Category Archives: Crime

Prosecutor: Two Men Get Prison Terms for 2017 Stalking, Home Invasion

Two men have been sentenced to prison terms in connection with a 2017 Holmdel home invasion and stalking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Middletown Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in 2023 Stabbing

The man who stabbed a relative multiple times within their Middletown home in July of 2023 has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with the incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Man Charged with Attempted Murder in New Year’s Eve Day Shooting

A Monmouth County man has been charged with attempted murder and related charges in connection with a New Year’s Eve afternoon shooting incident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Prosecutor: 20-Year-Old Facing Arson, Burglary, Assault Charges in House Fire

A 20-year-old area man is facing burglary, arson and related charges in connection with a Sunday house fire in Deal that left the home destroyed, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: 18-Year-Old Found Guilty of 2022 Murder

An area teen and 20-year-old have been convicted and indicted, respectively, on charges in connection with a 2022 Asbury Park murder, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Former Middletown Cop Indicted on 22 Counts of Official Misconduct, Illegal Firearms and Drug Charges

A former Middletown Police sergeant has been indicted on 22 counts of charges stemming from abuse of his authority as a law enforcement officer and the illegal possession of three types of narcotics, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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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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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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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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Prosecutor: 2021 Sex Assault Attacker Still at Large; Investigation Active, Witnesses Sought

This month marks three years since a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted by a stranger in a local park. The crime remains unsolved and the investigation is still active, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced, as a reminder to the public, on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Two Men Indicted on Murder Charges Stemming from 2022 Shooting

Two men have been indicted on murder and weapons charges in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: Local Youth Soccer Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Against Student-Athletes

A local youth soccer coach has pleaded guilty to a variety of sexual crimes against student-athletes formerly under his supervision and could face 12 years in prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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