The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has released the names of the two victims of last night’s shooting. One of the men has died, while the other remains in the hospital. Orlando Rowe, 30, of Bridgeport, Conn., was pronounced dead due to multiple gunshot wounds at 9 p.m., about 90 minutes after the shooting occurred, said […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

A diverse group of community leaders and city officials assured residents today that they will be working together to cut down on gun violence. They announced the new initiative, “Stop the Violence Summer,” at a press conference held in City Hall this afternoon. “You’ve never seen a coalition such as this,” Rev. Kevin Nunn [pictured […]

City leaders will come together for a press conference this afternoon regarding the shooting death of Donte Kelly earlier this week. Government officials, members of the local clergy and other community leaders will attend the conference, which begins at 2 p.m. in the main lobby of City Hall, Police Chief Mark Kinmon said today. “We […]

From April 3 to 8, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: APRIL 3 • A 35-year-old female from Aberdeen was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS], CDS distribution or manufacture and CDS distribution near school property in the 500 block of Asbury Avenue. • A 29-year-old male from […]

The victim of a shooting was found on a porch in Asbury Park early Sunday morning, according to Charles Webster, the communications officer for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. An Asbury Park police officer was patrolling the area of the 1500 block of Sewall Avenue, between Prospect and Ridge avenues, when he heard shots fired, […]

From March 27 to 31, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: MARCH 27 • An 18-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS], CDS distribution or manufacture and CDS distribution near school property at the intersection of Bangs and Prospect avenues. • A 41-year-old […]