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Berkeley man, 21, accused of causing havoc on Garden State Parkway: NJ State Police
TINTON FALLS - A 21-year-old Berkeley man was responsible for multiple hit-and-run crashes on the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday, before attacking a construction worker after abandoning his vehicle, according to the New Jersey State Police. Jonathan Ferro, of the Bayville section of Berkeley, was charged with three counts of assault by auto,...
Drunk Lacey Twp. Motorcyclist Wasn't Wearing Helmet In Overnight Whiting Crash, Police Say
Charles Hicks, 54, was charged with suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the Manchester Township Police Department said in a news release. The crash happened near the intersection of Wranglebrook Road and Canton Drive on Thursday, Aug. 29. Officers responded to a report of an injured motorcyclist at around 3:24 a.m....
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Route 70 Crash
MANCHESTER – A motorcyclist was severely injured after a crash Tuesday afternoon on Route 70 in Manchester Township, police said. Around 3:57 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road regarding a crash involving a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist was traveling west...
Authorities Investigate Swatting Incident In Ocean County
POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Police are working to identify the individual who reported a false violent crime Thursday morning. Police were called to a home on Jaehnel Parkway around 9 a.m. after receiving a report that a “violent crime” was happening inside the home, Capt. Christopher Leonhardt said.
Asbury Park man indicted in murder of Brick man
TOMS RIVER — Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, has been indicted by a grand jury sitting in Ocean County on the charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of a high capacity ammunition magazine and two counts of being a certain person not to possess a weapon.
Brick Man Indicted on 149 Counts of Animal Cruelty Charges
Ocean County Prosecutor Brad Billhimer announced that Jeffrey Finlay, 56, of Brick Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County on 149 counts of Animal Cruelty, in connection with events that occurred in Brick Township on May 4, 2023. On May 4, 2023, Officers of the Brick...
Dad dies after rescuing 2 of his kids from Pennsylvania river
DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey man vacationing with his family in Pennsylvania drowned in the Delaware River while rescuing two of his children who were struggling in the water, authorities said. Baruch Ber Ziemba, 39, of Lakewood, was visiting the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation...
Target Employee Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior in Monmouth County Store Location
According to Wall Township Police Department, David I. Sutton, 20, of Lakewood, was taken into custody by Patrolman Shane Roland on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, on charges of harassment, invasion of privacy, and obstructing the course of justice. Patrolman Roland's inquiry at the Target Department Store, located at 1825 State Highway 35, led to this arrest when management notified the police department. Target employee Sutton was caught pointing his phone up a female customer's skirt. When the police arrived, Sutton ran away and was caught after a foot chase. After processing, Sutton was given a summons and released.
Jackson, NJ cops get a citizen citation from a young resident
For 10 years I've been with you in the morning and highlighting the great work of our local, county, and state police officers. For 10 years we've been countering the nasty narrative of the click-bait media which has put cops in a negative light for doing their job. We have policies that work against our officers and Attorney General and a governor who push anti-police narratives and have directly contributed to the dramatic drop in recruiting and respect among young people in our society.
Point Boro police respond to false swatting call
POINT PLEASANT — Police officers of the Point Pleasant Borough Police Department responded to a false alarm of a “violent crime” earlier this morning. At approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, officers from the Point Pleasant Police Department responded to a residence located on the 200 block of Jaehnel Parkway following a report of a violent crime occurring inside the home.
Shining a Light on Safety: Rothenberg Law Firm Distributes Reflective Belts to Prevent Nighttime Accidents
The Rothenberg Law Firm, an industry leader in personal injury litigation for decades, has dealt with many cases of pedestrians who were struck by vehicles at night and suffered serious injuries as a result. With a goal of preventing such tragedies and injuries from occurring in the future, The Rothenberg...
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