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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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Rumson Police Report: Burglaries, Vehicle Theft, Recovered Stolen Cars, Aggravated Assault, Maintaining Nuisance with Underage Party, Attempted Burglaries, DUI

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

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Prosecutor: Monitor Installed at Police Department to Investigate Cops’ Many Complaints Against One Another

Following a recent increase in Asbury Park Police Department officers filing internal affairs complaints against one another, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has installed an on-site monitor at the department, effective last week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Friday Night Before Halloween DWI Checkpoint

Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year. That in mind, parties usually fall on the weekend before. And, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force, in conjunction with local police, will be conducting a DWI checkpoint starting tonight and running into early Saturday morning.

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Rumson Police Report: Theft, Burglary, Underage Parties, Hindering Apprehension

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

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Police Report: Aggravated Sexual Assault, Terroristic Threats, Theft, Graffiti, DWI, Disorderly

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

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