Gov. Murphy Responds To Attempted Car Theft Next Door To His Home

Asked about Sunday's car theft attempt near his home, Gov. Murphy said he would be "open minded" on charging teens as adults in car thefts:

Car Theft Attempted Near Gov. Murphy's Middletown Home: PD

Two suspects tried to break into the garage of a home in close proximity to where Gov. Phil Murphy lives, and steal a Land Rover inside:

Reinstate Cash Bail For Car Theft, Burglary Suspects: Middletown Mayor

In the past three weeks, SUVs wanted for car thefts or home break-ins have fled from Holmdel and Middletown police, driving at 100 MPH:

2 People Killed In Tinton Falls Crash Thursday Night

The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. at the intersection of Shafto Road and Asbury Avenue. A Brick woman and Manalapan man were killed.

Man Ran Into Burning Middletown Home, Saves Dog: Hear His Story

This Tinton Falls man recounts how he stopped his car and ran into the burning home Tuesday afternoon, finding a teen inside grabbing a dog:

Dog Rescued From Middletown House Fire Tuesday Afternoon

A passerby had to rescue the dog from the burning home on West Front Street; nine Middletown firefighters also suffered heat exhaustion.

Middletown Posts Police Cars By Parkway Entrances Due To Crime Surge

Middletown Mayor Tony Perry said he asked for the squad cars to be posted there in response to the surge in auto thefts and home break-ins:

Keansburg Man Charged With Child Endangerment Of Middletown Youth

Police say he offered a juvenile victim money if the youth exposed intimate body parts to him. The victim is from Middletown.

Middletown Hit By Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts This Week

On Wednesday night, there were six attempts to steal catalytic converters from parked cars, notably in Port Monmouth and North Middletown.

Middletown Homeowner Says His Home Was Nearly Broken Into

The father of two young children said he heard "strange sounds" at his home on Pine Street in Lincroft at 1 a.m. Saturday:

3 Rescued When Boat Overturns In Navesink River Friday Night

Sea Bright Fire Dept. volunteers found the third person tangled in the boat's anchor line clinging to a channel marker:

Large House Fire Occurs In Lincroft Section Of Middletown Saturday

12 Middletown volunteer firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and needed to be treated by Fairview and Leonardo first aid squads.

July Middletown Police Blotter

Released by Middletown Police, all the arrests for the month of July:

Middletown Man Charged In Child Pornography Investigation

A Middletown man was one of 14 Monmouth County residents arrested since January of this year in an investigation by the Monmouth prosecutor.

Middletown June 2022 Police Blotter

Police officers arrested 37 people in the month of June, including 13 for domestic violence. Arrests are as follows:

Monmouth Beach DWI Checkpoint Will Be This Weekend

The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will hold checkpoints in Bradley Beach and Monmouth Beach this weekend, as follows:

3 Middletown Schools Burglarized, Police Release Photos Of Suspects

These security images were taken in the parking lot of River Plaza Elementary School, which was broken into at 8:20 p.m. June 30.

Middletown Now Hiring Special Law Enforcement Officers For Schools

Apply by July 8 to serve in Middletown schools in the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. How to apply:

11 Years For Tinton Falls Man Found Guilty Of Child Porn Possession

Police said they found him with child porn images and videos of an adult woman with her intimate parts exposed without her permission.

Edison Woman Found Dead Inside Car, Ex Charged With Murder: Official

The woman found dead in a car in the Atlantic Highlands was murdered by her boyfriend, the Monmouth County Prosecutor charged.

28 Months In Prison For Former Middletown Woman In Benefits Theft Case

A former Middletown resident was sentenced to 28 months in prison for Medicare and Social Security fraud, officials said Friday.

Boy, 12, Riding Scooter Hit By Car In Middletown Thursday

At 2:02 p.m. Thursday, Middletown Police responded to a car that struck a juvenile operating an electric scooter:

Woman Held Against Will In Middletown Motel Room, Police Say

A Bronx woman told police a man held her against her will Sunday at the Hub motel on Rt. 35 in Middletown.

Woman Found Dead In Car In Atlantic Highlands, Prosecutor Says

A woman was found dead inside a car in Atlantic Highlands Friday morning; police are investigating what caused her death.

Middletown Police Officer Honored For Responding To Standoff

Middletown Officer Omar Akel was part of the police response to the Nov. 5 Long Branch standoff, where a man used a newborn as a shield:

Keansburg Police Officer Who Was Stabbed In Pharmacy Standoff Honored

The four police officers who responded to the Keansburg Pharmacy hostage situation Jan. 6 were honored​. One officer was seriously wounded:

Middletown Sewerage Authority Employee Dies After Workplace Fall

An employee with the Middletown Sewerage Authority died Tuesday afternoon in what is being investigated as a workplace accident.

Middletown Man Lured Girl, 14, Police Say

Middletown Police say they charged a local man with trying to lure a 14-year-old girl on Saturday.

Bear Seen Roaming Through Middletown Tuesday, Police Report

There have been multiple reports of bear sightings in the Oak Hill section of Middletown, said Middletown Police.

Bear Seen In Atlantic Highlands; Mount Mitchill, Lenape Woods Closed

Lenape Woods and Mount Mitchill Park are both currently closed Friday due to the bear risk, said Atlantic Highlands Police.

Puppy Stolen From Middletown Pet Shop, Police And Store Say

A female cockapoo puppy was stolen from the Rt. 35 pet store on Thursday, said Middletown Police. See the video of the dog being stolen:

Monmouth County Man Admits To Phoning In Bomb Threats

Police from Middletown, Aberdeen, Oceanport, plus other Monmouth County towns, helped investigate the man:

Keansburg Police Officer Admits To Attempted Aggravated Sex Assault

This Keansburg police officer who police say sexually assaulted a woman while she was unconscious pleaded guilty in court Tuesday.

2 Middletown Sandy Contractors Admit They Ripped Off Customers

These two contractors who were hired to repair homes in Middletown from 2014 to 2017 pled guilty this week to theft, and face prison time.

Middletown Man Stole From Red Bank Non-Profit, Prosecutor Alleges

A Middletown man was criminally charged Monday with stealing thousands of dollars from the Red Bank non-profit where he worked.

Bring Back Bail For Car Thieves, Say NJ Republican Lawmakers

A bill from these Holmdel/Middletown lawmakers also calls for mandatory prison time for an adult who commissions a teen to steal a car.

Car Stolen From Shrewsbury Parking Lot Saturday Afternoon

A Land Rover was stolen Saturday afternoon from where it was parked in Shrewsbury, local police confirmed to Patch.

Attempted Car Theft From Tinton Falls Driveway, With Child Inside: PD

A Tinton Falls homeowner said his car was nearly stolen from his driveway Tuesday, while he, his wife and their toddler were inside.

As NJ Car Thefts Surge, State Revises Policy To Allow Police Pursuit

NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin changed his own policy on Friday: He will now allow police to pursue a car they suspect has been stolen.

Pigs, Cats, Turtle Rescued From Middletown House Fire Wednesday

A fire broke out Wednesday morning in a private Middletown home that housed dozens of rescue animals, including several pigs.