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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Fatal Saturday Accident Under Investigation

A three-vehicle crash in Howell on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of a young child and is under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Sunday.  

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Fatal Pedestrian-Vehicle Accident Under Investigation

A fatal Tuesday evening accident in which a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Freehold Township is under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.   

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Local Life, Police and Fire

Scene Around: Faces of the 2024 Fair Haven Fire Department Leadership

When it comes to volunteer fire department reorganizations of the New Year, while members usually know who’s up next and for what position on the line of officers, it’s all formalized with official oaths of office on New Year’s Day.

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Fatal Monday Pedestrian-Vehicle Accident Under Investigation

An accident in which a pedestrian was killed in Aberdeen on Monday night is under active investigation, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso announced on Wednesday.  

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Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police Investigate Attempted Home Invasions

Rumson police on Nov. 25 released security camera photos and a statement regarding early morning Nov. 24 “attempted home entries.” They asked that residents remain on high alert for suspicious activity and review security cameras.

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

DWI Checkpoint Set for Night Before Thanksgiving

The night before Thanksgiving has always been known as the biggest party night of the year. It’s been referred to as Drinksgiving, Blackout Wednesday and Black Wednesday.

Characteristically, people are coming home for the holiday, reuniting and celebrating. And the Monmouth County DWI Task Force is, again, advising designated drivers and ride shares if people choose to partake. The Task Force also has a DWI Checkpoint set for Wednesday night through early Thanksgiving morning.

These DWI checkpoints are publicized in accordance with the law.

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Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police Report: Burglaries, Vehicle Theft, Recovered Stolen Cars, Aggravated Assault, Maintaining Nuisance with Underage Party, Attempted Burglaries, DUI

The following 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

Prosecutor: Monitor Installed at Police Department to Investigate Cops’ Many Complaints Against One Another

Following a recent increase in Asbury Park Police Department officers filing internal affairs complaints against one another, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has installed an on-site monitor at the department, effective last week, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Police and Fire, Regional Interest

Friday Night Before Halloween DWI Checkpoint

Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year. That in mind, parties usually fall on the weekend before. And, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force, in conjunction with local police, will be conducting a DWI checkpoint starting tonight and running into early Saturday morning.

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