RED BANK: TWO NABBED IN STATION HOLDUP

File photo of the Shell station on Newman Springs Road. (Archive photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)

By JOHN T. WARD

Two Pennsylvania women were arrested early Saturday morning after they robbed a Red Bank gas station at knifepoint and triggered a pursuit by police from three towns, authorities said.

Red Bank police Chief Darren McConnell told redbankgreen the incident began at 11:34 p.m. Friday, when the pair entered the convenience store at the Shell station at Newman Springs Road and Shrewsbury Avenue, brandished folding knives and demanded cash and cigarettes.

January 2, 2016 - 11:00 am | Comments ()

INDICTMENT IN SHOOTING, RED BANK HOLDUP

A one-man, 24-hour crime spree that included a holdup of a Red Bank gas station and a shooting in Asbury Park got a Monmouth County man indicted on federal charges Thursday, authorities said.

Quam Wilson, 23, of Neptune Township, started the blitz by shooting an Asbury Park cab driver in the head during a robbery, an indictment handed down by a grand jury in Trenton alleges.

The driver survived.

September 5, 2013 - 2:58 pm | Comments ()

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN GAS STATION HOLDUP

This just in from the Middletown PD:

On April 23, 2013 Detective Kelly Godley of the Middletown Police Department arrested Darius Williams, age 24, from Witmer Place in Long Branch, NJ, for Armed Robbery, Possession of an Imitation Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose and Theft as a result of the April 18, 2013 armed robbery of the Raceway Gas Station located on Highway 35 in Middletown.

The arrest came after Detective Lieutenant Raymond Chaparro and Detective Sergeant Jeff Pilone of the Long Branch Police Department located a vehicle that matched the description of one used in an armed robbery of a liquor store in Long Branch on April 22, 2013.

April 24, 2013 - 11:31 am | Comments ()

RED BANK: ARMED ROBBERY REPORTED

The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of October 19 and November 9, 2012. This information is unedited.

Criminal Mischief occurring on 10-20-12 at Bridge Ave. Victim reported that unknown person(s) damaged his vehicle by slashing driver side front tire and breaking mirror of vehicle. Lt. Richard Mangold.

Criminal Mischief occurring on 10-30-12 at following locations: Clifford Place, Carmen Place and West Westside Ave. Unknown subjects damaged several vehicles. Food and condiment items were thrown at parked vehicles. Ptl. Garrett Falco.

Robbery occurring on 10-31-12 in the area of Oakland Street. Victim reported that two unknown males were involved. One of the subjects approached the victim while walking home and pointed a gun at him demanding money. The other subject stood behind the first subject. The victim gave the accused his wallet, which contained cash and a debit card. Also stolen was victims cell phone. Accused fled. Lt. Eliot Ramos

November 12, 2012 - 8:27 am | Comments ()

RED BANK COUPLE BURGLARIZED, SHOT AT

A Red Bank couple was assaulted and shot at in an early-morning burglary and pursuit early ~~Thursday~~ Friday morning, police say.

According to Captain Darren McConell, five men, at least two of them carrying handguns, forced their way in through the front door of a condominium on Tower Hill, off Prospect Avenue, at about 2 a.m.

August 17, 2012 - 12:28 pm | Comments ()

ARMED ROBBER HITS FAIR HAVEN SHOP

By JOHN T. WARD

The owner of a Fair Haven antiques shop was held up at gunpoint by a robber who fled with the contents of a safe, police reported Saturday evening.

Here’s an announcement sent out by the FHPD at 5:18 p.m.:
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June 2, 2012 - 5:29 pm | Comments ()

GUNPOINT ROBBERY REPORTED ON WEST SIDE

The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of October 14 to October 21, 2011. This information is unedited.

Theft occurring at Arthur Street between 10-14-11 and 10-15-11. Victim reported that unknown subject(s) removed a wallet from parked vehicle. Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Armed Robbery occurring at Clinton Place on 10-16-11. Victim reported that while riding his bike he was approached by an unknown Hispanic male subject, approx. 5’5 to 5’7″ in late teens to early 20’s wearing all black who pointed a handgun at him. Stolen was a wallet with approx. $1,000.00 cash in same. Ptl. James DePonte, Det. Robert Clayton

October 24, 2011 - 6:54 am | Comments ()

GUNPOINT ROBBERY ON RIVER ROAD

The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 14 to January 21, 2011. The information appears here unedited.

Armed Robbery occurring on 1-11-11 in the area of River Road. Victim reported that while walking he was approached from behind by accused that pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim turned over cash and the perpetrator fled. Ptl. Matthew Ehrenreich.

Criminal Mischief occurring on Broad St. on 1-17-11. Victim reported that unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti onto building and a golf cart. Ptl. Dawn Shields.

Criminal Mischief occurring on 1-18-11 at Leighton Ave. vacant residence. Report of unknown subject(s) breaking window, cracking door jam and gaining entry. The first floor of the residence was flooded with water. Ptl. Paul Perez.

January 24, 2011 - 6:46 am | Comments ()

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