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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor’s Office Joins in Search for Missing Teen

From the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office … 

A Neptune City teen missing since Friday is the subject of a massive search after her abandoned vehicle was discovered in the shoulder of the southbound lanes of the Route 35 Bridge in Belmar, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a released statement.

“We are asking everyone to keep an eye out for this young woman, and report any possible sightings as soon as possible,” Gramiccioni said.

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Red Bank Police & Fire Files

Police Report: Theft, Criminal Mischief

The following recent criminal incidents were reported by Red Bank police:

• The theft of several items from a home on Oakland Street was reported on Nov. 21. The victim reported there was no forced entry into the residence. The items missing are: a flannel shirt, a pillow, a pair of sweat pants, black P.F. Fliers shoes and two MVMT watches valued at $130 and $100.

Lt. Robert Clayton too, the report.

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Fair Haven Police and Fire Files, Police and Fire

Fair Haven Police: Chase Yields Marijuana Possession, Dealing Arrest; $20K Bail

A young Fair Haven man has been arrested on marijuana possession, dealing and associated charges in connection with a traffic stop incident on Sunday night.

At 10:42 p.m., Jonmichael Puryear, 23, was stopped on Harding Road for a traffic violation, Fair Haven Police Chief Joseph McGovern reported.

After the stop by Patrolman Brooks Robinson, as an investigation ensued,  Puyear attempted to flee the scene on foot, he said in a released statement.

Patrolmen Robinson and Michael  Volker chased and apprehended Puryear, who was arrested and charged with: eluding, aggravated assault, possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, failure to observe a traffic signal and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in a motor vehicle, according to the report.

Puryear is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, Freehold, on $20,000 bail.

Further investigation after the arrest led to an additional charge of distribution within a school zone. An additional $35,000 bail was set.

Puryear remains held on bail at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.