Marlboro Councilman Jeff Cantor announced this morning that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Monmouth County Sheriff in 2016.
A Colonel in the U.S, Army Reserves, Cantor cited his military experience in intelligence, emergency management and anti-terrorism as reasons he could do “a tremendous job” as sheriff in a phone interview with MMM.
Cantor has served on the Marlboro Council since 2004, including while deployed on active duty overseas. During his deployments, he participated in Council meetings via telephone. He told MMM that he doesn’t think he will be deployed in the next two years before he retires from the military, “but it depends on what happens in Syria.”
MIDDLETOWN — An off-duty New Jersey State Police sergeant, who was heading home from work, delivered a healthy baby girl along the Garden State Parkway Friday, authorities said. “The expecting Lakewood couple were on their way to a hospital in New Brunswick when the baby decided she would not wait any longer,” the State Police said… Read the rest of this entry »
WALL TOWNSHIP – What do you get when you mix a Christmas carol with a heavy metal concert? The answer: The annual Christmas Light Show that draws thousands of spectators to the quiet neighborhood along Woolley Road every year. After starting 10 years ago, the show has gained national attention for the creative way it synchronizes… Read the rest of this entry »
Two Atlantic Highlands residents were surprised on Thursday when the the guys they ordered marijuana from pulled a gun and pepper spray, robbed them of $265 and fled the scene.
The victims, who were not named in Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni’s press release, called the Atlantic Highlands Police Department. The Sea Bright Police Department spotted the robber’s vehicle on Ocean Avenue a short while later and followed the perps into Rumson. The Atlantic Highlands PD arrested the men in Rumson.
19 people were arrested last weekend on prostitution related charges according to an announcement by Sheriff Shaun Golden. The arrests occurred in Wall and Hazlet Townships.
The undercover operation was conducted by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hazlet and Wall Township Police Departments.
Twelve females were charged with solicitation of prostitution and seven people were charged with promotion of prostitution. Additional charges included possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone and possession of a weapon. A total of $5,000 was confiscated.
The Highlands Business Partnership is awarding cash prizes and gift certificates (BID Bucks) to borough residents who light up their homes for the 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Contest.
“This a a perfect way to show off community pride and light up the holiday season,” said HBP President Carla Cefalo-Braswell.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. BID Bucks can be used at any Highlands establishment.
Judging will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. The awards will be presented to the winners at their homes that evening.
Contestants have the option of having their addresses publicized. Residents can register for the contest, which is free on charge, here.
The New Jersey State Police posted the following statement on their facebook page regarding the incident that occurred on a commuter bus on Route 9 in Marlboro this morning:
MCPFE is reporting that the NJ Jersey State Police Bomb Unit is assisting the Marlboro PD with a suspicious device left on a bus.
Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik confirmed that there is police activity involving a NJ Transit Bus on Route 9
Capt. Stephen Jones of the NJSP Public Affairs Unit told MMM that the Arson and Bomb Unit was wrapping up and preparing to leave the scene as of 10:05 a.m. Jones said that the Marlboro PD is leading the investigation.
TRENTON — Eight people, including four New Jersey residents, were charged on Tuesday with filing fraudulent applications in order to receive federal Hurricane Sandy recovery funds, state authorities said. Seven of those charged allegedly claimed that vacation or second homes they owned on the Jersey Shore were their primary residences when Sandy hit in 2012, making… Read the rest of this entry »
Marlboro Councilman Jeff Cantor announced this morning that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Monmouth County Sheriff in 2016.
