KEANSBURG — Thousands of small fish, typically used for bait, have washed up in Keansburg over the last few days, leaving some seaside areas smelling quite unpleasant. “We believe they were likely chased into the creek by either bluefish or skates,” Bob Considine, a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said in an email.… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 24th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Bunker, DEP, Keansburg, Monmouth County News | Comments Off on Thousands of small fish wash up dead in Keansburg
FREEHOLD — A judge sentenced a Neptune Township man Friday to 45 years in state prison for the 2011 murder of an Asbury Park man. Thaddeus Reevey gunned down Eric Freeman, 22, at the Asbury Park Village housing complex on Nov. 8, 2011, authorities said. In March, a jury convicted Reevey of first-degree murder following a… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 24th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Asbury Park, Eric Freeman, Monmouth County News, murder, Neptune, Thaddeus Reevey | Comments Off on Neptune man handed 45-year prison sentence for 2011 murder in Asbury Park
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Friday, August 26
- Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair – MORE INFO
- WFAN Day with Mike Francesa at Bar A (Lake Como) – MORE INFO
- Oliver! at Spring Lake Theatre – MORE INFO
- Butler by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
- Chris Turner & Friends (Belmar) – MORE INFO
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- Learn to Skimboard (Sea Bright) – MORE INFO
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Posted: August 24th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend August 26-28 2016, Things to do on the Jersey Shore this weekend | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 26-28, 2016
BRIELLE — A 26-year-old borough man was killed Sunday night after he was hit by a car on Route 35, police said. Justino Quiroz-Lopez was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of the highway around 9:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 2013 Lexus, Brielle police Sergeant Mike Mechler said in a press release. Quiroz-Lopez… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 23rd, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Brielle, Justino Quiroz-Lopez, Monmouth County News | Comments Off on Man killed crossing Route 35
SANDY HOOK — With a slight grimace and a less than enthusiastic nod, Michael Bishop said he would likely still go to Sandy Hook next summer, even if parking fees increased for the second time in five years. However, Bishop said that he’ll stomach the hike as long as the money is actually put to good… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 22nd, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Sandy Hook | Tags: Gateway National Recreation Area - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County News, Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Parking fees | Comments Off on Sandy Hook beachgoers expect bang for buck if parking fee rises
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Joseph Palaia, a former New Jersey senator from Monmouth County, has died. Representatives of the Francioni Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home in Neptune City confirmed Palaia’s death on Sunday, but details were not immediately available. He was 89. Palaia, a Republican, served in the state Senate from 1989 until his retirement in 2008.… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 21st, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Joe Palaia, Monmouth County News, Ocean Township, Sen Joe Palaia | Comments Off on Joe Palaia, longtime N.J. senator, dead at 89

LONG BRANCH — A school custodian in Long Branch charged with possession and distribution of child pornography in a massive statewide sting has been suspended and banned from school property, according to a report. Randy Hull, 43, of South Toms River, was arrested Aug. 10 as part of a roundup of 40 men charged in a…
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Posted: August 21st, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Child Pornography, custodian, janitor, Kiddie porn, Long Branch, Long Branch School System, Monmouth County News, Operation Statewide, Randy Hull | Comments Off on District suspends school custodian charged in child porn sting
BRADLEY BEACH – Authorities have identified the body that was discovered floating in the waters off Sea Bright on Thursday as the 31-year-old Newark man who was swept out to sea on Saturday. Julio Pierre was visiting Bradley Beach with friends on Saturday when he disappeared in the ocean near the Brinley Avenue jetty at around… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 19th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: Bradley Beach, Highlands, Julio Pierre, Monmouth County News, Sea Bright | Comments Off on Police ID body found in ocean as missing Newark man
EATOWNTOWN — Local police and a bomb and arson squad from the State Police were investigating a suspicious package at a FedEx Office store Thursday night. Police were called sometime before 8:30 p.m. to the business at 255 Rt. 35, when the package was discovered. “A package has been safely isolated at our facility in Eatontown.… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 19th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Eatontown, Monmouth County News | Tags: Bomb Scare, Eatontown, FedEx, Monmouth County News, NJ State Police | Comments Off on Bomb squad called to Eatontown business
Shawn Bovasso, 47 of Howell and Abeer Jaffri, 24 of Marlboro were among the 40 New Jersey men charged in a statewide crackdown on child pornography distribution announced by Attorney General Christoper Porrino yesterday.
Bovasso had over 5000 files of child pornography on his computer at the time of his arrest by State Police detectives on July 15th. Troopers also found and seized two assault weapons from his residence. The assault weapons are being examined to determine if charges against Bovasso are appropriate.
Jaffri was arrested on May 31 and charged with both distribution and possession of child pornography.
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Posted: August 19th, 2016 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County News, New Jersey, NJ State Police | Tags: Abeer Jaffri, Attorney General Christopher Porrino, Child Pornography, Col Rick Fuentes, Kiddie porn, Monmouth County News, NJ State Police, Operation Statewide, Shawn Bovasso | Comments Off on 2 Monmouth County Men Among 40 Caught In Statewide Kiddie Porn Op