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Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant

Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson.

A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident.

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Police Report: Burglary, Assault, Drugs, Theft, Defiant Trespass, Disorderly, False Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, DWI

The following July 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 Weekend; Start Friday Night

Summer is heating up again and so are weekend DWI checkpoints. There will be two in the Rumson-Fair Haven area this weekend, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced.

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Prosecutor: Fatal Pedestrian Accident Under Investigation; Witnesses Sought

A pedestrian’s death from being struck by a motor vehicle on Wednesday is being investigated, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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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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