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County Sheriff’s Office: Drone Situation Monitored; FBI Tip Lines Opened

With the onslaught of drone sightings throughout the state, including an apparent heavy concentration in Monmouth County, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement with an FBI tip phone line and online reporting system calling for interagency cooperation.

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Rumson Police Report: Underage Drinking Party Busted, Vehicle Part Stolen, Fire by Juveniles

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

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Prosecutor: Drone Sightings Confirmed; No Known Threat Posed

Mirroring a broader trend, local law enforcement agencies have received multiple reports of drone sightings in municipalities across Monmouth County late this week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association President/Spring Lake Heights Police Chief Edward Gunnell jointly confirmed on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Accident Leaves Pedestrian with Life-Threatening Injuries

A pedestrian who was struck earlier in the week by a motor vehicle is being treated for life-threatening injuries, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday. The Howell incident is under investigation.

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Rumson Police: No Early Morning Parking in Winter

The Rumson Police Department issued a statement reminding the public that from December 1 through the end of March, 2024, parking any Rumson street is prohibited from 3 to 5 a.m.

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Prosecutor: Fatal Thanksgiving Weekend Accidents Under Investigation

Two fatal Saturday evening accidents, in Howell and West Long Branch, that left a pedestrian and a bicyclist dead, are now under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Sunday.

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Pre-Thanksgiving DWI Checkpoint Set

Historically, the night before Thanksgiving has always been known as the biggest partying night out of the year. It has also been fraught with a marked increase in DWI-related incidents. So, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force is conducting a DWI checkpoint on that night.

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Police Report: $2.2K Theft, Aggravated Assault, Weapons Possession, Terroristic Threats, Drug Possession, Fugitive from Justice, DWI, Disorderly, Criminal Mischief

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

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Police Report: Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Weapons Possession, Harassment, Terroristic Threats, Drug Manufacturing & Possession, Theft, Penetrating Bullet Possession

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

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Scene Around: Fire Safety Lessons Taught in Fair Haven

Stop, drop and roll with the lesson! That’s what Fair Haven Fire Department volunteers are teaching kids these days about fire safety.

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