Lengthy Standoff At Point Pleasant Home Ends In Man's Arrest

The man barricaded himself in the home when Howell police came to arrest him following an incident with family in Howell, authorities said.

Police Drones Set To Fly In Point Pleasant Beach

The police department will have officers training to fly drones for use in law enforcement activities.

Point Boro, Point Beach Students' Senior Assassin Games Prompt Notices

The student-run games can prompt water gun shootouts in public neighborhoods; police urge students to be safe and wise about how they play.

Man Who Strangled Woman In Point Pleasant Indicted: Prosecutor

Juan M. Santiago-Rojas is charged with attempted murder, accused of strangling the woman to unconsciousness in 2022 and fleeing.

Crime Fund Investigator Sent Sexual Texts To Victims, Indictment Says

The Point Pleasant man used his access to women's contact info through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office to ask them to have sex.

Dump Truck Overturns On Route 70, Point Pleasant Man Injured

The Point Pleasant man lost control of the truck as he tried to turn left into the Ocean County Landfill, police said.

New Police Chief Set To Take Over In Point Pleasant

Chief Adam Picca is retiring and will be succeeded by Capt. Christopher Leonhardt, the borough said.

Man Charged With DWI After Route 88 Bridge Crash In Point Pleasant

One person was injured in the crash that closed Route 88 for several hours.

1 Injured As Fire Damages Motel In Point Pleasant Beach

Authorities said 3 off-duty Point Pleasant Beach police officers saw the fire and started evacuating people immediately.

Summer 2025 Police Officers Sought In Point Pleasant Beach

The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is welcoming applications for SLEO Class I officers for the summer of 2025.

Extra Holiday DWI Patrols In Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head Via Grants

The grants are part of the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign targeting impaired drivers for the holidays.

Standoff In Point Pleasant Resolved Peacefully: Police

River Avenue was closed in the area while authorities worked to peacefully resolve the crisis, Point Pleasant police said.

Route 88 Closed In Point Pleasant Due To Utility Issue

Point Pleasant police said drivers should plan alternate routes.

Man Stabbed During Road Rage Fight At Point Pleasant Bank: Police

The Brick man did not suffer serious injuries, police said. A Point Pleasant Beach man is charged with aggravated assault, police said.

Ex-OCVTS Performing Arts Teacher Admits Sexual Contact With Student

The teacher admitted to incidents in Point Pleasant Beach and Asbury Park the prosecutor's office.

Man Arrested After Dropping Gun In Church In Point Pleasant Beach

Police said the man claimed to be a law enforcement officer. He wasn't, he didn't own the gun and didn't have a firearms card, police said.

Water Main Break Disrupting Service To Some Point Pleasant Homes

Repairs are underway on the break, authorities said.

Ex-Treasurer Sentenced In Theft From Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company

Salvatore Umek also must repay more than $100,000 that he stole and used to pay off credit cards, the prosecutor said.

Assemblyman Kanitra's Vehicle Stolen From Mother-In-Law's Hazlet Home

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, of Point Pleasant Beach, blamed the break-in and theft on policies of Gov. Phil Murphy regarding juvenile arrests.

Claim Of 'Violent Crime' At Point Pleasant Home Was Swatting: Police

Point Pleasant police say authorities are searching for the person who made the false report that prompted a large law enforcement response.

Point Pleasant Police Blotter: Drunken Driving Charges, Crashes

Two people were charged with DWI following crashes in July, police said.

NJ Transit Train With 30 On Board Catches Fire In Point Pleasant Beach

The fire on the North Jersey Coast Line train was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries reported, officials said.

Point Pleasant Man Stole Plane Then Crashed It, NJ State Police Say

The man was walking along Route 50 and told state troopers he'd crashed his plane. They soon learned it wasn't his, police said.

Police Training Session Underway Near Point Pleasant School

The police department announced the training session to alleviate concerns about the activity.

Man Sent Sexual Texts To Crime Victims He Was Supposed To Help: NJAG

Guilherme H. Jamarino of Point Pleasant is accused of sending sexual text messages and photos to crime victims he was assigned to help.

Point Pleasant Police Blotter: Man Charged In Wallet Theft

A wallet dropped at a store led to charges when the man tried to use the credit cards, police said.

Parents Face Fines If Teens Violate Point Pleasant Beach Curfew: PD

Point Pleasant Beach police say they will enforce the town's curfew on unaccompanied minors in an effort to curtail rowdy behavior.

Point Pleasant Man Drowns In NJ Forest Reservoir

Frank Guadagnini, 55, died after going under in the reservoir in the Whitesbog area near the Manchester-Pemberton border, officials said.

Ex-Treasurer Admits Stealing $100K From Point Beach Fire Company

Salvatore Umek used the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company's money to pay off his credit card debt.

Man Charged With Assault, DWI In Crash With Cyclist In Point Pleasant

The man was one of six people charged with driving while intoxicated in May, police said.

Man, 19, Charged With DUI After Bridge Avenue Crash In Point Pleasant

Police said the crash knocked out electrical service to the surrounding area for several hours.

2 Women Charged After Bar Fight: Point Pleasant Police Blotter

The fight was among the incidents released in the April police blotter.

Teacher Accused Of Sex Assault On Student Released For Trial: Report

The Point Pleasant Beach resident who is a teacher in Mercer County was released to care for her children, the report said.

Point Pleasant Officer Promoted To Sergeant

Sgt. Gene Capoano is a Point Pleasant Borough native who has spent most of his career with the borough police department.

Teacher From Point Pleasant Accused Of Sex Assault Of Mercer Student

The woman teaches in Mercer County and is charged with sexual assault; prosecutors say she had sex with the student at a Monmouth Co. park.

2 Point Pleasant Officers Retire, 3 Promoted

The police department reminds residents to call them when they need police assistance.

Bucket Truck Tips Toward Home As Ground Sinks In Point Pleasant

A tree service was trying to remove a tree from the property when the ground gave way, Point Pleasant Police said.

Bicycle Theft, DUI Arrests: Point Pleasant Police Blotter

The Point Pleasant Police Department made six arrests charging people with driving under the influence in February.

Police Training Session Ongoing In Point Pleasant

The training session is going on all morning.

Truck Crashes At Point Pleasant Beach Councilwoman's Property: Report

The truck hit the side of a gym along Route 35 before winding up on the councilwoman's property, the report said.