Prosecutor: Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes

A Monmouth County business owner pleaded guilty Friday morning to inappropriately touching several people who were both customers and employees at his store, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced.

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Retro RFH Foul Weather Junior Lounging

Juniors of the RFH Class of ’79 lounge in the Junior Lounge
Photo/George Day

Some moments are meant for just lounging … like the persistent foul fall weather of the past few days. There was a place for that for juniors at RFH back in the day.

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Focus: Dock Daze of Crabbing

Sometimes all it takes to brighten a dreary day is a net, a fishing pole, a dock and some bait. It’s all about getting crabby.

No matter the catch haul, after a day of this at the Fair Haven Dock, someone fishing for some simple solace and smile will likely end up with a bucket of cheer called home —and some dinner.

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Prosecutor: Alleged CyberStalker Jailed; More Victims Sought

A Monmouth County man is being held in jail pending his trial on stalking, burglary and cyber harassment charges lodged in June, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced.

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Retro RFH Powder Puff Cheer Boys

The boy cheerleaders of RFH Powder Puff Football 1977
Photo/George Day

RFHers have fallen into football season with the usual panache. Everything about playing the game has always been done in true pro style — from the players to the cheerleaders.

Though, while cheerleaders are still cheering at RFH, they do so with different outfits and cheer style. And seeing cheerleaders all dressed up like some 1977 guys on the sidelines is something that never happens (or at least like this) anymore.

The boy cheerleaders of RFH Powder Puff Football 1977
Photo/George Day
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Prosecutor: Authorities Seek Help in Shooting Investigation

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a shooter and circumstances surrounding a Monday evening incident in Neptune that left one person injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office detectives announced.

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Fair Haven Police Report: DWI, Heroin Possession & Dealing, Theft, Vandalism

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

Criminal Incidents

• An act of vandalism was reported on Sept. 8 after unknown juveniles reportedly shattered the glass door to the Fair Haven Community Center.

Patrolman Eric Patton took the report.

Arrests

• Darrell Livingston, 52, of Red Bank, on Sept. 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), refusal to submit to a breathalyzer and other motor vehicle violations by Patrolman William Lagrotteria.

• While on patrol on Sept. 25, Sgt. Steven Schneider found two bicycles parked along a house under construction. While out investigating, he saw juveniles running away from the scene. Sgt. Schneider located several items left by the juveniles, including controlled dangerous substances (CDS/drugs). The juveniles were later identified and reports turned over to the juvenile division.

• Matthew J. Mago, 23, of Middletown, was arrested on Sept. 24 by Cpl. John Koetzner following a motor vehicle accident and charged with obstruction, resisting arrest, possession of a hypodermic needle, possession of heroin and possession with the intent to distribute. He was also issued several motor vehicle summonses.

He was transported to Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold.  

• Douglas Batting, 76, of Little Silver, was arrested on Sept. 13 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and other motor vehicle violations by Sgt. Jesse Dykstra.

• Anthony J. Valletta, 65, of Middletown, was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with stealing items from the Wash House Laundromat by Detective Dwayne Reevey.

PROSECUTOR: 23-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH MURDER IN WEEKEND SHOOTING

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of another man on Saturday night, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: Man Faces Charges After Barricading Self in Former Home

A 38-year-old man surrendered after a five-and-a-half-hour standoff with police on Friday when he barricaded himself inside his former home and refused to vacate, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

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