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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Monmouth University Lockdown Cleared; Investigation Ensues

From the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office …

“Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 23, the Monmouth University Police Department received reports indicating that students and faculty had received an email from an individual alleging that they were armed and hiding on campus, where a dangerous device had also been placed.

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Police and Fire, Red Bank Police & Fire Files

Police Report: Theft, Sexual Assault, Harassment, $2K Theft, DWIs, Drugs, Graffiti, Assault, Criminal Mischief

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

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Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police Report: Truck, Equipment and Scooter Thefts, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly, DUI

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

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

DWI Checkpoint Set for Friday, July 5; Extra Roving Police Patrols

The four-day Fourth of July weekend is approaching and The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced a DWI checkpoint for the day after the Fourth and heading into the weekend. The DWI Task Force has also advised that there will be extra “roving patrols” throughout the holiday weekend.

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Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police: Traffic Alert for Rumson, Sea Bright

Rumson police have advised that …

Due to a water main break at the Goose Neck Bridge on the Oceanport side heading toward Little Silver, Seven Bridges Road in Little Silver is will be closed for the next 10 hours.

Because of the road closure, traffic delays are expected on Rumson Road and into Sea Bright on Ocean Avenue, which will be where traffic is detoured, during the Seven Bridges Road closure.

Please plan your travel accordingly.