Seasonal & Holidays
See The Grinch Doing Community Service In Ocean Gate Thursday
Ocean Gate police arrested the Grinch last week, and he'll be handing out cookies and hot chocolate at the Municipal Building as punishment.
OCEAN GATE, NJ — Christmas in Ocean Gate was nearly ruined on Dec. 12 when a strange individual was caught stealing gifts from the borough's Christmas tree at the Municipal Building.
"Ptl. Galione and Ptl. Stichter arrived to find the exterior door unlocked and located an individual, approximately 6 feet tall, green complexion wearing a red jacket and hat, stealing presents from underneath the borough tree," Ocean Gate police said in a release. Security and body camera footage captured the incident (watch here).
Thanks to the quick work of police, the subject, identified as "the Grinch," was quickly arrested and sentenced to community service.
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He'll serve this on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Municipal Building. Head there from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. as the Grinch hands out cookies and hot chocolate to all those who visit.
"We looking forward to seeing everyone!" Ocean Gate police said.
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