Flipped Vehicle Shuts Down Roadway In Middletown Flipped Vehicle Shuts Down Roadway In Middletown
Flipped Vehicle Shuts Down Roadway In Middletown An overturned vehicle and downed utility pole shut down a stretch of Route 36 in Middletown, authorities said. Traffic signals also were knocked down. The crash occurred at about 9:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 southbound south of Wilson Avenue, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Arrested After Assaulting Domino's Pizza Worker In Road Rage Incident: Police Jersey Shore Man Arrested After Assaulting Domino's Pizza Worker In Road Rage Incident: Police
Jersey Shore Man Arrested After Assaulting Domino's Pizza Worker In Road Rage Incident: Police A 33-year-old man from Middletown has been arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 14, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Middletown Township Police responded to a report of a fight in the parking lot of the Domino’s Pizza, located at 1670 Route 35 in Middletown. Upon arrival, the parties had already been separated and the victim, who is not being identified at this time, was observed to have injuries to his head and face.  A suspect, Kydeem J. McLeod, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Investigation showed that t…
Downed Tree Halts NJ Transit Service Downed Tree Halts NJ Transit Service
Downed Tree Halts NJ Transit Service Service was suspended along one NJ Transit line due to a tree that fell into overhead wires Friday, Aug. 11. It happened around dawn in Middletown, disrupting service to the North Jersey Coast Line. NJ TRANSIT crews working hard to remove a downed tree in the overhead wires in Middletown to restore full service on the @NJTRANSIT_NJCL as quickly and safely as possible. pic.twitter.com/LgFFW9I3PV — North Jersey Coast Line (@NJTRANSIT_NJCL) August 11, 2023 Rail service was limited between Rahway and Matawan, while service was suspended in both directions between Long Branch and Matawan.
Man, 31, Arrested For Weapons Offenses On Jersey Shore: Police Man, 31, Arrested For Weapons Offenses On Jersey Shore: Police
Man, 31, Arrested For Weapons Offenses On Jersey Shore: Police A 31-year-old man from California was arrested on weapons charges in Middletown, authorities said. On Thursday, Aug. 3, at 12:33 a.m., Middletown Twp. Police Officers Shane Hall and Aidan Cary, arrested Rajiv U. Bryant, of Emeryville, California, for unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of high capacity magazines, and possession of hollow point ammunition, police said. The arrest came after officers observed Bryant commit a motor vehicle violation in the area of State Highway 36 and Main Street, in the Belford section of the township.  During the course of&…
Bicyclist, 40, Fatally Struck By Car In Monmouth County Mourned As Loyal Friend Bicyclist, 40, Fatally Struck By Car In Monmouth County Mourned As Loyal Friend
Bicyclist, 40, Fatally Struck By Car In Monmouth County Mourned As Loyal Friend The 40-year-old Middletown woman killed in a bike crash "truly felt one with nature," friends say. Funeral services have been announced for Crystal Kaylor who was fatally hit by a car last week. Kaylor was hit by the car at 9:21 p.m. July 19 at the intersection of Route 35 and Chapel Hill Road. She was riding her bike north on Route 35 at the time, police said. The driver remained at the scene and no criminal charges had been filed. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 4 at Pfleger Funeral Home at 115 Tindall Road in Middletown.  A graveside service wi…
Flooding Brings Reports Of 'Cars In Water' In Middlesex, Monmouth Counties Flooding Brings Reports Of 'Cars In Water' In Middlesex, Monmouth Counties
Flooding Brings Reports Of 'Cars In Water' In Middlesex, Monmouth Counties Heavy flooding caused by fast-moving storms brought reports of "cars in the water" in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, authorities said. At about 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, several people were rescued from a vehicle in water in Woodbridge Township near its border with Perth Amboy, first responders confirmed. A crew from Perth Amboy Fire Rescue assisted, a firefighter said. Perth Amboy Fire RescuePerth Amboy Fire Rescue via Facebook Woodbridge police were not immediately available for more details. About 15 minutes earlier, a car was reported stranded in water in Carteret, according to a…
Serious 4-Vehicle Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway: NJSP Serious 4-Vehicle Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway: NJSP
Serious 4-Vehicle Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway: Njsp A four-vehicle crash closed the southbound express lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Middletown during rush-hour, authorities said. The crash occurred at 4:44 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 at milepost 110 of the parkway, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police. Preliminary information revealed that four vehicles were involved in a rear-end crash which caused the express lanes to be fully blocked, Curry said. Four individuals reported non-life threatening injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals, Curry said. The lanes were fully re-opened at approxima…
Bicyclist, 40, Killed In Fatal Jersey Shore Crash: Police Bicyclist, 40, Killed In Fatal Jersey Shore Crash: Police
Bicyclist, 40, Killed In Fatal Jersey Shore Crash: Police A 40-year-old bicyclist from Middletown was killed in a crash, authorities said. Crystal Kaylor was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Wednesday, July 19, according to Middletown police. At 9:21 p.m., Middletown Township police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that was struck, police said. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes at the intersection of State Route 35 and Chapel Hill Road, they said. The driver of the vehicle, who has not been identified by police, remained at the crash scene, they said. The crash investigation is still ongoin…
Luxury Pet Resort Opens In North Jersey Luxury Pet Resort Opens In North Jersey
Luxury Pet Resort Opens In North Jersey Dogs deserve to be pampered too. That's the idea behind K9 Resorts, a new luxury pet hotel in Bergen County that celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, June 24.  The resort, at 465 Old Hook Road in Emerson, features 10,000 square feet of indoor space and 2,400 square feet of outdoor space for your pet to run around to their hearts content. While your dog may not notice it, pet owners have been enamored with the suites that feature chandeliers, flatscreen televisions and Italian flooring.  Austin Yun, who runs K9 Resorts of Emerson, said he felt he was filling a void in the are…
CHOPPED: Passaic, Bergen Garages Doubled As Destinations For Stolen Vehicles, Authorities Say CHOPPED: Passaic, Bergen Garages Doubled As Destinations For Stolen Vehicles, Authorities Say
Chopped: Passaic, Bergen Garages Doubled As Destinations For Stolen Vehicles, Authorities Say A group of towing and mechanic business owners in Bergen and Passaic had a lucrative moonlighting operation going before New Jersey State Police shut them down, authorities said. Workers at the off-hour chop shops in Paterson, Passaic and Elmwood Park altered stolen vehicles for resale and disassembled others to be sold as parts, state authorities said on Friday, June 2. Fourteen people in all were arrested during quick-strike raids last week by the NJSP, assisted by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, Paterson police and several other local, county and federal law enforcement agencies. R…
Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Charged With Practicing Law Without A NJ License: Prosecutor A Middlesex County man has been charged with repeatedly practicing law in Monmouth County without a license, authorities said. Allen Yusufov, 37, of Monroe Township is charged with four counts of third-degree unauthorized practice of law and uttering a forged instrument, according to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso. Yusufov is legitimately licensed to practice law in New York state, Alonso said. An investigation initiated in January by the MCPO Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Unit found that Yusufov had provided legal services associated w…
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc 'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc Though "Chasing Amy" is a 90s Garden State classic, a new documentary is exploring its somewhat problematic legacy. "Chasing Chasing Amy" is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, spotlighting "Chasing Amy", Kevin Smith's film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian and develops a relationship with her. Smith, a proud New Jersey native, filmed the movie throughout his home state, including in Brick, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Leonardo, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson.  In the documentary, director Sav Rodgers explores how the film changed his life. Rodgers was 12-years old …