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Ozbilgen’s Suicide Notes Released — One to Ex-Girlfriend, One to Parents

The suspect named in the murder of 25-year-old Freehold woman Stephanie Parze left two suicide notes written to family members and a redacted name, presumably an ex-girlfriend he was involved with before Parze.

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Suspect in Red Bank Jogger Assault Case Allegedly Attacks Another, is Arrested

A man has been arrested three weeks after a Red Bank woman claimed he threw her to the ground while she was jogging, police said. His arrest comes on the heels of a Little Silver woman telling police a similar story.

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Popular Restaurant, Entertainment Attraction on the Horizon for Monmouth County

Freehold Raceway Mall may be further enhancing its appeal to the public with the addition of two new, exciting businesses.

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Monmouth County Health Department Gives Flu, Coronavirus Update

The coronavirus, which has seen limited person-to-person spread outside of China, has now been reported in a growing number of international locations, including the United States.

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Update: Body Found Identified as Stephanie Parze, Ozbilgen Made Suspect Early On

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that Stephanie Parze, the Freehold woman missing since Oct. 30, has been identified as the body found in Old Bridge on Jan. 26.

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Early Evening Accident in Middletown

A Middletown woman was struck and killed in an early evening motor vehicle accident in the Oak Hill section of Middletown.

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Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Red Bank Family… Twice!

When News 12 told the story of a Red Bank family with three children, who all share the same Nov. 30 birthday, no one could have predicted what would come next.

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Off-Duty Police Officer Dies of Self-Inflicted Gun Shot to Head After Crashing Car

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Matawan that left the off-duty police officer driver dead.

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Massive Drug Bust Leads to 24 Arrests, ‘Candy’ Confiscations

A yearlong investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit resulted in charges being filed against 24 men and women.

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Road Closures in Middletown Expected Until February

The Belford section of Middletown is expected to have intermittent closures for the next few weeks, according to the Middletown Police Department.

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Holmdel Township Police Department reportedly initiated a motor vehicle pursuit at approximately 2 am last […]

Female Runner, Assault Survivor to Compete in Boston Marathon

On the heels of two women being attacked while running in Monmouth County, news broke […]

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Popular Coffee Shop, Liquor Store Announce Opening Date in Red Bank

Sickles Market has announced it will open its Red Bank location this spring. Sickles ⁠— […]

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