A Long Branch and Colts Neck man were arrested Wednesday in connection to weapons possession charges, according to Deal Police Department news statement. Christopher Willis, 27 of Long Branch, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of hollow point bullets, resisting arrest, obstruction, and being […]

A routine motor vehicle violation stop led to the handgun possession arrest of two Long Branch men Wednesday, according to a news release by the Deal Police Department. Patrolman Jeff Kless initiated the stop near 7:21 p.m. in the area of Norwood and Brighton Ave. A subsequent investigation revealed a loaded handgun and controlled dangerous […]

An internal alert near 10:31 p.m. on Nov. 4 by Asbury Park Police Department advising Deal Police of a possible home burglary has led to the arrest of two area residents. Kenneth Burke, 46, of Asbury Park and Timothy Foote, 38, of Ocean were charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, criminal trespass and theft, […]

A suspicious black duffle bag found along Norwood Avenue Wednesday afternoon proved to be no threat to the community, Deal Police Department spokesman Sgt. Brian Egan said. After an over hour-long investigation that resulted in a portion of the roadway being closed to traffic and response by the State Police Bomb Squad Unit, the package was found to […]

The need for JCP&L to conduct a circuit transfer will result in power outages for Deal residents and businesses Thursday, according to a news advisory by the Deal Police Department. The service interruption is expected to last from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for customers in the vicinity of Lady Bess Drive, Atlantic Avenue, Lakeview […]

Deal Police reports 12 swimmers were successfully rescued from a dangerous rip current within a half hour by lifeguards stationed at the Stanley Conover Pavilion and the neighboring Deal Casino, spokesman Sgt. Brian Egan said. The rescue occurred between 2:30 and 3 p.m. an involved five lifeguards, Egan said. The swimmers ranged in ages young and […]

Deal Police Chief Ronen Neuman announced Thursday afternoon that the over 25 member police force has placed third in the International Association of Chiefs of Police [IACP] National Law Enforcement Challenge [NLEC]. The NLEC is a traffic safety recognition that honors agencies for their roadway safety programs, specifically for the traffic safety issues of impaired driving, […]

National Night Out is Tuesday and area municipalities have lined up an array of fun and educational celebrations. Created as a way for law enforcement and their support agencies to unite with the public, local business, and youth and other local organizations to heighten a community’s awareness of crime and drug prevention initiatives, said Asbury […]

The Deal Police Department reopened the borough’s beaches following an 11:30 a.m. evacuation due to the sighting of two shark. “Lifeguards observed 2 sharks, 100 to 150 yards offshore,” Sgt. William Hulsd said. The sharks were spotted outside a school of dolphins in front of Deal Casino and appeared to headed north toward Long Branch, Hulse said. […]

The Monmouth County Driving While Intoxicated [DWI] Task Force will conduct a checkpoint in Deal 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 11 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday along Ocean Avenue. […]