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Man accused of threatening to kill Neptune police officer

assetContent (16)NEPTUNE – An Asbury Park man was arrested on New Year’s Day after he allegedly threatened to kill a township police officer, according to court documents. Ameer Washington, 24, told an officer, “I’ll Pat King a hundred cops. I’ll catch you sitting in the car at Alpha’s,” according to a criminal complaint. Pat King was a… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 5th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Monmouth County, Neptune Township | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Man accused of threatening to kill Neptune police officer

Man tried to remove air conditioner to break into Ocean Township apartment, police say

Maybe it’s not so bad to still have your air conditioners in your windows

assetContent (1)OCEAN TOWNSHIP —A Toms River man tried to remove an air conditioner from the window of an Ocean Township apartment he was trying to burglarize, but his plans were foiled when he fell two stories, police said on Friday. Jamaar Jefferson, 23, was charged with attempted burglary after police determined he tried to break into an… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Crime and Punishment, Monmouth County, Ocean Township | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Man tried to remove air conditioner to break into Ocean Township apartment, police say

Children of Hazlet mom killed in apparent murder-suicide deserve ‘better future,’ aunt says

assetContent (12)HAZLET — The sister of a Hazlet mother killed in an apparent murder-suicide has set up an online account to raise money for the woman’s two young children. Lisa Dreissig established the gofundme account on Tuesday to serve as a college fund for her sister Christine Dzienisiewski’s son and daughter. “Our family is filled with grief,… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: January 1st, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Hazlet, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Children of Hazlet mom killed in apparent murder-suicide deserve ‘better future,’ aunt says

Authorities identify Hazlet husband, wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide

 2452A34E00000578-0-_Murder_suicide_-a-36_1419915589961HAZLET – Authorities on Monday identified the couple who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at their township home. Christine Dzienisiewski, 37, was killed, while it appeared her husband, 37-year-old Richard Dzienisiewski, died from self-inflicted wounds, said Thomas Huth, director of the major crimes bureau at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. First Assistant Prosecutor Marc…
Posted: December 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Hazlet, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Authorities identify Hazlet husband, wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Two found dead in Hazlet, authorities say

assetContent (1)HAZLET – Two people were found dead in a township home Saturday night and one of the deaths has been ruled a homicide, authorities said. Police responded to a Peter Place residence at 7:53 p.m. and found man and woman, both 37, dead, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Charles Webster. A medical examiner determined… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 29th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Hazlet, Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Two found dead in Hazlet, authorities say

Sandy victims home for holidays thanks to volunteer group | Di Ionno

assetContent (9)Katharine Koehler’s big idea began with a simple act of kindness. She brought coffee into Sandy-battered towns on the Raritan Bay for stunned homeowners and the volunteers helping them clean up and, in many cases, clean out. “I remember seeing heaps of people’s belongings – dressers, tables, chairs, all this furniture and household furnishings piled up… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: December 24th, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Hurricane Sandy, Middletown, Monmouth County, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Union Beach Joins Middletown in Supporting Law Enforcement With Blue Light

 

Blue LightsThe Borough of Union Beach is joining Middletown Township in showing their support of all law enforcement personnel by light their town blue between now and January 1st.

MMM has received an advanced copy of the following statement that the Borough will release on Tuesday:

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Posted: December 23rd, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Law Enforcement, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, New York, News, NYPD, Police | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Disbarred West Long Branch Attorney Gets Seven Years For Diverting Trust Funds

Eugene LaVergne

Eugene LaVergne

A disbarred West Long Branch attorney who was also an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate last month was sentenced to seven years in prison today following his conviction earlier this year on charges of withdrawing funds for personal use from a Court ordered a escrow account and for Contempt of Court, according to Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Eugene M. LaVergne, 50, was disbarred in November of 2012.  He was convicted in October of second-degree Misapplication of Entrusted Funds and fourth-degree Contempt of Court.

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Posted: December 22nd, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: 2014 U.S. Senate race, Crime, Crime and Punishment, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: , , , , | 2 Comments »

West Front Street Bridge Will Close On January 5th

photo via visitmonmouth.com

photo via visitmonmouth.com

The West Front Street Bridge (S-17) that connects Red Bank and Middletown will close to vehicular  traffic on or about  Monday, January 5, 2015 and remained closed through Sunday May 17, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism.

Also known as Hubbard’s Bridge, the structure which was built in 1921 is being replaced with a modern bridge that will compliment the look an function of the nearby Coopers Bridge which connects Red Bank and Middletown on Route 35.  The project started in August of 2013 while keeping the bridge open to cars and trucks.  The closure announced today signals that the 16 month project is entering its final phase.

Pedestrians will continue to be allowed to use the bridge during this period and bicyclists will be allowed to walk their bikes over the structure.

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Posted: December 22nd, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Red Bank, Tom Arnone | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Get Involved Now with Relay for Life 2015

Who will YOU Relay for?

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Now is the time to Join Your Local RELAY FOR LIFE of 2015
Kick Off Events have already started. Fundraisers are going on
Don’t just sit there. Get Involved. There is so much to do!!
Call or write to Your Local RFL and find out how you can be involved.
Join the Relay Nation!!REMEMBER No matter how many teams or how much has
been raised more help and money is NEEDED. Cancer never sleeps
This fundraiser supports ALL Cancers

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Posted: December 22nd, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: BizEturtle, Monmouth County | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Get Involved Now with Relay for Life 2015