Prosecutor: Indictment in 2017 ‘Real Housewives’ Actress’s Home Invasion

A Bayonne man has been indicted for his role in the 2017 Holmdel home invasion robbery of David Cantin and then-fiancee and former reality TV personality Dina Manzo, of The Real Housewives of NJ, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.

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Prosecutor: 24-Year-Old Gets 18 Years for 2015 Attempted Murder of Cop

A 24-year-old man charged with the 2015 shooting of an Asbury Park police officer was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.

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Retro Fair Haven Girlfriend Celebration

Gaggle of Fair Haven girlfriends get-together of the late 1960s
Photo/Sandi Richards von Pier

There’s nothing quite like a simple summer day of hanging out with a gaggle of your favorite gals. Back in the day, that was the way. Birthday party, perhaps? Those were no-frills home events, too. There were goodie bags, games and good ol’ fun.

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Retro Fair Haven Buds’ Bonding Times

Looking back again at some simple neighborhood kids’ fun from spring to summer to winter to fall …

Summer funnin’, they had themselves a blast. No matter the season, it’s all about lifelong bonds. Simple connections forged through some simple fun. A bunch of Fair Haven boys. A bag of Cheetos. Dirt-eating grins. Pranks. Pull the ol’ finger. The little things are what made these guys smile — and wipe their pants with orange-stained Cheeto hands.

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Prosecutor: New Drug Possession, Distribution Charges for Suspended Deal Cop

A suspended Deal police officer is facing additional charges related to his December 2018 arrest. The new charges, pertaining to the possession and distribution of Clenbuterol, have been lodged stem from charges filed against an Ocean Township officer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced late last week. 

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Retro Fair Haven Dock Daze

Summer days down by the Fair Haven Dock
Photo/Elaine Van Develde

You’ve seen and heard it before, but a trip back to the summer days at the Fair Haven Dock always bears a revisit …

Summer fun in Fair Haven doesn’t get any simpler or more treasured than ending the day down by the Fair Haven Dock, sand between the toes, a few antics up the sleeve, a little seaweed in the shorts, and a crab or 20. Dock time has been a time-honored tradition for kids since, well, the dawn of time.

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Scene Around: Rumson PD’s Newest Patrolman

There’s a new police patrol officer in town. Stephanie Lehner was sworn in to the Rumson Police Department at the July 10 Borough Council meeting.

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