Governor Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter storm Stella. “This severe winter storm is expected to produce tonight through Tuesday afternoon significant snow accumulations, winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour, freezing temperatures, widespread coastal flooding and hazardous whiteout travel conditions,” Christie said. “During these threatening conditions, I urge […]

A four-year long joint investigation into the January 2013 murder of a 23-year-old city man, gunned down after leaving a local pizzeria, ended with the arrest of Dominique Moore, 25, of Asbury Park, according to a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s news release. Moore was charged with first degree murder and second degree possession of a weapon […]

The Asbury Park Police Department is working with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office to identify two suspects who vandalized the Garden State Equality headquarters on Main Street Saturday afternoon, Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno said.  The nonprofit’s Executive Director Christian Fuscarino said video surveillance was remitted to the local police department. “The video and or stills, […]

A missing juvenile alert has been issued for who has run away from Child Protection and Permanency Division, according to Asbury Park Police Department. In conjunction with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, officials are seeking the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Gina Perilla, known to frequent Asbury Park.   Perilla is described as 5’5” Hispanic […]

An investigation launched as a result of citizen complaints resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old resident, according to a written news release issued by Asbury Park Police Department Spokesman Ptl. Michael Casey. Quaddeer Omar Fitzpatrick was charged with possession of crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute, possession with the intent to distribute […]

A juvenile, reported missing since Sunday, was found safe and sound, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Ptl. Michael Casey said. Officials issued a missing person alert Wednesday to help locate 14-year-old America Rice, described as 5’ 2” black female with a light brown complexion, brown eyes, and red/auburn hair. Casey said the investigating detective reported […]

Asbury Park Police has issued a missing juvenile alert for a 14-year-old girl. America Rice is describes as a 5′ 2″ black female with a light brown complexion, brown eyes, and red/auburn hair, according to alert. Officials say the last date of contact was on Sunday, Feb. 19. Anyone with information that can help locate […]

A joint investigation into the Saturday night shooting of a male gunshot victim located by Asbury Park Police Police is ongoing, according to a news statement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J.  Gramiccioni. Police responded near 9:51 p.m. Saturday to reports that one of two victims sustained gunshot wounds near Myrtle and Stratford avenues. Moments […]

Asbury Park Police and Fire departments assisted in an emergency evacuation of residents in the area of Langford Street and Mattison Avenue Tuesday night.  The evacuation was sparked by the reported 7:39 p.m. natural gas leak caused by contractors working in the area, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Patrolman Michael Casey said. “Contractors working at […]

A joint murder investigation is underway pertaining to the 32-year-old city resident found lying on the ground in the 700 block of Third Avenue Friday night, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno confirmed the homicide occurred Friday night. Asbury Park Police who responded to a 911 call near 8:02 p.m., […]