Monmouth County

FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 22-count indictment against a former Middletown Township Police Department Sergeant for crimes related to multiple forms of abusing his authority as a law enforcement officer and the illegal possession of three types of narcotics, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday.

Netflix’s large-scale film and television production studio project at Fort Monmouth has taken another step forward as two towns have approved plans.

In September, the Howell Township Planning Board unanimously rejected a proposal to build over 200,000 square feet of warehouse and office space on Victory Road.

FREEHOLD – The cause of one pedestrian being struck and killed and another being injured by a motor vehicle in Neptune Township is currently under investigation, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

A 16 year old boy from Garfield was arrested Wall Township over the weekend for stealing mail from businesses around Monmouth Executive Airport.

Authorities have identified the pedestrian that was struck and killed by a vehicle in Hazlet Sunday night.

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is supporting Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden’s call for Governor Phil Murphy to take immediate action in response to the escalating concerns regarding unidentified drones over New Jersey and urging the Governor to declare a State of Emergency and issue an Executive Order banning recreational drone use during nighttime hours.

A fatal accident in Neptune Township is under investigation after two pedestrians were struck on Route 66 Tuesday evening. Police say at 7:36 PM they were called to the scene of an accident on 66 where a westbound Ford Transit van struck two pedestrians.

Drones have invaded the Shore, including hovering over sensitive government facilities and local officials, like everyone else, want to know exactly what's going on.

If it seems that driving has been more dangerous lately, you're not wrong.