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Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say
Drugs, Ghost Guns, Corruption: Former NJ Police Sergeant Indicted, Prosecutors Say A former Middletown police sergeant was given 22 criminal charges after an investigation revealed a web of illegal activity involving untraceable guns, drugs, and abuse of power, authorities said. David Ringkamp, 43, was indicted by a grand jury, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 19. Ringkamp was formerly a Union Beach resident. The investigation into Ringkamp began in December 2021. New York State Police identified Nicholas D’Ambrosio of Millstone as someone purchasing kits to assemble ghost guns, which are illegal in New Jersey.…
Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash
Laurence Harbor Native Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash A Union Beach woman who "lit up every room she entered" was struck by a vehicle and killed near a busy Hazlet intersection, according to a fundraising campaign. Tracey Ryan, 52, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the Route 36 crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The collision happened near the intersection with Union Avenue at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Paramedics rushed Ryan to the hospital and she was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. A Go…
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Admits To Sexually Exploiting Players, Prosecutors Say NJ Youth Soccer Coach Admits To Sexually Exploiting Players, Prosecutors Say
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Admits To Sexually Exploiting Players, Prosecutors Say A Union Beach youth soccer coach admitted to molesting two players and sending sexual pictures to several others, authorities said. Ryan Gunsauls, 33, pleaded guilty during a hearing in superior court, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 18. The investigation began in May when a teen reported Gunsauls had asked for and shared sexually explicit material through a social media app. As the case developed, eight additional victims between 11 and 17 years old were identified. Gunsauls was held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution an…
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County youth soccer coach accused of molesting two players and sending sexual pictures to others was given more charges, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 32-year-old Ryan Gunsauls of Union Beach on 30 counts, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 14. He was previously arrested in the case in Hazlet on Friday, May 11.  Investigators said one boy told police earlier in May that Gunsauls had been sending him "sexually explicit materials" and asking for them on social media. Eight more victims bet…
Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say
Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County youth soccer coach has been accused of molesting two of his players and sending sexual pictures to several others, authorities said. Ryan Gunsauls, 32, of Union Beach, was arrested in Hazlet on Friday, May 11, The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced his arrest in a news release issued Tuesday, May 14. Investigators said one boy told police earlier in May that Gunsauls had been sending him "sexually explicit materials" and asking for them on social media. More victims between 11 and 17 years old were identified and interviewed. Prosecutors said Gunsauls sent…
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…
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…
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 …
Feds: Jersey Shore Dealer Convicted Of Selling Cocaine, Crack In Monmouth, Ocean Counties Feds: Jersey Shore Dealer Convicted Of Selling Cocaine, Crack In Monmouth, Ocean Counties
Feds: Jersey Shore Dealer Convicted Of Selling Cocaine, Crack In Monmouth, Ocean Counties An ex-con was convicted in federal court of selling cocaine and crack along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Damion “Checks” Helmes, 42, of Cliffwood was the last of 20 defendants convicted of peddling the drug throughout Monmouth County and into Ocean County. Jurors in U.S. District Court in Trenton found Helmes guilty of various drug-dealing charges while acquitting him of two gun offenses following a two-week trial. Helmes had already done time following a drug and gun bust in Keansburg in 2004, records show. Initially busted by the locals, Helmes was charged federally by the FBI’s …
Union Beach Officer Killed When He Struck Telephone Pole Union Beach Officer Killed When He Struck Telephone Pole
Union Beach Officer Killed When He Struck Telephone Pole An off-duty Union Beach police officer was killed when he struck a telephone pole, authorities said.  Detective Cpl. Timothy Kelly, Jr., 29, died in the crash.  He was described as a "rising star"  by his department.  The single motor vehicle crash occurred at 1:57 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 on State Highway 36 West just past Grand Avenue, according to Atlantic Highlands police.  Police found a 2010 Honda Civic which had crashed into a telephone pole.  Police attempted lifesaving efforts but the driver was pronounced dead at the crash scene by paramedics. …
Union Beach Officer Killed In Crash Was 'Rising Star' Union Beach Officer Killed In Crash Was 'Rising Star'
Union Beach Officer Killed In Crash Was 'Rising Star' The Union Beach Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Detective Cpl. Timothy Kelly, Jr., 29, died in an off-duty crash, his department said. His father also served as a UBPD officer. "Kelly was a rising star in the Union Beach Police Department, having been involved in many high profile and sensitive special operations with the FBI, DEA, MCPO, and BTF," UBPD said.  He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Alabama with a double major in History and Criminal Justice.  Details in the crash were not immediately clear.
Husky Frightened By Fireworks Rescued 1.5 Miles Off Jersey Shore (PHOTOS) Husky Frightened By Fireworks Rescued 1.5 Miles Off Jersey Shore (PHOTOS)
Husky Frightened By Fireworks Rescued 1.5 Miles Off Jersey Shore (Photos) A Siberian Husky fleeing from noisy fireworks was rescued by Monmouth County Sheriff's Officers off the Jersey Shore. Caiden, a 10-year-old dog, was saved after swimming about a mile and a half off Union Beach, authorities said. Sheriffs' Officers Michael Forgione and Kasey Collins located Caiden and brought him on board in the Raritan Bay, navigating shallow waters to reunite him with his grateful owner. In addition to the K-9 rescue, the Marine 1 Unit also observed a brush fire that started due to the fireworks and were able to assist in navigating fire personnel to the fire. Poste…
Turnpike Authority Worker Seriously Hurt When Tractor-Trailer Leaves Road In Edison: NJSP Turnpike Authority Worker Seriously Hurt When Tractor-Trailer Leaves Road In Edison: NJSP
Turnpike Authority Worker Seriously Hurt When Tractor-Trailer Leaves Road In Edison: Njsp UPDATED: A Turnpike Authority worker from Monmouth County was seriously hurt when he was struck by a tractor-trailer that veered into the median on the New Jersey Turnpike in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the southbound lanes at milepost 87.9 in Edison, State Police said.  A tractor trailer hauling a shipping container was traveling southbound. William Martisch, 55, of Union Beach, a NJ Turnpike worker, was conducting operations in the median between the outer and inner roadway at that location, police said. The t…
Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24
Rutgers Honors Grad, Beloved First Aid Squad Volunteer Dies Suddenly, 24 Rutgers University honors graduate and first aid squad volunteer Ronald “RJ” Anthony Croce died unexpectedly on Monday, March 14. He was 24. Born in Red Bank, RJ grew up in Union Beach before moving to Rumson, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. RJ graduated from Rumson Fair Haven High in 2015 before attending Rutgers University, where he was a beloved member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. RJ went on to graduate with Cum Laude Honors from the university’s Business School, his memorial says. RJ was working as a business risk analyst at UBS Financial in Jersey Ci…
Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing
Serious Crash Reported On Route 36 Jersey Shore: Developing Firefighters, police and EMS crews responded to a serious crash on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 8 a.m. on Route 36 at Union Avenue in Union Beach, initial reports said.  Crash victims were taken to Bayshore Medical Center and airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to an unconfirmed report. Union Beach police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Used Facebook To Lure Young Out-Of-State Girl Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Used Facebook To Lure Young Out-Of-State Girl Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen
Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Used Facebook To Lure Young Out-Of-State Girl Gets 7 Years In Fed Pen A 68-year-old Monmouth County man who lured an out-of-state girl to his home after posing as a young boy was sentenced Monday to a plea-bargained seven years in federal prison for getting her to send him pornographic images of herself. Local authorities had removed the child from the Union Beach home of Herman Christopher Jensen when the FBI began investigating his online activities. They soon learned that Jensen had assumed the identity of a 17-year-old boy named Kevin Bennett on Facebook “in order to entice and solicit [the girl] to send nude and sexually explicit images over the internet…
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…
14 Suspects Arrested On Child Pornography Charges In Central Jersey 14 Suspects Arrested On Child Pornography Charges In Central Jersey
14 Suspects Arrested On Child Pornography Charges In Central Jersey Authorities in Central Jersey said they've charged 14 suspects in connection with the possession or distribution of child pornography.  A series of investigations led by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit and the Monmouth County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force resulted in the arrests between April and this month, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Four of the suspects were charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child via distribution of child sexual abuse material, Linskey said Thursday: Connor Bauba,…
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Foursome Caught In Crack, Heroin, Ecstasy Bust, $14.K Cash Recovered Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Foursome Caught In Crack, Heroin, Ecstasy Bust, $14.K Cash Recovered
Prosecutor: Jersey Shore Foursome Caught In Crack, Heroin, Ecstasy Bust, $14.K Cash Recovered Four suspects have been arrested on multiple charges connected with alleged drug-deals along the Jersey Shore , authorities said.  Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Narcotics Strike Force joined police from multiple townships in an investigation that resulted in four suspects being arrested, authorities said. The suspects were allegedly caught by police in possession of crack and powered cocaine, heroin, and Ecstasy pills, authorities said on Wednesday. Investigators identified a Barnegat residence allegedly being used by Elex Hyman, 49, and Jaime Steen, 38, to s…
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore
Best Places To Grab Drinks Outside On Jersey Shore Your social calendar is looking a little bit fuller and the weather is finally clearing up. What better way to enjoy a cocktail or a beer than in the great outdoors? Well, there will probably be some big-screen TVs and loud music but -- you know what we mean. Here are some of the best spots to crack open a cold one on a warm summer night Down the Shore. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, Asbury Park: 527 Lake Ave. Leggetts Sand Bar,…
Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Lured Out-Of-State Teen Admits Collecting Raw Sexual Videos From Her Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Lured Out-Of-State Teen Admits Collecting Raw Sexual Videos From Her
Jersey Shore Man, 68, Who Lured Out-Of-State Teen Admits Collecting Raw Sexual Videos From Her A 68-year-old Monmouth County man who local authorities said had sex with an out-of-state girl he lured to his home after posing as a young boy struck a deal with federal prosecutors, pleading guilty to child porn possession. Local authorities had removed the child from the Union Beach home of Herman Christopher Jensen when the FBI began investigating his online activities. They soon learned that Jensen had assumed the identity of a 17-year-old boy named Kevin Bennett on Facebook “in order to entice and solicit [the girl] to send nude and sexually explicit images over the internet,” Acting …
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Brothers Arrested For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Prosecutor: Central Jersey Brothers Arrested For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Brothers Arrested For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Two brothers have been arrested after an investigation of a Central Jersey narcotics distribution ring, authorities said. Herbert Standard, 41, of Asbury Park, and Mark Standard, 40, of Oceanport, were arrested last week in connection with cocaine and heroin deals, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit, along with the Eatontown, Oceanport and Union Beach Police Departments -- as well as the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office -- made the arrests on&nb…
NJ Pedophile Roundup: 21 Caught Having Or Trying To Have Sex With Kids, AG Says NJ Pedophile Roundup: 21 Caught Having Or Trying To Have Sex With Kids, AG Says
NJ Pedophile Roundup: 21 Caught Having Or Trying To Have Sex With Kids, AG Says One pedophile traveled to Atlantic City from Oklahoma for sex with two pre-teenage girls. Another had a girl carve his initials into her legs. A third posted a social media video of her raping a youngster she was babysitting. These were among 21 people busted in a massive state pedophile roundup, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced Wednesday. Opportunities for predators to contact children directly have dramatically increased with remote home learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, Grewal said. “Reports to our Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of potential pred…
Jersey Shore Man, 29, Found Dead Jersey Shore Man, 29, Found Dead
Jersey Shore Man, 29, Found Dead The body of the 29-year-old man from the Jersey Shore who went missing last Wednesday has been found. Michael Coppola, 29, of Union Beach, was last seen on Aug. 5 after leaving his home without his cellphone, authorities said. Family and friends confirmed via Facebook that Coppola was found dead on Monday afternoon. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that he was found in his hometown of Union Beach. Detectives are continuing to investigate.
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Missing Jersey Shore Man SEEN HIM? Police Seek Missing Jersey Shore Man
Seen HIM? Police Seek Missing Jersey Shore Man Police are seeking the public's help locating a missing Jersey Shore man. Michael Coppola, 29, of Union Beach, was last seen Aug. 5. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown hair and eyes. He weighs about 140 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Union Beach Detective Joseph Friscia at 732-264-0313 or Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Detective Christopher Guy at 800-533-7433
Feds: Monmouth County Man, 67, Posed As Teen To Lure Out-Of-State Minor Into Sex Feds: Monmouth County Man, 67, Posed As Teen To Lure Out-Of-State Minor Into Sex
Feds: Monmouth County Man, 67, Posed As Teen To Lure Out-Of-State Minor Into Sex A 67-year-old Monmouth County man had sex with an out-of-state minor whom he lured to his home after posing as a 17-year-old boy, federal authorities charged. Local authorities had already removed the child from the Union Beach home of Herman Christopher Jensen, who became the subject of an FBI investigation, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said after federal agents arrested him Wednesday. FBI investigators learned that Jensen had assumed the identity of a 17-year-old boy named Kevin Bennett on Facebook “in order to entice and solicit a minor to send nude and sexually explicit images over the…
Longtime Union Beach Mayor Paul Smith Dies At 66 Longtime Union Beach Mayor Paul Smith Dies At 66
Longtime Union Beach Mayor Paul Smith Dies At 66 Union Beach Mayor Paul J. Smith Jr., who was serving his ninth year as the town’s mayor, died Thursday at the age of 66. “I am broken-hearted along with all the members of the borough council to have to share with you the news of the passing of our beloved friend and longtime mayor of Union Beach,” Councilman Albin J. Wicki wrote on Facebook. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office said on social media that Smith died from “health complications." He died of cardiac arrest at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank after falling at home, local officials said. Smith was a member of the borough cou…
Couple Admit Roles In Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into Raritan Bayshore Couple Admit Roles In Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into Raritan Bayshore
Couple Admit Roles In Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into Raritan Bayshore A Pennsylvania man admitted in federal court in Trenton that he participated in a drug ring that trafficked major quantities of heroin and cocaine into the Raritan Bayshore area. Guy Jackson, 47, was the 10th defendant snagged in a federal sweep to plead guilty in exchange for leniency at sentencing. The 11th is his wife, Lashawn Mealing, 48, who admitted trying to destroy evidence in the case. Jackson, of Effort, PA, “regularly obtained large quantities of heroin and cocaine for further distribution from co-defendant Gregory Gillens,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said Friday. Mealing wa…