George Harrington was sentenced Friday, also gets 150 hours of community service.
The storm strengthened to a Category 4 storm, packing 130 mph winds, with expected landfall by Monday.
More than five inches of rain could fall as all virtually all models show that Hurricane Joaquin is heading towards region.
Joaquin could pack winds as high as 90 to 100 mph as it approaches the East Coast.
One of the biggest storms since Sandy could hit N.J. - although the path is still uncertain. A separate rain storm arrives Tuesday.
Winter could hit New Jersey hard this year. Instead of hurricanes and snowstorms, nor’easters could dominate the forecast.
See video of audio calls below - ex-cop likely won't face charges because of the incident, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
"Trespasser" fatality occurred on the train tracks on Brighton Avenue.
Patch identified data based on reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents - and some towns you wouldn't expect to see here were identified.
The teen has been arrested and charged with supporting a terrorist organization.
Up until now, we had 16 straight weekend days without measurable rain. But all that comes to an end soon, likely Saturday.
An elderly woman stuck in a car at the Jersey Shore got rescued by a firefighter and police officer; flooding also stranded KFC workers.
Patch identified data based on reported crimes per 1,000 residents - and some towns you wouldn't expect to see here were identified.
New Jersey has essentially gone 18 days without rain, and a heat wave has forced a number of school districts to close early.
Several were reportedly injured in the accident (see photo).
Visitation and service to be held on Tuesday.
The 14-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a tent at a sleepover around 9 a.m. Saturday.
The father, Lyndon “Shane” Beharry, 35, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.
Even the best drivers may find trouble this weekend. See map below for checkpoints.
Two adults and two children had other injuries that were not fire-related, Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor says.
A house fire has claimed the lives of four people in Monmouth County, authorities said.
One person was injured in the accident, the report says.
Seizures from the Aug. 24 arrest totaled 5,359 decks of heroin worth more then $40,000 in street value; $753 in cash; and a Kia Optima.
Michael Renna, 26, could face up to 20 years in state prison in connection with the death of Christopher L. Pesce.
Man touched genitals while asking teens for directions before driving away, police report.
Residents were able to sell guns anonymously to the county prosecutor's office.
Anthony Stevenson must serve 26 years before being eligible for parole, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor says.
Residents can anonymously surrender weapons at locations in Asbury Park and Keansburg.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the prosecution of the pepper-spray attacker who preys upon female drivers.
The Monmouth County DWI Task force will conduct a DWI checkpoint on River Road.
Incident happened at Rumson municipal boat ramp on Saturday, police say.
A 37-year-old man was found lying in the road after a report of shots fired near Country Club Apartments in Eatontown, authorities said.
The man had downloaded a number of sexually explicit photos of children to his computer, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
Natacha Perez stabbed man she had ordered to leave her home, authorities said.
The man, a dispatcher from Howell, is expected to be sentenced to probation in the September 2014 case.
Experts say police should have used deadly force on off-duty cop from Monmouth County before killing his ex-wife in daughter's presence.
If you are at the beach or at a graduation today, be prepared: The National Weather Service watch covers an extensive area.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center suggested the dolphin was eaten by a shark before it washed up, and a Philadelphia woman took the photo.
Albert DeCresci, formerly of Rumson, is being held at Monmouth County Jail on $250,000 cash bail, the Monmouth County Prosecutor says.
Thirty-two people were arrested, including a police officer and public works employee, in the takedown, police said.