Carjacking Charges For Man Shot By Holmdel Police

Justin F. Chacon, 33, is in stable condition after a series of chaotic events led to his arrest and shooting Wednesday in Holmdel.

Freehold Traffic Light Issue Prompts Lane Closure Monday Morning: DOT

A malfunctioning traffic light in Freehold has prompted commuting delays in the area Monday morning, authorities said.

Sprinklers Help Contain Store Fire At Freehold Raceway Mall

Freehold Township Independent Fire Co. #1, mutual aid responded to a fire at the Sole Culture store on the second floor of the mall.

False Report of Shots Fired At Biotech HS: Freehold Twp. Police

Unfounded report of shots fired at the Biotech High School in Freehold Township is being investigated as a hoax; caused temporary lockdown.

DWI Checkpoint Planned For Freehold Township

Drivers should be alert to a sobriety checkpoint that will take place on Route 9 North in Freehold Township, beginning Friday night.

Raymond S. Santiago Sworn In As Acting Monmouth Prosecutor

Raymond S. Santiago of Freehold promises "fair and equal" justice; becoming an "integral part" of the communities the office serves.

Driver Dies When Car Hits Tree In Fiery Upper Freehold Crash

A Mercedes Benz was engulfed in flames after it struck a tree in a fatal crash on a local road in Upper Freehold on Wednesday, police say.

Uncle, Nephew Admit Guilt In 2019 Machete Slaying In Howell

Omar Rivera-Rojas and his nephew Alberto Rojas-Hernandez pleaded guilty to first degree aggravated manslaughter in a companion's death.

Roads Reopened After Early Morning Accident In Freehold Township

Police say the vicinity of Route 33 and Route 9 reopened after an early morning car accident temporarily delayed traffic.

Auto Theft Task Force Beefed Up In Monmouth County

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced six more officers will be assigned to the Monmouth/Ocean County Auto Theft Task Force.

Car Thefts Spark Responses From Monmouth County Sheriff, Challenger

Sheriff Shaun Golden points to Democratic Legislature to change laws; challenger Larry Luttrell calls for county task force.

Crime Database Illegally Accessed By Freehold Twp. Officer: Prosecutor

Freehold Twp. Lt. John Todd, 58, who pleaded guilty to computer theft, will apply for pre-trial intervention for first-time offenders.

DWI Checkpoint In Freehold Township Friday Night

With the start of the Labor Day weekend, expect to be stopped on Friday night on Route 9 North in Freehold Twp. for a sobriety checkpoint.

'Deadly Summer' Sparks Call For Roadway Safety In Monmouth County

Thirteen people died in Monmouth County traffic accidents in July, the highest number recorded in eight years, county law enforcement says.

Horse Walk Statue Vandalized In Freehold Display

Borough police are investigating who may have been responsible for damage to a decorative statue on Main Street's Horse Walk in Freehold.

Police Promotions, Hires Are Made In Freehold Township

The Police Department here is going into the fall with three newly hired police officers, and has seen the promotion of two others.

Overdose Deaths This Year In Monmouth County Are Remembered

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office had a remembrance ceremony for 79 people, ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31.

Impaired Driving Enforcement Ramps Up in Freehold Twp. Starting Friday

A crackdown on impaired driving will be underway in Freehold Township beginning Friday, part of a statewide end-of-summer campaign.

Child Porn Tips Yield 2 Sentences, 14 Arrests in Monmouth: Prosecutor

Two men were sentenced July 29 for possession of child sexual abuse material; 14 others arrested since January, county prosecutor says.

Charges Upgraded To Murder For Millstone Man: Prosecutor

David A. Bulk, 71, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of a Pennsylvania man at his Millstone home July 10.

Freehold Residence Damaged In Weekend Fire: Officials

A Freehold home near Route 537 was damaged during a weekend electrical fire, officials said.

Facebook Post Claiming 'Killing Spree' A Hoax: Freehold Twp. Police

Freehold Township police posted assurances to residents that a Facebook post about two suspects on a "killing spree" was "unsubstantiated."

Jury Convicts Freehold Twp. Man Of Child Porn Possession, Distribution

James Simmons, 74, who was found guilty of having child sexual abuse materials on his computer in 2017, faces a 10-year sentence.

Three-Year-Old Girl Is Second Victim In Freehold Township Car Crash

Denise A. James of Waretown died instantly July 14; her daughter, age 3, died this weekend from critical injuries, prosecutors say.

Mother Dies, Children Injured In Three-Car Freehold Township Crash

The crash Thursday, July 14, on Siloam Road and Old Turkey Swamp Road in Freehold Township claimed the life of an Ocean County woman.

Son, Parents Who Died In Freehold Twp. Car Crash Identified

Members of the Salib family of Marlboro are identified as the victims of a car crash July 3 in Freehold Twp., the prosecutor's office says.

Fatal Car Crash in Freehold Twp. Remains Under Investigation

Authorities are not yet releasing the identities of the victims of a fatal car crash Sunday afternoon; two others remain hospitalized.

Deadly Car Crash Claims Lives Of Two Members Of Marlboro Family, A Third Injured

A crash involving five cars on Route 9 in Freehold Twp. Sunday afternoon, July 3, also left the driver of another car in serious condition.

2 Killed, More Injured In Monmouth County Crash: Prosecutor

A multi-vehicle crash killed two passengers on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Two Freehold Officers Honored For Rescue Of Man Trapped In Fire

Freehold Police Officer Brian Ruegger and Officer Patrick Healey were honored by the 200 Club of Monmouth County on Thursday for the rescue.

Detectives Add Diverse Experience To Monmouth Prosecutor's Office

New hires are Nicolas Logothetis, Hazlet; Connor Johnson, Morris County; Aaron Shaw, Eatontown, and Joseph Friscia, Union Beach.

Pet Rescue Exec Charged With Sexual Contact With Volunteer: Prosecutor

Brian Becker, executive director of a pet rescue, has been charged with aggravated sexual contact and child endangerment, prosecutor says.

Pedestrian Injured In Car Accident In Freehold Township: Police

A woman struck by a car as she walked on Route 9 early Thursday morning is admitted to an area hospital; no summons issued to driver.

Freehold Man Dies From Gunshot; Another Guest Is Charged

Efrain Cruz Jr. is charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter after a gun went off, striking another man at a Freehold gathering, prosecutors say.

DWI Checkpoint In Freehold Township Starts Friday Night, June 17

Checkpoint will be at Route 9 northbound to Juniper Plaza, starting 10 p.m. Friday, June 17, to 2 a.m. Saturday.

Social Media Post Closes Freehold Parochial School Monday

St. Rose of Lima School closed Monday after a non-credible social media threat surfaced on the weekend; it is reopening Tuesday.

LGBT Pride Month: Flag Is Raised At Prosecutor's Office In Freehold

As a flag is raised for LGBT Pride Month, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey says "there is no place for hate" in the county.

Bear Sighting Reported In Freehold Township

State offers advice on what to do to discourage bears from coming near your house.

Ex-Monmouth County Man Admits Threatening Judges, Cops and Lawyers

Eric G. Hafner, 31, will be sentenced Sept. 21 in U.S. District Court in Trenton for making threats and extorting many local officials.

Freehold Fireman Charged With Theft Of Services, Arrested

John Catenacci, 49, of Freehold, was arrested on April 29 and charged with theft.