Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Found Guilty of 2022 Murder

An area teen and 20-year-old have been convicted and indicted, respectively, on charges in connection with a 2022 Asbury Park murder, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Former Middletown Cop Indicted on 22 Counts of Official Misconduct, Illegal Firearms and Drug Charges

A former Middletown Police sergeant has been indicted on 22 counts of charges stemming from abuse of his authority as a law enforcement officer and the illegal possession of three types of narcotics, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Police Report: $1,400 Theft, Aggravated Assault, Graffiti, Catalytic Converter Thefts, Weapons Possession, Bike Thefts

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

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Fair Haven Officials’ FYI on Drone Sighting Facts

As bonafide answers from federal authorities about the origin of hovering drones in New Jersey continue to baffle and elude the residents who have been barraged by sightings, claims and speculation, Fair Haven officials are clearing up some facts and offering the correct reporting methods.

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In Memoriam: RFH ’96 Grad, Jimmy Nick IV, 47

A man of many words, with a passion for many things, but most of all, the nicest guy you ever had the pleasure to know. ~ family of Jimmy Nick IV

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1996 graduate, James F. Nick IV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 9, from an apparent heart attack. He was 47.

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Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge & Channel Travel Advisory

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement work continues on the status quo 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, weather permitting, with updates on channel navigation.

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In Memoriam: Rumsonite and Former Rumson Country Day Board Chair, Ron Shiftan, 80

Rumsonite and former Rumson Country Day School Board Chairman Ronald “Ron” Henri Shiftan, known as “a distinguished financier, visionary leader, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, surrounded by his family. He was 80.

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A Tale of Firehouse Santa Tradition

Santa and Elaine Van Develde circa 1961

Because Santa Claus is everywhere these days … our annual reprise …

By Elaine Van Develde

It’s that time of the year when a longstanding Fair Haven tradition comes to mind and heart — those classic kid photos at the firehouse with Santa. There’s the park. Then there’s the firehouse. That’s Sunday.

I remember …

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