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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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Rumson Police Report: Attempted Vehicle Thefts, Attempted Burglaries, Adult Charged in Juvenile Party with Alcohol

The following September criminal incidents were reported by Rumson police:

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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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