Category Archives: Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Area Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Cocaine to Undercover Cop

A Monmouth County man has pleaded guilty to dealing drugs to an undercover officer multiple times, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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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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Prosecutor: Authorities Seek Public’s Assistance in Solving 2022 Murder

Authorities asking that anyone in the public with any information related to an unsolved 2022 fatal Neptune shooting come forward, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Former Special Law Enforcement Officer Arrested on Financial Crime Charges, Illegal Loan Operation

A former Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) has been arrested and charged with several financial crimes targeting members of the local Brazilian-American community, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.  

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Prosecutor: 28-Year-Old School Bus Driver Arrested on Child Porn Possession Charges

A recently-hired Jackson school bus driver was arrested and charged with the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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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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Prosecutor: Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Identifying 19-Year-Old’s Killer in 2016 Shooting Death

Authorities are asking that anyone with information regarding who may have been responsible for the 2016 shooting death of a Bradley Beach man to come forward, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Prosecutor: Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Providing Inmate Boyfriend with Cell Phone

A Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office corrections police officer who worked at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) has pleaded guilty to providing a cell phone to an inmate, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.  

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