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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for April, 2023. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 04/03/2023 a patrol unit took a report of theft from a vehicle. In the area of Leighton Av., the owner of a vehicle reported a key was stolen from the vehicle. The key was valued at $5.00. Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

Theft: In the area of Newman Springs Rd. a patrol unit took a report of theft from a vehicle. On 04/03/2023 the owner of a vehicle reported US Currency in the amount of $800.00 was stolen from a vehicle. Ptl. Ashon Lovick.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for March, 2023. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 03/08/2023 a patrol unit took a report of shoplifting. In the area of Water St., an employee reported the theft of four bottles of laundry detergent. The total value of the items was listed at $71.96. Ptl. Shane Dengel.

Criminal Mischief: A patrol unit took a report of graffiti in the area of Monmouth St. On 03/12/2023 an owner of a business reported lettering in black in color spray paint on a fence and on the rear wall of a business. No cost given for the damages. Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.

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RED BANK: POT, BUDGET & MORE ON AGENDA

Responding to public pressure, the council plans to create a four-way stop at the intersection of Leighton Avenue and Drs. James Parker Boulevard. (Google Maps image. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank njOn the Red Bank mayor and council’s agenda for Wednesday night: new hurdles for licensing of cannabis businesses; the 2023 budget; a new four-way traffic intersection and more.

 

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RED BANK: POT LAW DRAWS FIRE BUT ADVANCES

red bank nj hampton innA long-vacant gas station at the foot of Cooper’s Bridge was left out of the new law by mistake, proponents said. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

redbankgreen hot topicThe Red Bank council advanced a rewrite of the borough pot law Wednesday night, undeterred by cannabis business owners warning of lawsuits.

The proposed changes, which include a ban on marijuana retailing within 1,000 feet of schools, “please no one,” but must be adopted, their lead sponsor told a sharply divided audience at a special legislative session.

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RED BANK: SESSION ON CANNABIS LAW SLATED

hot topicA proposed change to Red Bank’s cannabis law would ban sales within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds and public housing, except in one zone, under a draft that’s up for discussion at a special session this week.

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RED BANK: PARKING, EV CHARGING ON AGENDA

The council is eyeing requirements for electric vehicle charging in new multifamily projects and parking lots. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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By JOHN T. WARD

hot topic red bank njOn the Red Bank mayor and council’s agenda for Wednesday night: rules requiring electric vehicle chargers at new developments, and a change in the parking law for a stretch of Spring Street.

Not on the agenda: the burning issue of how to rewrite the town’s cannabis law.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for February, 2023. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 02/03/2023 a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. In the area of Maple Av., the victim reported the rear passenger side window of a vehicle was broken and a backpack was taken from the vehicle. The backpack contained $120.00 US Currency, one paycheck, a Bank of America card, a Children’s Place credit card, a driver’s license, and other forms of identification. Ptl. Christian Nelson.

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RED BANK: SMOKE, BUT NO FIRE ‘COMPANY’

The cannabis shop is slated to replace the China Moon restaurant on North Bridge Avenue. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

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A proposed cannabis store with the “terrible” name of “Red Bank Fire Company” will change its moniker before it opens in coming months, a representative said Monday night.

The business won planning board approval to open a marijuana dispensary in a North Bridge Avenue strip mall after promising to quickly end any confusion with the borough’s volunteer fire department.

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RED BANK: HOUSING, POT DOMINATE SESSION

Evergreen Terrace is one of two apartment complexes slated for possible rehabilitation or redevelopment. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

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The Red Bank Housing Authority asked the borough council for money to explore possible redevelopment of two subsidized apartment complexes Wednesday night.

At its second three-plus-hour meeting in three days, the governing body also heard more testimony for and against a possible overhaul of the zoning law governing cannabis businesses.

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RED BANK: POT LAW OVERHAUL PROPOSED

Cannabis proponent Andy Zeitlin testifying at the special session. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topicExpecting to hear about proposed tweaks to Red Bank’s pot law, attendees at a special council session Monday night instead learned that it may be completely rewritten to make it more restrictive.

Councilwoman Angela Mirandi fiercely defended the proposed changes, calling the original 2021 ordinance “reckless.”

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for January, 2023. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 01/04/2023 a patrol unit took a report of theft. In the area of N. Bridge Av., the victim reported a black in color tri-fold wallet was stolen. The wallet contained a NJ driver’s license, a debit card, gift cards, $25.00 in US currency, and a health insurance card. Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.
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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for December, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 12/04/2022, in the area of Harding Rd. a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. The owner stated a license plate from a vehicle was stolen. Ptl. Andrew Todd.

Theft: In the area of N. Prospect Av. a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. On 12/08/2022 the owner of a vehicle reported that two hub caps had been stolen. The hub caps were valued at $64.24 each. Ptl. Piero Vescio.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for November, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Criminal Mischief: On 11/01/2022 a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief in the area of McLaren St. The victim reported damage to a motor vehicle. The vehicle had a broken rear windshield, damage to the front windshield and both passenger side tires were flat. No value was given for the damages. Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

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RED BANK: INDOOR CANNABIS FARM APPROVED

The facility would operate in three buildings now used for warehousing at 15 East Leonard Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

hot topicRed Bank moved closer to scoring a wholesale cannabis growing facility Monday night.

Before granting approval, however, planning board members had to overcome misgivings about an all-cash operation – and an electrified security fence meant to give intruders a “kick in the chest” without killing them.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for October, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 10/01/2022 a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. In the area of Mechanic St., the owner reported items stolen from a vehicle. The reported stolen items were one pair of Fendi sunglasses valued at $500.00, one pair of Versace sunglasses valued at $400.00, US Currency in the amount of $100.00, and a NJ Driver’s License. Ptl. Frank Metta.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for September, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 09/05/2022 a patrol unit took a report of theft of a bicycle, In the area of Shrewsbury Av., the owner reported a red in color Red Line bicycle valued at $900.00 was stolen. Ptl. Stanley Balmer.

Theft: In the area of Riverview Pl. a patrol unit took a report of theft. The victim stated that US Currency in the amount of $170.00 was taken from a wallet between the dates of 09/09/2022 and 09/12/2022. Ptl. Luke Cahill.

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RED BANK: STATE POLICE RAID HOUSE

State Police on scene at 198 Drs. Parker Boulevard. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

New Jersey State Police had one man in custody after officers in tactical gear raided a Red Bank house Thursday afternoon.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for August, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 08/02/2022, a patrol unit in the area of Monmouth St. took a report of theft of a bicycle. The victim reported the theft of a white in color bicycle. The bicycle was valued at $200.00. Ptl. Tanner Shea.

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RED BANK: SEARCH LEADS TO DRUG BUST

Red Bank police arrested a borough man on drug and weapons charges, Chief Darren McConnell said in a prepared statement issued Friday afternoon.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for July, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Criminal Mischief: A patrol unit took a report of graffiti on 07/06/2022. In the area of Broad St., the owner of a property reported a building was marked with black in color spray paint. Ptl. Gary Watson.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for June, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: In the area of Monmouth St., a patrol unit took a report of theft of a bicycle on 06/01/2022. Owner reported a blue and yellow in color mountain bike was stolen from the rear of a business. The bike was valued at $500.00. Ptl. Tanner Shea.

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FAIR HAVEN: COUNCIL OKS GUN RESOLUTION

Mayor Josh Halpern speaking during Monday’s council session. (Photo from Zoom. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

Overriding objections by Mayor Josh Halpern, Fair Haven’s borough council endorsed a resolution calling for common-sense federal gun laws Monday night.

The 6-0 vote followed a showdown between Halpern and several council members over his blockage of resolutions he said are not local issues.

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for May, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 05/06/2022 a patrol unit took a report of theft from a business in the area of Water St. An employee reported two subjects stole allergy medications. Items listed as stolen: an unknown amount of Zyrtek, an unknown amount Allegra, and an unknown amount of Benadryl. Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.

 

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RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS

The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for April, 2022. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Criminal Mischief: On 04/05/2022 in the area of River St., a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. Owner reported a large key scratch on a parked vehicle starting at the rear passenger door extending to the rear taillight. The damage was estimated at $300.00. Ptl. Piero Vescio.

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