Category Archives: Crime

Prosecutor: Former Area Teacher Gets 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Two Students

A former high school English teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for separately engaging in numerous sexual acts with two of her students over the course of several years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Indicted on Murder, Weapons Charges in 2025 Pier Village Shooting

One teen has been indicted on murder and related weapons offenses stemming from the 2025 fatal shooting incident at Pier Village in Long Branch. Two other teens have been indicted on conspiracy and weapons offenses in connection with the incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Found Guilty of 2023 Attempted Sexual Assault, Robbery of Teen

An area man has been convicted at trial of the 2023 attempted sexual assault and robbery of a teen, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Prosecutor: Area Woman Pleads Guilty to 2024 Attempted Murder of Boyfriend

An area woman has pleaded guilty to the 2024 attempted murder of her then-boyfriend by driving over him with her vehicle, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: Area Teen Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges in Shooting

An area teen has been indicted on attempted murder and related weapons charges stemming from a September shooting incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Former Area Teacher Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of Student

A former area teacher has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of one of her teen students, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday. 

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Prosecutor: Former Red Bank Church Pastor Charged with Repeated Aggravated Sexual Assault of Juvenile Parishioner

A former Red Bank church pastor has been arrested and charged with the repeated aggravated sexual assault of a juvenile parishioner, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: 20-Year-Old Area Man Facing Attempted Murder, Weapons Charges in Shooting

A 20-year-old area man is facing attempted murder and weapons possession charges stemming from a Tuesday shooting incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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