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David W. Rossbach Sworn in as Chief of Police of Atlantic Highlands

Captain David W. Rossbach was sworn in as Chief of Police of Atlantic Highlands, effective May 1 upon Chief Jerry Vasto’s retirement. The ceremony took place during the March 27 council meeting. Chief Rossbach began his career with the Atlantic... Read More

Another Store Closes at Monmouth Mall

Another store has left Monmouth Mall. On Halloween 2018, Dough Life opened in the mall. On Sunday, March 24, the business closed. The store was located on the first level across from Victoria’s Secret. The store is now vacant. Dough Life makes cookie... Read More

Another Store Closes at Monmouth Mall

Another store has left Monmouth Mall. On Halloween 2018, Dough Life opened in the mall. On Sunday, March 24, the business closed. The store was located on the first level across from Victoria’s Secret. The store is now vacant. Dough Life makes cookie... Read More

Can You Identify This NJ Man?

Detective Christopher Brady of the Ocean Township Police Department is attempting to identify the man pictured in this photograph. He is currently a person of interest in an active investigation and there is limited information at the moment. If anyone... Read More

Missing Child Ashley Combs Found, Three Arrested

The Toms River Police Department has made 3 arrests in connection to the willful interference with custody case involving Ashley Combs. The department first received report of Ashley Combs missing on March 22, 2019 when she did not return home from... Read More

Details Come to Light About Keyport High School Lockdown

On March 27, information was received that a student at Keyport High School had sent a photo out over social media and may have had access to a weapon. The student was in attendance at Keyport High School. Keyport High School was placed in a lockdown... Read More

Lockdown at Keyport High School after Report of Student With a Weapon

On March 27 around 1:20 pm, a student was reported to have a weapon at Keyport High School. The school went into lockdown for the safety of the students and staff. For the updated story, click here. A tweet that was posted by @KeyportSchools According... Read More

BREAKING: Home on Fire in Hazlet

On March 27 around 12:45 pm, a structure fire erupted at a home in Hazlet. The fire broke out at 11 Dundall Place. Multiple fire departments are currently on the scene. There is no word yet as to what started the fire and if anyone was in the home when... Read More

Moe’s Southwest Grill- Free Burritos for a Year for First 100 People in Line

Moe’s Southwest Grille will be moving in to the former Pearle Vision at 1449 Highway 35, Middletown that closed in early 2018. When The Journal NJ reached out to Moe’s Southwest Grille to find out when they would be opening, we were told it would... Read More

Jackson Police Arrests: Shoplifting, DWI, Drugs, Assault, Cyber Harassment

The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses... Read More