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Monmouth County, NJ
Bradley Beach-Avon-Belmar, NJ
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Structure Fire Spreads to Four Homes: Belmar FD
Firefighters battled a two-alarm structure fire for hours in Belmar on the morning of Sunday, April 13, authorities said. At 6:05 a.m., first responders were at 308 13th Ave. for a porch fire, the Belmar Volunteer Fire Department said. Fire officials soon confirmed an active fire, and the blaze quickly spread to three other homes and an additional alarm was called, firefighters said. 🔥 2nd Alarm Structure Fire 🔥 This morning at 06:05, Belmar FD was dispatched to 308 13th ave for a reported porch fire... Posted by Belmar Volunteer Hook & Ladder Fire Company on Sunday, April 13…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
Freehold, NJ
News
$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Freehold
It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Freehold matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, April 5, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Max’s Beer, Wine and Liquors on Park Avenue. The winning numbers were 4, 23, 30, 46, 62 and the red Powerball was 2.
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
$6K+ In Merch Stolen from
Ulta
By Two NYC Residents: Howell PD
Two New York City residents were arrested and charged on Wednesday, April 2, after they stole more than $6,000 worth of merchandise from ULTA in Howell Commons, authorities said. Officers responded to the store after receiving a report of shoplifting and spotted the suspects in the rear of the plaza running toward a wooded area, Howell police said. A foot pursuit ensued, and officers apprehended a 25-year-old Manhattan resident and a 21-year-old Bronx resident, whose names were not disclosed by police, law enforcement said. The two suspects attempted to steal more than $6,300 in merchandis…
Franklin-Newfield, NJ
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Hospitalized After School Buses Collide: Franklin Twp PD
A 9-year-old was hospitalized atter two Township of Franklin School District buses collided on the morning of Thursday, March 27, authorities said. The crash occurred at Taylor Road and Reed Avenue, Franklin Township police said. The 9-year-old was taken to the hospital for evaluation, Brian Betze, interim superintendent at Township of Franklin School District said. The student's parents are with him at the hospital, police said. No other students were injured, police said. "The safety of our students is our top priority. We are taking all necessary steps to ensure that our transport…
Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Police & Fire
Neptune Pizzeria Burglar Apprehended: Police
A 37-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged with breaking into a pizzeria and stealing cash on Thursday, March 24, authorities said. That day, officers responded to Tino’s Artisan Pizza on Main Avenue in Ocean Grove after $300 in cash was taken from the register after hours, Neptune Township police. Later that evening, Howell Township police arrested Jacob Johnson after a burglary alarm went off at Barg’s Lawn and Garden, authorities said. Using a photo provided by Neptune police, police in Howell identified Johnson as the person of interest in the pizzeria burglaries, and he was ch…
Jackson, NJ
Police & Fire
Jackson Resident, Special Ed Teacher Indicted For Having Sex With Student: Prosecutor
A special education teacher in Monmouth County has been been indicted by a grand jury for sexually assaulting a student, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 25. Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 44-year-old Jackson resident is charged with aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child via the manufacture of child sexual abuse materials and official misconduct among other charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Havemann-Niedrach, formerly a special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, had a sexual relationship with a student in early 2024…
Millstone-Upper Freehold, NJ
Police & Fire
Millstone Man Fled To Florida After Fatally Striking, Dragging Teen With Vehicle: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Millstone Township man has been extradited back to Monmouth County from Florida after he hit a teen with his vehicle last month and fled the scene, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4:02 p.m., the Neptune Township and Asbury Park police departments responded to Stratford Avenue between Fisher and Myrtle Avenue and found Kyzair Robinson, a 19-year-old Asbury Park resident lying in the roadway with severe injuries, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Robinson was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center and died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Santi…
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized In Middletown Fire: Cops
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a fire tore through a home in Monmouth County on Saturday morning, March 15, authorities said. Police responded to 25 Dakarla Dr. in Middletown, at approximately 6:48 a.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire, according to Middletown Township Police Deputy Chief Paul Bailey. Officers arrived to find an active blaze, and units from the Middletown Township Fire Department were dispatched to battle the flames, Bailey said. The fire resulted in one fatality and one injury, authorities confirmed. The injured individual was transported …
Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
News
Bayville Man, NJ Corrections Officer Stole, Sold State Ammo For $475K, Prosecutors Say
A New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant in charge of managing state ammunition stockpiles was charged with stealing and selling taxpayer-funded ammo for personal profit, authorities said. Timothy Morris, 56, of Bayville (Ocean County), who served as NJDOC’s Range Master, is accused of illegally ordering excess ammunition and selling it on the secondary market, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. Morris allegedly pocketed more than $475,000 through this scheme while attempting to conceal his financial transactions, prosecutors said. Morris, who has held his Range Master…
Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Stabbed In Long Branch, Two Men Charged: Prosecutor
Two men were arrested and charged after a 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Long Branch on Friday, March 7, authorities said. At 11:33 p.m., Long Branch police responded to a stabbing on the 200 block of Broadway and found Eren Kurkcu with multiple stab wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Kurkcu was rushed to a local hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, March 8, Santiago said. An investigation determined Nija Faust, 21 and Santana Rivera-Cosme, 20, both Long Branch residents, were responsible for the stabbing, Santiago said.…
Trenton, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Psych Hospital Escapee Is Convicted Squatter Who Threatened Cops: Officials
Authorities are searching for a 39-year-old man who walked away from Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, months after being charged with squatting in two vacant homes and falsely claiming ownership, officials said. Markies Wells, who also goes by Messiah Law-Elbey, was last seen at 4:08 a.m. on Friday, March 7, wearing a green jumpsuit, according to Ewing Police. He is described as 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, with a full beard and dreadlocks, police said. Wells was accused of breaking into and illegally living in multiple homes in Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Kea…
Morris Plains, NJ
Weather
Storm Knocks Power To Hundreds In Morris County
Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…
Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized In Neptune City Stabbing: Prosecutor
A man was hospitalized following a stabbing in Neptune City on the morning of Wednesday, March 5, authorities said. The stabbing occurred at the 200 block of West Sylvania Avenue, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The man's status is unknown. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Neptune City Police Department are investigating, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 800-533-7443 or 732-775-1615.
Keyport-Union Beach, NJ
News
$665K Lottery Ticket Sold At Keyport Convenience Store
It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Keyport matched the winning numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Tuesday, March 5, winning $664,754. The ticket was sold at Krauser’s. The winning numbers were 03, 09, 31, 33 and 39. The XTRA was 03, and the Bulleseye was 09.
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ
Police & Fire
Remains Of Four Canines Discovered In Dog Food Bags In Aberdeen:
Njsp
The remains of four pit bulls were found on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27 in Monmouth County, authorities said. At 11 a.m., troopers responded to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Telegraph Hill Maintenance Yard after maintenance workers had recovered four large “Retriever” brand dog food bags on the Garden State Parkway South in Aberdeen Township, containing the remains of four deceased brown dogs, New Jersey State Police said. Further investigation revealed that the four canines were pit bull mixes and had injuries consistent with dog fighting, police said. Anyone with inf…
Marlboro-Morganville, NJ
Police & Fire
Marlboro Man Who Sexually, Physically Abused Daughter Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old Marlboro Township man was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Friday, Feb. 28, for sexually and physically abusing his own daughter over the course of more than six years, authorities said. Andrey Penkin was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, last September, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago Penkin began abusing his daughter in 2016, when the family lived in Sayreville, Santiago said. Numerous incidents of sexual abuse followed, both in Sayreville and at their next two residences, in East Brunswick …
Middletown, NJ
Business
Young Lincroft Restaurant Owner Says She's Getting Death Threats Amid Italian Food Feud
What started as a battle over pasta and pizza in a Monmouth County shopping plaza has turned into a full-blown war, complete with death threats, online attacks, and a legal showdown. A lawsuit, filed earlier this month by Luigi’s Famous Pizza, claims their lease agreement gives them the exclusive right to serve certain Italian dishes in the Lincroft Shopping Center. While the suit names Tatum’s Table, owned by 21-year-old Tatum Menake, it targets the landlord—accusing them of allowing another tenant to sell prohibited food items. Despite this, Menake has been caught in the crossfire—…
Bradley Beach-Avon-Belmar, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Falling Into Water Near Route 35 Bridge: Belmar PD
A person was pronounced dead after they fell into the water near the Highway 35 Bridge in Monmouth County on Thursday, Feb. 27, authorities said. At 9 p.m., officers received a report of a subject in the water near the Highway 35 bridge, Belmar police said. Upon arrival, patrol officers immediately began searching the area under the bridge on the north side of the Belmar Marina, police said. A man was discovered submerged on the opposite side of the walkway railing underneath the bridge, police said. A witness told officers he saw the man fall over the railing from the walkway un…
Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Branch Man Charged In $44K Bad Check Scheme, Prosecutor Says
A 33-year-old Long Branch man previously accused in a $300,000 scam has been charged with stealing more than $44,000 from a local bank branch using a fraudulent check scheme, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday, Feb. 26. Jacob Gindi is facing third-degree bad checks and third-degree theft by deception charges following an investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) Financial Crimes and Special Prosecutions Unit, Santiago said. The case began when Deal Police received a report in December 2024 of suspected fraudulent activity at a bank branc…
Millstone-Upper Freehold, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Man Walking Dog Recovered From Frozen Millstone Lake: Police
A New Jersey man was found dead in a frozen lake in Millstone Township after state troopers rescued his stranded dog, authorities said. Troopers responded to Millstone Park in Monmouth County on Friday, Feb. 21, at 4:46 p.m. after receiving a report of a dog stuck on the ice, Sgt. Charles Marchan of the New Jersey State Police said. Troopers and the Millstone Fire Department were able to rescue the dog, but as they examined the scene, they noticed footprints leading onto the lake, a jacket and hat near the ice, and a fresh break in the surface, officials said. An investigation revealed tha…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Thousands Of NJ Residents Without Power As Fierce Winds Sweep Through
Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without power Monday morning, Feb. 17, after wind gusts of nearly 70 mph over the weekend. According to the PSE&G outage center, the following areas were in the dark as of 7:50 a.m: Burlington County: 2,400 Camden County: 787 Mercer County: 1,900 According to JCP&L, the same was true for the following customers: Hunterdon County: 2,075 Mercer County: 787 Middlesex County: 3,236 Monmouth County: 6,384 Morris County: 1,600 Ocean County: 3,300 Restoration times are varied. The highest wind gust in the state was 71 mph, …
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Man, 33, Killed After Being Hit By Multiple Vehicles On Parkway In Middletown: State Police
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after a 33-year-old man was fatally struck by multiple vehicles in a hit-and-run crash on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County Friday, Feb. 14. The crash happened just before 6 p.m., when Jose Cerda-Estevez, of Plainfield, got out of a Honda Pilot that was traveling southbound in the express lanes near milepost 112.8, police said. After exiting the moving SUV, Cerda-Estevez was struck by multiple unidentified vehicles, all of which failed to stop at the scene, according to authorities. He died as a result. State Police are urg…
Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Branch Murder Suspect Captured After Year On Run
A 25-year-old Long Branch fugitive wanted for a 2024 murder was recently arrested in Georgia, authorities said. Raheem Montes was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 officers responded to Brighton Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and 2nd Avenue and found Elijah Buffaloe, a 31-year-old Long Branch resident struck by gunfire, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said. Montes was identified as the suspect and…
Keansburg, NJ
News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Monmouth County Deli
It was a wonderful Wednesday for a Powerball player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Keansburg matched four of the white balls and the Power Ball in the drawing held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, winning $50,000. The ticket was purchased at Main Street Deli and Grocery. The winning numbers were 13, 24, 40, 41 and 50.
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Drug Dealer Sold Howell Victim Heroin, Meth That Killed Him: Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Howell Township resident was recently arrested and charged with supplying a man heroin and meth that killed him in 2023, authorities said. On Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at 12:44 p.m., Howell Township police found an adult male deceased on the floor of his bedroom at a residence on Westbrook Road, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. An investigation revealed Paul Clites had been communicating with the victim leading up to his death, later providing him with the drugs that killed him, Santiago said. Clites was charged with strict liability for a drug-induced…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fair Lawn
A New Jersey Lottery player in Bergen County just struck it big, winning a $1,065,447 jackpot in the Wednesday night, Feb. 5 Jersey Cash 5 drawing, officials announced. The winning ticket was sold at Fair Lawn News Shop on Fair Lawn Avenue. The winning numbers were 02, 03, 10, 11, and 30, with an Xtra of 2 and Bullseye of 02. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Seventy-seven other players matched four numbers with the Bullseye, each scoring $500. Meanwhile, a Monmouth County player won $50,000 in the Powerball Double Play drawing after purchasi…
Rutherford, NJ
Sports
Shell Game: American Dream Mall Aquarium's Turtle Picks Super Bowl LIX Winner
A turtle living near the New York Giants stadium appears to be rooting against her hometown team's biggest rival in the Super Bowl. Thelma, a river turtle at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey, made her prediction for Super Bowl LIX. The turtle has picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Staff members put the NFL teams' helmets in Thelma's tank to have her make a pick by eating pieces of lettuce inside the facemasks. "Without any hesitation, she quickly swam past the Eagles and decided that the Chiefs would be …
Bradley Beach-Avon-Belmar, NJ
Police & Fire
Major Belmar Fire Damages Multiple Structures, Injures Firefighters
A residential fire in Belmar left a resident with burns and two firefighters hurt on Saturday, Feb. 1, authorities said. Belmar police received a 911 call about a structure fire on the 500 block of 14th Avenue at approximately 7:37 p.m., police said. Fire crews from Belmar and surrounding municipalities responded and worked quickly to extinguish the flames, police said. Despite their efforts, multiple structures were damaged as the fire spread. Two firefighters suffered injuries while battling the blaze, though the severity was not immediately disclosed. A resident also sustained burn inju…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Newark Man Stole $700K Worth Of Luxury Vehicles: AG
A 19-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with running a residential burglary and auto theft ring throughout the state last year, authorities said. Samir White's crew targeted high-end vehicles throughout New Jersey and New York, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. White and others used stolen vehicles to travel to target locations throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Essex counties, where they forced entry into homes using a crowbar, removed expensive items and key fobs to vehicles, then stole the homeowner’s cars from the residence, Platkin said. The estimated value of vehicles…
Ocean Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Ocean Township Dad, Girls Basketball Coach Had Sexual Relationship With Student: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old teacher and Middletown High School North basketball coach was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student on Tuesday, Jan. 28, authorities said. Justin McGhee, of Ocean Township — who is the head coach of the girls' basketball team— started the relationship with the student late last year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The student is under the age of 18, Santiago said. McGhee has been placed on administrative leave by Middletown High School North, Santiago said. He was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending proc…
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