In Memoriam: A Look Back at Longtime Fair Havenite Jeanette Choma, 88

Fair Haven has lost another longtime resident. The lady who countless people saw year after year manning the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair’s Grab Bag Booth, affectionately known by many as “the balloon lady,” Jeanette Choma, passed away on Nov. 20. She was 88.

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Prosecutor: Man Charged with Endangerment Charges Involving Child Porn Distribution

A Hazlet Township man has been arrested on child endangerment charges in connection with an incident involving the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.

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Retro RFH Tower Players Stage Crew Playing

It’s all fun and games until … the RFH Tower Players crew finishes building the set … or show time … or something like that. You get the picture — or pictures.

The RFH Tower Players are playing on Nov. 20 with their pandemic time virtual production of Shuddersome: Tales of Poe.

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Prosecutor: Rutgers Patrolman Facing Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges

A Rutgers University police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly threatening his roommate with firearms, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Monday.

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Rumson Police Report: Theft, Drugs, DUI

The following October arrests were reported by Rumson police.
An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Anthony Goltsch, 40, of Manchester, was arrested on Oct. 13 at police headquarters and charged with theft by failure to make required disposition of property by Detective Donald Schneider.

• Skylar Leventhal, 20, of Asbury Park, was arrested on Oct. 9 in the area of Lakeside Drive and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and possession of CDS paraphernalia by Patrolman Michael Berger.

Gilberto Romero Jimenez, 28, of Red Bank, was arrested on Oct. 4 in the area of Navesink Avenue and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) by Patrolman Stephanie Lehner.

Raymond Waldron, 28, of Massachusetts, was arrested on Oct. 3 in the area of Laurel Lane and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) by S/O Christopher Ibarra.

Prosecutor: Alleged High-End Car Thieves Nabbed

A string of some high-end car thefts in the area came to a halt on Oct. 12 and Sunday morning with the arrest by local police of the teens allegedly responsible, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Thursday.

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Police Report: Sexual Assault, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Drugs, Disorderly

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

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