Cop Saves Toddler From Hot Car, Man Caught With Glocks, Off-Duty Trooper Shoots at Teens Tops NJ Crime News

Man steals $150K found on road, immediately buys pickup truck, cops say.

Man Allegedly Found Hiding in Ex-Girlfriend's Home, 'Powdered' Nose Blamed on Donut Top NJ Crime News

Three middle-aged women arrested for prostitution in Morris County.

Reward Offered For Information In Pepper Spray Attacks

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the prosecution of the pepper-spray attacker who preys upon female drivers.

Police Issue Warning About Jersey Shore Summer Home Rental Scam

Police at the Jersey Shore say they are investigating a series of summer rental home scams that have cost victims thousands of dollars.

Monmouth County Man Charged With Burglary, Theft

A photo, posted to the Holmdel Police Department’s Facebook page, helped detectives identify the Middletown man, police said.

This Weekend: 100-Degree Heat, Heavy Downpours, 'Gusty' Thunderstorms In Monmouth

The National Weather Service has issued an alert, saying a strong thunderstorm will be followed by a 100-degree heat index this weekend.

Prosecutor: Monmouth County Man Did Lewd Acts In Public Restroom In Front Of Kids

Gregory S. Rittman, 50, is charged with four counts each of second-degree sexual assault.

Monmouth County Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run, Cops Say

A Middletown woman has been arrested in connection with the crash that claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl, police said.

Flash Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms Expected For Monmouth County

The NWS has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, saying showers and thunderstorms will likely produce heavy rain, leading to flash flooding.

Cops Find 1,300 Heroin Folds in Car, Hit-And-Run Victim Dies From Injuries Tops NJ Crime News

Fair Lawn teen serving as volunteer counselor at summer program accused of sexually assaulting girl, 6, police report.

Authorities Seeking Information After Fatal Eatontown Shooting

A 37-year-old man was found lying in the road after a report of shots fired near Country Club Apartments, authorities said.

Nursery School Worker From Red Bank Had Child Porn, Feds Say

The man had downloaded a number of sexually explicit photos of children to his computer, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

County Employee Admits Shredding Documents In Fare Theft Investigation

The man, a dispatcher from Howell, is expected to be sentenced to probation in the September 2014 case.

Alleged Drug Dealer Knees Cops' Crotches, Man Indicted In Mom's Murder Top NJ Crime News

South Jersey man indicted in stabbing death of girlfriend and her son before lighting house on fire, prosecutor says.

Air Force Sgt. Accused of Sharing Child Porn, Attempted Murder Indictment for Former Rutgers Student Tops NJ Crime News

Duo allegedly forced teen girls into prostitution, prosecutor says.

Former Monmouth County Teacher Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

Arthur N. Ernst III, 28, role-played as a teenage boy and sent obscene images of young men to teen girls, including his students, police say

Pepper Spray Attack On Woman In Monmouth County

Police are searching for the man who signaled a driver to pull over, then sprayed her in the face. Similar cases occurred last year.

Monmouth County Police Blotter

Residents of Middletown, Aberdeen, Hazlet, Red Bank and Freehold were among those taken into custody on various charges.

Boy Allegedly Raped By Elderly Man, Cop Arrested For Distributing Child Porn: Top NJ Crime News

Homeowner walked in on masked, armed man who hit resident before fleeing; two face deportation after prostitution bust.

Half-Eaten Dolphin, Possibly A Shark Victim, Washes Up At Jersey Shore

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center suggested the dolphin was eaten by a shark before it washed up, and a Philadelphia woman took the photo.

Red Bank Man Indicted In Sexual Assault Of Minor

Eduardo Aparicio-Pena also is being held on an immigration detainer, according to courthouse records.

Suspected Killer Commits Suicide, Heroin Busts and Overdoses Top NJ Crime News

Closed store thwarts alleged armed robber, duo lies about being robbed, end up arrested on drug charges

Two From Red Bank Among 32 Busted In Drug Ring Involving Heroin, Pills, Guns

Thirty-two people were arrested, including a police officer and public works employee, in the takedown, police said.

Monmouth County Police Blotter

Residents of Hazlet, Freehold, Englishtown and Middletown were among those arrested recently by police departments in Monmouth County.

Police: Woman Stole $1,400 In Items From Shrewsbury Marshalls

The items included shoes and gift items, according to court documents.

Seat Belt Fastened? Red Bank Police Will Be On The Lookout

The national Click It or Ticket campaign runs through the end of May; nearly 2,000 seat belt tickets were given in Monmouth County in 2014.

New Law Enforcement Chief Named At Monmouth County SPCA

Ross Licitra, a Red Bank Catholic graduate who has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, lives on a farm in Marlboro.

Red Bank Pair Indicted In DSW Thefts

The pair worked together to steal items from the shoe and accessories store in Eatontown, authorities say.

Monmouth County Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography

A Colts Neck man admitted he possessed explicit images of a 12-year-old girl with whom he had an online relationship, authorities said.

Update: Nine Adults, Two Children Injured In Monmouth County Apartment Fire

Two firefighters and nine residents were injured in the fire at the Garrison Apartments, Eatontown. Some residents escaped through a window.

Police: Man Responsible For Burglaries In Shrewsbury, Elsewhere

A team of detectives has solved more than 30 commercial burglaries in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties, Marlboro police say.

Red Bank Traffic Alert: Drivers Should Avoid Coopers Bridge Monday Afternoon

Officials say drivers should avoid Coopers Bridge Monday afternoon.

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Issues Warning About Phone Scams

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said it wanted to remind residents to remain on guard for the scams.

Prosecutor: Monmouth County Employee Dealt Drugs At County Public Works Complex

Two employees were arrested in what authorities say is an ongoing investigation.

Monmouth County Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2-Year-Old, Recording Attack

Kevin Motyka, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, manufacturing and distributing child pornography and other charges.

Red Bank Cluck-U Closes Temporarily After Car Crash Damages Restaurant, Injures Two

One report says it's not the first time the restaurant has been crashed into by a vehicle.

Police: Red Bank Man Beat Victim, Stole Necklace

Dante Delaney kicked and punched the victim and stole a Cuban link necklace in November, according to court documents.

WEATHER ALERT: Hour-By-Hour Forecast Of Ice, Snowstorm In Red Bank

National Weather Service issues warning as Monday's morning commute expected to be a mess.

Police: Red Bank Man Charged With Molesting Girl

The man was arrested last weekend, according to court documents.

Monmouth County Man Indicted on Carjacking Charge

Pietro G. Amato is also facing robbery and weapons charges in connection with the Aug. 20 case in Middletown, according to the indictment.