CRIME & SAFETY
New Jersey house ripped apart by blast that killed at least one
A house explosion in New Jersey left at least one person dead and another injured on Thursday evening (2 May).The incident happened just after 7 pm at a property on Continental Court in South River, Middlesex County.Footage shows the devastation at the scene, with debris scattered across the street.Nearby homes were also evacuated after the explosion.When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found two victims suffering from serious injuries.The Middlesex County prosecutor’s office later confirmed that 62-year-old Kevin Gilbert succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.Another victim was taken to hospital for treatment.The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Read More Rishi Sunak remains optimistic despite ‘disappointing’ local elections forToriesTory MP brands BBC ‘pathetic’ after Teeside mayor election result announcedTory MP Jonathan Gullis taunted by Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth: ‘You’d be toast’
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...
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...
Asbury Park Man Sentenced To 40 Years for Home Invasion, Assault
An Asbury Park man who entered a stranger’s home in 2021, threatened and robbed two occupants at knifepoint, and sexually assaulted one of them has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison for the crime, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. Shawn Connolly, 37, was sentenced by...
Guyvenson Innocent Killed In Ocean Township Crash
Guyvenson Innocent, 35, of Beachwood, died in the crash on Monday, Apr. 15, the state Attorney General's office said in a news release on Wednesday, May 1. The crash happened on Route 35 South near Sunset Avenue in Ocean Township at around 9:08 p.m. Investigators said Ocean Township police officer...
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 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 and...
Allenhurst Police Investigating Political Sign Theft, False Email
Allenhurst police are investigating a series of incidents in connection with the May 14 municipal election. An investigation is ongoing into an email sent to residents April 28 pretending to come from the police department. Police are also investigating the theft and vandalism of political signs. An election for three...
Police Arrest Perth Amboy Man in Sunday's Stabbing Death
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — Authorities have charged a 24-year-old city man with murder in connection with last Sunday night’s fatal stabbing death of another man, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Lawrence Cattano said in a prepared statement. Detectives have arrested Luis Alberto Serrano Diaz, 24, on charges of first-degree murder, and two counts of illegal weapons possession. He is in custody at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center in North Brunswick, awaiting a Superior Court arraignment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The charges against Dias stem from the Sunday, April 28th...
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