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Police Report: Theft, Assault, Drugs, Weapons Possession, Fraud, DWI, Graffiti, Disorderly

The following August 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 Labor Day Weekend

With the weekend that ends summer, Labor Day weekend, there will be two separate DWI checkpoints in Monmouth County running from Friday night through Sunday morning, The Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced.

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Rumson Police: Hurricane Erin Weather Alert; Flood Area Parking Plan

From Rumson police …

A coastal flood warning has been issued for our area due to the impacts of Hurricane Erin and the upcoming new moon cycle. Significant coastal hazards are expected beginning today, Aug. 20, through Friday, Aug. 22, with conditions peaking on Thursday, Aug. 21, as the storm passes offshore.

Over the next 48 hours, please prepare for:

• High sustained winds and stronger gusts

Tidal flooding in low-lying areas

• Rising water levels that may impact travel and property

Please prepare accordingly and take appropriate safety measures. Do not drive through flood waters. The water may be deeper than it appears and can be extremely dangerous.

For residents of the West Park Section of Rumson, parking will be permitted in a diagonal fashion along Old Rumson Road to help safeguard vehicles. Stay alert and follow all official updates from Rumson PD and Local Officials.

A full briefing package with details can be found here:

Police Report: Burglary, Assault, Terroristic Threats, Harassment, False Imprisonment, Theft, Graffiti, DWI, Disorderly

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

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Prosecutor: Ex-State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old

A former New Jersey State Police trooper has pleaded guilty to the attempted sexual assault of a child in the summer of 2024, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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