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Asbury Park

Law enforcement officials roll out new joint initiative

Serious gun-related crime offenders will be federally prosecuted

By Asbury Park Sun


Law enforcement officials have upped the ante for those that commit gun-related crimes in Monmouth County. In a continued effort to curb violence throughout the county, members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the state attorney’s office announced a joint initiative that increases prison time for citizens that have committed gun crimes or who […]

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Nov 04, 2013
Asbury Park

Citizens sick of west side violence

"We can't arrest our way out of this."

By Molly Mulshine


A typical council meeting last Wednesday erupted into a passionate discussion of the city’s recent increase in gun violence. Citizens’ comments included suggestions on how to help, as well as a few barbs. Asbury resident Myra Campbell suggested the code enforcement and police departments work together to reduce blight in the city.

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Mar 23, 2012