Source: Asbury Park Shooter Is Still At Large

The 16 year old boy arrested in connection with the shooting in Asbury Park following the 4th of July fireworks on Thursday night did not shoot the two women who were injured in the incident, according to a source within the law enforcement community. The shooter, “a second gun,” is still at large, the source told MMM.

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Interlaken Cops Scold Residents for Leaving Cars Unlocked

Interlaken and Deal residents are inviting a dangerous criminal element into their community by leaving their high end vehicles unlocked, according to a scolding message from the Interlaken Police Department sent via  nixle. Read the rest of this entry »

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16 Year Old Male In Custody For Asbury Park Independence Day Shooting

A 16 year old male has been arrested for shooting two people on the Asbury Park boardwalk on Thursday evening following the 4th of July fireworks, according to an announcement by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

Two women suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  A 55 year old female employee of a boardwalk business was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment.  A 25 year woman who was walking on the boardwalk sustained a minor injury and refused treatment at the scene.

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DWI Checkpoint in Wall Township Friday Night

WALL Twp: The Monmouth County #DWI Task Force will conduct a checkpoint Friday 10p thru 2a Sat on Route 138. Task force members and Officers from the @WallPolice will pull vehicles from the westbound lanes into the Dental office parking lot to determine driver’s sobriety. #mcponj pic.twitter.com/0wi9rvdRYg

— Monmouth Prosecutor (@MonCoProsecutor) July 5, 2019

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Report: Shooting Mars 4th of July Celebration in Asbury Park

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A 16-year-old juvenile is in custody following a shots fired incident on the boardwalk in Asbury Park last night leaving two people injured. The shooting occurred about 9:58 p.m. on the Asbury Park boardwalk in the area of 1st and Ocean avenues.https://t.co/anGYNbUWdF

— Monmouth Prosecutor (@MonCoProsecutor) July 5, 2019

A shooting that resulted in at least one injury occurred after the fireworks in Asbury Park on Thursday night, according to a report at AsburyParkSun.com

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The Fourth of July Parade

Stuart J Moskovitz

By Stuart J. Moskovitz, Esq.

Normally, I would be against any parade in America that showcases military apparatus. The military is critical to our freedom and the nation would not exist today without it, but while we truly appreciate the military, it is not the foundation of our nation and it would not be my choice to make it the centerpiece of the celebration.

Be that as it may, the current assault on the celebration of July 4 and all things American has caused me to believe that all stops should be pulled out this July 4 to send a message not to the world, but to ourselves.

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Asbury Park Police Seek Help in Locating Woman With Alzheimer’s

Leslie Has Been Located

Leslie Allen

The Asbury Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Leslie Allen, a black female, approximately 5’5″, with salt and pepper colored hair who was last seen this morning at around 11:15  on the boardwalk near Convention Hall.

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Asbury Park Police Request Assistance in Locating Special Needs Teenager

Adam Rogers

Adam has been located, the Asbury Park PD announced at 9:06 p.m.

The Asbury Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Adam Rogers, a 19 year old special needs resident of the city.

Rogers suffers from Autism/Asperger’s and is currently without his medication which could cause him to be erratic, impulsive, easily angered and unstable.

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Sheriff Golden Warns of Fireworks Danger

Sheriff Shaun Golden wants all to celebrate their patriotism with backyard barbecues, family gatherings as well as professional fireworks displays that will be taking place in Monmouth County, to mark the Fourth of July holiday.

During this celebration, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people that fireworks are dangerous and illegal, with the exception of certain sparkling devices and novelty items, and should only be handled by the professionals. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 180 people go to the emergency room each day with fireworks related injuries in the month around the July 4^th holiday.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Independence Day Weekend, July 3-7, 2019

By Greg Kelly

Wednesday, July 3

• Fireworks! (Freehold Boro) – MORE INFO
• Fireworks! (Hazlet) – MORE INFO
• Fireworks! (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Fireworks! (Ocean Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Fireworks! (Union Beach) – MORE INFO
• Fireworks! (Bradley Beach) – MORE INFO

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