Asbury Park saw a 13 percent drop in crime last year, according to an annual report compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigations [FBI]. The national Uniform Crime Report, launched in 1929, is a measurement to standardize crime per municipality. It outlines aggregated statistics on everything from violent crimes to property offenses, such as arson, […]

Another City native has joined the Asbury Park Police force. Islam Joshua, 24, sworn into duty Friday during a ceremony attended by friends, family, his new colleagues, and City officials. Asbury Park Police Department Spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey said Joshua was selected from the civil service city list. Municipal Clerk Cindy Dye administered the oath […]

An arrest has been made in a fatal hit and run accident on early Friday evening in the area of 3rd Avenue and Langford Street, according to a news release from Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The suspect, Johnny Westbrook, 82, is an Asbury Park resident, according to the release. The victim, Daniel Rivera, […]

Returning to the legendary Stone Pony, the Asbury Park Toy Drive delivered Christmas gifts numbering in the thousands to over 525 families Saturday morning. “It’s a really big help,” said Keiona Franks, who selected toys, clothing, and other gift items for  her four children – ages 2 to 10. “I come every year.” Families who […]

Three Jersey Shore residents are charged with weapons possession following a Wednesday evening motor vehicle stop but one suspect, considered to be dangerous, remains at large, Chief David Kelso has announced in a written news statement. Imirrah Bouie, a 20 year old female from Asbury Park; Nailah Hines, a 19 year old female from Neptune […]

Coffee With A Cop will return from 9 am to noon Dec 12 at Kula Cafe on Springwood Avenue. First launched in Hawthorne, Calif. in 2011, the event became a national occurrence in 2016 when the Honolulu Police Department began hosting meetups, thereby making Coffee with a Cop an event in all 50 States. The […]

City Manager Michael Capabianco has appointed Deputy Chief David Kelso to the role of Chief of Police. Kelso, who was promoted to Deputy Chief in April 2017, has headed the daily operations of the over 91 member police force, often promoting from within the ranks. He also oversaw the police department’s accreditation process, granted in […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, task force coordinator Chief Michael W. Palmer of the Brielle Police Department said. The checkpoint will be run from 9 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday along Route 71 [Main Street] in […]

Sustainable Jersey Award Asbury Park has become the first Monmouth County community to achieve Sustainable Jersey’s silver level certification, city officials have announced. The certification helps align and create community efforts to increase awareness, reduces waste and greenhouse emissions, saves money and resources, and makes the City eligible to apply for “green grants” in the future. […]

The Asbury Park Police Department instituted a number of promotions and new hires Friday morning. Among them are Lt. Amir Bercovicz. Hired in 1995, Bercovicz served in various units, including the Street Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Bercovicz will be assigned as the day shift Watch Commander. Newly promoted […]