🌱 Patch AM: Harassment, Fraud, Simple Assault: Manalapan Police Blotter

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In today's newsletter:

• Fraud, harassment and assault cases keep Manalapan police busy
• Can Manalapan capitalize on Toms River North's mounting injury troubles?

Also on today's calendar: 10% off Grooming appointments and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harassment, Fraud, Simple Assault: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Manalapan residents are being warned about several recent police incidents, including multiple fraud cases targeting seniors, harassment via phone and social media, and a disorderly conduct arrest. The blotter also notes an attempted large-money transfer that was blocked by a bank and a simple assault case still under investigation.
   

• Shore Sports Insider Football Top 12, Week Five (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manalapan football nearly upset unbeaten Rumson-Fair Haven, falling just 29-22 in a tight Class A North battle that highlighted standout performances on both sides. Now the Braves, led by linebacker and rusher Nick Palmieri, get a big chance at home against injury-hit Toms River North as they chase their first win over a ranked opponent this season.
   

📸 Around Manalapan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manalapan

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• 10% off Grooming appointments →
  Ruffin' It Ranch, 134 CR-520, Marlboro Township
  9:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Magnet Program Open House
  Freehold High School
  6:00 pm
• Back-to-School Night/One-Session Day
  Marlboro Middle School, 355 County Road 520, Marlboro
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Honey Bees: A Powerful Pollinator →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Bless This Mess: How to Prep Your Garden for Winter →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Fun, Free, Family Outdoor Movie Night 🍿 🎥 →
  Crossroads Assembly of God, 19 Main St, Englishtown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Library After Hours with Chris Pinnella: The Big Band Project →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Community Flu Vaccine Clinic →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Astronomy is Exciting →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• We are Present and Future Women →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Home, Hope, and Community: How Affordable Housing Shapes Monmouth County →
  Monmouth County Library - Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr, Manalapan Township
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LWV Monmouth President Receives National Award $25,000 Grant "Pays It Forward" to LWVNJ Education Fund —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
• The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

• The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026 (patch.com)
• Commissioner Director provides update regarding Nor'easter impacting Monmouth County (einpresswire.com)
• Shore Conference football Top 20 rankings after Week 4 of the 2026 season (app.com)

Marlboro

• Cop Injured After Being Hit By Car In Marlboro, Police Say (patch.com)

East Windsor

• Mayor's Wellness Walk Rescheduled After Nor'easter In East Windsor (patch.com)

Ok Manalapan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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