Category Archives: Regional Interest

Prosecutor: Area Man Gets 17 Years on Cocaine Dealing, Illegal Weapon Charges

A Monmouth County man has been sentenced 17 concurrent years in state prison in connection with a 2023 drug bust and unlawful firearm possession charge, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

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Prosecutor: 70-Year-Old Alleged Stalker of Teen Arrested; Other Victims Sought

The alleged stalker of a teen has been arrested as authorities seek additional victims, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday in conjunction with West Long Branch police.

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Prosecutor: Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Ex-Girlfriend’s 2023 Stabbing

An Asbury Park man has been convicted of the 2023 attempted murder by stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Internal Affairs Report on Misconduct Investigation of Area Police Chief Released

A report detailing the findings of an official misconduct investigation conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) Professional Responsibility Unit (PRU) into actions by Bradley Beach Police Chief Leonard Guida has been publicly released today at the order of Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

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Prosecutor: Accident that Killed Pedestrian Under Investigation

A Thursday night motor vehicle accident in Ocean Township that resulted in the death of a pedestrian is under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery in Social Media Marketplace Sale

A teen has been arrested and charged with robbery at gunpoint stemming from a private merchandise sales transaction¸ Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced onThursday.

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Prosecutor: Sunday Morning Long Branch Shooting Being Investigated

An early morning Sunday shooting in the West End section of Long Branch is being investigated by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Long Branch police, a statement from the Prosecutor’s Office said.

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Prosecutor: Area Doctor Charged With Sexual Assault of Patient

An area acupuncture doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Saturday.

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Prosecutor: Area 31-Year-Old Woman Facing Aggravated Manslaughter, Assault Charges in Fatal January Accident

A 31-year-old area woman is facing manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in connection with a fatal January three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl and injured others, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday.

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Prosecutor: Area Man Gets 12 Years for 2023 Cocaine Dealing, Possession

An area man was sentenced 12 years in state prison for possession of and dealing cocaine in stemming from a 2023 drug bust, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.

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Prosecutor: Middletown Cop Charged with Shoplifting

A Middletown police officer has been charged with shoplifting and attempted shoplifting from multiple stores in a discount department store chain, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.

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