Four men were arrested this afternoon following a narcotics investigation, and one of them was found to be in possession of a handgun, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said. In the 10 block of Dewitt Avenue, between Springwood and Heck avenues, the police department’s narcotics and gang unit made four arrests during the course […]

A Freehold man attempted to rob a city restaurant using a gun that was filled with blanks last week, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said. On April 12, a man entered Jade’s Garden Chinese Restaurant, at 410 Main St. between Summerfield and Bangs avenues, and pointed a silver handgun at an employee, demanding cash […]

Two men were shot in the 1400 block of Mattison Avenue last night, according to an official with knowledge of the situation. One man was a 23-year-old from Freehold and the other was a 30-year-old from Bridgeport, Conn., the official said. The 1400 block of Mattison Avenue is a dead end that extends past Dewitt […]

The city’s most famous historical landmark will remain open through the summer thanks to a new agreement between the city and boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette. The city council voted 4-0 on Wednesday night to approve the plan, which extends a deadline for Madison Marquette to submit plans for a sprinkler system now required by state […]

A 21-year-old motorist is being charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident following a crash that took place at 2:15 a.m. on April 12, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said. The crash occurred in the 1000 block of Bangs Avenue, between Langford and Comstock streets, Salerno said. The motorist […]

The city council is scheduled to meet tonight in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 5 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. The following items are on the agenda: • A vote on expansion of the premises at […]

The charter study commission is holding a public forum on Saturday and encouraging members of the public to attend. The charter study commission is an elected five-member board that is currently scrutinizing the city’s form of government. Following their nine-month study period, they can suggest a variety of changes, ranging from staggering elections to a […]

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office today unveiled a program that will enable residents to give law enforcement officials anonymous tips through text message. Officials announced the program through a press conference in Freehold. “In an effort to fight crime continuously and effectively in Monmouth County, we need the public’s input when it comes to reporting suspicious […]

The Asbury Park Police Department and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office collaborated on an investigation earlier this month that led them to locate $69,000-worth of heroin, some methadone pills and cash in a safe in the city, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said today. The investigation began when a city police officer stopped Vince Jackson, […]

From April 10 to 16, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: APRIL 10 • A 20-year-old female from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS]. • A 31-year-old male from Long Branch was arrested and charged with simple assault at Police Headquarters. • A 22-year-old male […]