Friday, May 24, 2013
Monmouth County Freeholders reported that 127 recruits earned their badges and became law enforcement officers
The Monmouth County Police Academy graduated its largest class ever Thursday with 127 recruits earning their badges. The graduates, who served as police officers and Class II officers, will be dispersed to more than 40 departments within Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington and Atlantic Counties, Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. “It was really wonderful to see this,” Burry said. The graduation was held at Brookdale Community College because the academy could not accommodate the large number of graduates, she said. Burry reflected on a time years ago when the academy was going to close due to a lack of interest and support. “Well, we changed that and we’re very happy to say that,” she said, adding that the academy…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A small electrical fire caused the evacuation of Village School, according to police.
Just before an afternoon thunderstorm, a small electrical fire caused Village School to evacuate, according to police. A release from the Holmdel Police Department said the Thursday fire began around 12:45 p.m. and was contained to the roof and extinguished by members of both township volunteer fire departments. Holmdel First Aid Respond to assist, there were no injuries according to police. Sgt. Jeff Ackerson and Det. Andy Kret investigated. Today was a four-hour session for students, due to unused snow days. Parents who were picking up their students were able to do so on the soccer field at the school with the assistance of staff and teachers.
Employees were evacuated again late Thursday morning.
The scene at Cosmetic Essence Innovations is becoming routine. Employees scattered at evacuation points on the property, water and snacks for all. Officials on the scene said this week's incidents were not caused carbon monoxide, however the investigation is ongoing as to what is causing employees to fall ill. A third incident prompted a full evacuation of the building late Thursday morning. The first two incidents, both Monday and Wednesday, closed the building after a handful of people fell ill. The building opened on Thursday morning, despite the Wednesday night incident. Haz-Mat officials said it is still unknown what the leak is, but the carbon monoxide alarms in the building are being tripped by something unknown at this time. CEI …
A suspected carbon monoxide leak cleared the building on Route 35 Monday night, as well.
Another carbon monoxide leak cleared Cosmetic Essence Innovations on Wednesday night, just days after two employees were briefly hospitalized on Monday night. CEI closed on Monday night due to an ongoing investigation of what exactly caused those illnesses. According to police, the business remained closed Tuesday morning and hired an outside firm to further investigate the possible leak. The business reopened on Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., according to police. On Wednesday around 10 p.m., Holmdel police were called again to the scene at 2182 Highway 35, Holmdel. CEI remains closed "while a full investigation is being conducted to identify the cause of the elevated levels," according to police. In 2010, The Star Ledger reported a carbon monoxide…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Investigation alleges that customers were poured cheap booze even when paying for premium liquor, authorities say
TGI Fridays of Hazlet is among 29 bars and restaurants throughout New Jersey targeted by state officials during a year-long investigation into establishments that may have served cheap booze while charging premium prices, according to the state Attorney General's Office. Alcoholic beverages have been seized and records have been demanded from 29 licensed bars and restaurants -- including Fridays at 3045 Route 35 in Hazlet -- in the state as part of "Operation Swill,'' according to the release. The investigation alleges that the establishments -- a dozen TGI Fridays among them -- filled premium alcoholic beverage bottles with cheaper alcohol in an attempt to fool patrons and increase profits, the release says. Customers paid for the …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Two officers died in the line of duty over the past year in New Jersey
The two New Jersey law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty over the past year were remembered Tuesday as courageous men who served their state proudly. Millville Police Patrolman Christopher Reeves, killed July 8, 2012 when his patrol car was rammed by a driver fleeing authorities, and New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. James G. Hoopes, who died of a heart attack during training, were added to the list of the 467 New Jersey officers who have died in the line of duty since 1854. The annual memorial service, held at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, includes a ceremonial roll call of fallen officers and a 21 gun salute. The West Windsor-Plainsboro north and south high school choirs performed renditions of "The Battle …
Fugee broke a court agreement ordering him to stop working with kids, Bergen prosecutor says.
Former Wyckoff pastor Michael Fugee was arrested and charged Monday with multiple counts of contempt of a court order, after allegedly violating a 2007 agreement with prosecutors to discontinue work with children following accusations of sexual misconduct. The cleric has been living at St. Antoninus Parish on South Orange Avenue in Newark. He resigned his position at St. Mary's in Colts Neck in May. Fugee, 52, confessed in 2001 to two acts of sexual misconduct with a Wyckoff teenager, once during a visit to the teen’s home and again during an overnight church retreat to Virginia. The confession was later recanted, and a 2003 conviction was overturned on judicial error in 2007. Prosecutors opted not to retry Fugee, and instead reached an …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Emergency services responded to the scene Monday afternoon in Holmdel.
A possible carbon monoxide leak may have caused some employees to fall ill at Cosmetic Essence Innovations. A Holmdel Police news release stated two female employees of CEI were briefly hospitalized after falling ill around 5:15 p.m. Both women were later released from the hospital. CEI closed overnight due to an ongoing investigation of what exactly caused those illnesses. According to police, the business remained closed Tuesday morning and hired an outside firm to further investigate the possible leak. Detective Louis Torres said it appeals carbon monixide levels in the building are now normal. Responding to the call were the Holmdel Police, Holmdel First Aid, Holmdel Fire Rescue Company #2, Holmdel OEM, Monmouth County Hazmat, Monmouth…
Planning on driving down the shore or to a family barbecue on Memorial Day Weekend? Buckle up.
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Monday, May 20
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign begins Monday, May 20 and runs through Monday, June 2, according to a press release from the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Police departments across New Jersey will crack down on motorists who are not belted. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season it’s important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night – no excuses,” said Division of Highway Traffic Safety Acting Director Gary Poedubicky in the release. “Officers throughout New Jersey are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt.” …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
No injuries were reported, but homes evacuated as precautionary measure.
A man is in custody after authorities gathered at a residence in the West Keansburg section of Hazlet near Laurel Avenue and 4th Street Sunday night. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Public Information Officer Charles Webster confirmed the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team, the area's specialized law enforcement tactics team, was called to the scene by Hazet Police Chief James Broderick after the department received reports of shots fired in the area, Webster said. No injuries have been reported and authorities later confirmed that shots were not actually fired, he said. Laurel Avenue was closed between 7th and 2nd Street. Homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure, according to Webster. Anthony Chiappone of Hazlet said …
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