Category Archives: Crime

Prosecutor: Major Cocaine & Heroin Distribution Ring Busted

After a five-month investigation, three members of an area cocaine and heroin distribution ring were arrested during the last several days, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said.

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Prosecutor: Juvenile Facing Adult Murder Charges

A Monmouth County teen who was charged with first-degree murder  and related charges in connection with the February shooting death of a 10-year-old will be tried as an adult, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Thursday.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Facing Aggravated Arson, Weapons Charges

A former Holmdel Township man is facing aggravated arson and related weapons charges in connection with the alleged purposeful setting of a pair of fires at a township business and a weapon fired into the same business, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said recently.

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Prosecutor: Authorities Investigate Unattended Deaths

A Facebook post from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office … 

“The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating 2 deceased occupants within a home in Long Branch. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office was notified and responded to assist Long Branch Police with the joint investigation into the deaths.

“Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni and Long Branch Police Department Chief Jason Roebuck wanted to ensure residents and others in the area that this is an isolated incident and there is no reason to be alarmed and there is no further threat to the public.”

Prosecutor: Man Arrested for Discarding Dead Body

Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the discovery of a dead body in Wall Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Wednesday.

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Prosecutor: Monmouth Man Indicted on Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault & Attempted Robbery Charges

A Monmouth County man has been named in a 13-count indictment handed up by a Monmouth County grand jury charging him with the attempted armed robbery and sexual assault of several women, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Suspect Sought in Tuesday Shooting

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) involved in a shooting in Asbury Park on Tuesday afternoon during which one man was injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Facing 10 Years in Prison for Bomb Threat

A  Monmouth County man who has been charged with calling in a false bomb threat could face a decade in prison and tens of thousands of dollars in fines, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said on Tuesday.

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Red Bank & Sea Bright Firefighter Murdered

An announcement from the Fair Haven Fire Department mourning the death of young fellow firefighter Andrew Hill — a 2nd lieutenant of Red Bank’s Westside Hose Co. No. 1 and member of Sea Bright Fire Department — came on Sunday, hours after Hill was murdered.

“FHFD mourns the loss of Red Bank and Sea Bright Fire Dept member, Andrew Hill, who was taken from us too soon. Rest easy brother!” a Facebook message said.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office released the following information about the early Sunday morning homicide:

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Prosecutor: Area Man Charged in Aggravated Sexual Assault, Kidnapping of a Teen Girl

A Monmouth County man has been charged with the kidnapping, luring and aggravated sexual assault of a 14-year-old female, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said on Thursday.

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