The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU) and Major Crimes Bureau (MCB) are investigating the circumstances behind a police-involved shooting that took place in Rumson early this morning, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.
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Prosecutor: 19-Year-Old Fugitive Wanted in Area Murder Found
A fugitive who was sought in connection with last week’s fatal shooting in Long Branch has been found in the Poconos and arrested, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday.
Continue reading Prosecutor: 19-Year-Old Fugitive Wanted in Area Murder FoundFull Details on Early Morning Rumson Incident Not Yet Verified by Authorities
There is scant information available from any reasonable authority as of yet regarding an alleged incident in Rumson in the early morning hours today.
Continue reading Full Details on Early Morning Rumson Incident Not Yet Verified by AuthoritiesProsecutor’s Office Launches Domestic Violence Unit
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office this week launched new, specialized Domestic Violence Unit, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Thursday.
Continue reading Prosecutor’s Office Launches Domestic Violence UnitProsecutor: Area Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges Stemming from Labor Day Stabbing
An area man is facing attempted murder charges stemming from an unprovoked Labor Day stabbing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
Continue reading Prosecutor: Area Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges Stemming from Labor Day StabbingProsecutor: Area Man Charged in $200K Money Laundering Scheme
An area man has been charged with money laundering and theft stemming from an alleged credit card fraud scheme of using a former business client’s credit card to purchase items that were resold to another client, netting an illicit $200,000, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.
Continue reading Prosecutor: Area Man Charged in $200K Money Laundering SchemeRumson-Sea Bright Bridge Travel Alert; Channel Closure Update

Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge replacement construction activity continues this week with no work on Labor Day. Work will proceed Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The channel closure postponement has been announced by Monmouth County officials.
Waterway Information
The upcoming channel closure in the Shrewsbury River has been postponed to Monday, Sept. 16, starting at 6 a.m..
The details …
- From 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, the navigational channel under the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be completely closed to all marine traffic.
- The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel and has granted permission for upcoming full and partial closures needed for installation of the two new bridge spans.
- The channel under the bridge will be open at full width (75 feet) to marine vessels on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.
- Please see the Updated Public Notice for all full and half closure dates. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
- Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
Roadway and Sidewalk Information
- Access to Old Rumson Road from Rumson Road (CR 520) has been reconfigured to improve sight distance and reduce conflict points associated with temporary conditions. (Note: This reconfigured traffic pattern is a temporary condition and will be evaluated by Monmouth County and Rumson Borough over the coming months as to how it is functioning and if permanent modifications to the original design may be needed.)
- The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
- All roadway and sidewalk travelers should be aware of construction and delivery vehicles entering and exiting the work areas on both sides of Rumson Road in Rumson and on the southbound side of Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright.
- Temporary delays are possible on any contractor work day due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
— Photos/Nick Lencyzk

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