Authorities recently arrested a man who moved from Toms River to Howell last year but allegedly failed to register as a sex offender, per the requirements of New Jersey’s Megan’s Law. According to a news released issued by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, 34-year-old Howell resident William E. Bennett was taken into custody by Ocean County Detective Sgt. Michael […]
Authorities recently arrested a man after a video posted on social media documented him threatening to kill 2 officers from the Long Branch Police Department. According to a press release from the Long Branch Police, members of the Street Crimes Unit arrested 24-year-old Long Branch resident Jamire Williams outside of his home, located at 136 James Street in Long […]
Authorities are currently investigating a serious collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred in Freehold recently and left the bicyclist with a head injury. According to Freehold Township Police Lieutenant Lawrence Loos, the car accident in question occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, August 9th at the intersection of Kozloski and Dutch Lane roads in Freehold. 67-year-old […]
Authorities apprehended a Holmdel man who is allegedly responsible for a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the PNC Bank Arts Center earlier this week. 27-year-old Holmdel resident Quran Powell is now facing charges for attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and a “certain persons not to have weapons […]
Asbury Park police officers recently responded to a party at a local residence where hundreds of people were gathered. The reportedly raucous gathering became increasingly contentious as attendees hurled bottles at police and one officer was struck, sustaining minor injuries. Ultimately, 7 people were arrested and charged in connection with this incident. The sequence of events […]
Holmdel authorities launched an investigation after a flood of reports from local residents in 2015 involving stolen brass sprinkler valves and water meters. After following the trail, police arrived at a Perth Amboy man who is now charged with theft crimes and criminal mischief for allegedly stealing the metal and scrapping it in exchange for […]
After a string of car burglaries in Ocean Township, law enforcement officials have issued a statement cautioning residents about protecting their vehicles and valuables. According to Ocean Township Police Lieutenant Kevin Faller, the first wave of car burglaries occurred overnight between Sunday, June 12th and Monday, June 13th on Marshall Drive and William Lane in the Wayside section […]
A man from Red Bank who works with children at a nursery school and summer camp was recently arrested on second-degree charges for endangering the welfare of a child after authorities allegedly discovered images depicting child pornography on his computer. According to U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Paul Fishman, 26-year-old James Paroline was taken into custody on Tuesday, […]
The Asbury Park City Council has announced its intention to draft a resolution supporting the decriminalization of marijuana in the State of New Jersey. The resolution would serve primarily as a gesture of good faith, symbolizing city lawmakers’ support for the community organization known as “Help Not Handcuffs.” The organization, led by founder Randy Thompson, has […]
A man from Monmouth County was arrested after allegedly urinating in a slot machine at a Pennsylvania casino recently. According to reports, 53-year-old Manalapan resident William R. Compton was arrested at the Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19th. Compton allegedly urinated in a slot machine coin tray before becoming […]
