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Police Report: Burglary, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Harassment, DUI, Disorderly

The following August arrests were reported by Middletown police. During the month of August, Middletown police answered 4,604 calls, among which were 366 first aid calls, 34 fire calls, 194 accidents, and 17 domestic violence. Eight arrests were made solely on outstanding contempt of court warrants. No dates for each arrest were included in this police report. Shoplifting (with no merchandise value included by police) and contempt of court arrests were excluded. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Police Report: Assault, Theft, Harassment, Criminal Mischief, Sexual Assault, Drugs, Defiant Trespass, Weapons Possession

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

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Prosecutor: Fatal Bicyclist Accident Under Investigation; Witnesses Sought

The cause of a fatal bicyclist-versus-motor vehicle accident on Monday is currently under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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Full 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.

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Rumson Police Report: Aggravated Assault, Weapon Possession, Theft, Fraud, DUI, Criminal Mischief

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

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Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant

Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson.

A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident.

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Police Report: Burglary, Assault, Drugs, Theft, Defiant Trespass, Disorderly, False Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, DWI

The following July criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Two DWI Checkpoints Set for Weekend; Start Friday Night

Summer is heating up again and so are weekend DWI checkpoints. There will be two in the Rumson-Fair Haven area this weekend, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced.

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