Allenwood
CRIME & SAFETY
Man who drowned at Jersey Shore beach identified by family
The family of a man who drowned last weekend in Spring Lake identified him in a GoFundMe fundraiser that seeks to send his body back to his native Ecuador. Wilmer Lalvay, 23, of Belleville, drowned May 4 off a beach near St. Clair Avenue in the Monmouth County town. If...
Ryan Gunsauls Of Union Beach Arrested
Ryan Gunsauls, 32, of Union Beach, was arrested in Hazlet on Friday, May 11, The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced his arrest in a news release issued Tuesday, May 14. Investigators said one boy told police earlier in May that Gunsauls had been sending him "sexually explicit materials" and asking...
Daniel Abbott Of Lakewood Arrested
Daniel Abbott, 48, turned himself in to Wall Township police on Monday, May 13, the department said in a news release. He was charged with fourth-degree assault by auto. Wall police responded to a crash on Lakewood Allenwood Road on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. A 73-year-old Belmar man suffered severe injuries in the wreck.
Surveillance Video Shows Cyclist Being Struck by a Vehicle in Lakewood
Surveillance video captured the moment a cyclist was struck by a vehicle in Lakewood this afternoon. The accident happened shortly before 5:00 PM at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue. Video shows the cyclist crossing over New Hampshire Avenue while vehicles were turning from Cedarbridge Avenue. Luckily,...
NJ Dad Accused of Beating Son to Death Coached His Mom on Her Testimony During Recorded Jail Call: Lawyers
Prosecutors said in court that Christopher Gregor and his mother Carolyn would both be questioned about the call in question if they took the stand during the trial, prompting the defense to remove the murder suspect's mother as a witness.
Resident Seeks Help in Identifying Suspect Who Cut Lock, Stole Electric Scooter [Surveillance Video]
A Lakewood resident is asking for the public’s assistance and identifying the suspect who stole his child’s electric scooter by cutting the lock. The theft occurred on Tuesday, between 5:10-5:25 pm at the corner of Cross and Rustic. Anyone with information of the suspect or vehicle is asked...
Bodycam Footage Shows Neighbors, Lakewood Police Officers Rescuing Victim From Burning Home [Viewer Discretion Advised]
Bodycam footage obtained by TLS shows Lakewood police officers and neighbors rescuing a victim from a structure fire earlier this month. On May 4th, at approximately 1:20 AM, Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Twp EMS, and Lakewood Fire Department were dispatched for a structure fire on Joe Parker Rd. Upon arrival, officers found a residential home engulfed in flames.
Ocean County Man Arrested For Gun Offenses
MANCHESTER – A Township man has been arrested and charged for recklessly shooting a firearm in the woods early Sunday morning, police said. Around 2:09 a.m., Ptl. Maliff was patrolling in the the area of Manchester Boulevard and Wranglebrook Road when he heard several gunshots. He later identified the car coming from the area and pulled the vehicle over.
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Holmdel Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily
A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Chipotle in Monmouth County, forcing the restaurant to close temporarily, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash at the Chipotle on Route 35 at around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the department said in a Facebook post. The car hopped over the parking lot's curb, broke through the wall, and the front end went into the restaurant's interior.
James Arnold officially tapped as new police chief
BRADLEY BEACH — Police Capt. James Arnold, who has been serving as the officer in command of the Bradley Beach Police Department for several months, was officially nominated to become the next police chief via resolution at the May 8 borough council meeting. An official swearing-in ceremony was scheduled to take place at the Bradley Beach Fire Department on May 15, after the publication of this edition.
Man Imprisoned For Ocean County Drug Overdose Death
BERKELEY – A Trenton man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after providing drugs that led to a man’s death, officials said. Ryan Thompson, 35, previously pled guilty to Manslaughter in connection with the death of a 55-year-old man in Berkeley Township. This sentence will be...
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