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Police Report: Sexual Assault, Marijuana Possession (6 oz.+), Theft, Drugs, Criminal Mischief, Harassment, DWI

The following February criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Police Report: Assault, Weapons Possession, Drugs, Theft, Child Endangerment, Graffiti, DWI

The following January criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Retro FHFD Installation Dinner Times

Photos by Kathy Robbins … Slideshow by Elaine Van Develde

A reprise celebrating Fair Haven Fire Department Installation Dinners of the past with good line officers and department members of the past, many now gone, because the department reprised its traditional Installation Dinner over the weekend. Look back with us and remember the faces of those who served and leave behind a strong legacy to help.  

It’s an honored, good-time tradition. The Fair Haven Fire Department recently had its Installation Dinner. Every New Year, new line officers are officially installed and honored and outgoing officers and members are honored in a thank you dinner dance.

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Police Report: Theft, Assault, Terroristic Threats, Fugitive From Justice, Criminal Mischief, DWI, Hindering Apprehension

The following December 2023 criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Prosecutor: Fatal Saturday Accident Under Investigation

A three-vehicle crash in Howell on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of a young child and is under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Sunday.  

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Prosecutor: Fatal Pedestrian-Vehicle Accident Under Investigation

A fatal Tuesday evening accident in which a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Freehold Township is under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.   

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Scene Around: Faces of the 2024 Fair Haven Fire Department Leadership

When it comes to volunteer fire department reorganizations of the New Year, while members usually know who’s up next and for what position on the line of officers, it’s all formalized with official oaths of office on New Year’s Day.

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Prosecutor: Fatal Monday Pedestrian-Vehicle Accident Under Investigation

An accident in which a pedestrian was killed in Aberdeen on Monday night is under active investigation, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso announced on Wednesday.  

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Rumson Police Investigate Attempted Home Invasions

Rumson police on Nov. 25 released security camera photos and a statement regarding early morning Nov. 24 “attempted home entries.” They asked that residents remain on high alert for suspicious activity and review security cameras.

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DWI Checkpoint Set for Night Before Thanksgiving

The night before Thanksgiving has always been known as the biggest party night of the year. It’s been referred to as Drinksgiving, Blackout Wednesday and Black Wednesday.

Characteristically, people are coming home for the holiday, reuniting and celebrating. And the Monmouth County DWI Task Force is, again, advising designated drivers and ride shares if people choose to partake. The Task Force also has a DWI Checkpoint set for Wednesday night through early Thanksgiving morning.

These DWI checkpoints are publicized in accordance with the law.

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