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'Don't Do Anything Stupid': Wall Township Bank Robber Charged Federally, Prosecutors Say 'Don't Do Anything Stupid': Wall Township Bank Robber Charged Federally, Prosecutors Say
'Don't Do Anything Stupid': Wall Township Bank Robber Charged Federally, Prosecutors Say A Wall Township man was given a federal charge after he was accused of stealing more than $17,000 from a bank, authorities said. Jeffrey Kniffin, 50, was charged with armed bank robbery, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney said in a news release. He was arrested after the robbery at the Bank of America on Route 35 on Wednesday, Oct. 23. According to court documents and statements, Kniffin parked his bicycle at a nearby grocery store and entered the bank at around 3:21 p.m. He demanded cash from a teller and pulled out a gun. Investigators said while the teller was giving him the mone…
Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment
Monmouth Mall To Open First New Store Amid $500M Redevelopment The first store at a revamped Monmouth Mall is about to open, officials said. The new Barnes & Noble location in Eatontown will open on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the bookstore chain said in a news release. The previous store closed about two weeks before the new location's opening. The new space is a few hundred yards away from Macy's. "We are very pleased to be opening this beautiful new bookstore here in Eatontown," Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said. "The Eatontown booksellers have gone above and beyond to have this new space ready so soon after closing the previous location, and jus…
Off-Duty Officer Catches Robber Who Stole $5K+ From Wall Twp. Bank, Prosecutors Say Off-Duty Officer Catches Robber Who Stole $5K+ From Wall Twp. Bank, Prosecutors Say
Off-Duty Officer Catches Robber Who Stole $5K+ From Wall Twp. Bank, Prosecutors Say A Wall Township man was accused of stealing more than $5,000 from a bank, authorities said. Jeffrey Kniffin, 50, was charged with first-degree armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree possession of hollow-point bullets, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 24. Wall police responded to a robbery report at the Bank of America on Route 35 at around 3:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Officers learned a man entered the bank, pulled out a gun, and stole "a large amount of cash" of more than $5,000.&nbs…
12 Years After Sandy, Residents Returning To Rebuilt Mantoloking Oceanfront Community 12 Years After Sandy, Residents Returning To Rebuilt Mantoloking Oceanfront Community
12 Years After Sandy, Residents Returning To Rebuilt Mantoloking Oceanfront Community Dale Parisi's third-generation cottage near the Mantoloking beachfront was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. "It was a very sad day," he said. "We had no idea what the future held for any of us. While some people cashed in their chips, I believed that someday we were going to return and rebuild." Nearly a dozen years later, Parisi moved into his new three-bedroom duplex in the Osborn Dunes at South Mantoloking community. The neighborhood off Route 35 has reopened for some new and returning residents after suffering catastrophic damage from Sandy, developer Walte…
Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At Middletown Sobriety Checkpoint Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At Middletown Sobriety Checkpoint
Bodycam Footage Shows Influencer Therapist's 2023 DUI Arrest At Middletown Sobriety Checkpoint Newly released bodycam footage shows the New Jersey DUI arrest of a social media influencer and author known for her work on narcissistic abuse. Vanessa Reiser is seen on bodycam footage shared by Transparency Bodycam being questioned at a DWI checkpoint in Monmouth County around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 2023. Reiser has 13K followers on Instagram, where her bio says she is a licensed clinical social worker, author, and expert in narcissistic/cult abuse. Reiser's ex-fiance is Luis Ruelas, who is now married to "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice.  In police papers …
Eatontown Man Stabbed VA Man During Fight Over Cellphone At Wall Township Motel: Police Eatontown Man Stabbed VA Man During Fight Over Cellphone At Wall Township Motel: Police
Eatontown Man Stabbed VA Man During Fight Over Cellphone At Wall Township Motel: Police An Eatontown man was accused of stabbing a Virginia man during a fight at a Wall Township motel, authorities said. Geraldo Voglino, 37, was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 8, the Wall Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the stabbing report at the Economy Inn on Route 35 at around 3:30 p.m. Police found the 50-year-old man from Hampton, VA, with multiple stab wounds to his stomach and back. He was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. Investigators said Voglino and the victim were fighting about a cellphone when Vo…
Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (UPDATE) Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (UPDATE)
Boat Explosion Launches Victim Into Water At Raritan Marina, 2 Injured (Update) Two people were injured in a fiery boat explosion at a New Jersey marina Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28, police said. The explosion at the Route 35 Raritan Marina in Laurence Harbor caused a 57-year-old Old Bridge resident to be launched into the water, police said. He was rescued by bystanders and airlifted with burns to his face and legs.  First responders battle boat fire at Raritan Marina in Old Bridge, New Jersey https://t.co/vX7KGJm5W4 pic.twitter.com/rw9qXFZgPQ — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) August 28, 2024 A 47-year-old South Amboy resident suffered blast injuries from gla…
Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say
Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say An Old Bridge man was accused of breaking into several businesses and vehicles in Aberdeen, authorities said. Johnathan Ruck II was charged with several burglary and theft offenses, the Aberdeen Township Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 12.  Investigators said Ruck broke into several businesses and vehicles on Route 35 late at night on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and early on Thursday, Aug. 8. Police arrested Ruck at his home and officers found several stolen items inside it. Some items have been returned to their owners, while others still need to have their owner…
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Closing One Location, Moving To Another After 25 years, a popular Ocean County bakery is closing doors of one shop and moving to another. Colonial Bakery in Lavallette announced its Grand Central Avenue location will be closing as the landlord will not be renewing the lease after the summer, the bakery announced on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colonial Bakery (@colonialbakery) "Despite this setback, a new second location will be opening summer 2025!" the family-owned bakery said, located at the corner of Route 35 north and Joseph Street. Colonial…
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey
Six People Injured In Seven-Vehicle Crash In Central Jersey Six people were injured in a crash on a busy road in Monmouth County, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash near the intersection of Route 35 and Laurel Avenue at around 1:17 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, the department said in a news release. Officers found seven vehicles involved with one vehicle smoking, as well as large amounts of oil and gas leaking into the road. All six victims didn't suffer life-threatening injuries, according to police. Laurel Avenue was closed between the Route 35 on-ramp to the intersection with Route 35 for about two hours for the crash inv…
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Chipotle in Monmouth County, forcing the restaurant to close temporarily, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash at the Chipotle on Route 35 at around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the department said in a Facebook post. The car hopped over the parking lot's curb, broke through the wall, and the front end went into the restaurant's interior. The car driver was brought to Bayshore Hospital with neck pain. No one was injured inside the restaurant. The township's buildings and construction department said Chipotle will…
Art Gallery Catches Fire Along Jersey Shore: Police Art Gallery Catches Fire Along Jersey Shore: Police
Art Gallery Catches Fire Along Jersey Shore: Police An art gallery caught fire along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Wall Township police said a driver called 911 and reported smoke coming from OPI Gallery on Route 35 at around 2:48 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Officers arrived and found an active fire inside the business. Wall firefighters worked for about two hours to put out the flames. The state Department of Transportation detoured traffic from the scene. The initial cause of the fire appeared to be accidental. Wall police and the township fire bureau are investigating. Firefighters from Belmar, Brielle, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach,…
Drivers Were 'Intoxicated' In NJ Crash That Killed Man, Ejected Toddler: Prosecutor Drivers Were 'Intoxicated' In NJ Crash That Killed Man, Ejected Toddler: Prosecutor
Drivers Were 'Intoxicated' In NJ Crash That Killed Man, Ejected Toddler: Prosecutor Two Monmouth County drivers were accused of being intoxicated during a deadly crash, authorities said. Zyasia Henson, 28, of Long Branch, and Edgar Marcial-Diaz, 32, of Red Bank, were charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and two counts of third-degree assault by auto. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced their charges in a news release on Monday, Apr. 29. Eatontown police responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 35 and Broad Street at around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Marcial-Diaz was the only person in a 2002 Dodge Durango, whil…
Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For Newest Store In New Jersey Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For Newest Store In New Jersey
Trader Joe's Sets Opening Date For Newest Store In New Jersey Popular food items like "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning, "Unexpected Cheddar Cheese", and "Hold the Cone!" ice cream are about to be sold at a new Central Jersey spot. Trader Joe's will open its location in Middletown on Thursday, Apr. 25, the company said on its website on Friday, Apr. 19. The grocery store will hold a grand opening celebration at 8 a.m. The new Trader Joe's will be in the Middletown Plaza shopping center off Route 35. "We've consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Middletown, NJ," Trade Joe's said in its opening announce…
Elizabeth Driver Charged In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger Elizabeth Driver Charged In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger
Elizabeth Driver Charged In Central Jersey Crash That Killed Passenger A 26-year-old driver from Union County has been charged with vehicular homicide in a Sayreville crash that killed one of his passengers, authorities said. Brandon Witkowski, of Elizabeth, was charged Thursday, April 18, in the Route 35 crash that killed Zion Jackson, 24, of Keansburg, last fall, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On Oct. 28, 2023, at 5 a.m., authorities responded to Route 35 South in the vicinity of Fred’s Bait and Tackle Shop, following the report of a fatal crash. Police found a 2009 Acura TL that had rolled over onto two parked vehic…
Maserati Driven By 82-Year-Old Leaves Pedestrian Critical In Route 35 Crash: Prosecutor Maserati Driven By 82-Year-Old Leaves Pedestrian Critical In Route 35 Crash: Prosecutor
Maserati Driven By 82-Year-Old Leaves Pedestrian Critical In Route 35 Crash: Prosecutor A man is fighting for his life after he was struck by a luxury sports car while crossing a busy road in Monmouth County, authorities said. Wall Township police responded to the crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Route 35 and Warren Avenue at around 11:22 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 15. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago released new details about the wreck in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 18. Investigators said an 82-year-old man driving a 2007 Maserati was making a left turn onto Route 35. The driver hit a 78-year-old man who was crossing the road from east to west in…
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says
Scooter Rider Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Involving Police Officer, State AG Says A man riding a motorized scooter was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 35 in Monmouth County that involved a local police officer, state authorities said. The crash occurred on the highway's southbound side near Sunset Avenue in Ocean Township shortly after 9 p.m. Monday, April 15, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Tuesday. The identity of the scooter rider, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was temporarily being withheld, as was the name of the on-duty Ocean Township officer, Platkin said. Neither the officer nor anyone else involved in the crash was injured, …
Pedestrian Crash Shuts Down Route 35 Along Jersey Shore Pedestrian Crash Shuts Down Route 35 Along Jersey Shore
Pedestrian Crash Shuts Down Route 35 Along Jersey Shore A crash involving a pedestrian shut down a busy road in Monmouth County, officials said. Wall Township police responded to a "serious motor vehicle crash" at the intersection of Route 35 and Warren Avenue on Monday, Apr. 15, the department said in a Facebook post. The state Department of Transportation said a crash investigation closed Route 35 in both directions near the intersection at around 12:20 p.m. There was no word yet about how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries. The NJDOT also said the road completely reopened by around 2:15 p.m. Police warned drivers to e…
Motorcycle Driver Crashes Into Cargo Van, Dies In Central Jersey Motorcycle Driver Crashes Into Cargo Van, Dies In Central Jersey
Motorcycle Driver Crashes Into Cargo Van, Dies In Central Jersey A Monmouth County man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a cargo van, authorities said. William Eckert III, 54, of Eatontown, died in the crash on Monday, Apr. 8, according to a Shrewsbury police spokesperson. It happened at around 2:05 p.m. on Route 35, about 300 feet south of Sycamore Avenue. Eckert was driving a 2016 black motorcycle when he crashed into an unoccupied 2019 cargo van. Paramedics rushed him to Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Police were investigating the cause of the crash.
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location
Ocean State Job Lot Will Bring Bargains To Eighth New Jersey Location A Rhode Island-based chain of discount stores is expanding in the Garden State. Ocean State Job Lot will open a new location in the Kohl's Plaza on Route 35 in Holmdel. The company announced the newest store in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 28. The store will be in the former Stein Mart location and offer more than 37,000 square feet of shopping space. It was expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2024, and online job applications will begin in late spring. The location is about 15 minutes from the former Ocean State Job Lot store in Shrewsbury that closed in 2019. "We ar…
Woman Strikes Telephone Pole, Killed In Route 35 Crash In Woodbridge: Police Woman Strikes Telephone Pole, Killed In Route 35 Crash In Woodbridge: Police
Woman Strikes Telephone Pole, Killed In Route 35 Crash In Woodbridge: Police A 67-year-old woman was killed after she suffered a medical emergency and ran into a telephone pole in the Colonie section of Woodbridge, authorities said. Barbara Czyzewska, of Aberdeen, was southbound on Route 35 (St. George's Avenue) at about 10:40 a.m. Friday, March 22 when she lost control of her Subaru, Woodbridge police said. She was taken to Rahway Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said. There were no passengers in the Subaru.
Three $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Monmouth County, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1 Billion Three $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Monmouth County, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1 Billion
Three $10K Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Monmouth County, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1 Billion Three Mega Millions tickets worth $10,000 were sold in Monmouth County in the same week, including two tickets purchased at the same supermarket, lottery officials said. The New Jersey Lottery said two winning tickets in the drawing on Tuesday, Mar. 19 were bought at the ShopRite grocery store on Route 35 in Hazlet and Max's Beer, Wine & Liquors on Route 9 in Freehold. The winning numbers were 24, 46, 49, 62, and 66, and the MegaBall was 7. The Hazlet ShopRite also sold a $10,000 ticket in the drawing on Friday, Mar. 22. The winning numbers were 3, 8, 31, 35, and 44, and the M…
Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (Developing) A serious crash was reported on Route 35 southbound in Woodbridge Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22 north of Routes 1 & 9, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  The right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Central Jersey Man Found With Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Police Central Jersey Man Found With Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Police
Central Jersey Man Found With Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Police A Monmouth County man was accused of having crack cocaine during a traffic stop, authorities said. Wall Township police arrested 45-year-old Donny Reevey of Neptune at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the department said in a Facebook post.  Reevey's arrest came after he was stopped for traffic violations on Route 35 near New Bedford Road. He was charged with possession of crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Reevey was released on a summons with a future court date.
Jersey Shore Man Found With Stolen Gun, Burglary Tools: Police Jersey Shore Man Found With Stolen Gun, Burglary Tools: Police
Jersey Shore Man Found With Stolen Gun, Burglary Tools: Police An Asbury Park man was accused of having a stolen gun, knives, and burglary tools, authorities said. Corey Thermitus, 20, was arrested on Friday, Mar. 8, Wall Township police said in a news release.  Thermitus was driving a 2015 Hyundai Sonata on Route 35 when officers pulled him over at around 3:45 p.m. Police said he had a Taurus 9mm gun, two knives, a sledgehammer, and a ski mask. Thermitus was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm while committing a drug offense, possession …
Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: NJDOT
Busy Drawbridge Over Jersey Shore River Closed To Traffic For Several Months: Njdot An important bridge for many Monmouth County drivers will be closed for several months due to repairs, officials said. The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River had a mechanical failure on Friday, Mar. 1 that caused "significant damage to the machinery of the North Bridge leaf." Structural evaluation and drawbridge engineering teams said the bridge is safe for vehicles traveling between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. The drawbridge will remain open to vehicles and closed to large boats until work starts on Tuesday, Mar. 12. …
$10K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Wawa In Central Jersey $10K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Wawa In Central Jersey
$10K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Wawa In Central Jersey A Quick Draw lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at a Monmouth County gas station's convenience store, officials said. The New Jersey Lottery said the winning ticket was bought at the Wawa on Route 35 in Eatontown. The ticket was in a Quick Draw drawing on Sunday, Mar. 3. This was the second $10,000 winner in less than a week in Central Jersey after a Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a grocery store in Lakewood on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
38-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Jeep Wrangler On Route 35 38-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Jeep Wrangler On Route 35
38-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Jeep Wrangler On Route 35 A 38-year-old man was struck and killed on Route 35 in Monmouth County Thursday, Feb. 22, officials said. The unnamed man was walking on the southbound side of the roadway when he was struck by a 66-year-old woman in a 2015 Jeep Wrangler in the left lane near Valley Road in Ocean Township, just before 8:20 p.m., Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. The pedestrian was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and was pronounced dead just before 9 p.m. The driver operating the Wrangler remained on scene. An investigation involving members of the Monmouth…
Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County
Trailer Park Drug Bust Nets Three Arrests In Monmouth County Three people from South Jersey were arrested in a drug-dealing investigation in Wall Township, authorities said. State police and Wall Township officers executed a search warrant at the Seabreeze Mobile Home Community on Route 35 on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Wall Township Police Department said. Police arrested 20-year-old Kaliq Walker of Tinton Falls, 42-year-old Nathanael Jones of Wall Township, and 26-year-old Alexis Evely of Old Bridge. Walker was charged with third-degree possession of crack cocaine, third-degree possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, third-degree…
Jogger Killed In NJ Hit-Run Crash Was Wellness Industry 'Legend,' Harvard Biz School Grad Jogger Killed In NJ Hit-Run Crash Was Wellness Industry 'Legend,' Harvard Biz School Grad
Jogger Killed In NJ Hit-Run Crash Was Wellness Industry 'Legend,' Harvard Biz School Grad Julia Sutton, the founder of an international spa and wellness brand, has been identified as the victim killed in a hit-and-run crash in Brick Township earlier this month. Julia Sutton, 56, of Weehawken, was struck by a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Mark Carey, Jr. of South Amboy earlier this month on Route 35, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mark Carey has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a female pedestrian dead in Brick, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Sutton founded the boutique wellness company Exhale Spa in 2002. The company, which has locat…
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space A major redevelopment of Monmouth Mall is about to begin, transforming the shopping center into luxury apartments, new retail options, and a town center. The developer, Kushner — with headquarters in Florham Park and New York City — is planning to convert the 64-year-old mall on Route 35 in Eatontown into a large attraction called Monmouth Square.  Kushner's chief development officer Michael Sommer said the redevelopment will turn the mall inside out by tearing down indoor halls to create an open-air concept, with demolition set to begin in March. The intent is to …