The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a travel advisory that outlines restrictions along city roads from Monday through Thursday, next week. The restrictions are in place to allow for paving and striping of Kingsley Street, Fourth and Fifth Avenues near the waterfront. Officials warn to expect delays, plan alternate travel routes and parking, and […]

Two Neptune teens were charged with unlawful possession of a weapon near 6 p.m. Friday following a tip to the Asbury Park Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, according to a news release from spokesman Michael Casey. The 15-year-old boys were taken into custody outside a Washington Avenue home, Casey said. From the news release: They […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a coastal Flood Warning alert that remains in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday. Coastal flooding is expected with the high tide cycles, with ocean wave heights reaching 5 to 8 feet, according to the alert. Widespread flooding in expected Friday night when high tide is expected to occur […]

Asbury Park Police and emergency officials are reporting two people were transported to an area hospital following a double shooting near Monroe and Winn avenues on Monday afternoon. The wounds do not appear to be life threatening, according an emergency responder. The victims are said to be black males in their 20s. One was struck […]

Tuesday Nixle alerts by the Asbury Park Police Department to report suspicious activity are a part of an ongoing effort to share security and protection tips with the public, police department spokesman Michael Casey said. But the municipality’s web server went off line early Tuesday. “The whole server is down,” Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said. Emails […]

Two city residents were arrested following a multiple stabbing Saturday afternoon along Bangs Avenue, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Michael Casey said. Angela Mowery-Davis, 45, of Asbury Park was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of weapon. Bernard Nicholl, 51, of Asbury Park was charged with simple […]

A 34-year-old city resident was arrested following Saturday morning’s reported shooting along the 1400 block of Memorial Drive, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Michael Casey said. Ramses Frage, a host of the party on the block where gunfire was reported, was found to be wanted on an Ocean County warrant during the investigation, Casey said. […]

Asbury Park Police Department responded to a stabbing and multiple shots fired Wednesday night, spokesman Michael Casey said. An unidentified man was stabbed in the forearm near 9:18 p.m. along the 1000 block of Summerfield Avenue, Casey said. The adult male was found with stab wounds on one of his forearms. Minutes later, at 9:28 […]

The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a no parking notice to coincide with the expected large crowd for Deal Police Captain Earl Alexander’s funeral Thursday afternoon. The wake for Alexander is being held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Avenue. In anticipation of a large showing, there will […]

Crime in Asbury Park is at the lowest point since 1979, according to Uniform Crime Reporting data, Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno said. The report is a compilation of data of all major crimes, including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, rape, etc. Salerno said the 91-member Police Department will look to continue and grow crime prevention […]