Crime

NORTH BRUNSWICK – Governor Phil Murphy today signed A4755/S3587, which establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, provides that repeat offenders can be sentenced to extended prison terms, addresses gift card fraud, and requires the Attorney General to take actions to combat organized retail theft.

FREEHOLD – A Bayshore man has admitted to criminal sexual acts carried out against a young family member, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 10, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police Department received a 911 call in reference to two gunshot victims at a residence on Drake Drive. Responding Officers discovered a male and female victim each suffering from a gunshot wound; the victims are husband and wife. Both victims were airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where they are each listed in critical but stable condition.

Wall Township, NJ – March 7, 2025 – Two suspects have been charged in connection with a January 20, 2025, home invasion and attempted motor vehicle theft that occurred in Wall Township. The incident took place at a residence on Baileys Corner Road, where three masked individuals forcibly entered the home through a rear window.

FREEHOLD – Authorities from the Prosecutor’s Office and Neptune City Police Department are asking any individuals with information related to a fatal stabbing that took place late Tuesday evening to please come forward, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Neptune City Police Department Chief Matthew J. Quagliato jointly announced Friday.

FREEHOLD – A Long Branch man has been criminally charged in connection with a theft of more than $44,000 from a local bank branch, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday.

FREEHOLD – A fugitive being sought in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Long Branch one year ago has been located in Georgia and arrested, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday.

FREEHOLD – A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Detective has been criminally charged for trying to engage in sexual acts, as well as sending a lewd picture to a juvenile, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Monday.

TRENTON – The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced today that it has reached an agreement with six licensees, with interests held by three individuals associated with the Buy Rite liquor franchise. This agreement resolves charges for violations of the law that limits the number of plenary retail licenses that may be held by an individual.

Yesterday, a Manhattan court judge sentenced Former U. S, Senator, Robert Menendez to 11 years in prison.