Monmouth County jury returned a guilty verdict against a city resident charged in the 2014 armed robbery of a man, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written statement. Mario Figueroa, 40, of Asbury Park, was found guilty Tuesday of first degree armed robbery, fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, third degree […]

An Asbury Park was sentenced to a no early release, 20 year sentence for the 2014 sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written news statement. Didier Villagra, 37, of Asbury Park, was found guilty on June 7, 2017, of the first degree aggravated sexual assault, second […]

An Asbury Park man was sentenced to a total of 25 years for involvement in two heroin distribution cases, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Monday afternoon. Gregory Jean Baptiste, 28, must serve 12 years of the sentence, handed down by Superior Court Judge Thomas F. Scully, before being eligible for parole, officials said. […]

A 24-year-old Neptune City man faces up to 80 years for the 2012 shooting outside the former Cameo Bar on Main Street, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Wednesday. Tyrice L. Berry was found guilty of two counts of first degree attempted murder, second degree aggravated assault, second degree possession of a weapon for […]

Another layer of security will be in place during the Nov. 7 general election. Representatives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office will be on hand to assist voters with questions relating to everything from fraudulent voting and illegal voting to voter intimidation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Tuesday. “The Prosecutor’s Office will respond […]

A 10-day manhunt ended in Asbury Park Wednesday when a joint investigation with the US Marshals Service and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest a Brick resident wanted in connection with a Long Branch attempted murder case, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced via a written news statement. Donovan L. Wesley, […]

The latest Guns For Cash program took in 120 weapons in exchange for cash as part of a one-day program in Asbury Park on Saturday, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written statement. The firearms collection paid $7,025 for two assault weapons, 49 rifles and shotguns, and 48 handguns, including 14 semi-automatic […]

An estimated 500 residents turned out for Tuesday night’s National Night Out event hosted by the City and the Asbury Park Police Department. “I think it’s one our most attended [Night Out] events in recent years, Police Department head Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Masters of ceremony was Pastor Lyddale Akins of Triumphant Life Church […]