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Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Red Bank Man Fired Shots Into Rumson Residence: Prosecutor
A 42-year-old Red bank man was arrested and charged with firing gunshots into a residence in Rumson, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 24. At 3:24 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, Rumson police responded to a residence on Meadowbrook Avenue after a bullet went through a person's window, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Terry Haupt was located in the area while possessing a rifle and large capacity ammunition, Santiago said. He is charged with certain persons not to possess a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a large capacity ammunition mag…
Red Bank, NJ
News
Red Bank Woman Finishes Second On 'Jeopardy!'
Leslie Oakerson got a lot of clues right, but it wasn't enough when she appeared on the Wednesday, Sept. 10 edition of "Jeopardy!" The Red Bank woman finished in second place, winning $2,000. Oakerson, a financial services manager, got off to a strong start in the "Jeopardy!" round, getting her first five clues correct, dominating a category about "Downton Abbey,", finding herself in second place. An avid horseback rider, Oakerson struggled in "Double Jeopardy," only getting one clue correct and whiffing on two others, finding herself in third place, well behind the other two competitors.&…
Red Bank, NJ
News
Red Bank Woman To Appear On 'Jeopardy!'
Leslie Oakerson is ready to show off her knowledge. The Red Bank woman will be appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!" on Wednesday, Sept. 10. One of SJS’s former grade 3 teacher, Leslie Oakerson (daughter of the late Barbara Oakerson another SJS teacher), will... Posted by Saint James Elementary School, Red Bank, NJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 According to her Linkedin, Oakerson, a Monmouth University graduate, works for RBC Wealth Management as a branch service manager. Jeopardy airs at 7 p.m. on WABC 7 New York and WPVI 6 Philadelphia.
Lakewood, NJ
News
ICE Place Detainer On Undocumented DUI Driver Charged In Lakewood Double Fatal: Feds
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on a 43-year-old man charged with killing a New Jersey mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a drunk driving, head-on crash last month, the agency said. Raul Luna-Perez, 43, of Red Bank, entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown date and location. The agency said he had multiple prior arrests, including: June 25, 2023, by Red Bank Police for simple domestic violence. March 20, 2025, and April 17, 2025, for DUI, also by Red Bank Police. Raul Luna-Perez Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Records show he was b…
Lakewood, NJ
News
$16K Raised For Family Of NJ Aunt, 11-Year-Old Girl Killed By Suspected DUI Driver In Lakewood
A GoFundMe for the family of a New Jersey woman and her 11-year-old family member killed in a suspected DUI crash in Lakewood had raised more than $16,000 as of Sunday, July 27. The campaign was launched by Maria Celina Aguilar, the niece of 42-year-old Maria Pleitez, who died alongside the girl, identified by Aguilar as Dayanara Cortes, when their car was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver late Saturday night, July 26. “My aunt was a wonderful woman who worked hard every day to take care of her two daughters,” Aguilar wrote. “She is leaving behind my 16-year-old niece.” Aguilar said …
Hamilton Township, NJ
Business
Best Pizza In America Is Made By Two Jersey Guys, New Rankings Say: Here's Where To Try It
Two Jersey-born pizza obsessives just took a bite out of the global rankings — and the world is eating it up. Dan Richer, of Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City, and Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana in Manhattan, have both landed spots on the Best Pizza Selection 2025, an international ranking of the world’s top pizzerias by TheBestChefPizza.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Una Pizza Napoletana (@unapizzanapoletana) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Un…
Manalapan-Englishtown, NJ
News
Manalapan Massage Therapist Loses License Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A Monmouth County massage therapist had his license revoked over allegations he engaged in inappropriate and unwanted sexual contact with female clients during massage sessions at two different salons where he worked, authorities announced Thursday, June 12. Evans Chigounis is permanently barred from working as a massage therapist in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Chigounis is accused of touching a female client's breast and genital area during one massage session and of placing his genitals in another female client's hand during a subsequent session at a different salon,…
Dorchester, MA
News
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward
"Twilight" is back in a whole new way. It's been over 15 years since the movie was first released, but the soundtrack still trends on wedding playlists and its fanbase remains fiercely loyal. Now, this fall, fans can experience the "Twilight in Concert" tour which aims to captivate fans with a unique live-to-film experience. A 12-piece rock and orchestral ensemble will perform Carter Burwell’s original score live, synchronized with a screening of the 2008 film "Twilight," all under the glow of 1,000 candles. Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, the tour offers an immersi…
Torrington, CT
Obituaries
Torrington Officer Dies After Yearlong Battle With Cancer: 'Always Had A Smile On His Face'
Loved ones say Nicholas Lettieri gave everything he had to his role as a Torrington police sergeant — even while battling pancreatic cancer. Now, the community is coming together to repay that debt to his family after his death last week. Lettieri, 34, of Southington, died Saturday, April 5, at Hartford Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Meghan, and their 2-year-old son, Finn. Both were at his bedside — along with members of his Torrington police family — when he passed. In a traditional show of mourning and respect, the Torrington Police Department has draped black and purple bunt…
Old Bridge, NJ
Police & Fire
Old Bridge Driver With Glass Of Wine In Brand-New Volvo Was More 2X Legal Limit: Cops (
Video
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Bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 41-year-old Old Bridge woman who police say was more than twice the legal limit when they stopped her last month in Red Bank. The footage showing the Dec. 20, 2024 arrest of Dana Colonna in Red Bank has been published by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube. The video shows Red Bank Officer Christopher Fuentes initiating the stop near Volcafe on Bridge Ave., in which Colonna tells him that she was driving a brand-new Volvo and was fighting with her boyfriend. Colonna admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening after visiting Gabriella’s Italian …
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Red Bank Plumber Sentenced For Taking Upskirt Videos Of 27 Women: Monmouth Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Red Bank resident was sentence to eight years in prison on Friday, Jan. 10 after admitting to filming 27 women without their consent, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, Christopher Cox entered the ShopRite supermarket in Shrewsbury and began following female shoppers around the store. He used his cell phone like he was recording women from behind before he left the store and drove away in a white Dodge Durango, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. A week later, police pulled Cox over on Newman Springs Road, Santiago said. He initially got…
Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Branch Man Hospitalized After Red Bank Shooting: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Long Branch man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound following an overnight shooting in Red Bank, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Saturday, Dec. 7. Officers from the Red Bank Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on St. Mary’s Place, near Shrewsbury Avenue, at approximately 1:48 a.m., authorities said. Upon arrival, they discovered three shell casings at the scene. Shortly afterward, the man was admitted to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper leg, according to the release. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Cr…
New Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Secret Rutgers Drug Network Exposed: Seven Arrested In Undercover Bust, Prosecutors Say
A covert social media network used by Rutgers University students to buy and sell drugs led to seven arrests following a months-long investigation, authorities said. The seven were arrested as part of the "Operation RU Pharm" investigation, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 5. The undercover operation exposed a private social media network used by Rutgers students to distribute and purchase drugs. Investigators said they uncovered the online platform created by a former Rutgers student. Dealers posted menus of drugs for students w…
Yonkers, NY
Obituaries
Fox News Personality, Surgeon Kelly Powers, Born In Yonkers Dies At 45
A surgeon and Westchester County, NY native from New Jersey who became popular for her numerous television appearances has died after a battle with cancer. Kelly Powers, who was known for appearing on Fox News television programs like "Fox & Friends" and "The Willis Report," died on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the age of 45 after a battle with glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. Born in Yonkers before later becoming a resident of Colts Neck, New Jersey, Powers graduated from the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in White Plains before attending Baruch College in …
Red Bank, NJ
Events
'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Rolls Into Red Bank For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected
Steve-O, the iconic daredevil and comedy star from MTV's Jackass, is making his way to New Jersey for a one-night-only performance on his Super Dummy Tour. The show will take place Monday, Nov. 25, at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Basie Center Campus, located at 99 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. Tickets range from $32.75 to $52.75 and are available now. Best known for his over-the-top stunts and fearless antics on "Jackass," Steve-O has since become a global entertainment icon, combining his wild energy with stand-up comedy to deliver a truly unique performance. Fans in Monm…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Bergen County Hospitals Rank Among Safest In New Jersey
New Jersey hospitals are among the safest in the nation, according to the fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report from The Leapfrog Group. The Garden State ranks in the top 10 states for the highest percentage of "A" hospitals, joining states like Utah, Virginia, and Connecticut. The grades, which are updated twice a year, assess nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on their effectiveness at preventing medical errors, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 30 performance measures to assign grades ranging from "A" to "F," offering patients and fami…
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Four Charged In Deadly Red Bank Shooting Of Mikal Muhammad, 36
Four people were charged on Friday, Nov. 1, with the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Monmouth County man in July, authorities said. At 3:13 a.m. on Wednesday, July, 10, Red Bank police responded to the 100 block of River Street in Red Bank and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Mikal Muhammad was pronounced deceased on scene, while the other male was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, treated and released, Santiago said. Lahmeir Hill, a 31-year-old Pemberton resident and Sadiq Palmer, a 25-year-old Fre…
Wall Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Wall Township Man Admits To Selling Borrowed Vehicle To Someone In Georgia, Prosecutors Say
A Wall Township man admitted to stealing a vehicle he borrowed and selling it in Georgia, authorities said. Jaquel Accoo, 29, pleaded guilty on Monday, Oct. 28 to motor vehicle theft and witness tampering, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. A man reported to Toms River police on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, that his vehicle had been stolen. Investigators said Accoo borrowed the vehicle from the owner but instead of returning it, he sold it to someone in Georgia. Accoo was charged on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2023, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and his na…
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Police Seeking Witnesses In Deadly Route 36 Pedestrian Crash
Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen a 60-year-old man just before he was struck and killed along Route 36 last week. Dennis Bannon, of Leonardo, was found lying in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle near Navy Weapons Station Earle around 8:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in Middletown, Deputy Police Chief Paul Bailey said. Bannon had been walking on the roadway prior to the crash, Bailey said. The driver was cooperative with police during the investigation. Bannon was treated and taken by Port Monmouth First Aid Squad to Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical …
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Update
: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Red Bank Station
A man died when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank, officials said. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended in both directions due to the crash. Trains were runni…
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Red Bank Station
Authorities have identified a homeless man who was killed when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank. Joseph Rego Jr., 52, died in the crash on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North …
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Red Bank Plumber Admits To Taking Upskirt Videos Of 27 Girls, Women: Prosecutors
A Red Bank man admitted to recording upskirt videos of more than two dozen women and girls, including some in their homes, authorities said. Christopher Cox, 35, pleaded guilty on Friday, Oct. 4 to second-degree eluding police, two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts of third-degree invasion of privacy. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced the guilty plea in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Investigators said Cox entered the ShopRite supermarket in Shrewsbury just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, and began follow…
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (
Developing
)
A person was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County, officials said. North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Red Bank and Long Branch, NJ Transit said on Twitter at 2:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. A pedestrian was hit by a train near Red Bank. The condition of the person wasn't known as of press time. Customers were asked to check NJ Transit's website for alternate, backup, and contingency plans. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Watch Officer Recognized By MADD Expertly Arrest Driver Suspected Of DUI In Red Bank
Footage of a New Jersey police officer once recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is going viral as she arrests a motorist suspected of driving under the influence. The 1-hour and 5-minute video shared by Transparency Bodycam shows Red Bank Officer Grace Maggiulli responding to a crash at Maple Avenue near the intersection with E Bergen Boulevard on June 3, 2024. At the scene, one driver explains to Maggiulli he'd been rear-ended while at a red light by a 2023 Chevrolet, which she'd later learn was being operated by New York resident Gustavo Gonzalez, 24, of Monr…
Hazlet, NJ
Police & Fire
Slain Eatontown Taxi Driver's Accused Killer Captured, Prosecutor Says
The man accused of gunning down a 42-year-old taxi driver last weekend in Monmouth County was arrested in Brooklyn, NY, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 20. Gaetano S. Scannavino, 25, of Brooklyn, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree carjacking, and two second-degree weapons offenses in connection with the Saturday, Sept. 14 death of Anthony Hill, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Hazlet police responded to the parking lot of 270 Route 36, a local motel, where they found Hill, of Eatontown, dead near a dump…
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Red Bank
Officials have identified the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Monmouth County. Anthony DePalma, 39, of Atlantic Highlands, was struck at the Monmouth Street crossing in Red Bank and involved North Jersey Coast Line train 7240, according to an NJ Transit spokesperson. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:07 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Long Branch at 1:38 p.m. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m., Chartier said. No injuries were reported to the 600 passengers and crew on board the train. Service was briefly suspended. Cust…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Video Shows Bon Jovi Talk Would-Be Bridge Jumper Off Ledge In Nashville
A video from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department that captured New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi talking down a would-be bridge jumper is going viral. Bon Jovi had been filming a music video for his song "People's House" on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he spotted the woman standing on a ledge of the bridge Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, multiple news outlets are reporting. The MNPD shared the video of what happened next. The "Livin' On A Prayer" singer and a woman on his team are seen approaching the woman and then pulling him to safety on the bridge where they stay …
Red Bank, NJ
News
Lights Out! Large Scale Power Outage Leaves Red Bank In The Dark
Neary 1,000 Monmouth County residents were without power Sunday afternoon, Aug. 25, according to JCP&L. As of 3 p.m., the outage map showed 1,006 Red Bank customers did not have power. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Little Silver-Shrewsbury, NJ
Police & Fire
Red Bank Man Killed Middletown North HS Grad In Shrewsbury Hit-And-Run, Prosecutors Say
A Red Bank man was accused of killing a pedestrian and leaving the scene of a crash in Shrewsbury, authorities said. Jose Rodriguez-Jimenez, 40, was charged with second-degree knowingly leaving the scene of an accident under certain circumstances, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Aug. 23. The charge came after 23-year-old Mariano Codallos-Tepepa of Brick Township died in a crash on Monday, Aug. 5. Shrewsbury police responded to a 911 call about an unresponsive male lying in the right northbound lane of Shrewsbury Avenue just after 2:45 a.m. Codal…
Middletown, NJ
Obituaries
Former New Jersey HS Soccer Player Mariano Codallos Dies, 23
Mariano Codallos-Tepepa, a 23-year-old Brick resident and former high school soccer player, died on Monday, Aug. 5, according to his obituary on the John E. Day Funeral Home website. A 2019 graduate of Middletown North High School, Codallos-Tepepa was passionate about music and devoted to his family, his obituary says. An avid fan of the New York Yankees, he was dedicated to his faith and was a longtime parishioner of Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Red Bank and became a brother of of the Cursillo de Cristiandad, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parent, Crisoforo …
Edison, NJ
Business
Pizza From Brothers' NJ Shop Leaves Crunch To Be Desired, Portnoy Says
Dave Portnoy is kicking off another "One Bite" New Jersey pizza review tour in Old Bridge. Barstool Sports' CEO stopped by Via Sposito in Old Bridge, where he said he had one day to load up on pies before his colonoscopy. That's besides the point. On to the pizza. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza a 7.4, telling owner Anthony Esposito his pies could use a little bit more crunch — but putting it in a cardboard box definitely wasn't helping. Via Sposito is owned by Anthony and his brother, Vincent Esposito Jr., both fourth generation Italians whose family previously lived in Brooklyn,…
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