Hanlon: Don’t pay scammers for deed copies

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon

Private companies are mail soliciting Monmouth County homeowners to pay between $79 and $89 for certified copies of the deeds to their homes, according to a statement by County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon. Those same copies can be had from Hanlon’s office for $10.00.

“It is unfortunate that companies would prey upon citizens who are sometimes already struggling financially, especially our senior citizens in Monmouth County who are living on fixed incomes,” Hanlon said, “for a very minimal fee, residential and commercial property owners can request and receive a copy of their deed, and other property documents, directly from the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office.”

Hanlon cautions property owners to be on the lookout for these solicitations because they appear as if they are coming from a government agency, but they are not.

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Funeral services set for ex-wife gunned down by Neptune cop

ASBURY PARK —Funeral services have been set for the Neptune mother of nine gunned down in Asbury Park by her former husband, a Neptune police officer. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church in Asbury Park followed by a funeral mass at noon Monday at the church, according to… Read the rest of this entry »

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Before deadly shooting, cop warned his kids he meant their mother harm

ASBURY PARK — Before Tuesday’s fatal encounter with his ex-wife, a Neptune police sergeant contacted two of his children and told them he planned to harm her, NJ Advance Media has learned. A source close to the investigation into Tamara Seidle’s fatal shooting said police were aware of the threat against her before her ex-husband, Neptune… Read the rest of this entry »

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Seaside Park Cop, a Hazlet Resident, Charged With Sex With An Underage Girl

Daniel Alfano, 25, a Class II Special Police Officer in Seaside Park, was arrested by the Hazlet Police Department yesterday on charges that he engange in sexual activity with a 15 year old girl in his Parkview Dr. home.

According to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, an investigation by the Hazlet PD revealed that Alfano engaged in sexual activity with the girl on May 2.

Alfano was released from custody after posting $100,000 bail as set by Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley.

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NJ cop accused of killing wife appears in court

FREEHOLD —The police officer charged with killing his former wife in front of their 7-year-old daughter appeared in court Wednesday afternoon to face murder charges. Phillip Seidle, a sergeant with the Neptune Township Police Department,was formally charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and endangering the welfare of a child in the… Read the rest of this entry »

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Support for the Seidle Family

Tamara Seidle  photo via facebook

With the enormous emotional reaction to the tragic death of Tamara Seidle at the hands of her ex-husband, Neptune Township Police Sgt. Philip Seidle, there is the unfortunate reality that fraudsters may try to raise money in the name of the family.

MMM has verified that the Seidle family has sanctioned the following efforts and will reap the benefits of the community’s generosity through the following avenues:

A gofundme page has been set up by Ian Nugent with the consent of the family.  Donations can be made online via the site here.

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N.J. cop charged with killing ex-wife scheduled to appear in court

FREEHOLD – The Neptune Township police officer charged with shooting and killing his wife in front of their daughter on an Asbury Park street Tuesday is due in court Wednesday afternoon. Phillip Seidle, 51, a 22-year veteran with the Neptune Township Police Department, was charged with murder in the shooting death of his ex-wife Tamara Seidle.… Read the rest of this entry »

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Exclusive first look at NY Waterway’s luxurious new ferries [PHOTOS]

Tired of the older commuter ferries now plying the route between Monmouth County and New York? NY Waterway has a sweet new commuter ride hitting the seas next month. The company’s newest two newest ferries, the Molly Pitcher and the Betsy Ross, are the first commuter vessels constructed in New Jersey in at least a century,… Read the rest of this entry »

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Fox Tests Positive For Rabies

A fox that attacked a pet dog in the vicinity of West Lincoln Ave in Oakhurst on June 7 has tested positive for rabies, according to a statement from the Ocean Township Police Department.

Rabies is fatal once symptoms develop.

The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission is asking all residents to take the following precautions to prevent rabies:

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Marlboro Republican Council Candidate Resigns

Frank DeBlasi. photo via facebbok

Frank DeBlasi, the top vote getter in the Republican primary in Marlboro eariler this month, has withdrawn as a candidate, according to a statement by Selika Josiah Gore, the Chair of the Township’s Republican Committee.

Gore said that DeBlasi withdrew because of unforeseen personal circumstances.

“Frank was a great candidate with a true desire to serve the public and bring new Republican Leadership to Marlboro,” said Gore, “While we regret his withdrawal, we appreciate his integrity.  We hope to see his name on the ballot again in the future.”

The Marlboro Republican Committee will meet later this month to endorse to new candidate for council. Any Marlboro voter interested in running is invited to submit a resume and letter in intent to JoAnn Denton, the campaign manager for the 2015 Republican “Positively Marlboro” campaign.

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