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The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of April 8 to April 15, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Theft occurring onContinue reading "COPS: THIEVES TOOK KITCHEN APPLIANCES"
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THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
A catcher’s mitt at Rumson Little League’s opening day. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Break-ins were the breaking news that dominated locally last week, toppedContinue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
COPS: JEWELRY THIEF HIT BON JOVI MANSION
A gate to the Bon Jovi mansion, as seen in 2008. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Turns out the 21-year-old accused of burglarizing four Navesink River Road homes overContinue reading "COPS: JEWELRY THIEF HIT BON JOVI MANSION"
COPS SAY M’TOWN BURGLAR NETTED $500,000
An alleged 21-year-old burglar bagged more than $500,000 worth of jewelry from four homes along ritzy Navesink River Road in the last two months, Middletown police said Thursday. Nicholas TracyContinue reading "COPS SAY M’TOWN BURGLAR NETTED $500,000"
Middletown police say they arrested a township-based employer Tuesday for theft of his workers’ Individual Retirement Account benefits. David Crosby, 56, of Murphy Road in the Port Monmouth section, wasContinue reading "BOSS BUSTED FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT THEFTS"
FAIR HAVEN MAY TRIM TREE LAW
Hance Road in Fair Haven. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Councilman Bob Marchese’s got his axe ready, and it looks like changes to Fair Haven’sContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN MAY TRIM TREE LAW"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of April 1 to April 8 2011. The information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief occurringContinue reading "WINDSHIELD SMASHED ON RIVER STREET"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A rash of car break-ins in Fair Haven has spread to neighboring towns, local departments said Monday. In addition to break-ins reported in Red Bank and FairContinue reading "CAR BREAK-INS REPORTED ALL OVER"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Little Silver police are investigating a smash-and-grab at a business Monday morning. Detective Sergeant Daniel Shaffery told redbankgreen that a New Jersey Transit commuter reported seeing theContinue reading "PIZZA NEWS: A BUSTED DOOR AND A HUSTLE"
THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
Plowing the sand mounds in Sea Bright. Can summer be far behind? (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Welcome back to another week at redbankgreen. Here’sContinue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For the second straight week, multiple unlocked vehicles were entered into and robbed Monday, Fair Haven police said. This time, the thefts occurred in the central partContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN HIT WITH MORE CAR ROBBERIES"
Recent police activity as reported by the Middletown Police Department. These reports are unedited. • On March 31, 2011 Detective Daniel Sullivan was contacted by Detective Jeff Miller of theContinue reading "BUSY WEEK FOR MIDDLETOWN COPS"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of March 25 to April 1, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Lost or StolenContinue reading "RED BANK MINOR ARRESTED FOR SEX ASSAULT"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Thirty vehicles were broken into on the west side of Fair Haven Monday morning, police said. Loose change, personal credentials, jewelry and credit cards were taken inContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN BREAK-IN SPREE HITS 30 CARS"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Yet another busy week for Middletown police, the department reports, with seven arrests the last five days. In today’s weekly roundup from Detective Lieutenant Steve Dollinger, there’sContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN COP ARRESTS BELT-SWINGER"
Two property owners want the former borough hall returned to Red Bank as a public asset. (Click to enlarge) As anticipated by Mayor Pasquale Menna, a lawsuit has been filedContinue reading "SUIT CALLS 51 MONMOUTH DEAL ‘ILLEGAL’"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of March 18 to March 25, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Theft occurring onContinue reading "QUIET WEEK ON THE STREETS OF RED BANK"
LITTLE ELBOW ROOM AS YMCA GETS MAKEOVER
Kristen Sidun of Little Silver says she doesn’t mind the temporarily cramped conditions. Below, a schematic of the interior changes underway. (Click to enlarge) They’re sweating it out cheek-by-jowl atContinue reading "LITTLE ELBOW ROOM AS YMCA GETS MAKEOVER"
The Fair Haven duck flap has drawn more major media attention, this time from Fox’s My9 News.
COPS NAB MAN FOR CAR BREAK-INS
A Tinton Falls man was arrested by Red Bank police early Tuesday morning after a witness reported a break-in underway at a Lincroft motel, Middletown police say. Louis DeAngelo, 34,Continue reading "COPS NAB MAN FOR CAR BREAK-INS"
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FEELING SNAPPY
      Snapping Turtles come ashore to lay their eggs this time of year and are a common site along the Swimming River waterfr ...
TUB TIME
RED BANK: A sparrow waits for the next available dirt tub while two others take their Sunday baths. (Click for video.)
CHECK IT OUT
A bench outside the Red Bank Public Library provided a serene view of our beautiful Navesink River Monday evening.
WAYWARD SLIM JIM
Anybody lose a Slim Jim? A “Sweet Mild O’ Mine” flavor Slim Jim was seen left unattended on this mailbox on Mechanic Stree ...
YAPPY TOGETHER
RED BANK: Look for this cutie pie, named Sacramento, at Yappy Hour on Broadwalk Saturday. He's looking for a new home.
YELLOW RAINCOAT DAY
On a rainy May morning, the only golden sight on Broad Street this morning were the matching raincoats of Eileen and her dog Benny.
STOP. JUST STOP.
RED BANK: For those who don't get the meaning of a stop sign, crossing guard Diane Johnson amplifies the message with some colorful outfits. ...
RECORDS SKIP INTO TOWN
RED BANK: Devotees of vinyl records expected to drop needle at Broad and Mechanic Saturday. Here's why.
Feline fortunes on Monmouth Street
Christopher Russell and feline pal Princess take in some fresh air on a warm May night Thursday in the doorway of Gina’s Psychic Bouti ...
GOING UP?
RED BANK: Public Library will be closed Friday for the start of elevator construction. (Click for more.)
TREEBIRTH
RED BANK: Replacement of nine trees gets underway on South Street, where a wholesale removal angered residents last September. (Click for mo ...
RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.