Jersey Shore Man Admits Offensive Touching, Prosecutor Says
A Tinton Falls man has admitted to endangering the welfare of a minor at The Boondocks Fishery in Red Bank, where they previously worked together, authorities said.
Trinidad Mendez-Romero, 32, pleaded guilty on Wednesday May 3, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Mendez-Romero also pleaded guilty to disorderly persons, harassment and offensive touching, Santiago said.
Mendez-Romero admitted that while working together, he touched the victim on her breasts in an offensive manner, Santiago said.
The case involved multiple incidents of sexual cont…
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc
Though "Chasing Amy" is a 90s Garden State classic, a new documentary is exploring its somewhat problematic legacy.
"Chasing Chasing Amy" is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, spotlighting "Chasing Amy", Kevin Smith's film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian and develops a relationship with her. Smith, a proud New Jersey native, filmed the movie throughout his home state, including in Brick, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Leonardo, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson.
In the documentary, director Sav Rodgers explores how the film changed his life. Rodgers was 12-years old …
Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Lifelong Somerset County resident and devoted mother Jacquelene Casique Baez died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 1 aged 39.
Born in Red Bank, Jackie was raised in South Bound Brook before graduating from Bound Brook High School, her obituary says.
Jackie was a dedicated mother and had settled in Bound Brook to raise her loving daughter, Jayelene.
In addition to her daughter, Jackie is survived by her husband, Santiago; her parents, Helene and Ely Garcia; brothers, Ely and Alberto; cousin, Susan Callahan; grandmother, Helen; and godparents, Scott and Tina and “uncle Steven,” as…
Jersey Shore Man, Girlfriend Tried To Bribe Motel Sex Assault Victim: Prosecutor
Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a man and his girlfriend for jointly attempting to bribe the victim of a violent sexual assault at a motel, authorities said.
The victim was attacked at gunpoint by the Keyport man and the couple is accused of trying to prevent her from cooperating in his prosecution, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Kareem Lee, 32, and Erin Logan, 31, also of Keyport, are each charged with conspiracy and bribery of a witness, Santiago said. Lee also was charged with armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault and weapons offens…
