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Howell Township, NJ

Woman Crashes SUV Into Concrete Mixer Truck, Dies In Central Jersey Woman Crashes SUV Into Concrete Mixer Truck, Dies In Central Jersey
Woman Crashes SUV Into Concrete Mixer Truck, Dies In Central Jersey A Canadian woman was killed after her SUV crashed into a concrete mixer truck in Monmouth County, authorities said. Howell Township police responded to Route 33 near the intersection of West Renaissance Boulevard at around 10:28 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 2, the department said in a news release. The crash shut down the road in both directions between Yellow Brick Road and Route 34 for about four hours, according to the state Department of Transportation. The 54-year-old woman from Ontario, Canada, was driving west on Route 33 in a Mazda CX-5. She was driving around a curve when her SU…
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT 'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: Njdot A serious crash shut down both directions of a road in Monmouth County for several hours, officials said. Howell Township police said Route 33 was closed between Yellow Brook Road and Route 34 on Tuesday, Apr. 2 for a "serious crash investigation," the department said in a Facebook post.  The state Department of Transportation said it was reported at around 10:45 a.m. Both directions of Route 33 near the intersection with Colts Neck Road remained closed as of 2 p.m. Howell police also asked drivers to avoid the area.
Luxury Vehicles Stolen From Central Jersey Neighborhood: Police Luxury Vehicles Stolen From Central Jersey Neighborhood: Police
Luxury Vehicles Stolen From Central Jersey Neighborhood: Police Police in Monmouth County were looking for three suspects wanted for stealing luxury vehicles, authorities said. Howell Township police said officers responded to burglaries near Barrister Court and Vail Lane at around 5:14 a.m. on Sunday, Mar. 17. Three suspects "dressed all in black" entered two homes through an unlocked garage window and an unlocked rear sliding door. The suspects were able to steal keys and other property. The cars stolen from the homes were a grey 2024 Range Rover and a 2022 white Cadillac Escalade. The Range Rover was found in Jersey City. Howell police previous…
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Monmouth County Crash A man was fighting for his life after he was hit by an SUV while walking across Route 9 in Monmouth County, authorities said. Howell Township police responded to the pedestrian crash near the intersection with Strickland Road at around 5:21 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 11, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. The 27-year-old man was crossing Route 9 when he was hit by a northbound 2020 GMC Terrain. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with several life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old man driving the SUV stayed at the scene. The crash investigation is active an…
Witnesses Stop Machete-Wielding Man At Flea Market In Monmouth County Witnesses Stop Machete-Wielding Man At Flea Market In Monmouth County
Witnesses Stop Machete-Wielding Man At Flea Market In Monmouth County A Berkeley Township man was accused of using a machete to threaten someone at a Monmouth County flea market, authorities said. The 39-year-old Bayville man went into the Collingwood Auction and Flea Market with the large blade at around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb, 24, Howell Township police said in a news release. Investigators said the man was confronting a 40-year-old Neptune man over money owed for car repairs. Several witnesses stopped the argument from turning into a physical fight and the machete was never used. The man drove away without getting any money. The man was arrested at aroun…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing His Cat: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing His Cat: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Killing His Cat: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Howell Township man has admitted he intentionally killed his cat with a sharp instrument, authorities said. Christopher Sanchez pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty and simple assault on Monday, Dec. 4, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. The assault charge stems from Sanchez attacking his roommate after killing the cat named Lilith, Santiago said. An investigation began on March 31, when Howell police found the body of the cat outside his home. Sanchez killed the cat two days earlier, Santiago said. Sanchez is scheduled to be sentenced o…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Crossing Route 9 Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Crossing Route 9
Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Crossing Route 9 A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash on Route 9, authorities said. At 7:51 p.m. on Sunday, Sept., a Honda Civic operated by a Howell Township resident was traveling southbound on Route 9 in the area of Strickland Road when the vehicle struck a Howell Township resident who was crossing Route 9 South from west to east, Howell police said. The pedestrian was taken to Centra State Medical Center for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The name of the pedestrian has not been released pending notification of his next of kin. The driver of the Honda Civi…
Driver, 55, Killed In Crash On Jersey Shore Driver, 55, Killed In Crash On Jersey Shore
Driver, 55, Killed In Crash On Jersey Shore A 55-year-old man from Wall Township was killed in a three-car collision on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. On Saturday, July 29, at approximately 5 a.m. the Wall Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 138 and Old Mill Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash, Wall police said. Police found a Toyota 4-Runner driven by a 44-year-old man from Howell Township, a Dodge Ram driven by a 62-year-old man from Howell Township, and a Ford Fusion driven by a 55-year-old man from Wall Township, police said. The 55-year-old was taken to Jersey Shore Univ…
Ex-UFC Fighter Arrested In $200K Jersey Shore Jewelry Theft Ex-UFC Fighter Arrested In $200K Jersey Shore Jewelry Theft
Ex-ufc Fighter Arrested In $200K Jersey Shore Jewelry Theft A former UFC fighter has been arrested in connection with a $200,000 jewelry heist on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Karl W. Roberson, 32, was arrested last month in connection with a home burglary in which police say two suspects made off with more than $200,000 in exotic jewelry and valuables, according to Howell Township police. Karl RobersonMMAnytt via Wikipedia Roberson, a native of Neptune Township is a former kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Roberson was arrested on March 27 after police pull…
DUAL BOMBSHELLS: Local NJ Police Chiefs Charged In Sex Cases DUAL BOMBSHELLS: Local NJ Police Chiefs Charged In Sex Cases
Dual Bombshells: Local NJ Police Chiefs Charged In Sex Cases Two New Jersey police chiefs – one retired, the other suspended – are separately charged as sexual predators within their departments. Suspended Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst continued a pattern of “sexually predatory behavior targeting multiple women over many years,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in announcing the charges on Wednesday, April 12. One victim who worked for the department was sexually assaulted by Herbst both at headquarters and at her home, the attorney general said. Former Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, meanwhile, “had an extramarit…
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power
Two Tornados May Have Touched Down In NJ, Thousands Without Power The National Weather Service is investigating two possible tornados during this weekend's storm in New Jersey. UPDATE: Twister Bursts Massive Sports Dome In Ocean County, 2nd Tornado Confirmed In Burlington County Preliminary surveys show twisters touched down near Cinnaminson and Delran, in Burlington County, and in Howell Township, in Monmouth County, during the storm Saturday, April 1, the NSW's Mount Holly office said. Tornados in April 1 storm.National Weather Service Surveys will be conducted Sunday, April 2. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 residents were without power as of 8 a.m. S…
Laundry Room Sex Attack Triggers Wider Warning On Jersey Shore Laundry Room Sex Attack Triggers Wider Warning On Jersey Shore
Laundry Room Sex Attack Triggers Wider Warning On Jersey Shore A 26-year-old Lakewood man faces multiple charges after attacking a woman in an apartment laundry room, authorities said. Malcolm Hamilton also was charged in a separate stalking incident, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  "We believe there may be additional unidentified victims, particularly in the Lakewood, Jackson and Howell Township area," Billhimer said.  Hamilton was charged Tuesday, Feb. 28 with attempted aggravated sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and burglary,…
Driver Seriously Hurt In Crash That Closed I-195 On Jersey Shore Driver Seriously Hurt In Crash That Closed I-195 On Jersey Shore
Driver Seriously Hurt In Crash That Closed I-195 On Jersey Shore A 30-year-old driver from Wall Township was seriously hurt in a crash that closed interstate 195, authorities said. Kyle P. Luciano was ejected in the multiple-car collision and had to be hospitalized, according to New Jersey State Police. I-195 was closed in both directions for several hours as a result of the crash. Troopers responded to the crash at 4:30 p.m. on I-195 west near milepost 28.8 in Howell Township, police said. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda driven by Luciano and a Toyota were traveling west on I-195. A Dodge pickup truck was traveling east on I-195.  …
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Concrete Slab Closes I-195 Ramp Tractor-Trailer Flips, Concrete Slab Closes I-195 Ramp
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Concrete Slab Closes I-195 Ramp A tractor-trailer overturned and dumped a large concrete slab onto Interstate 195 during the morning rush hour, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:14 a.m. Tuesda-Feb. 14 on I-195 eastbound exit 28B to Roiute 9 in Howell Township, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a New Jersey State Police spokesman. The driver was not injured., Curry said. The exit ramp remained closed at noon and would remain closed until the concrete slab can be lifted back onto the trailer, Curry said. There are no additional details available at this time. Respectfully, Sgt. Philip Curry #7105
Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash On Jersey Shore Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash On Jersey Shore
Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash On Jersey Shore A Monmouth County man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash involving alcohol, authorities said. Walter Decanio, 59, of Howell Township is charged with aggravated manslaughter while driving under the Influence of alcohol, vehicular homicide and other offenses in the death of a 22-year-old woman from Monroe Township, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2022, Marlboro and Old Bridge police responded to the intersection of Route 9 and County Route 520/Newman Springs Road in the Morganville section of M…
Uncle, Nephew Admit Roles In Fatal Jersey Shore Machete Attack: Prosecutor Uncle, Nephew Admit Roles In Fatal Jersey Shore Machete Attack: Prosecutor
Uncle, Nephew Admit Roles In Fatal Jersey Shore Machete Attack: Prosecutor Omar Rivera-Rojas (also known as Juan Carlos Rivera-Rojas), and his nephew Alberto Rojas-Hernandez, have admitted to killing a man with a machete, authorities said. The men from Lakewood are charged with aggravated manslaughter in the slaying that took place in Howell Township in 2019, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Howell police responded to a 911 call at about 3:46 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2019, reporting an unconscious male lying in Hurley Pond Road just east of Route 547. A man was located lying face down in the roadway. The incident was initia…
Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor
Pair Charged In Jersey Shore Shooting Death: Prosecutor Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of an Ocean County resident in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities said. Shakri A. Prince, 29, and Jaszhark A. Rogers, 35, both of Asbury Park, are each charged with first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, and related weapons offenses in connection with the death of Yahnie Patterson, 26, of Lakewood, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on June 18, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the …
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police
Serious Injuries Reported In I-195 Jersey Shore Crash: State Police Serious injuries were reported in a crash on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:34 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 on Interstate 195 east at milepost 31 in Howell Township, State Police said. A single vehicle went off the road to the right and struck a tree, they said. The driver suffered a head injury and was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center, reports said. The accident is currently under investigation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Collision With 2 School Buses, 2 Cars Results In Injuries On Jersey Shore: Police Collision With 2 School Buses, 2 Cars Results In Injuries On Jersey Shore: Police
Collision With 2 School Buses, 2 Cars Results In Injuries On Jersey Shore: Police A four-vehicle collision involving two school buses resulted in injuries on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 9 at Friendship Road in Howell Township at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, Howell police said. There were no children on the buses, police said on Facebook. One motorist was trapped. Police confirmed two injuries. A bus driver and one car driver were taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center with serious injuries, developing reports said. Route 9 South at New Friendship Road was closed for the accident investigation. Police asked motorists to avoid…
Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years Behind Bars For Leaving Fatal Crash Scene: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years Behind Bars For Leaving Fatal Crash Scene: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Gets 7 Years Behind Bars For Leaving Fatal Crash Scene: Prosecutor A 28-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash, authorities said. Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, of Jackson, was sentenced as a result to a previously entered guilty plea to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 24, 2020, at approximately 6 p.m., Jackson police were summoned to Cedar Swap Road and Interstate-195 for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries.  An in…
Jersey Shore Crash Blocks Route 9 (DEVELOPING) Jersey Shore Crash Blocks Route 9 (DEVELOPING)
Jersey Shore Crash Blocks Route 9 (Developing) A crash during rush-hour blocked part of Route 9 on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports.  The crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, on Route 9 northbound near Strickland Road in Howell Township, initial reports said. At least one lane was blocked. There were injuries, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Motorist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING) Motorist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING)
Motorist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash (Developing) A motorist was killed in an overnight crash on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, Friday, March 11 on Route 33 near Colts Neck Road in Howell Township, initial reports said. A victim was ejected from their vehicle, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Ocean County has admitted leaving the scene of a fatal crash before fleeing to Mexico, authorities said. Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death on Thursday, Feb. 24, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 24, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Jackson police responded to I-195 for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Jackson Township Po…
Serious Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore Serious Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore
Serious Crash Reported On Route 9 Jersey Shore Police, firefighters and EMS crews were responding to a serious crash with injuries on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The two-vehicle crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7  along Route 9 at Alexander Avenue in Howell Township, initial reports said. Howell EMS and Hatzolah EMS were at the crash scene, an unconfirmed report said. Howell police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man, 44, Indicted In Drunken Utility Terrain Vehicle Crash: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man, 44, Indicted In Drunken Utility Terrain Vehicle Crash: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man, 44, Indicted In Drunken Utility Terrain Vehicle Crash: Prosecutor A 44-year-old man from Ocean County has been indicted in connection with the death of another man after crashing a Utility Terrain Vehicle into a lake, authorities said. Stephen McGuire of Howell Township was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on the charges of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of James Grover, 62, also of Howell, in December 2020 in Manchester Township, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.  At the time of the crash, McGuire was found to be legally too drunk to drive a vehicle, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.…
Child Suffers Head Injury While Sledding In Central Jersey: Developing Child Suffers Head Injury While Sledding In Central Jersey: Developing
Child Suffers Head Injury While Sledding In Central Jersey: Developing A child was seriously hurt in a Central Jersey sledding accident, according to developing reports. The mishap occurred about 2:30 p.m. Friday near Grand Teton Avenue and Newtons Corner Road in Howell Township, initial reports said. An unconfirmed report said that the juvenile was "in and out of consciousness after suffering a head injury." Howell police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Serious Crash Reported On Interstate 195 In Central Jersey Serious Crash Reported On Interstate 195 In Central Jersey
Serious Crash Reported On Interstate 195 In Central Jersey A serious crash was reported on Interstate 195 in Central Jersey. The crash occurred at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday near mile-marker 29.6 in Howell Township, initial reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey
Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey First responders were called on a report of a single-car crash in Monmouth County, authorities said.  The crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. on County Route 547 at Allaire Road in Howell Township, initial reports said. An unconfirmed report said that CPR was in progress on one of the crash victims.The condition of the crash victim was not immediately available,  A second unconfirmed report said a crash victim was administered NARCAN by police, a drug typically used to counteract drug overdoses. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Howell Man Accused Of Saving Child Porn Images Gets 5 Years At Central Jersey Treatment Center Howell Man Accused Of Saving Child Porn Images Gets 5 Years At Central Jersey Treatment Center
Howell Man Accused Of Saving Child Porn Images Gets 5 Years At Central Jersey Treatment Center A Howell Township man convicted twice of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to a term of five years at a Monmouth County treatment center. Thomas Vilanova, 50, of Howell also was sentenced to parole supervision for life under terms set down Wednesday by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Lourdes Lucas. Vilanova's sentence will be served at the state's Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center at Avenel, accorrding to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Vilanova was classified as a repetitive and compulsive offender after an evaluation, Linskey sai…
Officer Cleared In Shooting NJ Shore Man Who Rushed Him With Knife At Scene Of Fatal Stabbing Officer Cleared In Shooting NJ Shore Man Who Rushed Him With Knife At Scene Of Fatal Stabbing
Officer Cleared In Shooting NJ Shore Man Who Rushed Him With Knife At Scene Of Fatal Stabbing A local police officer was justified in shooting a Jersey Shore man who charged at him with a knife at a murder scene while yelling "just kill me!" a grand jury has found. Charles Tsakiris, 38, opened the door of his Walnut Street home in Farmingdale with the knife in his right hand at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 18, police bodycam footage shows. Farmingdale doesn’t have its own police force, so a Howell Township police officer responded to a 911 call of a "person claiming to be dying after being stabbed by his brother," according to police records. Tsakiris was clad only in briefs as he opened his do…
Search Underway For Missing Person Along Jersey Shore Search Underway For Missing Person Along Jersey Shore
Search Underway For Missing Person Along Jersey Shore Police, EMS crews firefighters, divers and Monmouth County Sheriff's K9s responded to a report of a missing person, authorities said. A search by multiple first responders was centered near 1835 Route 9 in Howell Township, initial reports said. The Squankum Fire Department's dive team responded about noon on Wednesday, reports said. Howell police did not immediately say who they were searching for or any other details.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES