The 2016 armed robber and kidnapper captured at the Neptune Wawa has been sentenced to 18 years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced in a written statement.  Hakiem K. Wadud, 26, of Asbury Park was handed the No Early Release [NERA] sentence by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor. Wadud, who pleaded guilty […]

An Asbury Park man pleaded guilty Friday to charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in connection to November 2016 Neptune Township and Asbury Park crimes, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced via a written statement Tuesday afternoon. Hakiem K. Wadud, 24, of Asbury Park, pleaded guilty to first degree armed robbery and first degree […]

The local American Red Cross assistance of families affected blaze that ravished seven structures in Ocean Grove’s northeastern neighborhood came on the heels of aid given to families in northern New Jersey, officials said. “In the past two days, we have seen large fires impact the New Jersey communities of Ocean Grove and Passaic,” CEO […]

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 […]

Former Neptune Township Police Sgt. Philip Seidle was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for the brutal killing of his estranged wife last year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Thursday. The sentence for one count of first degree aggravated manslaughter by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Joseph W. Oxley is subject to […]

No personal information is being released with regard to the person found dead on an Ocean Grove sand dune Wednesday morning, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Charles Webster said. An autopsy is being conducted, he said. “Pending a full autopsy and subsequent notification of next of kin, the identity and other personal details will not […]

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 […]