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Eight Dogs Rescued From Jersey Shore Fighting Ring: Officials Eight Dogs Rescued From Jersey Shore Fighting Ring: Officials
Eight Dogs Rescued From Jersey Shore Fighting Ring: Officials Eight dogs were rescued in Monmouth County after a suspected dogfighting ring was uncovered, animal advocates said. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, Neptune Township police responded to a call about animals in distress at a home on Embury Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 3. When officers and SPCA's humane law enforcement division arrived, they followed a concrete path with fresh blood to a backyard garage with dogs barking inside of it. Officers removed the locks and found six dogs inside the garage. They were in separate crates lined with wood chips and dirty from the animals' urine and fece…

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by Chris Spiker
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Third Person Charged In 2016 Jersey Shore Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man Third Person Charged In 2016 Jersey Shore Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man
Third Person Charged In 2016 Jersey Shore Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man A third person has been arrested in the shooting death of a Bradley Beach man nearly eight years ago, authorities said. Stephon Keys, 31, of Neptune Township, was already in state prison in a separate case when he was served his charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Friday, Jan. 12.  Quashon McDuffie, 30, of Long Branch, and Knaliek Joshua, 31, of Asbury Park, were charged in the killing on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Neptune Township police responded to a shooting on Seventh Avenue on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, just before 8:30 p.m. Officers found 20-year-ol…

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by Chris Spiker
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Uncle, Nephew Convicted In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting Uncle, Nephew Convicted In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting
Uncle, Nephew Convicted In Fatal Jersey Shore Shooting An uncle and his nephew have been found guilty in connection with a 2018 fatal shooting of a Neptune Township man, authorities said. Marcus Morrisey, 52, of Eatontown and Danron Morrisey, 30, of Neptune Township were convicted of murder, felony murder, robbery and weapons offenses, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. All charges were in connection with the shooting death of Randolph Goodman Jr., 43, of Neptune Township. Neptune Township Police responded to a call for shots fired at 9:21 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2018, outside of 1030 Old Corlies Ave. Officers …

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by Jon Craig
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Authorities ID Bicyclist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Authorities ID Bicyclist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
Authorities ID Bicyclist Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Authorities have identified the man killed on an electric bicycle in Monmouth County. Christopher Mattern, 52, was riding an Ecotric Starfish electric bicycle south on Neptune Boulevard in Neptune Township when he collided with a car traveling east on Route 66, said Christopher Swendeman, a spokesman with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Mattern, who lived in the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, died of his injuries at an area hospital after being struck around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, Swendeman said. A 33-year-old woman driving the car stopped and cooperated with po…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Man Stabbed Victim Dead During Fight: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Stabbed Victim Dead During Fight: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Stabbed Victim Dead During Fight: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man from Neptune Township man has been charged with murder after stabbing another man dead during an argument, authorities said. Derrick Simms stabbed the victim, who was found unresponsive outside of a Squirrel Road home in Neptune around 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Linskey said. Simms was being held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institute (MCCI) pending a detention hearing. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Monmouth County…

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by Jon Craig
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Serious Crash With Injuries Reported In Central Jersey: Developing Serious Crash With Injuries Reported In Central Jersey: Developing
Serious Crash With Injuries Reported In Central Jersey: Developing A crash with multiple injuries occurred in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash happened at about noon at West Bangs Avenue and Green Grove Road in Neptune Township, initial reports said. Neptune Township police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Motorist Trapped As Crash Closes Route 33 In Central Jersey: Developing Motorist Trapped As Crash Closes Route 33 In Central Jersey: Developing
Motorist Trapped As Crash Closes Route 33 In Central Jersey: Developing Firefighters, police and EMS crews were called to a serious crash that shut down Route 33 in Monmouth County, authorities said.  The crash occurred early Wednesday afternoon on Route 33 at Neptune Boulevard in Neptune Township, police said. Neptune Township police said that Route 33 was closed in both directions between Taylor and Stanley avenues.  One driver was trapped and unresponsive, according to the unconfirmed report, The other driver was suffering a medical episode, that report said at 2 p.m. NJ DOT was responding for traffic control. "This closure is expected to remain …

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by Jon Craig
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FOUND: 10-Year-Old Girl Went Missing In Monmouth County FOUND: 10-Year-Old Girl Went Missing In Monmouth County
Found: 10-Year-Old Girl Went Missing In Monmouth County UPDATE: Authorities in Central Jersey said they have found a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing early Monday.  Jai Parrish walked away from her Neptune Township home on Monday morning, township police said. By noon, she has been found safe, authorities said.  A K-9 unit was searching for Jai at 9:15 a.m., police.said. Anyone with information is urged to call Neptune Township police at 732-988-8000

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by Jon Craig
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Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot Shooting Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot Shooting
Central Jersey Man, 22, Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot Shooting A 22-year-old man from Monmouth County has been arrested in connection with a shooting in a Walmart parking lot, authorities said. Mark Ruffin, Jr., of Neptune Township, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder and weapons offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. At 1:09 p.m. on Wednesday, Neptune Township police responded to 3755 Route 66 on reports of shots fired. Police found an unidentified victim suffering from a gunshot wound, Gramiccioni said. The man was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for his non-l…

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by Jon Craig
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Men Stabbed During Fight At Monmouth County McDonalds Men Stabbed During Fight At Monmouth County McDonalds
Men Stabbed During Fight At Monmouth County McDonalds UPDATE: Two men from Monmouth County were arrested after stabbing each other during a fight in the parking lot of a McDonalds fast-food restaurant, authorities said. Quoron Patterson, 23, and Kironn Hamilton, 31, both of Neptune Township, were treated at Jersey Shore University Medical Center after the 5 p.m. fight off of Route 35, township police said. According to Neptune police, both men were charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses. Hamilton also was charged with criminal mischief. Both were being held at Monmouth County Jail in Freehold Township.  Anyone with informa…

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by Jon Craig
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Jersey Shore Ex-Con Chased Down By Police Admits Tossing Machine Gun Jersey Shore Ex-Con Chased Down By Police Admits Tossing Machine Gun
Jersey Shore Ex-Con Chased Down By Police Admits Tossing Machine Gun A Monmouth County ex-con admitted in federal court that he tossed a loaded machine gun while being chased by police. Davon Harley, 30, of Neptune City, was arguing with a group in the yard of a local apartment complex this past February when city police arrived, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Harley ran when he saw them, he said. Asbury Park and Neptune Township police joined a foot chase that ended when officers captured Harley and found a gun and magazine that he’d discarded, Carpenito said. The weapon “had been altered to fire exclusively in fully automatic mode,” the U.S. attorne…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Asbury Park Man, 23, Arrested With Assault Rifle After Shots Fired In Neptune Township Asbury Park Man, 23, Arrested With Assault Rifle After Shots Fired In Neptune Township
Asbury Park Man, 23, Arrested With Assault Rifle After Shots Fired In Neptune Township A 23-year-old man from Asbury Park has been arrested on multiple weapons charges in connection with a shooting in Neptune Township, authorities said. Eshawn T. Richardson was charged with unlawful possession of an assault firearm, possession of prohibited weapons and a large capacity magazine, obstruction, resisting arrest, disorderly persons and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said. At 12:07 a.m. Tuesday, Neptune Township police responded to a report of shots fired on a trail between Sunshine Park and Graham Avenue, Gra…

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by Jon Craig
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Neptune Township Police Thank Bystanders Who Helped Free Bicyclist Pinned Under SUV Neptune Township Police Thank Bystanders Who Helped Free Bicyclist Pinned Under SUV
Neptune Township Police Thank Bystanders Who Helped Free Bicyclist Pinned Under SUV Police took to social media Tuesday to thank Good Samaritans who helped rescue a bicyclist trapped under an SUV.  "Upon arrival, officers found the injured man trapped almost completely underneath the vehicle, unable to move," Neptune Township police said on Facebook. The unidentified man riding the bike was struck on Route 35 and pinned under a red Nissan last week.  Police officers began trying to move the vehicle enough to render aid. They were struggling to lift the vehicle off the bicyclist when more than a dozen bystanders "spilled out of nearby stores and jumped out o…

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by Jon Craig