CRIME & SAFETY
Neptune Township Police Requesting Assistance: Missing Endangered Juvenile
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - As of 10PM, Neptune Township police are requesting assistance locating a missing teenager. According to Neptune City Police, Achilles White of Neptune Township is a 16-year-old male with high-functioning autism, last seen on 6th Ave in Neptune Township at approximately 7:00PM on 5/3. He left home wearing a white t-shirt, grey sweatpants, and blue Crocs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Potential destinations are unknown, anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact Det. Robert Hagerman at (732) 988-8000 ext. 419 or call 9-1-1. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Fatal crashes rise in NJ, Central Jersey is hot spot
Law enforcement try new tactics to reduce crashes, save lives. Fatal crashes are up 28% statewide over the last year, according to new data from the New Jersey State Police, and Central Jersey is a hot spot for the problem. There have been 197 fatal crashes statewide so far this...
Marlboro family sues and says daughter was groomed, molested at middle school
MARLBORO — Parents who say their daughter was groomed and molested by a teacher inside Marlboro Memorial Middle School are suing the district, various school officials, the teacher and a police captain they say misled the public and painted the family in a negative light. The parents - identified...
Go Fund Me Page Set up for Kevin Gilbert, Former East Brunswick School Security Officer, who Perished in South River Home Explosion
EAST BRUNSWICK/SOUTH RIVER, NJ - On Thursday, May 2, a home on 8 Continental Court, South River a two and a half story house exploded and was leveled, seemingly collapsing in on itself. In the home at the time were Kevin Gilbert and his brother-in-law Curtis. Curtis was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment. The other victim, Gilbert, 62, was discovered with fatal injuries. Gilbert succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Kevin Gilbert Sr., a retired member of the Newark Police Force from 1990 to 2016, was...
Red Bank Police Launch Undercover Operation Against Vape Shops
RED BANK, NJ: On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Red Bank Police Departments, specialized Criminal Investigative Unit, conducted an operation within the borough that surrounded the underage sales of vape cartridges containing flavored tobacco and THC products. As part of the operation, our agency investigated six stores within the borough in which we had received complaints about or have seen juveniles entering or leaving the stores on a regular basis.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following businesses were investigated during the operation: Mr. Vape, 26 Monmouth Street Dynasty Smoke, 160 Monmouth Street Monmouth Convenience, 22 Monmouth...
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...
Authorities investigating Route 35 fire in Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP — Authorities are investigating a fire that took place Friday afternoon at a store in Wall Township, Police Chief Sean O’Halloran told The Coast Star. At approximately 3 p.m., police and fire departments arrived on scene to the OPI Gallery – Art Gallery and Custom Framing building, located at 2125 Route 35 between Ocean Road and Sea Girt Avenue.
Deal Middle School parents disturbed by toy gun shooting incident
A group of kids with toy guns allegedly shot soft pellets at students outside Deal Middle School on Wednesday.The big picture: The incident mirrors a viral TikTok trend known as the "Orbeez Challenge," which in some cases entails users firing gel-like pellets at people via airsoft rifles or toy guns.Driving the news: Deal went into "alert status" Wednesday afternoon after three "school-aged youth" were discovered near the campus with "toy gel blasters" first thought to be weapons, says an email from Deal Middle School principal Diedre Neal that was shared with Axios."When officers arrived on scene, the school was safe...
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