detection …
That’s No Drone: Santa lands at New Jersey Jet Center, delighting local children
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Santa Claus made a special pre-Christmas appearance at the Monmouth Jet Center on Saturday, arriving by helicopter with the assistance of …
Shop hyper-local for the holidays in Monmouth County
LINCROFT, N.J. — The annual Holiday Made in Monmouth event is set to take place Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
Police confirm series of drone sightings across Monmouth County beachfront
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Local law enforcement agencies in Monmouth County have received multiple reports of drone sightings this week, reflecting a growing trend nationwide, Prosecutor …
Pedestrian killed, another injured in Neptune Township crash
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on State Highway 66 that left one pedestrian dead and another injured Tuesday …
Family Slept While Armed Home Invaders Raided their Monmouth County Home, Stealing Their Porsche
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are investigating a home invasion on River Road early Wednesday morning in which three masked suspects broke into a residence, …
Monmouth County Sheriff Sees New Jersey Drone Event as Opportunity to Push Recreational Anti-Drone Legislation
FREEHOLD, NJ – Politicians will never let a big story go to waste. Now, one official in Monmouth County sees the current drone scare in …
Woman struck and killed by car in Hazlet
HAZLET, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a female pedestrian Sunday night at the intersection of …
22-year-old passenger killed in Upper Marlboro car crash, investigation ongoing
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A fatal crash in Upper Marlboro claimed the life of a 22-year-old passenger Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The collision occurred …
Authorities investigate overnight shooting in Red Bank
RED BANK, N.J. — Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning that left a 34-year-old man injured, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. …
Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends …
Hazlet man charged with sexual misconduct in Middletown store incident
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old man from Hazlet has been arrested and charged with stalking, lewdness, and sexual contact after allegedly following a woman around …
Fugitive Wanted in Two Monmouth County Towns Caught Drinking and Driving in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk …
What’s Going on in Middletown? Union Leader, Teacher Under Fire for Allegedly Working 2.5 Hours Every Day
MIDDLETOWN, NJ— Imagine having a job where you can work two and a half hours every day. You would have to be the president of …
Saltwater Social in Long Branch is New Jersey’s New Standard for Surf and Turf Oceanfront Dining
In early November 2024, Long Branch, New Jersey, welcomed a distinguished addition to its culinary landscape with the opening of Saltwater Social. This upscale dining …
Dog found in Freehold, shelter seeks owner
FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is seeking the owner of a recently found dog who was picked up in Freehold. …
Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist
FREEHOLD, NJ — Two separate traffic incidents in Howell and West Long Branch on Saturday evening claimed the lives of a pedestrian and a bicyclist, …
Asbury Park Police Department celebrates officer promotions in ceremony at town hall
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department held a promotional ceremony Monday, honoring three officers with new leadership roles in front of family, …
Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart
FREEHOLD, NJ — Two fatal traffic incidents involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist in Monmouth County on Saturday evening are under active investigation, authorities said …
A Transgender Odyssey Takes Center Stage in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the House of Independents will host She’s NorMāle – A Transgender Odyssey, a groundbreaking multimedia musical …
Asbury Park Community Comes Together for Local Woman Recovering From Unprovoked Labor Day Weekend Stabbing
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A beloved local photographer, Andrea Laign, was in critical condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center following an unprovoked stabbing attack …
Three years later, search continues for suspect in Monmouth County park sexual assault
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Three years after a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted in broad daylight on the Henry Hudson Trail in Big Brook Park, …