Police & Fire Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
February 6, 2023
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: There are two young heroes in Middletown, who quickly reacted to a fire and ultimately according to those there on the scene, "took action to save lives." It was 3:00 a.m., on Thursday morning, February 2, when the Middletown Township Fire Department was called to action for a house ...
This article has been updated: HOLMDEL, NJ: TAPinto reported Friday at 4:40 p.m., that a home was on fire at 214 Holland Road in Holmdel. Mutual aid from surrounding jurisdictions and the county arrived quickly to assist Holmdel Firefighters. The fire quickly raged through the home, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: On Wednesday evening a robbery took place at a private residence in a neighborhood on the north side of town. According to Holmdel Police, one suspect is now in custody, and one remains on the loose. The remaining suspect fled into the wooded area between Windswept Road and Sage ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: According to the Holmdel Police Department, this evening at about 6:30 pm, an unknown suspect entered Kay Jewelers, 2131 Route 35, in Holmdel, and showed a handgun. According to the report he then demanded the store employees turn over the items that were "men's gold." It is then ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Saturday evening TAPinto Holmdel reported on a massive law enforcement presence from local, county and state officials, in the Beau Ridge neighborhood in Holmdel, NJ. Many homeowners were evacuated from their homes for over 8 hours and the main entrance was blocked. Never miss ...
UPDATED 8:48 AM "The earlier police activity in Beau Ridge has concluded. One arrest was made and there is no threat to the community. The incident, which occurred inside a residence, was resolved peacefully. Thank you for your patience and we apologize to those that were inconvenienced by ...
This article will be updated as confirmed reports come in. Above photo is beloved Hazlet mom, Jackie Montanaro. HAZLET, NJ: Double Tragedy strikes in the Township of Hazlet, NJ. A house fire erupted after midnight Thursday night, (early Friday at approx. 12:30 a.m.), at 10 Brookside ...
UPDATE: at nearly 10:00 p.m. Saturday evening, the Holmdel Police stated: "Utility work has been completed and Highway 35 North has been fully opened. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this unfortunate situation." HOLMDEL, NJ - If you are planning to do a little shopping for ...
Red Bank, NJ: On Monday, November 14, the Red Bank Police responded to Butch’s Car Wash, 170 Newman Springs Rd., for a report of a black, 2019 BMW, model 740 that was stolen after getting a wash. Arriving on the scene law enforcement officers met with the unidentified victim who said that, ...
HAZLET, NJ - It was one of the more difficult detours for local residents, but the traffic disruption is over - Bethany Road is reopened. "The Railroad tracks are back in place and smoother than ever!" stated the Hazlet Police Department in a Facebook Post. "Bethany Road has reopened in both ...
“It is always important for police officers to recognize and understand that they are not alone, that they are part of a very important ‘thin blue line’ that protects society from all that seeks to destroy it.” Chief Christopher Trucillo of the NJ Transit Police Department, the Blue Mass’ honorary ...
HOLMDEL and MIDDLETOWN, NJ: TAPinto began reporting early on Wednesday morning of a stolen car and gun shots fired. At this time more details have been confirmed, about the sequencing of the chaotic morning: Early Wednesday morning, shortly after 6:00 a.m., a man was released from Hackensack ...
UPDATE CLICK BELOW: Fire and Gunshots Wednesday Morning in Holmdel: Carjacking, police chase, crash, shooting. One Man Steals Two Vehicles: Chaos in Holmdel began at Bayshore Medical Center Parking Lot As of publishing time: Route 35 is still closed and detoured in Holmdel. The ...
FREEHOLD – A dramatic moment with a growling dog resulted in gunfire from the local police department. Now, a Keyport couple is facing charges after their dog acted aggressively towards a resident and prompted an officer to fire his weapon on Saturday evening, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ On Saturday afternoon, neighborhoods in both Hazlet and Holmdel suddenly turned wild. Like something straight out of an action movie, three men and one teenager crashed a stolen BMW, near mile marker 116 on the GSP. Upon exiting the stolen vehicle the suspects quickly ran ...
According to the FBI's most recent crime update for NJ, Long Branch is one of the top 25 highest crime towns in the state. MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – The Long Branch School District has moved the upcoming Friday night homecoming game to Saturday morning. The game if played on Saturday, will have no ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: According to the Holmdel Police Department, on Sunday, October 2, a 23-year-old suicidal person was reported as missing. An investigation began and on October 3, Holmdel's Detective Lieutenant Bernard and Detective Maguire located the missing person, unresponsive in their vehicle, ...
KEYPORT, NJ - The proud Borough of Keyport is one close-knit community. When faced with a challenge, they rally together. This was especially true with the news of the death of their fire chief, Tim Pfleger. Announcements of the news were made on Saturday by the Keyport Fire Patrol and Keyport Fire ...
Members of the Hazlet Police Department who participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K are pictured below: HAZLET, NJ: Members of the Hazlet Police Department made the trip on Sunday, September 25, into New York City to participate in the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5k. The Tunnels to ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — A homicide investigation is now taking place in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. This news was announced by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office Monday morning. According to the report, at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, the Old Bridge Police received a 911 ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The quieter time may be ending in Holmdel. According to a report in Patch, The Holmdel Township Committee will hold a special public meeting at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 16, to vote on resolutions to appoint a Township Administrator. The meeting is open to the public and in ...
NEW JERSEY – Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season, which means thousands are taking advantage of the long weekend to not only enjoy many of New Jersey’s tourist attractions like our beautiful beaches, state parks, and lakes, but to gather with friends and families to celebrate at ...
Middletown – According to a press release from the Middletown Police Department, on August 24, 2022, Middletown Police Detective Adam Colfer arrested Marcus Brady, 42, of Keansburg, on two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation of incidents that occurred in ...
HAZLET, NJ - A horrific killing shattered the peace on Middle Road when police were called shortly after midnight on August 17th. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office, a Hazlet man has been arrested and criminally charged with breaking into his father’s home on Wednesday and ...
HAZLET, NJ: Members of Hazlet PBA Local 189 are hosting their 3rd Annual Car Show & Festival on Saturday September 10th, 2022 from 9AM - 3PM. The rain date is Sunday, September 11th. There are numerous spots for silver sponsorships, car show participants, vendors, and food trucks! Let Hazlet ...
FREEHOLD – It had all the hallmarks of a call for service that could have easily gone quickly and badly wrong. Thanks to four Keyport Police Department officers – including three in only their second calendar year of service, one of whom completed MCPO Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all with disabilities who reside, attend school or are employed in Monmouth County. The Special Needs Registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel to better ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all with disabilities who reside, attend school or are employed in Monmouth County. The Special Needs Registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel to better ...
HAZLET – The men and women in blue are our everyday heroes in Monmouth County. Day in and day out they work hard to keep citizens safe and sound. Sometimes, in a crisis, citizens need help in a deeply difficult situation and that's what happened recently with one of Hazlet's ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: UPDATED: In addition to the water main breaks reported between July 3-4, on Route 35 South and Laurel Avenue, now there is a partial road collapse on Laurel Avenue at the railroad bridge. This according to a Holmdel Police posting, will further divert traffic from the section of Laurel ...