CRIME & SAFETY
Burglar who hit at least 15 homes in 3 N.J. towns is arrested, police say
A 31-year-old man who authorities say burglarized at least 15 homes in Lakewood, Neptune Township and Toms River has been arrested, officials said. Christopher Green was armed with a gun on at least one occasion and was charged with robbery in that incident, Lakewood police said. Green, of Toms River,...
Court: Harassment victims like Neptune cop can't be silenced by non-disparagement rules
TRENTON - When Neptune Police Sgt. Christine Savage told a local television reporter that the department had abused her for eight years, her employer said she violated a non-disparagement provision in a settlement to resolve claims of discrimination and harassment. But the New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the provision violated a state law prohibiting employers from using non-disclosure agreements. ...
Father of Christopher Gregor, accused NJ killer dad who forced son, 6, to run on treadmill, is ‘highly decorated’ retired state trooper
Christopher Gregor — the New Jersey father accused of killing his 6-year-old, Corey Micciolo, by forcing him to run on a treadmill at high speeds — is reportedly the son of a former New Jersey state trooper. David Gregor, 64, could not be reached by The Post for...
Hazlet Vape Shop Arrests
Abdullah Hassan, Waqas Ahmed, and Muhammad Khan were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, the Hazlet Police Department said in a news release on Friday, May 3. They were taken into custody at Vape God, a store in the Wellington Square shopping plaza on Poole Avenue. Police received a tip about...
Crash Knocks Down Traffic Light In Holmdel, Power Lost For Dozens
The crash happened at the intersection of Red Hill and Everett roads, according to a Facebook post from the Holmdel Township Police Department at 6:54 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Police didn't say how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries reported. The crash is near exit...
Driver Arrested for DUI Following Head-on Collision in Lakewood [PHOTOS]
A driver was arrested for DUI after causing a head-on collision on New Hampshire Avenue early this morning. The incident happened around 2:00 AM near the Mesivta of Eatontown building. No serious injuries were reported.
Wilmer Lalvay GoFundMe
According to a GoFundMe page, 23-year-old Wilmer Lalvay of Belleville drowned on Saturday, May 4. The fundraiser was created by Lalvay's cousin Norma Minchala Perez. The GoFundMe has raised nearly $400 from at least six donations as of Tuesday, May 7. "My cousin came to this country to look for...
LFD Chief on Lakewood Fires: No Reason To Believe Fires Were Intentionally Set; Cause For Some Determined
The Ocean County Prosecutor and Fire Marshals Offices are investigating five separate structural fires the occurred within the last week in Lakewood, some of which a cause has already been determined. Chief Jon Yahr told TLS, “While Multiple Alarm fires like these is not common, it’s certainly not unprecedented, each...
NJ first responders partially close Route 35 in Wall during fire at local art gallery
WALL - A fire at the O.P.I. art gallery on Route 35 on Friday afternoon forced authorities to divert southbound traffic on the state highway for about two hours, according to township police. The blaze was reported at 2:48 p.m. by a passing motorist who saw smoke coming from the...
Lakewood Police Weekly Blotter
April 25, 2024, at 8:30 p.m., Officer Anthony Amoroso responded to a three car Motor Vehicle Crash on Cross Street. While on scene, Amoroso noted that one of the drivers, Jerry Rojas Leal, 21, from Bronx, N.Y. was exhibiting signs of someone who was under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation resulted in the his arrest for DWI and other related offenses.
OPI Gallery Fire
Wall Township police said a driver called 911 and reported smoke coming from OPI Gallery on Route 35 at around 2:48 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Officers arrived and found an active fire inside the business. Wall firefighters worked for about two hours to put out the flames. The state...
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