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Police & Fire

January 13, 2025

  RED BANK, NJ: The following report was released by the Red Bank Police Department.On Friday, January 10, 2025, at approximately 8:25 pm Red Bank Police responded to the Shell Gas Station, 390 Shrewsbury Avenue, for a report of a motor vehicle theft. As officers arrived, they met with the victim ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — Sometimes the real news is so crazy that it seems fake… and then there really is fake news…The Asbury Park Police Department is addressing concerns from residents following the circulation of a misleading Facebook post claiming a “serial killer” is active in the Jersey Shore area.

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ — A swift and coordinated response from the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) prevented a potentially devastating fire from spreading at the Beacon Place Condominium Complex, in the Belford section of Middletown on Wednesday night, January 8th.At approximately 9:30 p.m., the ...

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HAZLET, NJ - The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday that the cause of a tragic, fatal collision with a pedestrian’s and a motor vehicle in Hazlet is currently under investigation.On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Hazlet Township Police Department ...

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Middletown, NJ – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a NJ Transit train Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.There were significant service disruptions on the North Jersey Coast Line, and at 9:30am  a 60-minute delay remained.(North Jersey Coast Line service has resumed in both directions between Long Branch ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet's rich sense of community comes to life in a new recruitment video showcasing the town's dedicated volunteer firefighters. Produced by the talented students of Raritan High School's TV Production team, this collaborative project highlights the vital role of Hazlet's fire ...

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 Previous TAPinto article, March 2024:  Goal: Zero -Thank you Holmdel Police Officer Matthew Menosky: A traffic safety initiative to save lives, inspired by a Middletown teen who died in 1992, when struck by a drunk-driver.HOLMDEL, NJ: Sunday, November 17, 2024, was World Day of Remembrance for ...

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Ocean Township Police report that Joseph Antebi, 25, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, after a West Park Avenue resident called in a report of someone spraying antisemitic messages on a wall.The resident provided security footage of the incident, from which OTPD obtained the ...

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Hazlet and Keyport: Don't miss your daily news, and special alerts, sign up free today here. HAZLET, NJ: Many residents were woken up out of their sleep to loud sirens in Hazlet, after midnight. TAPinto received a report of a fire at a two-story home on Hazlet Avenue. Multiple fire companies ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: The Holmdel Police Department recently investigated a significant case of online fraud involving a resident who attempted to purchase a vehicle through an Instagram advertisement. The victim engaged with a company called D&J Auto Transportation, which provided electronic vehicle ...

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SEE QUICK VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2024 NJ BLUE MASS: NEW JERSEY: Hundreds of law enforcement officers from across New Jersey gathered in solidarity on November 7th at the 31st Annual Blue Mass, held in Newark’s historic Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. It was an emotive and beautiful ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: 11/13 Update: Police are still searching for the suspect. His name is Matthew Royster. If anyone has any information about Royster's whereabouts, or the stabbing, contact Middletown Detective First Class Keith Hirschbein at 732.615.2120. A stabbing was reported in Middletown this ...

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KEYPORTY, NJ: On October 1st, Mayor Rose Araneo and the Borough Council promoted four officers to their new ranks during the Borough Meeting and swore in a new Police Officer.   Captain Michael A Ferm was promoted to the rank of Chief.  Chief Ferm is an established leader with 36 years of ...

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HAZLET, NJ: A small fire was reported at a coffee business in Hazlet near 4th Street and Laurel Avenue, shortly before 3pm today. The fire department is now on the scene. Traffic advisory to avoid area at this time. 

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HAZLET, NJ: TAPinto received a report that there was a commercial robbery at Home Depot on route 35, in Hazlet, shortly after 1pm today.  According to initial details released, the police department is looking for a dark gray mini-van with an out-of-state plate. The driver is reported to be female ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: TAPinto received a report earlier this evening of a crash on the GSP in Holmdel near the Hazlet exit. Now State Police have issued a traffic alert regarding the crash, stating that two lanes are shut down near mile marker 118.2.  Avoid the area at this time of publishing. This article ...

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HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Police Department is offering residents W.H.A.L.E. kits for families with young passengers in the car, and those who may be older, but non-verbal. You can stop by the Hazlet Police Station to pick up your kit while supplies last. So what are WHALE kits? An acronym for We have ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: According to Holmdel Township Police Department, on Wednesday, officers responded to the Best Buy store in the Holmdel Commons Shopping Center on Route 35 South, for a report of two suspects attempting to bypass anti-theft devices.  The individuals fled the store when alarms were ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Around 6:50pm this evening, TAPinto Hazlet received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Rt. 36, near Main Street in Hazlet. Injuries are reported and there is a traffic advisory in place at this time. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. 

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HOLMDEL, NJ: A Holmdel resident fell victim to a brazen theft after listing a MacBook for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The male suspect, Felix Marte, 23, of Bayonne, arranged to meet the resident at their home to purchase the laptop. During the transaction, Marte snatched the device and sped away ...

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HAZLET, NJ– According to a report by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office this morning, the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Hazlet remain under investigation. Don't miss important news in your town, sign up for free daily news HERE. Monmouth County Prosecutor ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: Law enforcement officials are investigating the incident of a bicyclist being fatally struck by a motor vehicle in Marlboro Township, on Monday, September 9th, at around 9:43pm. Marlboro Township Police Department responded to a vehicle-versus-bicyclist crash that occurred on ...

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NEW JERSEY - The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office recently released body worn camera (BWC) footage of a March 31, 2024 incident in Hightstown showing the response of Borough Officers Daniel Abbatemarco and Kenneth Larsen saving the life of a choking infant.  The footage, a statement said, is being ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: Around 4:20pm today: Don't miss a breaking news story in your town, sign up here for free news: tapinto.net/enews There is an active fire at the plaza in Holmdel at 2101 NJ-35. This is the plaza that has Hobby Lobby and Marshall's, etc. It is not clear what exact store the fire is ...

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KEYPORT, NJ: At around 2:30pm on Monday, 3 boats caught fire at Brown's Point Marina in Keyport, NJ. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fierce fire, however at least 3 boats were destroyed and the marina was left with hazardous waste in the water. A hazmat team was called in to manage the ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: According to NJ State police, a man's body was found on a conveyor belt at Monmouth County Republic Services Facility in Farmingdale,, on Wednesday, September 4th. Workers were sorting garbage when they observed the dead body of a white male on the conveyor belt. Multiple law ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: A 13-year-old Middletown boy was hit by a car Thursday evening, outside the Middletown Ice World, on Harmony Road.According to reports, the teen was hit in the parking lot of the ice-skating rink, shortly after 5 p.m.Eyewitnesses said he appeared to be unloading ice hockey gear and ...

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 RUMSON, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU) and Major Crimes Bureau (MCB) continue to investigate the circumstances behind a police-involved shooting that took place in Rumson Friday morning According to the Monmouth County Prosector's Office,  a ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: In a car crash that looked like a haphazard stunt car driver was at the wheel, an alleged drunk driver, Anthony Hernandez, was driving down West Front Street and failed to stop at the intersection with Crawfords Corner-Everett Road, in Holmdel. According to Holmdel Police, the ...

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HAZLET, NJ: There are those extraordinary people we meet in our lives who give back to the community as a part of their every day life. Hazlet's  Robert G. Weigand, 95, is one of those people. He was recently recognized for 75 years of dedication and service with the Hazlet Volunteer Fire ...

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