Carjacking Reported On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING) Carjacking Reported On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING)
Carjacking Reported On Jersey Shore (Developing) Police were responding to a carjacking on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The theft occurred about noon on Tuesday, April 19 on White Street in Red Bank, initial reports said. EMS was requested. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24
Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers University honors graduate and first aid squad volunteer Ronald “RJ” Anthony Croce died unexpectedly on Monday, March 14. He was 24. Born in Red Bank, RJ grew up in Union Beach before moving to Rumson, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. RJ graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High in 2015 before attending Rutgers University, where he was a beloved member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. RJ went on to graduate with Cum Laude Honors from the university’s Business School, his memorial says. RJ was working as a business risk analyst at UBS Financial in Jersey Ci…
Serious Crash Reported In Monmouth County (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Reported In Monmouth County (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Reported In Monmouth County (Developing) Firefighters, police and EMS crews were called to a serious crash with injuries on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4, on Pinckney Road in Red Bank, initial reports said. There were injuries and a fluid spill, an unconfirmed report said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved brother Brandon Gary Murphy died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 26. He was 23. Born in Red Bank, Murphy grew up in Jackson before moving to Brick, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Murphy loved making music, playing video games, and spending time with his family, especially his kind and caring older brother, Richard C. Murphy, his memorial says. Murphy was predeceased by his mother, Donna Murphy. In addition to his brother, Murphy leaves behind his heartbroken father, Richard P. Murphy, as well as several extended family me…
Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon
Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon Famed New York City pizzeria Artichoke Basille's is opening a third New Jersey location. The shop at 246 Bay St., in Jersey City will open on Friday, Feb. 18 at noon. This location is the third of five franchised stores slated to debut across New Jersey as part of a deal penned in 2018 with franchisees Premal and Leela Shanghvi. The first 100 customers can cash in on an exclusive deal that includes two massive pizza slices, a drink, and an Artichoke t-shirt for $25. Twenty percent of all sales on opening day will be donated to the Jersey City Free Public Library, a Jersey City organiz…
Stolen Autos Reported In Central Jersey Stolen Autos Reported In Central Jersey
Stolen Autos Reported In Central Jersey There were a couple of reports of stolen vehicles In Central Jersey. One came out of Middletown about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and involved a blue 2020 BMW, initial reports said. An unconfirmed report said that it was taken from an Acme lot on Newman Springs Road. The second report of a stolen came out of Red Bank about 2:15 p.m. The Investigation is still ongoing at this time and the vehicle has not yet been recovered, Cpl. Janine Kennedy of the Middletown Police Department said. Red Bank were not immediately available for comment.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey New Jerseyans on Friday woke up to several inches of snow on the ground in the first major storm for some and second for others this week. Most of the state got somewhere between four and six inches, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in Sussex County got the last amount of snow, average between 1.8 and 3 inches. The most amount of snow seems to have landed in parts of Bergen and Gloucester counties: 6 to 7.3 inches. Here are the averages across New Jersey from north to south, according to the National Weather Service's legend: Newton: 3 inches Lake Hopatcong: 3.6 Jefferson…
Feds: Pistol-Packing Ex-Con Busted At Jersey Shore ER Claiming To Be With DEA Feds: Pistol-Packing Ex-Con Busted At Jersey Shore ER Claiming To Be With DEA
Feds: Pistol-Packing Ex-Con Busted At Jersey Shore ER Claiming To Be With DEA An ex-con was charged federally after he showed up at a Jersey Shore emergency room for treatment packing a handgun and then claimed he was DEA agent, authorities said. Staff members at Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank spotted Wesley Rucker, 34, of Tinton Falls carrying the gun in his waistband, federal authorities said. “Rucker showed the security officer two identification cards in a leather bifold wallet with the Drug Enforcement Administration (”DEA”) logo embossed on the outside,” a federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives complaint on …
Firefighters Battle Apartment House Blaze In Central Jersey: Developing Firefighters Battle Apartment House Blaze In Central Jersey: Developing
Firefighters Battle Apartment House Blaze In Central Jersey: Developing Firefighters were battling a major fire at an apartment building in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports.  The fire broke out at about 1 p.m. at 307 Shrewsbury Ave. in Red Bank, according to initial reports. An unconfirmed report said that heavy fire was showing from multiple apartments. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Motorist Trapped, 2 Hurt In Central Jersey Crash: Middletown PD Motorist Trapped, 2 Hurt In Central Jersey Crash: Middletown PD
Motorist Trapped, 2 Hurt In Central Jersey Crash: Middletown PD A motorist was reportedly trapped in a Central Jersey crash. The crash occurred Friday morning at Route 36 and Appleton Avenue in Middletown, initial reports said. Two drivers suffered minor injuries, according to a Middletown police spokesman. They were transported to Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, he said.
YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing
YMCA In Central Jersey Evacuated Due To Carbon Monoxide Leak: Developing A YMCA in Central Jersey was evacuated due to a hazardous materials incident, according to a developing and unconfirmed report. The incident occurred about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at 166 Maple Ave. (Route 35) in Red Bank, according to initial reports. An unconfirmed report said the emergency was due to a carbon monoxide leak in the basement of the building. Red Bank police and the Fire Marshal were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says 9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says
9 Men Indicted In Child Porn Crackdown, Central Jersey Prosecutor Says A continuing investigation into illegal use of child pornography has resulted in nine indictments this fall in Central Jersey, authorities said. A Monmouth County grand jury this week returned indictments against two defendants charged with crimes involving distribution and/or possession of child sexual abuse materials, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Indicted on Tuesday were: Jonathan W. Cruz, 38, of Aberdeen and Neil Ridgway, 58, of Howell.  Cruz originally was arrested in January 2020 on charges of first-degree endangering the welfare …