Prosecutor: Former Sea Bright Cop Pleads Guilty to String of Crimes Against Ex-Girlfriend

A former Sea Bright police officer has pleaded guilty to stalking and a related series of crimes committed against his ex-girlfriend from late last year through early this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Rumson Police Report: Car Theft, Smash-and-Grab Vehicle Burglary, Assault by Auto, DWI

The following August criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Tina Gaetana Formica, 93

“Her loved ones cherish memories of her love, generosity, and culinary skills. The kindnesses she lavished on everyone from her great grandchildren to her mail person serve as
a shining example of her legacy.”

Gaetana Formica, known as Tina and Tanina to family and friends, died peacefully in her Rumson home, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 29. She was 93.

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Retro Fair Springsteen Sighting

Springsteen at the 1995 Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair
Photo/Elaine Van Develde

A reprise, because everyone’s talking about the Jersey Springsteen concert these days; and, every fair has its surprises, stars and, well, photo bombers …

Seemingly everyone knows that Bruce Springsteen until recent years made Rumson his primary home. The Boss was always known as a big fan and frequenter of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair. Over the years, he’s been seen countless times casually roaming the grounds — though more often when his kids were little.

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Prosecutor: Cop Arrested on Charges Related to Stalking, Sexual Advances on Teen

A Manalapan police officer has been arrested and charged with official misconduct, child endangerment, stalking and other offenses related to his alleged illegal behavior involving a teenage girl, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.  

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Rumson Police Report: Theft, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Weapon Possession, Property Damage, Out-of-Hand Party

The following July criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson Police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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