News Updates & Articles

Middletown’s Timothy Teehan Believes to Achieve in Order to Succeed

Educational equity advocate and the superintendent of Somerville School recently addressed members of the Somerville High School class of 2019 at their commencement ceremony and shared a message of inspiration to take with them on their journey ahead.... Read More

Belmar Altercation Ends in Arrest of NJ Transit Officer

An off-duty New Jersey Transit police officer was arrested following an altercation with several individuals in Belmar early Friday morning, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. At approximately 11:41 p.m. on August 29, the... Read More

Middletown Police Arrests for August 2019

During the period of August 4, 2019 through August 17, 2019, the Middletown Twp. Police Department responded to 1,476calls for service, including 162 first aid calls, 126 burglar alarms, 32 fire alarms, and 68 motor vehicle crashes. Police officers arrested... Read More

Two Labor Day Weekend DWI Checkpoints

The Monmouth County DWI Task force will conduct two DWI checkpoints this Labor Day Weekend to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Friday The checkpoint will be run from 10 pm Friday through 2 am Saturday on Rt. 36 in Keyport. Task... Read More

NJ Man Pleads Guilty to Murder after Leaving Body in Motel

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Aug. 23, Matthew DeMartin, 38, of Seaside Heights, pled guilty to First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter in the death of Sharon Falcetano. On Feb. 23, 2018, Seaside Heights Police were summoned... Read More

Speeding Driver Caught Lying About House Fire When Pulled Over

On Aug. 22 around 10:30 am, a driver was pulled over for going 43 mph in a 25 mph zone on Hollywood Avenue in West Long Branch. When the officer asked the woman why she was speeding, she told him that her house was on fire in Ocean Township. The West... Read More

Monmouth County Man Exposes Genitals to Young Girl Walking Dog

A man has been arrested after he exposed his genitals to a young girl walking her dog. On Aug. 24 around 6:30 pm, a girl younger than 13 was walking her dog in Spring Lake when a black 1996 Ford Mustang approached her. The man had a brown boxer in his... Read More

Lincroft 11-Year-Old All-Stars Claim District Championship

The prospect of repeating as District 19 champions appeared dim for the Lincroft 11U Little League All-Stars when they encountered a loss in the quarterfinals. The squad suffered a 3-1 defeat by rival Middletown. Beating Middletown twice in the double... Read More

Takumi Opens in Middletown

A new restaurant has officially opened its doors in Middletown. Takumi Japanese Cuisine is located at 1376 Highway 35 in the Middletown Plaza. An employee was standing outside of the business handing out menus. Items on the menu range from appetizers,... Read More

Highlands Police Need Help Identifying Person of Interest

The Highlands Police Department is asking for your help. The male subject in this photo is currently a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. The Highlands Police Department is seeking your assistance with identifying this person. The man in... Read More