Monmouth County News, Weather & Scanner Reports

🚨🗑️ LONG BRANCH MAN ARRESTED AFTER POLICE LINK HIM TO FIVE ILLEGAL DUMPING INCIDENTS IN WALL TOWNSHIP 🚔

A Long Branch man was arrested for allegedly dumping more than 10 cubic yards of household trash at a Wall Township business. Police linked the suspect to five incidents after tracing a white box truck seen at the property to his home.

💰 BELMAR FACES POTENTIAL LOSS OF $250,000 STATE EMS GRANT 💰

Belmar may lose a $250,000 state grant for emergency medical services because the borough failed to use the funds by the deadline. Local officials might seek an extension to keep the money as they consider shifting to county-run ambulance coverage.

📍 ASBURY PARK, NJ Two beloved geese that have called Deal Lake home for nearly 15 years are back where they belong after being taken from the lake earlier this month. According to the Monmouth Coun

Two local geese named Taco and Churro have returned to Deal Lake after being taken on September 2. Authorities rescued the birds from a Warren County farm following a social media search, and the geese are now healthy and back home.

🏠 FAMILY ASLEEP AS UNIDENTIFIED MAN ALLEGEDLY ENTERS NEPTUNE APARTMENT 🚔

Neptune Township Police arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly remaining inside a family’s apartment for four hours while they slept. Justin Johnson faces burglary charges after a home camera captured the incident at the Jumping Brook Apartments.

🎈🌿 MONMOUTH COUNTY’S NEWEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY OPENS IN NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP

Pink Balloon Dispensary recently celebrated its grand opening on Route 66 in Neptune Township. Co-founded by a local physician, the new business aims to provide an educational environment for adults and supports the community by employing staff on the autism spectrum.

🚔 Colts Neck Police Sergeant Charged With Theft After Allegedly Failing to Perform Duties While on Duty

🚨 MANASQUAN WOMAN CHARGED IN DEADLY THREE-VEHICLE CRASH IN WALL TOWNSHIP 🚨

Tamra G. Lawlor of Manasquan faces vehicular homicide charges for a March 2026 crash in Wall Township that killed a Brick woman. Investigators say Lawlor was under the influence when she ran a red light, causing the three-vehicle collision.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — UNTIL 9:00 PM ⚡🚨

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for five New Jersey counties until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Residents should stay indoors to avoid damaging winds, frequent lightning, and potential flooding across the region.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — UNTIL 8:15 PM ⚡🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Middlesex and Monmouth counties until 8:15 p.m. Residents should stay indoors to avoid hazards including damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and localized flooding.

⚡️⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING EXTENDED until 7:45pm! — MONMOUTH COUNTY ⚡🚨

The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm warning for Monmouth County until 7:45 p.m. tonight. Residents should stay indoors to avoid hazards including damaging winds, frequent lightning, and potential flash flooding on local roadways.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING EXTENDED — MONMOUTH COUNTY ⚡🚨

The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm warning for Monmouth County until 7:45 p.m. Residents should expect damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and frequent lightning, and officials advise avoiding travel due to the risk of localized flooding.

🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — CENTRAL/NORTH JERSEY ⛈️⚡

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, and Somerset counties until 7:30 p.m. Residents should stay indoors to avoid dangerous lightning, heavy rain, and damaging wind gusts.

🚨 FORMER FREEHOLD TEACHER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF STUDENT

Former Freehold Intermediate School teacher Allison Havemann-Niedrach was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage student. The 45-year-old woman must serve at least 85% of her term and permanently forfeit her teaching license.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: THREE JUVENILES CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH KEANSBURG HOMICIDE

Authorities charged three juveniles in connection with the July shooting death of 28-year-old Paco M. Moore in Keansburg. Two minors face weapons and murder charges, while a third is charged with hindering the investigation.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING EXTENDED — MONMOUTH COUNTY

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Monmouth County has been extended until 3:45 p.m. today. Residents should stay indoors to avoid damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that could cause flooding on local roadways.

🚨🌊 FLASH FLOOD WARNING — MIDDLESEX & MONMOUTH COUNTIES

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Middlesex County and Monmouth County until 6:15 PM today. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause dangerous flooding in low-lying areas, so drivers should avoid flooded roads and move to higher ground if necessary.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — MONMOUTH COUNTY

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Monmouth County until 3:00 p.m. today. Residents should move indoors immediately to avoid damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that may cause hazardous driving conditions.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING EXTENDED — MIDDLESEX & MONMOUTH COUNTIES

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Middlesex and Monmouth counties until 2:15 p.m. Residents should stay indoors to avoid damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain, while drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads.

🚨🌧️ FLOOD WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey until 4:00 AM Friday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flash flooding in low-lying areas, and residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roads.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for fifteen New Jersey counties until 8:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, large hail, and flooding while monitoring local weather updates for possible warnings.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING — MIDDLESEX & MONMOUTH COUNTIES

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Middlesex and Monmouth counties until 2:00 PM today. Residents should stay indoors to avoid damaging winds and heavy rain, while drivers are urged to never travel through flooded roads.

⚖️ Freehold Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault & Armed Robbery

A judge sentenced Anthony Burke of Freehold to 40 years in state prison for a 2023 armed robbery and attempted sexual assault in Manalapan Township. The 48-year-old repeat offender must serve at least 85% of his term before becoming eligible for parole.

🐶💔 Four Puppies Rescued After Being Found Abandoned in Freehold Township

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued four abandoned puppies found near a CVS in Freehold Township. Officials are asking the public for any information that could help identify where the dogs came from.

🔥🚒 2ND-ALARM COMMERCIAL FIRE IN LITTLE SILVER KEEPS CREWS BUSY FOR HOURS

Firefighters from several departments spent hours battling a two-alarm fire at a commercial building in Little Silver early Sunday morning. Officials have not yet released information regarding the cause of the blaze or the extent of injuries and property damage.

🚨 More Than 60 Syringes Wash Ashore, Swimming Closed at Manasquan Beach

Swimming is prohibited at Manasquan Beach after more than 60 syringes washed ashore on Saturday. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is monitoring the situation, and officials will re-evaluate water safety on Sunday following two high-tide cycles.

⚖️ Eatontown Family Sues Monmouth County Over Teen’s Serious Injury at Huber Woods Park

An Eatontown family is suing Monmouth County after a teenager suffered a serious heart injury when construction equipment fell on him at Huber Woods Park. The county is now seeking to include the boy's friend as a defendant in the lawsuit.

🚸 Brick Council Moves to Lower Lanes Mill Road Speed Limit Following Teen’s Death

The Brick Township Council introduced an ordinance to lower the speed limit on Lanes Mill Road to 35 miles per hour following the death of a teenage cyclist. Residents are also calling for functioning school-zone lights and more crossing guards.

🚨 Point Pleasant Man Charged in Asbury Park Swastika Graffiti Investigation

Police arrested a 29-year-old Point Pleasant man for allegedly spray-painting swastikas and lightning bolts at three Asbury Park locations. Austin Gaekler faces charges of criminal mischief and bias intimidation after graffiti was discovered at a nonprofit center, a convenience store, and an electrical box.

🚦 Monmouth County Officials Launch “Safe Streets For All” Initiative Ahead of New School Year

Monmouth County officials launched the Safe Streets For All initiative to improve road safety as students return to school. The program encourages drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to avoid distractions and highlights available grant funding for local infrastructure improvements like better crosswalks.

🚔 Toms River Man Accused of Defrauding Former Company Clients After Being Fired

Wall Township police arrested Christopher T. Ross for allegedly defrauding clients of his former employer. Authorities say the Toms River man posed as a sales representative after being fired and convinced customers to send payments to his personal bank account via Zelle.

🌩️ Severe Weather Threat Expands Into Monmouth & Middlesex Counties

Severe weather threats have expanded to include Monmouth and Middlesex counties, with storms expected from early afternoon through this evening. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding that could significantly disrupt the evening commute.

🏥 New Tinton Falls Cancer Center Set to Open in February 2027

RWJBarnabas Health will open a five-story specialty and cancer center at the new Vogel Medical Campus in February 2027. The facility is part of a larger project to relocate Monmouth Medical Center from Long Branch to the former Fort Monmouth site.

🚨 Tesla Crashes Through Garage and Into Kitchen of South Brunswick Home

A driver suffered minor injuries Friday after crashing his Tesla through a garage and into a South Brunswick kitchen following a medical episode. The collision caused a gas leak that led to brief neighborhood evacuations while emergency crews secured the scene.

🚨💔 18-YEAR-OLD BRICK MAN KILLED IN FATAL SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN WALL TOWNSHIP 💔🚨

An 18-year-old man from Brick died early Thursday morning after his car veered off Squankum Allenwood Road into a wooded area. Wall Township police are currently investigating the single-vehicle crash, and the victim's identity is being withheld pending family notification.

🚔 MIDDLETOWN POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED DATABASE ACCESS ⚖️

Middletown police officer Tony Perito was arrested for allegedly using a law enforcement database to access a woman’s mugshot and post it on social media. Perito has been suspended without pay and faces a third-degree computer theft charge.

🦟⚠️ West Nile Virus Detected in Howell Mosquitoes; County to Conduct Spraying Friday

Monmouth County officials will spray insecticide in parts of Howell early Friday morning after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus. Residents are encouraged to use repellent and remove standing water to reduce the risk of infection.

🚨 I-195 TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS, LOADED FIREARM RECOVERED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

Police arrested two Ocean County men during a traffic stop on Interstate 195 after finding a loaded, unserialized AR-15-style rifle. Jarrone Perry and Christopher Ojeda Jr. face multiple weapons charges and were transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

🚨 DWI CHECKPOINT PLANNED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT IN WALL TOWNSHIP 🚨

The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Route 138 in Wall Township this Friday, August 14. Westbound traffic will be diverted onto Maxwell Road from 8:00 PM until midnight for screening by local and county officers.

🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR 16 NEW JERSEY COUNTIES ⛈️

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for sixteen New Jersey counties until 9:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause localized flooding across most of the state.

🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset counties until 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Residents should expect 60 mph wind gusts and small hail, which could damage trees and power lines across the region.