Sharp eyes and quick actions by Asbury Park Police officers are believed to have made the difference between life and death for a man who tried to commit suicide Friday. While on patrol in the 700 block of Second Avenue, Class II Special officers Clint Davis and Ryan Leahy spotted a Chevy Blazer backed into […]

A 17-year-old Asbury Park resident was allegedly robbed at knifepoint early Thursday morning by an 18-year old Red Bank man and two juveniles while he was walking home from the train station. At approximately 12:30 a.m. the teen was confronted by three males who demanded anything of value, Asbury Park Deputy Chief Anthony Salerno said. […]

Police have taken one person into custody following a stabbing that occurred on Springwood Avenue. Shortly after 4 p.m. police were notified of a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical altercation in the rear yard of an address in the 1400 block of Springfield Avenue, according to Deputy Chief Anthony Salerno. During the physical […]

Detective Anthony Salerno will be promoted to Deputy Chief at a swearing-in ceremony Thursday, May 1 in Asbury Park City Council chambers. Salerno [shown above] has been with the department for 26 years. “He’s the right person the for job,” said Chief Mark Kinmon. “He’s got a lot of history in the city — he’s an […]

In response to concerns from residents about speeding and parking issues, the Asbury Park Police Department has made an effort to increase their patrol division’s awareness in the city, according to Police Chief Mark Kinmon. Before the start of the New Year, Capt. Anthony Salerno was shifted to lead the patrol division and Capt. Marshawn […]

Asbury police arrested two individuals they suspect may have been the cause of a recent increase in burglaries within the northeast section of the city, according to Captain Anthony Salerno. On Sept. 17, 2013 at approx 1 p.m., police responded to a caller who reported an individual that they recognized as living nearby exiting their residence […]

A suspect has been arrested and charged with a shooting Wednesday night in the area of Mattison and Dewitt avenues, according to Detective Captain Anthony Salerno. James Scott, 24, of Asbury Park has been charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Salerno said. Bail […]

Police arrested a man yesterday after receiving a call of shots fired in the 100 block of Atkins Avenue, between Mattison and Springwood avenues, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said. The police received a call that shots were fired at 9 a.m., Salerno said. Police responded and found a victim who had been struck, […]

The PNC Bank on Sunset Avenue was robbed yesterday and police have made an arrest in connection with the incident, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said today. The bank robbery took place at approximately 12:20 p.m. when a subject entered the bank, produced a written note threatening the teller, and left with money, Salerno […]

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 […]