VIDEO: Tinton Falls Bamboo Fire Threatens ‘Several’ Homes

The Monday night fire spread with exposure to several residences in the area, fire officials said. Watch footage from the fire below:

Abandoned Puppy On 'Brink Of Death’ Showing Improvement, SPCA Says

A puppy found on a Jersey Shore street has been showing “great improvement” after officials were unsure if she was going to survive.

Long Branch Pop-Up Party Called Off After City Response, Mayor Says

Organizers encouraged attendees to bring their own liquor and marijuana, as well as promoted paid fights and “lewd dancing,” officials said.

Eatontown, Monmouth County Police Officers Ride In Police Unity Tour

More than 500 police officers took off from Belmar Tuesday morning. They will ride their bikes to the Nat'l Law Enforcement Memorial in D.C.

Woman Drove Car Into Shrewsbury River In A Suicide Attempt, Police Say

"She was dealing with some challenges at home and unfortunately drove into the lake," said the Long Branch public safety director.

Car Drives Into Shrewsbury River In Long Branch

This happened at 3 a.m. Tuesday in Branchport Park. See the dramatic photos:

Monmouth University Named In Campus Sex Assault Lawsuit

A separate criminal case in connection with the 2019 campus sex assault incident is currently pending.

Latest Long Branch Pop-Up Party Canceled, Organizers Say

Seaside Heights was just granted a court order​ to cancel parties planned for that town on May 5-6, and a Long Branch 'link-up' is canceled:

Eatontown Man Sentenced For Cocaine Sales

On March 24, 2021, police executed search warrants at the Crystal Inn in Eatontown and a home in Oceanport:

2 Long Branch Boys Reported Missing Are Safe, Police Say

Brothers Michael and Elijah Hooper of Long Branch were home and safe, police said in an update Wednesday night.

Monmouth Co. Officials Call For Marine Animal Deaths Investigation

The county board of commissioners is set to hold a news conference Wednesday to discuss the string of marine animal deaths.

Curling Iron Mistaken For Weapon Triggered NJ Campus Lockdown

The lockdown was in place for over four hours as several law enforcement agencies searched the campus, the university said.

10 Years For Long Branch Man Who Sold Cocaine

650 grams of cocaine were found at his Long Branch home and Platinum Touch mechanic shop on Broadway, said county prosecutors:

Long Branch Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Ocean Twp. Child

The minor, of middle-school age, said the sex assault took place inside a private home in Ocean Township, said Ocean Twp. Police.

2 Local Men Arrested In Long Branch October Shooting Spree

Two local men were charged with a shooting spree that took place over the course of three days in Long Branch last October:

Ocean Township Man Gets Life In Prison For 2019 Murder, Arson

A NJ man who was found guilty of killing a family friend in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison, county officials said.

Attempted Murder Charge In Shooting At West Long Branch QuickChek

A Long Branch man was indicted Wednesday in connection with the Oct. 10 shooting outside the West Long Branch QuickChek​:

Man Who "Found" Jersey Shore Alligator Actually Abandoned It: SPCA

Two men have been charged, and one of them is the man who first called 911 saying he found the reptile outside Sunday night, say police:

Red Bank Man Took 'Upskirt' Photos At W. Long Branch Store: Prosecutor

Christopher W. Cox of Red Bank took 'upskirting' photos in several stores, including the ShopRite in W. Long Branch, authorities say.

Make Catalytic Converter Theft A More Serious Crime: Monmouth Lawmaker

"These brazen offenders — often repeat offenders — feel no fear as the law stands now," said Assemblywoman Kim Eulner.

Burglary Ring Targeted Asian Homeowners, Including In Eatontown: Feds

A Vauxhall man admitted last week to burglarizing homes specifically owned by Asian business owners. Eatontown and Tinton Falls were hit.

School Bus With Kids Collides With Car In West Long Branch

However, none of the seven children, nor the two drivers, were injured in the crash Monday morning.

Keep Convicted Car Theft Suspects In Jail, Says Democrat Vin Gopal

Sen. Vin Gopal's legislation takes on bail reform: His bill would keep someone accused of car theft or burglary in jail until trial.

Ocean Twp. Woman Killed In Bike-Truck Crash

The collision with the box truck happened Friday at the intersection of Roller and Deal roads, and the woman died that same day.

Neptune Office Manager Stole From Her Employer, Prosecutor Charges

Jodi Vanaman worked as an office manager for All Coast Service, a heating and air conditioning company headquartered in Neptune city.

15 Years For Eatontown Ex-Sheriff Officer Convicted Of Sex Crimes

Josh Padilla, 37, was also indicted last year on accusations he videotaped violent sex assaults on multiple unconscious women.

Ex-Middlesex Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced In Child Porn Case: Feds

The ex-deputy recorded himself during a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old and later uploaded some footage online, federal officials said.

Monmouth County Man Dies In Thanksgiving Eve Crash, Police Say

An early morning motor vehicle crash Wednesday in Tinton Falls resulted in the death of a Long Branch man, authorities said.

Long Branch Man, A Teacher, Accused Of Having Relationship With Teen

According to the prosecutor, the relationship between the two started in 2015, when the victim was a junior at Red Bank Regional:

Arrest Made In West Long Branch QuickChek Shooting On Oct. 10

This was one of four shootings that took place that day throughout Long Branch​, with a total of four people shot.

Man Fell Through Ceiling While Robbing West Long Branch Business: PD

A Jackson man has now been charged with the 2017 robbery of a West Long Branch check-cashing business, where he fell through the ceiling:

Long Branch Man Abandoned His Dog In Holmdel Park, Police Say

A Long Branch man was criminally charged after police say he abandoned his 3-year-old Rottweiler in Holmdel Park last Thursday.

4 People Shot In 4 Total Long Branch Shootings, All Connected

There were actually a total of four people shot in four separate shootings in Long Branch Monday, all believed to be connected.

Crash, Debris Spill On Rt. 36 Closes Lanes Wednesday Morning: DOT

A motor vehicle crash and debris spill in Eatontown has prompted commuting delays in the area Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Shots Fired Across Long Branch Monday; Man Shot At QuickChek, Cops Say

Gunshots were fired at two homes in Long Branch Monday, and a man was shot outside the West Long Branch QuickChek on Broadway:

Man Who Drowned Off Long Branch Identified As NY Resident

His body was recovered in the ocean behind Rooney’s restaurant at around 9:12 p.m. on Sunday.

Body Of Missing Swimmer Found In Long Branch: Officials

The body of a swimmer reported missing in Long Branch Sunday evening was found on the beach, authorities said.

Long Branch Man Smuggled Heroin Into Jail, Caused Fatal Overdose: PD

A Long Branch man is accused of smuggling heroin into the Monmouth County jail, which killed an inmate, the county prosecutor said Monday.

Long Branch Woman Involved In Fatal 3-Car Collision

A Long Branch woman was involved in a three-car collision in rural Marlboro over the weekend that left a motorcyclist dead:

Long Branch Man Sought Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old: Prosecutor

The prosecutor says he chatted with an undercover officer online, believing the officer to be a 13-year-old girl.