Summer DWI checkpoints continue with one to start the weekend on Friday night through to early Saturday morning, The Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced.
DWI Checkpoint Set for Friday Night
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DWI Checkpoint Set for Fourth of July Weekend
Fourth of July weekend is approaching and another summer DWI checkpoint is set for Saturday, The Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced.
Rumson Police: Driving Under the Influence Arrests
The following June arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a motor vehicle offense in the state of New Jersey.
Rumson Police: An FYI on Fireworks
“If it explodes, it’s not legal.” That’s the lowdown on the legality of homegrown fireworks shows from the Rumson police.
With the Fourth of July approaching, the police wanted to give area residents a heads up on what is and is not legal in all of New Jersey with respect to the celebratory sizzling, sparkling amateur backyard light shows.
So, they’re circulating the below flyer to quell any doubts, urging to leave the explosives to the professional pyrotechnics. And ground-based sparkling devices and related novelties are legal.
The bottom line, again, to be safe and legal with your July 4th festivities: “A good rule of thumb is, if it explodes, it is not legal,” a released statement from police said. “IF in doubt, please give us a call at 732-842-0500.
“Have a safe and happy July 4th!”
Prosecutor: Area Woman Pleads Guilty to Leaving Scene of Fatal Pedestrian Accident
An area woman has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a 2024 accident that a left a pedestrian dead and could face up to three years in prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.
Prosecutor: Two Teens Charged in Pier Village Murder
Two teens, one an legal adult and the other a juvenile, have been charged with murder and related weapons charges in connection with the June 12 shooting death of an 18-year-old at Pier Village in Long Branch, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.
Prosecutor: 35-Year-Old Man Convicted of 2023 Sexual Assault of a Child
A New York man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child in a local motel room in April of 2023 and faces up to 10 years in prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday.
DWI Checkpoint Set for Saturday
A DWI checkpoint is set to run this weekend in Monmouth County, a released statement from The Monmouth County DWI Task Force said.
Fair Haven Police Report: Disorderly, DWI, Contempt on Drug Charges
The following May arrests were reported by Fair Haven police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Police Report: Theft, Burglary, Fraud, Terroristic Threats, Weapons, Wrongful Impersonation, Harassment, Forgery, Drugs, Assault, Disorderly
The following May criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Fair Haven Storm: Hundreds Still Without Power; Cooling, Charging Station Opened
With the storm that ripped through Fair Haven last night still leaving 268 residents without power, a charging and cooling station has been opened.
Fair Haven: Storm Downs Trees, Wires; Help Advisory Issued
UPDATE: As of Friday morning …
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) crews have been working around the clock to restore power across our town following the recent storm. As of this morning, 455 homes remain without power, with 11 transmission outages still being addressed. While we are prioritizing all restoration efforts, significant resources are being directed to a critical outage in the Kemp, Linden, and Fair Haven Road area, affecting 277 households. Rest assured, JCP&L is committed to resolving every outage across Fair Haven as swiftly as possible.
Important Announcements:
• JCP&L will soon provide details on ice and water distribution for residents impacted by outages.
• For your safety, please avoid downed wires or any hazardous areas. Your well-being is our top priority.
How to Get Help:
• To report an outage, downed utility lines, or check restoration updates, contact JCP&L at 1-800-662-3115 or visit www.jcp-l.com.
• For non-emergency assistance, contact the Fair Haven Police Department at 732-747-0992 and press 0 for dispatch.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to restore power to every home in our community. We’re in this together, and we’ll keep you updated on our progress.
From the Fair Haven Fire Department …
Starting yesterday at 2 PM and ending at 4:30 this morning the fire department and first aid squad responded to at least 13 incidents:
11 Wires Down or Carbon Monoxide Alarm Calls
2 EMS Calls
And as that storm rolled in, squad members were also practicing splinting femur fractures at their monthly drill.
Immediately after the storm …
The storm that ripped through Fair Haven Thursday night left downed wires and trees and some panic over a lack of 911 response.
After residents took to social media out of a sense of exasperation over where to turn, the borough’s Mayor Josh Halpern issued a statement citing that, among other things, residents should forego an apparently non-functioning 911 and go back to calling the original police station line at 732-747-0992 and pressing 0 for dispatch to report downed wires and other related emergencies.
More than 1.300 homes lost power and transformers were blown. The mayor said that with emergency services and JCP&L dispatched, work had begun as of 10 p.m. to stave off dangerous situations first and then begin restoration of electricity.
Here’s the official advisory …
— Photos/Mayor Josh Halpern
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