Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor
Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor Three men have been charged in a "disturbingly coordinated and predatory" sexual attack on a woman they allegedly picked up at a Jersey Shore bar, authorities said. Andrew J. Gallucci, of Marlboro, Richard S. Gathy, of Manalapan, and Ronald W. Hondo, of Monroe Township, all 34 years old, have been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and criminal restraint, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. An investigation by members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau and the Marlboro Township Police Department revealed that on Ap…
Fire At Apartment Complex Ruled 'Suspicious': Jackson PD Fire At Apartment Complex Ruled 'Suspicious': Jackson PD
Fire At Apartment Complex Ruled 'Suspicious': Jackson PD An overnight fire at a Jersey Shore apartment complex was intentionally set, authorities said. Jackson police are seeking help from anyone who may have witnessed or who has information on the suspected arson, they said. On Thursday April 7, at 12:33 a.m., Jackson police responded with fire department to the Pineview Apartments on West County Line Road for a fire that appeared suspicious. The fire was located in a stairwell at Building C in the complex which had already been extinguished by residents upon the arrival of firefighters. During an investigation, multiple containers filled with …
Car Flips On Route 70 Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On Route 70 Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On Route 70 Jersey Shore (Developing) A vehicle overturned on Route 70 at rush hour on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 near mile-marker 39 in Manchester Township, initial reports said. No one was trapped but there was a request for a medical helicopter, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been sentenced to six years in state prison for leaving the scene of a fatal crash, authorities said. Kevin Noonan, of Manchester, was sentenced on Friday, April 1, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The hit-and-run crash on April 13, 2021, killed Jack Gotfried, 69, of Whiting, after Noonan loaded furniture onto his pickup truck, the prosecutor said. Additionally, Superior Court Judge Lisa A. Puglisi suspended Noonan’s driving privileges for two years and fined him $2,500 on his previously entered guilt…
Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30
Beloved Toms River Native Dies Suddenly, 30 Beloved Toms River native Paul Christian Bencivenga died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13. He was 30. Born and raised in Toms River, Paul graduated from Toms River Schools, his obituary says. Paul was known for his caring personality, ability to make others smile, and love for his friends and family. “Although Paul’s life was short, he touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generous heart,” reads his memorial. Paul is survived by his loving parents, Brandon and Mary Bencivenga; his sister, Sarah Bencivenga, as well as several extended family members and dear friends. Condolen…
Off-Duty Union County Police Officer Killed 2 People In Reckless Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor Off-Duty Union County Police Officer Killed 2 People In Reckless Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor
Off-Duty Union County Police Officer Killed 2 People In Reckless Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor A police officer who was off duty and on his way to work in Union County when he had a fatal crash on the Jersey Shore has been charged with vehicular homicide, authorities said. He was driving under the influence when his vehicle drifted off the Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls last fall, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.  John P. McClave III, 34, of Toms River has been arrested and charged with being criminally responsible for the motor vehicle crash that killed two people, she said. McClave, a member of the Hillside Polic…
Stabbing Leads To 2 Arrests On Jersey Shore: Police Stabbing Leads To 2 Arrests On Jersey Shore: Police
Stabbing Leads To 2 Arrests On Jersey Shore: Police Two men were arrested on the Jersey Shore after a stabbing, authorities said. On Sunday, March 13, at 3:25 pm, Jackson Police Officers Joseph Pante, Andrew Lopez and Nicholas Kokich responded to the Prospect Pointe Apartments on South New Prospect Road for a stabbing. Officers found a 40-year-old male victim who had been stabbed multiple times.  The victim told police that during an argument with another male, the suspect had come to his residence and stabbed him, then fled back to his residence which he pointed out to officers. Officers went to the suspect’s residence and were gra…
Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Colts Neck has been indicted in connection with a string of bank robberies on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Conor Kavanagh was indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury for three counts of armed robbery, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2021, a person later identified as Kavanagh approached a teller window at the PNC Bank inside the Stop & Shop supermarket on Route 36 in Keyport, passed a note indicating he was in possession of a weapon, and made off with an unspecified q…
Six Flags Welcomes Wild New Menagerie Six Flags Welcomes Wild New Menagerie
Six Flags Welcomes Wild New Menagerie Things are looking up this spring at Six Flags Wild Safari, where three new baby giraffes and other endangered wild animals have been born since last season. The popular drive-through adventure reopens on Saturday, March 19 on the Jersey Shore. The 350-acre wildlife preserve will debut new animals, memorable guest enhancements, increased capacity and a new audio tour, park officials said. Three adorable and graceful giraffe calves were born in the safari this winter and join the safari’s “tower” (group) of 13 giraffes. Native to Africa, giraffes are the tallest land mammal on Earth. Th…
Severe Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Forecast In Parts Of PA, NJ Severe Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Forecast In Parts Of PA, NJ
Severe Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Forecast In Parts Of PA, NJ More than 40 million Americans are at risk for damaging storms Monday evening — including residents in much of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to AccuWeather.com. Damaging winds and flash floods are expected to sweep across both states in the evening, with a wind advisory issued for the Philadelphia region, Morris/Sussex/Morris counties, and the Jersey Shore. Monday morning update: Record warmth isn't the only weather story to discuss today. Here are the main weather hazards... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, March 7, 2022 Showers are e…
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38 Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Aunt Dies Unexpectedly, 38 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved aunt Tina Marie Salvesen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 23. She was 38. Born at the Cape May Court House, Salvesen graduated from the Cape May County Special Services School District, her obituary says. She had worked at EasterSeals New Jersey since March 2021, according to her social media page. Salvesen loved knitting, crocheting, and doing other arts and crafts, her memorial says. She also had a passion for country music, watching wrestling on TV, and being an aunt to her loving nephew, David Tristan Collins. In addition to her nephew, …
Sheriff: Man Angered By Call To Prayer Charged With Assault At Paterson Mosque Sheriff: Man Angered By Call To Prayer Charged With Assault At Paterson Mosque
Sheriff: Man Angered By Call To Prayer Charged With Assault At Paterson Mosque A Paterson man was charged with a bias assault at a local mosque, authorities said. Angered by the amplified daily call to prayer at the Islamic Congregation of North Jersey, Edward Wright pushed and struck the assistant Imam who was holding the microphone, knocking it from his hands, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik said. Wright, 57, also made threats while telling the mostly Bengali congregation that "this needs to stop" and they "need to go somewhere else," the sheriff said. "I don't want to hear that [expletive] every day," he allegedly added during the Dec. 23, 2021 incident. S…