Toddler Overdoses On Opioids, Jersey Shore Couple Charged With Endangering: Prosecutor Toddler Overdoses On Opioids, Jersey Shore Couple Charged With Endangering: Prosecutor
Toddler Overdoses On Opioids, Jersey Shore Couple Charged With Endangering: Prosecutor A Wall Township couple has been charged with endangerment after their toddler overdosed on suspected opioids in the family home, authorities said. Sharek White, 46, and Alexis Mistretta, 37, were charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. On Monday, Oct. 18, Wall Township police were called to a residence on the 1100 block of 17th Avenue for a suspected overdose. Police found an unresponsive toddler, nearly 2 years of age, with lifesaving efforts already in progress…
Ex-Jersey Shore Police Officer Sentenced For Tampering With Evidence: Prosecutor Ex-Jersey Shore Police Officer Sentenced For Tampering With Evidence: Prosecutor
Ex-Jersey Shore Police Officer Sentenced For Tampering With Evidence: Prosecutor A former Aberdeen Township police officer has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail for tampering with evidence on two separate occasions last year, authorities said. Philip M. Santiago, 35, was sentenced by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jill O’Malley to 364 days in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. Jail time will be followed by three years of probation, with permanent exclusion from future public service in New Jersey, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. An investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office’s Professional Respon…
Jersey Shore Man, 31, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man, 31, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man, 31, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been arrested and charged with killing his father in the home they shared, authorities said. Kenneth Knapp, Jr., of Matawan, is charged with first-degree murder and second-degree desecration of human remains in connection with the death of Kenneth Knapp Sr., 58, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. On Sunday, May 1, members of the Matawan Police Department responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence on the 200 block of Matawan Avenue. Police found the body of Kenneth Knapp Sr. in …
Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Strangled Dad, Choked Aunt: Prosecutor A Jersey Shore man has been arrested and criminally charged with breaking into his father’s home and attacking two relatives, killing one of them, authorities said. Ernest K. Kotey, 43, of Hazlet, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree burglary, and second-degree domestic violence strangulation in connection with the death of Nikoi Kotey, 77, and neck injuries sustained by his 67-year-old aunt, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Hazlet police responded to a home on the 300 block of Middle…
Jersey Shore Man Set 3 Fires, Robbed Pharmacy In Crime Spree: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Set 3 Fires, Robbed Pharmacy In Crime Spree: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Set 3 Fires, Robbed Pharmacy In Crime Spree: Prosecutor A Monmouth County man has been arrested for allegedly setting three fires in Red Bank and robbing a pharmacy in Little Silver, authorities said. The alleged crimes all occurred within about 12 hours of each other earlier this week, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. Anthony Sambogna, 24, of Red Bank was charged with robbery and three counts of aggravated arson, Linskey said. The first of the three arson incidents took place at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Monday, July 25, when an accelerant was used to start a small fire in the parking lot of …
Occupant In Fleeing Vehicle Dies, Two Others Seized In Jersey Shore Crash, Authorities Say Occupant In Fleeing Vehicle Dies, Two Others Seized In Jersey Shore Crash, Authorities Say
Occupant In Fleeing Vehicle Dies, Two Others Seized In Jersey Shore Crash, Authorities Say An Asbury Park police pursuit ended with the death of one occupant, the arrests of two others and the hospitalization of a fourth, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Officers responding to gunfire from near Mt. Olive Holy Temple Church on Atkins Avenue in Neptune City around 7:15 p.m. Sunday tried stopping a car that fled the scene, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said. "The vehicle subsequently crashed less than a mile away in the area of Washington Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in neighboring Neptune Township," Linskey said. The vehicle hit a tree, Acting New Jersey Attorney Gene…
Foursome Arrested For Auto Thefts On Jersey Shore: Police Foursome Arrested For Auto Thefts On Jersey Shore: Police
Foursome Arrested For Auto Thefts On Jersey Shore: Police After a high-speed chase, four suspects were arrested in connection with stealing and breaking into cars, authorities said. On Monday, May 9, at approximately 6:36 a.m, Marlboro police received a 911 call from a resident who said that an unknown subject was attempting to gain entry into his neighbor’s vehicle.  The vehicle, a 2018 Porche Macan was locked and parked in the driveway, police said. The caller was able to provide a description of the suspect as well as his vehicle which was described as a blue BMW. A short time later, Marlboro police officers were able to lo…
Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor
Disturbing Details Released In Trio's Sexual Attack On Woman Picked Up At NJ Bar: Prosecutor Three men have been charged in a "disturbingly coordinated and predatory" sexual attack on a woman they allegedly picked up at a Jersey Shore bar, authorities said. Andrew J. Gallucci, of Marlboro, Richard S. Gathy, of Manalapan, and Ronald W. Hondo, of Monroe Township, all 34 years old, have been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and criminal restraint, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. An investigation by members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau and the Marlboro Township Police Department revealed that on Ap…
US Marshals Arrest Fugitive In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals Arrest Fugitive In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor
US Marshals Arrest Fugitive In Asbury Park Shooting: Prosecutor US Marshals have arrested a fugitive in a recent Asbury Park shooting, authorities said. Kenneth R. Bronson, 18, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 6 p.m. on March 20, Asbury Park police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Langford Street. They found the shooting victim, an adult male, who was taken to Jersey Shore Regional Medical Center for emergency treatment. A subsequent investigation by members of the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau and Asbury Park police&…
Erratic Driver Who Struck Jersey Shore Police Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Erratic Driver Who Struck Jersey Shore Police Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Erratic Driver Who Struck Jersey Shore Police Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: Prosecutor A 49-year-old man from Middlesex County has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left an off-duty Aberdeen police official hospitalized, authorities said. Christopher Uszenski, of Old Bridge, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and third-degree knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision with serious bodily injury, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey Shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, Aberdeen police responded to a call for service originating from the area of North Concourse and Wayside Drive in the Cliff…
Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor
Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor Two people involved in a road-rage incident that culminated with a nonfatal shooting have been arrested, authorities said. Keyshawn J. Palmer, 29, of Freehold Township and Chyna R. Edwards, 22, of Tinton Falls are both charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit attempted murder, and two related second-degree weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Palmer is additionally charged with fourth-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, while Edwards is additionally charged with seco…
Suspect In 3 Armed Bank Robberies Arrested In Central Jersey Getaway Pickup: Prosecutor Suspect In 3 Armed Bank Robberies Arrested In Central Jersey Getaway Pickup: Prosecutor
Suspect In 3 Armed Bank Robberies Arrested In Central Jersey Getaway Pickup: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Colts Neck man has been arrested in connection with a series of bank robberies during the past month, authorities said. Conor Kavanagh, 29, was charged with three counts of first-degree armed robbery, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said on Monday. An investigation was initiated after the first of three bank robberies, which took place shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the PNC Bank inside the Stop & Shop supermarket on Route 36 in Keyport, the prosecutor said. At that time, a man later identified as Kavanagh approached …