Cousin of elder victim is charged
Related: Suspect Checked In With Prosecutors One Week After The Murders
Brian R. Foster, a registered sex offender, was convicted of aggravated assault in 1996
Brian Farmer, 58, of John St in Long Branch has been charged with the strangulation murders of his cousin, Joan Colbert and her 10 year old foster daughter Veronica Roach. Farmer also faces child pornography charges in connection with the 10 year old girl, according to a statement by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Prosecutor’s office has confirmed that the defendant is the the same Brain R. Farmer, 58 of Long Branch, who is a registered sex offender convicted of aggravated assault in 1996.
A joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Long Branch Police Department was launched after Colbert and Roach were found in their first floor apartment at 61 Lippincott Ave. on August 1, 2014. Long Branch police responded to the home around 5:22 p.m. following a report of suspicious circumstances at the address.
A 13-day investigation revealed Farmer was at the home on July 30, where he was discovered by Colbert taking pornographic photographs of the 10-year-old girl. A confrontation ensued ending with Farmer killing Colbert and the girl. Farmer then fled the scene of his crimes.
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Posted: August 14th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Long Branch, Monmouth County Prosecutor, News | Tags: Brian Farmer, Brian R Farmer, Crime, Dr. Diane Karluk, Long Branch, Long Branch Double Murder, Long Branch Murder, Monmouth County Prosecutor, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office | 2 Comments »
Govenor Chris Christie at his Belmar Town Hall on July 31
Governor Chris Christie will continue his Jersey Shore “No Pain, No Gain” tour with a stop in Long Branch next Tuesday at the Long Branch Amphitheater on McKinley Ave.
The event is scheduled to start at 3PM. The Governor’s Office requests RSVPs at [email protected] .
Christie was rained out in Long Branch on July 15th.
Christie has been informing the public and about the pension and benefit crisis the State is facing during his summer tour. He promises to announce a plan for pension and benefit reform sometime in the early fall.
Posted: August 13th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Christie, Long Branch, Monmouth County, News, Pensions | Tags: Christie Town Hall, Long Branch, No Pain No Gain, Pension and Benefit Reform | Comments Off on Christie Town Hall in Long Branch on Tuesday August 19
Veronica Roach
Joan Colbert
Monmouth County Prosecutors and the Long Branch Police Department are seeking the general public’s assistance in the investigation into the murders of a Long Branch woman and her foster daughter.
Long Branch Police responded to a 911 call reporting a suspicious circumstance on Friday August 1 at 5:22 PM. Officers found the bodies of Joan Colbert, 62 and Veronica Roach, 10 in a first floor apartment of 61 Lippincott Avenue.
Dr. Diane Karlik of the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled both deaths homicides.
Investigators are asking anyone with any information that may be important to solving this crime to call Detective Richard Chapman, of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-577-8700, or Detective Ross Zotti, of the Long Branch Police Department at 732-222-1000.
Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com
Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.
Posted: August 3rd, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Crime, Long Branch, Monmouth County | Tags: Long Branch, Long Branch Murders, Long Branch Police, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office | 5 Comments »
Governor Chris Christie’s Town Hall in Long Branch this afternoon has been postponed due to expected back weather.
The Governor’s office said it would be rescheduled soon.
Posted: July 15th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Christie, Long Branch, Monmouth County | Tags: Chris Christie, Long Branch Town Hall, Rain out | 2 Comments »
Governor Chris Christie will hold a Town Hall Conversation in Long Branch on Tuesday afternoon July 15 at 3 p.m, according to an announcement from his office.
The first of several stops along the Jersey Shore this summer, Christie will highlight in budget and reform initiatives and answer questions from New Jerseyans.
The event will be at the Long Branch Amphitheater, 17 McKinley Ave, Long Branch.
Posted: July 10th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Christie, Long Branch, Monmouth County, News | Tags: Christie Town Hall, Governor Chris Christie, Long Branch | 1 Comment »
All of these circles will be on going all summer long,
Please use these spaces for drumming, dancing, hooping and and togetherness
Congo Square Drum Circle
Tuesday 6pm-10pm
North Asbury Park Boardwalk
4th Ave Greens Space
4th and Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Belmar Boardwalk Drum Circle
Wednesdays 5:30pm – 9:00pm
2nd Ave and Ocean, Belmar
Long Branch Drum Circle
Saturdays 5pm-9pmWest End Park
Brighton and Ocean Avenue, Long Branch
For further information call John Eustor at 631-741-2295
If you would like updates and to be placed on the e-mail list,
write to John at, [email protected]
Don’t forget to Save the Environment and use Resuable Water Bottles!!!!
Enjoy the summer everyone…cause it’ll probably go quicker
then you think… Blessings, Love & Light- John
Posted: June 9th, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Asbury Park, Belmar, BizEturtle, Long Branch | Tags: Asbury Park, Belmar, drummming, drums, hooping, hula-hoops, Long Branch, music, summer | 1 Comment »
Voters in Highlands, Keansburg and Long Branch will go to the polls next Tuesday (May 13) to elect members of their towns governing bodies in non-partisan elections.
Highlands has the only competitive race of the three towns with elections next week. The Sandy ravaged borough is having its first non-partisan election. Last November voters approved a referendum that moved municipal election day to May and did away with party lines.
Six candidates are running for two seats on the council. None of the six are bracketed together or share the same slogan.
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Posted: May 7th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Elections, Highlands, Long Branch | Tags: Highlands, Keansburg, Long Branch, Non-partisan Elections | 15 Comments »
On Friday May 2 from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
It Is Cool To Be Kind to Animals
Visit with a Dog or Cat Pet Therapist!
Learn about Pet Care, Shelter Programs and Respect and
Compassion for Animals!
At the Long Branch Free Public Library
A Humane Education Program for the Whole Family
Presented by the Monmouth County SPCA
This Program is Free, but A Donation of Dog or Cat items is Requested
Location: 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Posted: May 2nd, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: BizEturtle, Long Branch | Tags: animals, care, Education, Library, LongBranch, pets, SPCA | Comments Off on Be Kind to Animals
