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Jersey Shore Acupuncturist Sexually Assaults Patient: Prosecutor
A 57-year-old Jersey Shore doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient during an acupuncture appointment, police said.
Dr. Jeng K. Kuan, of Matawan, assaulted the woman during her appointment on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Prosperity Health Center on Route 34, where he is the clinical director, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
Kuan, who is listed online as a chiropractor, was charged with one count of second-degree Sexual Assault and one count of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact.
He was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 1, and lodged at the Mon…
Jersey Shore Teen Charged With Attempted Murder After Foot Chase By Police: Prosecutor
An Asbury Park teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting, authorities said.
Nazzir Wallace, 18, was charged with first-degree attempted murder, eluding, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice and multiple weapons and drug offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago
At approximately 11 p.m. on Aug. 30, Asbury Park police responded to the 100 block of Memorial Drive for shots fired. Minutes later, authorities were told that a man with a gunshot wound had been admitted to a nearby hospital, Santiago said.
An investigation inv…
Jersey Shore Man Impersonated Police Officer, Pulled Car Over, Stole Cell Phone: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County man has been arrested for impersonating a police officer and robbing someone he pulled over, authorities said.
Anthony Burke, 46, of Freehold was charged on Friday, Sept. 22, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. He also was charged with possession of drugs, the prosecutor said.
The arrest is in relation to an incident that took place in Freehold Township on Sunday, Sept. 17, where Burke attempted to impersonate a law enforcement officer by pulling over a driver, Santiago said. Prior to leaving, Burke then stole the victim’s cell phone, Santiago sai…
Former Sea Bright Police Officer Admits Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Slashing Her Tires: Prosecutor
A former Sea Bright police officer has admitted to committing a series of crimes against an ex-girlfriend, authorities said.
Erich A. Bennett, 47, pleaded guilty to computer theft, criminal mischief, hindering apprehension, and stalking, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
During his plea hearing, Bennett acknowledged that between October 2022 and January 2023, he engaged in conduct that would put the victim in fear. This included disabling security cameras on the exterior of her home and causing damage to her property by slashing her tires …
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Jersey Shore Town
A woman was fatally struck by a car at the Jersey Shore overnight, authorities said.
The woman, whose identity was not released as of press time, was struck at the intersection of Route 36 and Atlantic Street in Keyport, just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
She was taken to Bayshore Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead just after 2:15 a.m. The involved driver, also a woman, remained on the scene. The woman was not charged or ticketed
An investigation involving members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Mon…
Fugitives Arrested After Shooting On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Two fugitives from Monmouth County have been arrested by U.S. Marshals in a shooting, authorities said.
Michael O’ Rourke, 31, of Asbury Park, has been charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree attempted murder and weapons offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Brianna L. Graziano, 27, of Tinton Falls, was charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree attempted murder, Santiago said.
On June 12, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Long Branch police responded to Matilda Terrace apartments fo…
Suspect In Shootings Arrested On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
A suspect in two separate shootings in Asbury Park has been arrested, authorities said.
Kwalsky Narcisse, 24, of Neptune City is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder, one count of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehension, theft and weapons offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
On Oct. 1, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers from the Asbury Park Police Department responded to shots fired near the Prospect Avenue Basketball Courts. An investigation revealed that a struggle ensued in th…
Jersey Shore Man Lured Girl Into Car, Told Her To Undress Before She Escaped: Prosecutor
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and charged with luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street, authorities said.
Raquan M. Folk, 29, is charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree luring a child, and third-degree child endangerment via sexual conduct, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, the victim was walking on Ridge Avenue in Asbury Park when a man later identified as Folk pulled up to her in a white Kia and convinced her to get inside, Santiago said.
Folk then drove to neighboring Neptu…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Offensive Touching, Prosecutor Says
A Tinton Falls man has admitted to endangering the welfare of a minor at The Boondocks Fishery in Red Bank, where they previously worked together, authorities said.
Trinidad Mendez-Romero, 32, pleaded guilty on Wednesday May 3, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Mendez-Romero also pleaded guilty to disorderly persons, harassment and offensive touching, Santiago said.
Mendez-Romero admitted that while working together, he touched the victim on her breasts in an offensive manner, Santiago said.
The case involved multiple incidents of sexual cont…
