Tom Mongelli
Nearly-simultaneous threats hit two Ocean County schools
Phone threats that arrived within a matter of minutes at schools in two disparate parts of Ocean County prompt swift action by district officials and police.
Toms River robbery suspect threatened violence in bank, say police
The man who allegedly threatened to shoot up a Toms River bank unless he was given money, five days before Christmas, awaits court proceedings while being held in the Ocean County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Santa brightens ailing children’s holiday, with help from Toms River police
Youngsters with no choice but to experience the magic of Christmas and Hannukah in a hospital setting get a big wish fulfilled - a visit from Santa, courtesy of the Toms River Police Department.
Search for Sarah Stern intensifies as Monmouth Prosecutor steps in
The search for Sarah Stern presses grimly on, nearly a week since the Neptune City 19-year-old disappeared from Monmouth County. Authorities are urging watchful eyes everywhere.
Know him? Wall Township police seek his identity
An ongoing investigation in Wall Township brings police to surveillance images of an individual, whose identity they are trying to establish.
Phone theft caught on camera, couple sought by Howell Township police
A pair of Walmart shoppers who allegedly swiped a cell phone from an unwitting victim in Howell Township are sought by police, who hope that you can help identify them.
Monmouth County Decides 2016: The winners
Monmouth County joins Ocean in staying deep red at the top of the slates, Donald Trump outdistancing Hillary Clinton by about 30,000 votes in unofficial results.
Pin found in Halloween candy in Barnegat
The goodies that the kids brought home after trick-or-treating...give it all a good once-over. Barnegat police today fielded a report from a resident of a pin inside a Kit-Kat bar.
Web surfers help corner burglary suspect, say Ocean Township police
Social media surfers get the assist on the arrest of a suspect in an October 22 home burglary in Monmouth's Township of Ocean.
Crewless boat near Keyport triggers search for two feared missing
A small boat found sinking near Keyport Harbor this morning sparks a search by the U.S. Coast Guard for two people feared missing.
Shore bill would keep domestic abuse victim addresses confidential in state files
Domestic violence victims would be able to keep their addresses concealed in voter and driver registration records, if a shore-sponsored bill in the state Assembly becomes law.
Retired friar dies in Middletown pedestrian accident, police seek info
The victim of Wednesday afternoon's pedestrian accident in front of Christian Brothers Academy is an elderly friar who recently retired from ministry.