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Squatter Falsely Claimed To Own Two Central Jersey Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say Squatter Falsely Claimed To Own Two Central Jersey Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say
Squatter Falsely Claimed To Own Two Central Jersey Vacant Homes, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County man was accused of squatting in two vacant homes and falsely claiming to own them, authorities said. Markies Wells, 39, was given 13 charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Aug. 15. He's also known as Messiah Law-Elbey and last had a legitimate address in Neptune Township. Keansburg police said Wells climbed through a back window of an abandoned Pine View Avenue home in March and changed the locks on the front and back doors. He was arrested and charged in the case. Holmdel police then found in July that Wells als…
Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle, Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutors Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle, Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutors
Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle, Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutors A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle and killed in a crash in Holmdel, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the wreck on Bethany Road on Monday, Aug. 12, a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The crash happened near the intersection with Galway Drive just before 8 a.m. The 65-year-old Holmdel man was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and no charges or summonses have been filed as of Tuesday, Aug. 13. The crash investigation closed Bethany between Hillcrest and Line roads. The road was reopened by 11:10 a.m.…
Crash Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Central Jersey Road, Police Say Crash Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Central Jersey Road, Police Say
Crash Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Central Jersey Road, Police Say Police were at the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in a Monmouth County township, authorities said. Officers responded to the crash on Bethany Road on Monday, Aug. 12, Holmdel police said in a Facebook post at 9:15 a.m.  The crash investigation closed Bethany between Hillcrest and Line roads. Police didn't mention how many vehicles were involved or the condition of the pedestrian. Police said Bethany Road reopened to traffic in another Facebook post at 11:10 a.m. Drivers had been asked to find alternate routes if they planned to travel in the area. Stay with Daily Voice…
Bon Jovi Mourns Death Of His Mother, 83, Remembers Her 'Can-Do Attitude' Bon Jovi Mourns Death Of His Mother, 83, Remembers Her 'Can-Do Attitude'
Bon Jovi Mourns Death Of His Mother, 83, Remembers Her 'Can-Do Attitude' The mother of New Jersey rock and roll icon Jon Bon Jovi has died, according to an obituary. Carol Bongiovi died at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Tuesday, July 9, her obituary said. A cause of death was not given for the 83-year-old who was three days away from her 84th birthday. Bongiovi was remembered as an entrepreneur who operated several businesses and the founder of her son's fan club. "Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family," Bon Jovi said in a statement to People. "She will be greatly missed." In 195…
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey Six people were injured in a crash on a busy road in Monmouth County, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 35 and Laurel Avenue at around 1:17 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, the department said in a news release. Officers found seven vehicles involved with one vehicle smoking, as well as large amounts of oil and gas leaking into the road. All six victims didn't suffer life-threatening injuries, according to police. Laurel Avenue was closed between the Route 35 on-ramp to the intersection with Route 35 for about two hours for the crash inv…
Three Children Ejected From SUV With 11 Passengers In Garden State Parkway Crash: Police Three Children Ejected From SUV With 11 Passengers In Garden State Parkway Crash: Police
Three Children Ejected From SUV With 11 Passengers In Garden State Parkway Crash: Police Ten children were hospitalized, including a seriously injured toddler, after an SUV crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County, authorities said. A state police spokesperson said troopers responded to the wreck at around 3:56 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 114.8 in Holmdel. Investigators said a front-seat passenger and 10 children were riding in a Subaru Forester when it hit a metal guardrail and overturned. Three of the children were ejected from the SUV. A two-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. A 34-…
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Chipotle in Monmouth County, forcing the restaurant to close temporarily, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash at the Chipotle on Route 35 at around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the department said in a Facebook post. The car hopped over the parking lot's curb, broke through the wall, and the front end went into the restaurant's interior. The car driver was brought to Bayshore Hospital with neck pain. No one was injured inside the restaurant. The township's buildings and construction department said Chipotle will…
Crash Knocks Down Traffic Light, Power Lost For Dozens In Central Jersey Crash Knocks Down Traffic Light, Power Lost For Dozens In Central Jersey
Crash Knocks Down Traffic Light, Power Lost For Dozens In Central Jersey A traffic light was down in Holmdel after a crash near an exit for the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Red Hill and Everett roads, according to a Facebook post from the Holmdel Township Police Department at 6:54 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Police didn't say how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries reported. The crash is near exit 114 on the Garden State Parkway. Police said the traffic light could take five to six hours to fix.  The outage map for Jersey Central Power & Light said 56 customers lost power i…
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location A Rhode Island-based chain of discount stores is expanding in the Garden State. Ocean State Job Lot will open a new location in the Kohl's Plaza on Route 35 in Holmdel. The company announced the newest store in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 28. The store will be in the former Stein Mart location and offer more than 37,000 square feet of shopping space. It was expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2024, and online job applications will begin in late spring. The location is about 15 minutes from the former Ocean State Job Lot store in Shrewsbury that closed in 2019. "We ar…
50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents 50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents
50 MPH Winds Knock Power To More Than 30K New Jersey Residents Wind gusts nearing 50 miles per hour left thousands of New Jersey residents without power Monday, March 11. According to the National Weather Service, winds are expected to die down in the evening with a wind advisory in effect until 11 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 50. As of 4:15 p.m., the following areas did not have power: JCP&L: Hunterdon County: 4,264 without power mostly in Bethlehem, Glen Gardner, Hampton, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Readington Middlesex County: 8,359 without power mostly in Monroe Township Morris County: 10,049 mostly in…
Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin
Jersey Shore Dad Dies Following Motorcycle Crash: Remembering Tyler Martin A 29-year-old Monmouth County father was killed in a motorcycle crash, according to a fundraiser campaign. According to a GoFundMe page, Tyler Martin of Keansburg died from the injuries he suffered when his motorcycle crashed in Holmdel on Saturday, Feb. 10.  "Tyler was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him, bringing joy and laughter wherever he went," reads the campaign launched by Susan Pasi-Clolinger. According to his obituary, Tyler was born in Long Branch and lived his entire life in Keansburg. He worked at McKenna Electric in Tinton Falls. Tyler enjoyed ma…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Some parts of South Jersey received more than half a foot of snow during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm. The National Weather Service said snow stopped falling in the region at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. While it wasn't as much as North Jersey, plenty of communities saw significant accumulation. The NWS published its final official snowfall reports for the storm: Atlantic County Atlantic City International Airport - trace Burlington County Delran - 2.1 inches Maple Shade - 1.9 inches Mount Holly - 1.4 inches Mount Laurel - 1.4 inches Medford - 1.0 inches Moorestown - 1.0 in…
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Stays Calm While Saving Choking Son In Ring Video Reality television star. Recovering addict. Dad. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino shared Ring footage of a scary moment at the family dinner table in Holmdel. The MTV "Jersey Shore" star sprung into action when he noticed his 2-year-old son Romeo choking on his favorite pasta dish, pesto gnocchi, in a clip she shared to Instagram Saturday morning, Feb. 3. Footage shows the child hunched over in his seat at the table and in seconds, his parents realize what's happening. Sorrentino pulls his son from his chair and smacks him on the back until the food becomes dislodged. The child soon cries …
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out 2 New Jersey Venues This Summer Pop punk icon Avril Lavigne will go on tour this summer, rocking out two New Jersey locations. The "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated" singer announced the details of her "Greatest Hits Tour" on Monday, Jan. 22. "This is gonna be too much stupid fun celebrating my career with my friends and fans," Lavigne posted on social media. Tour dates for 2024 baby! I’ll be doing the Greatest Hits from all of my albums and along with some of your favorites,... Posted by Avril Lavigne on Monday, January 22, 2024 Lavigne will perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Friday, Aug. 23. After shows i…
Bush To Bring Greatest Hits Concert Tour To Two Jersey Shore Venues Bush To Bring Greatest Hits Concert Tour To Two Jersey Shore Venues
Bush To Bring Greatest Hits Concert Tour To Two Jersey Shore Venues Alternative rock band Bush will hit the road for its "Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour" and the group will perform twice along the Jersey Shore this summer. The rockers behind 90's hits like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead" released the dates for the concert tour celebrating the band's 30th anniversary. Live Nation Entertainment announced details for the tour on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Bush will arrive in the Garden State to play at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The band will then head south to Atlantic City and perform at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Friday, Aug. 23.…
'We Lost Our Internet Grandma:' Whimsical NJ TikTok Star Lynja Yamada Davis Dies At 67 'We Lost Our Internet Grandma:' Whimsical NJ TikTok Star Lynja Yamada Davis Dies At 67
'We Lost Our Internet Grandma:' Whimsical NJ TikTok Star Lynja Yamada Davis Dies At 67 Lynn "Lynja" Yamada Davis, 67-year-old TikToker and New Jersey resident who thrilled millions with her cooking and humor, has died. Davis, of Holmdel, died of esophageal cancer at Riverview Medical Center on Jan. 1, the New York Times reports. Her death was announced by her children on Instagram on Friday, Jan. 12. "Our mom, Lynn Yamada Davis (aka Lynja, the goat, the best to ever do it, small in stature but massive in might, Marge Simpson, Snow White, the bus driver, the queen that was never not slaying, Fort Lee’s finest, the grilling grandma, the internet’s grandma, mini lynnie, little …
Small NYC Earthquake Felt By North Jersey Residents: USGS Small NYC Earthquake Felt By North Jersey Residents: USGS
Small NYC Earthquake Felt By North Jersey Residents: USGS Did you feel it North Jersey? A 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria, NY was felt all the way up in North Jersey on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 2, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt in Pompton Plains, Parsippany, West Orange, Union, Holmdel, Fort Lee, Ridgewood and Paterson, the USGS map shows. According to NBC4, FDNY firefighters responded to reports of small booms called in by residents south of the Roosevelt Island Tramway sometime before 6 a.m. USGS reports a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens. No reports of damage/injuries in NYC. https://t.c…
Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen
Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen A three-alarm fire damaged four condominiums in Aberdeen early Thursday, Nov. 30, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 3:10 a.m. at Wyndham Condominiums on Winchester Court, according to Aberdeen Police Chief Mattew Lloyd. Four condo units were damaged by the fire, two seriously, Lloyd said. The American Red Cross along with Aberdeen and Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management were assisting the victims, he said. There were no injuries to occupants or first responders. The fire is under investigation by the Aberdeen Police, Monmouth County Prosecutors Office and Monmouth…
Citizen Murphy: NJ First Lady Announces Run For U.S. Senate Citizen Murphy: NJ First Lady Announces Run For U.S. Senate
Citizen Murphy: NJ First Lady Announces Run For U.S. Senate Tammy Murphy is hoping to go from Drumthwacket to the Capitol Building. Ending weeks of speculation, Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 15, she is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat, in the seat currently occupied by embattled Senator Bob Menendez.  Murphy made the announcement in a four-minute autobiographical video, telling her life story while also highlighting her priorities as first lady, including reducing the state's maternal mortality rate and combating climate change. "I am so proud of everything we've accomplished but I know …
'Surreal Nightmare': Jersey Shore Family Escapes House Fire 'Surreal Nightmare': Jersey Shore Family Escapes House Fire
'Surreal Nightmare': Jersey Shore Family Escapes House Fire The community is rallying for a family that barely escaped a house fire on the Jersey Shore. MaryAnn and Tony Habib lost everything in the Monday, Sept. 25 fire in Holmdel. MaryAnn and Tony recently moved to Holmdel with their daughter, Mila.  "On Monday morning, MaryAnn went downstairs with her 21-month-old daughter where both she and her husband smelled something funny," a friend, Mary Pahira, wrote on a GoFundMe page.   "Tony went to check the garage and saw the fire going. He tried to put the fire out while she called 911 and was told to evacuate immediately. MaryA…
Firefighters Knock Down House Fire Closed Holmdel Street Firefighters Knock Down House Fire Closed Holmdel Street
Firefighters Knock Down House Fire Closed Holmdel Street Firefighters knocked down a fire that closed a street in Holmdel Monday, Sept. 25. The blaze broke out around 11:10 a.m., bringing firefighters from several companies to Holmdel Road. All residents had evacuated when police arrived, and the blaze was put out by firefighters, police said. No injuries were reported. The Holmdel Fire Department and First Aid responded along with fire and first aid units from Hazlet, Union Beach, Middletown, Keyport, Tinton Falls, and Aberdeen. The incident is being investigated by the Holmdel Township Police Department Detective Bureau, the Holmdel Township …
13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car Carrying Teens In Monmouth County: Police 13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car Carrying Teens In Monmouth County: Police
13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car Carrying Teens In Monmouth County: Police The search was on in Monmouth County for a 13-year-old boy who was riding in a stolen vehicle being driven by a 13-year-old girl that crashed over the weekend, police said. Holmdel officers were trying to stop the stolen car on Laurel Avenue around 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, near Highway 35, when the driver stopped then sped off, police said. The vehicle then crashed on Middle Road, at the intersection of Laurel Avenue, and officers were able to apprehend two of the occupants, both 13-year-old girls from Neptune. A 13-year-old male passenger fled on foot.  The suspect is a Black …
High School Senior Killed In Jersey Shore Crash High School Senior Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
High School Senior Killed In Jersey Shore Crash An 18-year-old Jersey Shore senior due to graduate from high school next month was killed in a crash, authorities said. Lauren Hewski, a senior at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, was identified as the victim in the fatal wreck at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday May 11 on Laird Road in Colts Neck, according to multiple media accounts. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said the teenager was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee that overturned just west of Longbridge Road. The 17-year-old driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. "The circumstances behind a sing…
Students Show Up At Wrong Jersey Shore Address Playing 'Dangerous Assassins Game': Police Students Show Up At Wrong Jersey Shore Address Playing 'Dangerous Assassins Game': Police
Students Show Up At Wrong Jersey Shore Address Playing 'Dangerous Assassins Game': Police Students at a Jersey Shore high school have been pretending they are assassins as a senior prank, authorities said. But in one case, a "senior assassin" went to the wrong address to shoot another student with a water pistol, according to Holmdel police. Police in other school districts have said the water guns sometimes look like real guns. Also, sometimes students place bets on "surviving" the game. "We have received calls in the past, where students have shown up at the homes of their 'targets.' sometimes waiting hours for them to come outside," Holmdel police said on Facebook. This pas…
Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor
Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor A former wrestling coach and special education teacher has admitted to having sexual contact with a child, authorities said. John.Denuto, 46, of Spotswood pleaded guilty to child endangerment and other offenses on Friday, April 14, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Denuto, a former special education teacher at the Sayreville Middle School and former wrestling coach at numerous other schools and organizations who exploited his position as both a teacher and a wrestling coach to meet and abuse his victims was initially arrested on February 15, …
Italian Specialty Store 'Il Mercato' Coming To Jersey Shore Italian Specialty Store 'Il Mercato' Coming To Jersey Shore
Italian Specialty Store 'Il Mercato' Coming To Jersey Shore South Jersey shoppers and gourmands can look forward to the arrival of a new Italian specialty grocer.  Il Mercato, a self-styled purveyor of "fine-catered foods, meats, and Italian specialties" is coming to Holmdel, management has announced on Facebook.  The shop, to be located at 37 Main Street at the site of the former Cracked Olive Market, is still under construction according to managers.  Early construction. Coming Soon ! Posted by IL Mercato on Thursday, April 13, 2023 The new market, owners said, will allow Jersey Shore diners to "experience a taste of Italy like never befor…
Jersey Shore Family Of Seven Seeks Pets Missing After Major Fire Jersey Shore Family Of Seven Seeks Pets Missing After Major Fire
Jersey Shore Family Of Seven Seeks Pets Missing After Major Fire A family of seven lost everything in a house fire on Friday, Feb. 3 in Holmdel, including their German Shepherd and cats — who are now missing. More than 600 donors have contributed $56,000 to Zdena Rubin and her family, according to this GoFundMe page. Last night just before 5 PM, Holmdel First Aid Squad was dispatched to provide EMS support at an active structure fire... Posted by Holmdel First Aid Squad on Saturday, February 4, 2023 The blaze broke out around 5 p.m. at the family's Holland Road home on Feb. 4, bringing multiple responders — in frigid temps — to the scene, where they…
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine of New Jersey's hospitals were named among America’s best of 2023, according to a new Healthgrades report. The "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" report is based on “overall clinical excellence,” with methodology including the evaluation of the hospital’s performance for 31 different procedures and conditions. The nine New Jersey hospitals that made the list: Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston Morristown Medical Center in Morristown Hackensack Meridian Health Jers…
Jewelry Store Robbed At Gunpoint By Bandit In His 70s With Possible Russian Accent: Holmdel PD Jewelry Store Robbed At Gunpoint By Bandit In His 70s With Possible Russian Accent: Holmdel PD
Jewelry Store Robbed At Gunpoint By Bandit In His 70s With Possible Russian Accent: Holmdel PD A jewelry store in Monmouth Coiunty was robbed at gunpoint by a man in his 70s, authorities said. On Tuesday, Jan. 31 at about 6:30 p.m., a suspect entered Kay Jewelers at 2131 Route 35 in Holmdel and showed a handgun, police said. He displayed a handgun in his waistband, police said. He reportedly demanded the store employees to turn over all "men's gold." The employees complied and the suspect left the store on foot. No one was physically injured during this incident, police said. It's believed he walked to the rear of the building, in the direction of Kohls Plaza. The suspect was des…
SWAT Standoff Lands Armed Man In Police Custody: Monmouth Prosecutor SWAT Standoff Lands Armed Man In Police Custody: Monmouth Prosecutor
SWAT Standoff Lands Armed Man In Police Custody: Monmouth Prosecutor An hours-long SWAT standoff in Monmouth County landed a 46-year-old man in police custody Sunday, Jan. 29, authorities said. A resident of Pine Valley Court showed up to the Holmdel police station to report a domestic incident involving Brian Piscopo around 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. Approximately an hour after police arrived at the home, the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (MOCERT), Monmouth County Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office were requested. Piscopo was taken to a local med…