All posts by Elaine Van Develde

Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Pedestrian Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident; Investigation Ensues

The cause of a pedestrian being struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Sunday is currently under investigation, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

County Sheriff’s Office: Drone Situation Monitored; FBI Tip Lines Opened

With the onslaught of drone sightings throughout the state, including an apparent heavy concentration in Monmouth County, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement with an FBI tip phone line and online reporting system calling for interagency cooperation.

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Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police Report: Underage Drinking Party Busted, Vehicle Part Stolen, Fire by Juveniles

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

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Red Bank Shooting Leaves One Injured; Authorities Investigating

Authorities are investigating the circumstances behind an overnight shooting in Red Bank that left one injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Saturday.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Area Man Arrested, Charged with Criminal Sexual Contact in Lewdness Incident in Store

A local man has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual contact and related charges after allegedly following a stranger around a store last month, exposing himself, and touching her inappropriately, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber jointly announced on Friday.

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Drone Sightings Confirmed; No Known Threat Posed

Mirroring a broader trend, local law enforcement agencies have received multiple reports of drone sightings in municipalities across Monmouth County late this week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association President/Spring Lake Heights Police Chief Edward Gunnell jointly confirmed on Friday.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Area Board of Ed Member and Crossing Guard Charged with Child Porn

An area Board of Education member and a crossing guard has been charged with the possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Local Life

The R-FH Area Weekend: Santa Visits, Canterbury Christmas Sale

The Christmas spirit is being awakened this weekend by lights, cameras and the sounds of sirens as Santa Claus comes to two towns via firetruck, townies get festive, trees are lit, holiday poses are struck, kid games are played and crafts are sold.

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