CRIME & SAFETY
Man busted in NJ house robbery spree
A serial burglar who allegedly knocked off 15 burglaries in two New Jersey communities over the span of a week has been apprehended, authorities said Tuesday. Christopher Green was arrested last week, the result of a multi-agency effort. He had been wanted in more than 15 burglaries in Lakewood and Toms River between March 30 and April 6, police say.
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...
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...
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...
N.J. cop accused of theft avoids conviction in long-delayed case
An Edison police officer long accused of stealing money through no-show work at off-duty jobs will avoid a criminal record under an agreement that bars him from working as a cop again. Sgt. Brian Rossmeyer was permitted April 16 to enter pre-trial intervention, a diversionary program for first-time offenders in...
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.
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.
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...
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. ...
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