Peter Christensen, age 21, from Florence Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook for Being under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Joseph Levy, age 29, from Mills Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Patrolman Albert Scott for Obstructing a Pubic Passage and Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Michael Ruzzano, age 33, from Beacon Boulevard in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Sayreville Municipal Court. He was held on $247.00 bail.

Robin Delmeier, age 51, from Hamilton Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. She was released after posting $164.00 bail.

Michael Thomas, age 22, from Main Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth for Use of a Stolen Credit Card and Credit Card Theft. He was released pending a court date.

Joseph Hughes, age 21, from Maplewood Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Lisa Venuto, age 30, from Broadway Street in Keyport, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Hazlet, Red Bank and Middletown Municipal Courts. She was held on $1,450.00 bail.

Louis Dimattina, age 20, from Harbor View Road in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Unlawful Taking of a Means of Conveyance and Eluding. He was held on $5,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Melissa Sieh, age 26, from First Street in Keyport, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2013 by Corporal Richard Fusella on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Municipal Court. She was released after posting $81.00 bail.

Matthew Nee, age 45, from Lynn Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2013 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour for Simple Assault. He was released on his own recognizance.

Vincent Usuriello, age 35, from Henry Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 1, 2013 by Patrolman Ian May for Criminal Mischief. He was held on $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Travis Erickson, age 23, from Carr Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 2, 2013 by Patrolman Frank Mazza for Possession of the Controlled Dangerous Substance Molly, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute within 500 Feet of a Public Park, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. He was held on $60,000.00 bail set by Richard Thompson.

Ariel Rodriguez, age 40, from Linton Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 2, 2013 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Totowa Municipal Court. He was held on $1,239.00 bail.

Patty Dolan, age 40, from Linton Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 2, 2013 by Police Officer Larissa Doriety on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Hackensack Municipal Court. She was held on $3,500.00 bail.

JD Rockafellow, age 24, from 34 ½ South Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on September 1, 2013 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank Municipal Courts and on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Middlesex County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Joseph Dacruz, age 46, from Austin Avenue in Point Pleasant, NJ, arrested on September 3, 2013 by Patrolman David Crenshaw on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Point Pleasant Borough Municipal Court. He was held on $2,500.00 bail.

Dylan Difilippo-Campbell, age 20, from Bayside Parkway in Middletown, NJ, arrested September 3, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a School Zone. He was held on $20,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Anthony Dolly, age 35, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 4, 2013 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Keenan Johnson, age 21, from Cedar Court in New Brunswick, NJ, arrested on September 4, 2013 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,500.00 bail.

Michael Beys, age 39, from Bayberry Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 3, 2013 by Patrolman Stephen Keller for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Ian Kelly, age 21, from Tindall Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 3, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Eluding and numerous motor vehicle violations. He was released after posting $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Kenroy Johnson, age 27, from East 81^st Street in Brooklyn, NY, arrested on September 3, 2013 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

James McBurney, age 24, from Navesink Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

John Ryan, age 19, from Carr Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of K2. He was released pending a court date.

Shane Kolb, age 31, from Highway 36 in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Officers Richard Belmonte and Keith Hirschbein of the Quality of Life Unit on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Sayreville and Keansburg Municipal Courts and a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $16,826.00 bail.

Corrine Mills, age 35, from ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Corporal Richard Fusella on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was held on $1,500.00 bail.

Heather O’Neil, age 26, from 9^th Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Detective Kevin Gardiner on Keansburg Municipal Court. She was released after posting $435.00 bail.

Robert Thomas, age 46, from Highway 36 in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Detective Laurence Schachtel on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Kenilworth Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

John Hall, age 36, from Phalanx Road in Colts Neck, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Ocean County Superior Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Thomas Maher, age 47, from Hurley Street in Keyport, NJ, arrested on September 8, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Jeffrey Chance, age 24, from Mathesian Avenue in Matawan, NJ, arrested on September 8, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. He was released after posting $339.00 bail.

Robert Terry, age 32, from Monmouth Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on September 8, 2013 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Brick Municipal Court. He was held on $2,500.00 bail.

Anwar Mnawer, age 22, from Beach Avenue in Bronx, NY, arrested on September 8, 2013 by Lieutenant John Kaiser on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Fort Lee Municipal Court. He was released after posting $89.00 bail.

Michael Rozanski, age 20, from Collins Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Shannon Maass, age 32, from Elizabeth Avenue in Rahway, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2013 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood for Simple Assault. She was released pending a court date.

Tyler Theibault, age 19, from Koosman Drive in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2013 by Sergeant Patricia Colangelo for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. He was released pending a court date.

Georges Fiori, age 42, from Bonnie Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2013 by Patrolman Donald Coates on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Howell Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Paul Mergel, age 46, from Mercer Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 6, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on $20,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

David Amedeo, age 25, from Lincoln Court in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 6, 2013 by Patrolman Christian Clark on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $250.00 bail.

JonPaul Debow, age 28, from North Shore Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma for Stalking. He was held on $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Wayne Hegel, age 52, from Palmer Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 9, 2013 by Patrolman John Mele on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $49,186.39 bail.

Sean Finley, age 21, from Cliffwood Avenue in Cliffwoo, NJ, arrested on September 9, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on Violation of Probation warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Arthur Bustin, age 31, from Central Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 9, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on Violation of Probation warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Rashon Martin, age 24, from Campbell Ave in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 9, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was held on $240.00 bail.

Christopher Conwell, age 39, from Caldwell Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 9, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz for Aggravated Assault. He was released after posting $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

On September 9, 2013 Patrolman Scott Davis arrested a 17 year old male juvenile for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Jose Jara, age 20, from Seawood Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 12, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Nicholas Gough, age 21, from Central Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on September 12, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Stephen Rafferty, age 20, from Seeley Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Lisa Kornfeld, age 22, from Terrace Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Matthew Topoleski, age 22, from Bray Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Thomas Phillips, age 34, from Ocean Boulevard in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Animal Cruelty, Disorderly Conduct and Unlawful Possession of Xanax. He was held on $20,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Michael Coccaro, age 19, from Heather Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Sergeant Paul Bailey for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Connor Martin, age 18, from Twin Oak Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 11, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Michael Coffee, age 28, from Coffee Lane in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 10, 2013 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert for Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Mike Gil, age 37, from Fawn Run Drive in Manalapan, NJ, arrested on September 10, 2013 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook for Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was held on $50,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Benjamin Hoffman, age 71, from West Morris Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 10, 2013 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He was released on his own recognizance.

Monmouth County has scheduled its fall 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the County Highway garage on Route 539 so that residents have an additional opportunity to get rid of items that are not permitted in the regular or recycling disposal process.

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FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County has scheduled five fall 2013 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and confidential files safely.

“We are happy to offer these events for responsible paper disposal which will help residents reduce the risk of identity theft,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso. “The County continues to be proactive in removing recyclables from our waste stream and we encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other county services for proper waste disposal.”

County residents may bring up to 100 lbs. to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips may be left on documents. 

This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and partner municipalities.

Information about these paper shredding events, recycling and removing other items from the County’s waste stream may be obtained from the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 6721.

Sunday, September 29th, 7 p.m., Tickets: $20. Headliner Comedian Vinnie Brand, a Middletown native, has appeared on several TV Network shows and in comedy festivals. Click below to learn more about Brand.

The Township of Middletown has been approved as a Partner for the Defense Department's Commemorative Partner Program.   This program is designed for federal, state and local communities, veterans organizations and other nongovernmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families.  Commemorative Partners are encouraged to participate in the Commemoration of the Vietnam War by planning and conducting events and activities that will recognize the Vietnam Veterans and their families' service, valor, and sacrifice.

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Commission Planning Committee members Thomas Garretson, Dennis Beauregard, Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger, James D’Elia, Richard Furlong, and Thomas Hackett. Garretson, Beauregard and D’Elia are also members of the township’s Veteran’s affairs Committee.

By Presidential Proclamation the thirteen year period from May 28, 2012 to November 11, 2025 has been designated as the Commemoration time frame.  As a Partner the Township will conduct two events each year in 2015, 2016, and 2017 that will celebrate and honor these veterans and their families.  In a welcome letter to the Township the Department of Defense Director of Commemorations, Lieutenant General Claude Kidlighter stated: "Congratulations on volunteering to become a Commemorative Partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and thank you for your willingness to assist this nation in properly thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families."

An eight member committee has been established for planning purposes and public input is welcomed.  Those with ideas or suggestions are urged to contact the Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee at Town Hall. Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger who will serve on this committee noted: "It is long past time when this particular group of veterans and their families should receive the honor to which they are entitled.  We are particularly proud as a community to be involved in this endeavor."

Check the closets and brave the attic! Our second annual Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap is underway. Bring your gently used kids', adults' and even pet costumes and trade for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble. Costume drop-off has started and continues through Saturday, October 12. See details. The swap is on Sunday, October 13 from 1-5pm at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft.  FREE! 

Other upcoming activities presented by the Monmouth County Parks system include:

• Book Swap Drop In on Sunday, October 13 from 3-6pm at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft.  Bring unwanted books and trade for something new or come peruse our stash. Light refreshments served. The cost is $5 per person.

• Children's Hand-building on Mondays, October 14-November 25 from 4-6pm at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft.  Youngsters age 7-10 will make clay works of art using hand-building tools.  Fee and registration required.

• Children's Wheel- Thrown Pottery on Thursdays, October 17-December 12 from 4-6pm at the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Ages 10-17 are invited to create items of their choice while learning the techniques and skills of wheel-throwing and hand-building.  Fee and registration required. 

• Gifts from the Garden on Saturday, October 19 from 10am-12noon at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Discover how to make bath salts, bath tea and a wreath using herbs from your garden during this hands-on class.  Fee and registration required.

• Eco-Kayak Tour of the Navesink Riveron Sunday, October 20 from 9-10:30am at Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown.  Join a Park System Naturalist and look for wildlife on the water. Fee and registration required.

For more information about Monmouth County parks and programs, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouthcountyparks.com. 

A Town Hall meeting hosted by Middletown Economic Development Committee will be held on Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center. Real estate brokers, business and community associations, business owners and interested residents encouraged to attend.

"The expansion of our commercial tax ratable base through economic development is one of the greatest tools we have to lessen the burden on residential taxpayers, said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger, a member of the committee. "More businesses and more jobs benefits every Middletown resident."

The meeting will include an overview of recent commercial  projects such as including Sloan Kettering and Ice World, as well an interactive session between the committee and real estate brokers, business associations, business owners and residents. The goal of the session is to get the public’s feedback on commercial trends, ways to spur economic development and ideas on how to attract and retain businesses that would fit well in Middletown.

The Middletown Economic Development Committee, a volunteer advisory body established by the Township Committee, focuses on fostering new economic growth and the retention of existing businesses and industries. The committee’s goal is to facilitate the creation of a desirable business climate that promotes economic growth, job development and the expansion of the commercial tax base.

The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street. Free parking is available at the Train Station.

LINCROFT — From a Fall Craft Show to Raise the Rafters, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a November to remember with fun, family-friendly, drop-in programs.  Here’s what’s planned:

Woods Hollow Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, November 2   
Tatum Park, Middletown
Join us for this exciting race that’s ideal for kids (1 mile), beginner (7.8 miles) and sport (11.4 miles) mountain bikers. Race-day registration for the kids’ race is $15 and accepted from 9-9:45am.  Race-day registration will be accepted from 9:30-10:30am for the beginners’ race and from 7:45-8:45am for the sport race at the cost of $25.     

Parent/Child Morning Chores at Longstreet Farm
Saturday, November 2 at 8am
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Rise and shine! Come help the staff with morning chores. You and your child (age 4 & up) can milk a cow, collect eggs and feed the animals. The cost is $15 per pair; $5 per additional person.

Open Shoot Archery
Saturday, November 2 from 10am-1pm
Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft
If you are looking to try your hand at archery, join us for this open shoot. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. This is a non-instructional program open to ages 8 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $7 per person; cash or check only.

Drop-In Surprise StoryTime
Saturdays, November 2 & 16 from 11-11:45am
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown
It's storytime! If the weather is nice, look for the clue at our Horticultural Center entrance that leads to the secret spot in the gardens. If it’s rainy or cold, we’ll be inside. FREE!

19th Century Woodworking Demonstration
Saturday, November 2 from 1-3pm
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
See how handtools were used in the 19th century.  FREE!

Raise the Rafters
Saturday, November 2 from 2-3pm
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
Experience a bit of communal spirit as you help assemble a small timberframe structure. FREE!

Open Ceramics
Sunday, November 3 from 12:30-4:30pm
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft
Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Monday Night Open Teen Basketball
Mondays, November 4, 18 & 25 from 7-8:30pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Whether you’re looking to practice your jump shot or play an informal game, stop by and enjoy the Recreation Center’s courts.   The cost is $5 per person per night; cash or check only.

Focus on Fitness & Fun
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 3:30-5:30pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Students age 6-10 can have fun, get help with their homework, and hang out with friends. We begin in the gym with exercise and fitness activities to help children focus and retain information. Then we break to work on homework and art activities. The cost is $25 per child; cash or check only.

Drop-In Wednesdays at the Rec Center
Wednesdays, November 6 & 20 from 3:30-5pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Kids age 6-10 are invited to join our staff for games, crafts, science experiments, and more.  FREE!

Fall Craft Show
Saturday, November 9 from 9am-2pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Shop for the holidays or something special. Admission and parking are free.

Wood Turtles
Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10 at 1pm
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell
Meet a wood turtle and learn more about this threatened creature.  FREE!

Blacksmith Demonstration
Sunday, November 10 from 1-3pm
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Visit the blacksmith in his workshop. FREE!

Splatter!
Wednesday, November 13 from 10-11am
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Enjoy some messy art fun as we flick, fling and drip paint to create our masterpieces. Open to ages 2-5 (with adult). The cost is $15 per parent/child pair; cash or check only.

Roving Park System Naturalist
Wednesday, November 13 at 2pm
Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck

Friday, November 22 at 2pm
Tatum Park, Middletown
Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk and learn about seasonal points of interest.  FREE!

Trash to Treasure
Thursday, November 14 from 1:30-3pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Create a work of art using recycled materials and craft supplies. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.

Music Man Rich Marzec
Sunday, November 17 from 1-3pm
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Hear tunes from yesteryear. FREE!

Turkey Craft
Saturday & Sunday, November 23 & 24 at 11am
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell
Make a fun turkey craft to take home for the holidays. FREE!

Punch Out Collages
Wednesday, November 27 from 3:30-5pm
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Don't own a Cricut or Sizzix? Come have fun with our version of these wildly popular paper cutters and create a unique collage. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.

To learn more about these Park System activities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

Trenton, NJ– Reinforcing his commitment to a strong and resilient shore, the Christie Administration today jointly announced with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the schedule for critical Army Corps beach and dune construction projects that will reduce risk to lives, properties and infrastructure by rebuilding 44 miles of New Jersey coastline and providing the state with the most comprehensive and continuous coastal protection system it has ever had.

“Superstorm Sandy proved that beaches and dunes built to Army Corps’ design and construction standards did their job – they protected lives and property,” said Governor Christie. “These new projects will fill in the critical gaps, providing protection to areas that were vulnerable when Sandy hit.”

“Governor Christie and I are grateful to the Army Corps for working closely with the State to move these projects forward on an accelerated schedule,” said Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin. “It is vital to begin these projects as quickly as possible.”

When the projects announced today are completed, most of New Jersey’s Atlantic Coast communities will have protections that meet Army Corps’ standards. These projects complement numerous other Army Corps projects that have already been undertaken to restore beaches damaged by Sandy.

“All of these projects are critical to reducing coastal storm damage risks for those who live and work in coastal New Jersey,” said Brigadier General Kent D. Savre, commanding general and division engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, which worked closely with the Christie Administration in developing the schedule. “The Army Corps is committed to continue working closely with the state of New Jersey, as well as leveraging all of our organization's capabilities to deliver these projects as expeditiously as possible.”

Schedules of project agreements and construction start and completion dates depend on multiple preparatory and regulatory steps, including securing necessary permits and easements, among other things. Through strong collaboration between the State and the Army Corps, DEP is preparing for construction on the following schedule:

Port Monmouth portion of Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay project area

• Project agreement: November 2013
• Projected construction start: March 2014

Southern Ocean City, Upper Township, and Sea Isle City portions of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet project area

• Project agreement: December 2013
• Projected construction start: March 2014

Longport and Margate portions of Absecon Island within the Brigantine Inlet to Cape May Inlet project area

• Project agreement: January 2014
• Projected construction start: April 2014

Beach Haven, Long Beach Township and Ship Bottom on the Long Beach Island portion of the Little Egg Inlet project area

• Project agreement: January 2014
• Projected construction start: April 2014

Bay Head, Berkeley, Brick, Lavallette, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, Toms River, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park within the Manasquan Inlet to Barnegat Inlet project area

• Project agreement: March 2014
• Projected construction start: June 2014

Allenhurst, Deal, Loch Arbour and the Elberon section of Long Branch within the Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Section I project area

• Project agreement: May 2014
• Projected construction start: August 2014

The Union Beach section of the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay project area

• Project agreement: October 2014
• Projected construction start: February 2015

Projects in these areas were previously designed and congressionally authorized but not constructed due to a need to secure funding, a lack of easements, or both. Congress has appropriated $1 billion for these and additional flood protection projects for New Jersey as part of the comprehensive Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. The majority of the projects are being fully funded by the federal government.

The execution dates of the project agreements coincide with the dates that the DEP anticipates securing and being able to provide the Army Corps with easements on all public and private real estate required for construction and ongoing maintenance of the beach and dunes. In order to meet these dates, the easements may be received by DEP through voluntary donation or through a condemnation process which would begin in advance of these dates.

Projects that the Army Corps has already undertaken since Sandy include:

Monmouth County: Asbury Park, Avon, Bradley Beach, Belmar, Keansburg, Long Branch, Manasquan, Monmouth Beach, Neptune, Sea Bright, Sea Girt and Spring Lake.

Ocean County: Brant Beach, Harvey Cedars and Surf City.

Atlantic County: Atlantic City, Brigantine and Ventnor.

Cape May County: Avalon, Cape May City, northern Ocean City, Stone Harbor, and Cape May Point/Lower Cape May Meadows.

Nearly 500 easements are still outstanding in this northern Ocean County area, or about half of the 1,000 easements needed statewide. Governor Christie has taken aggressive action to secure outstanding easements required for all of the projects, signing an Executive Order under the authority of the state’s Disaster Control Act that authorizes the state to secure remaining easements, not provided voluntarily, through eminent domain.

“These holdouts should by now realize there is no windfall waiting for them,” continued Governor Christie. “After Sandy, there can be no justifiable argument for anyone to avoid doing what is right. Now is the time for all remaining beachfront property owners to step up and do the right thing for their neighbors, for their communities, and, for their own protection.”

In July, the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that awarded a Harvey Cedars couple $375,000 for an easement that was taken by eminent domain. Following the Supreme Court ruling, the couple, who had argued the dune would block their ocean view, conveyed an easement to the borough allowing construction of an elevation 22-foot dune – in return for $1.

Beyond the coastline, the Army Corps is conducting a comprehensive study to evaluate flood-prone regions in New Jersey. The Christie Administration last month announced a collaboration of six New Jersey colleges and universities to develop flood mitigation strategies for areas of the state that were heavily impacted by Superstorm Sandy and may be vulnerable to future flooding.  It is expected that the analyses will help inform the Army Corps comprehensive study, among other things.

For information on the university studies, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2013/13_0091.htm

For a map of upcoming Army Corps project areas, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dep/docs/nj-fed-coastal.pdf

For Sandy project information from the Army Corps of Engineers, visit the New York District’s Sandy website at www.nan.usace.army.mil/sandy and the Philadelphia District’s website at:http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/About/HurricaneSandy.aspx

The following information was provided by JCP&L

Morristown, N.J. – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) announced today that it is expanding its Emergency Response Team to include members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 400 in Monmouth and Ocean counties. IBEW Local 400 currently has more than 700 members.
JCP&L is the only utility in New Jersey to partner with local electrical trade unions to help speed the service restoration process following a severe storm or other major event. Known as the JCP&L-IBEW Emergency Response Team, the program is designed to supplement JCP&L’s existing personnel with trained, local electrical union members who will be available for dispatch following major storms to protect the public from downed wires and to assess damage to company equipment. 

The program was announced in August as a partnership with Parsippany-based IBEW Local 102, whose members typically perform a variety of residential and commercial electrical contracting services throughout Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Hunterdon, Essex, Passaic, Warren and Union counties.

“Adding IBEW Local 400 members to our innovative initiative makes a good program even better by expanding the reach to cover Monmouth and Ocean counties,” said Jim Fakult, JCP&L president. “By including members of IBEW Local 400 in the Emergency Response Team, JCP&L will have additional resources available in our central

New Jersey service area, including the Jersey Shore, to assist with the service restoration process following a severe storm.”

Currently, nearly 300 members of IBEW Local 102 have completed JCP&L’s
emergency response training program. “We welcome the opportunity to join the JCP&L Emergency Response Team  program,” said Guy Peterson, IBEW Local 400 business manager. “As residents of  Monmouth and Ocean counties, our members are eager to participate in JCP&L’s training  which will enable them to do their part to help their friends and neighbors have their  electric service restored more quickly following a severe storm.”

The emergency response training will be conducted at IBEW Local 400
headquarters in Wall and the JCP&L training facility in Farmingdale. Once the required  training is completed, Local 400 members will be available for dispatch to help JCP&L assess damage, protect the public and assist in other storm-related work, including hooking up generators and distributing water and ice.
JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). JCP&L serves 1.1
million New Jersey customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.  Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL, or online at www.jcp-l.com.

AN EVENING WITH E STREET'S MAX WEINBERG TO BENEFIT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS COUNCIL

Talk-Show Style Question & Answer Session on Sunday, November 17, 7 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street. Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Reserved Seating: $40. Limited VIP Ticket Package (includes Premium Seating and Meet & Greet): $75. Call 732-706-4100 to reserve seats. Beer and Wine Cash Bar.

Awards were presented to the Middletown Day Sports Contest Winners as well as the events top sponsors at the October Township Committee Meeting.

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On Saturday, October 26, Middletown Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Athena Learning Center, 1708 Route 35, Middletown.  CEO & Co-Founder Mark Mele and Athena Director Mariel Miller assisted the Mayor with the ribbon-cutting as local businesses, Northern Monmouth Chamber members, and Athena staff members and children who attend Athena Learning Center held the ribbon.    

Athena Learning Center of Middletown is a year-round Learning Center that offers K-12 students innovative solutions for improving their math and reading skills in preparation for success in college and the 21st century workplace. A key differentiator for Athena is that it features the only after school program curriculum that is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards.  In addition, Athena Learning Center offers “Music & Me” by Kindermusik®, a research-based early childhood curriculum that uses bundled, thematic 30-minute lessons to help preschoolers from ages 18 months to 4 years old learn the important language, listening, and social skills. Athena Learning Center of Middletown offers subject tutoring homework support and SAT/ACT exam prep services.

Mark Mele, CEO & Co-Founder of Athena Learning Centers states, “The supplemental education industry is highly fragmented, and we saw a need to help students in a way that is more aligned to what students are learning in school today along with the expectations placed on them through testing”.  Athena is now opening franchise centers through throughout the U.S.    

For further information about Athena Learning Center of Middletown and its free monthly SAT test practice sessions, call 732-796-7030 or visit middletownnj.myathenalearningcenter.com.  For information on Franchising, call 855-422-6532 or visitathenaleaningcenters.com.

Deputy Mayor Stephanie Murray visited with the students of Trinity Hall, an all girls school, during their Women in Leadership series on Wednesday, October 30, 2013.

Holiday Train Ride Tickets will go on sale on Monday, November 4th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Bayshore Annex, 180 Main Street, Port Monmouth. Tickets can only be purchased in-person at the Recreation Office. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Fee is $15 per ticket.

Middletown's annual Holiday Train Ride will be held on Saturday, December 14. Train rides are available at either 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. The trip features visits from Santa and friends, jugglers, holiday caroling, clowns, magic and goodie bags. Trains leave and return to Middletown Train Station.

Ride is free for children younger than 1 year of age, but a ticket is still required. Registrants will be assigned a specific car on the train at the time of registration. It is highly recommended if you would like to sit with other families that everyone registers early and at the same time.

Pre-registration is required for this event. After November 4th, tickets sale will continue Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9 am to 3pm.

Middletown’s Fire Department, its Library and the Police Department have been all been voted the Best of the Best in the Asbury Park Press’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards.

“On behalf of Middletown Township, I’d like to thank our firefighters, the Library Board of Trustees and staff as well as our Police Officers for their commitment to providing the best services in Monmouth County,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger. “Our dedicated all-volunteer Fire Department, spectacular Library and top-notch Police Department are among the things that make Middletown a great place to live.”

APP Best of the Best

At 10:09 PM on Tuesday October 29th, 2013, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a “report a fire in the garage at 298 Harmony Road”.  Approximately 35 firefighters from 3 companies of the Middletown Township Fire Department (East Keansburg, Port Monmouth, and Old Village Fire Companies), under the command of Department Chief John D’Altilio, responded to the scene.  At the time multiple fire units were returning from and earlier call in the area and were on the scene in less than two minutes after being alerted.  Third Assistant Fire Chief Tony Citarella was the first to arrive and quickly assessed the situation.  Seeing that the blaze in the garage was starting to extend into the attached 2 story residential structure, Chief Citarella directed the first hose team to attack the fire from the home’s second floor attic space.  Additional hose teams were deployed to extinguish the fire from the garage level.  According to Chief Citarella, the extremely fast response and the highly coordinated attack by the responding firefighters held the inferno in check and contained the majority of the damage to the garage portion of the structure.  

 The fire was declared under control within 15 minutes and the last fire department units left the scene by 11:30 PM.

The occupied structure sustained water and smoke damage.

Also assisting at the scene were the MTFD Air Unit and the Middletown First Aid Squad. 

There were no reported injuries during the incident. 

The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township Fire Prevention office.

TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be alert for white-tailed deer on roads across the state with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active.

Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles, as deer movements related to breeding have begun and will pick up in the coming weeks. Motorists are encouraged to alert the Department of Transportation of dead deer they find along the state highway system and deer crossing locations. DOT has made it easy and convenient for residents to do so online at http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/potholeform.shtm

Triggered by shorter days and cooler weather, deer disperse and move around considerably as they search for mates. Studies indicate the peak mating season for deer in New Jersey runs from late October, throughout November, and into mid-December in all regions of the state, beginning earliest in northern regions.

The danger is particularly pronounced at dawn and dusk when many people are commuting to and from work. Visibility resulting from low light or sun glare may be difficult during these times. Commuters should be especially alert and drive with additional caution when daylight saving time ends on Nov. 3. Normal driver commuting times will more closely align with peak deer activity periods after this time.

The following tips are offered to help motorists stay safe:

*  If you spot a deer, slow down and pay attention to possible sudden movement. If the deer doesn't move, don't go around it. Wait for the deer to pass and the road is clear.

*  Pay attention to "Deer Crossing" signs. Slow down when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so you will have ample time to stop if necessary.

*  If you are traveling after dark, use high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads.

*  If you see one deer, be on guard: others may be in the area. Deer typically move in family groups at this time of year and cross roads single-file. Female deer are being chased by bucks and during breeding phase are often unaware of traffic.

*  Don't tailgate. Remember: the driver in front of you might have to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a deer.

*  Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. Drive at a safe and sensible speed, taking into account weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.

* If a collision appears inevitable, do not swerve to avoid impact. The deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake appropriately, but stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure along the road.

*  Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.

For more information about white-tailed deer in New Jersey, visit:

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/deer.htm

Jon Morgan, age 23, from Seabreeze Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia for Burglary, Aggravated Assault and Criminal Mischief. He was held $15,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Andrew Gill, age 19, from Cherry Tree Farm Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia for Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Burglary Tools and Criminal Mischief. He was held on $15,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Spencer Pitt, age 52, from Highway 35 in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2013 by Patrolman Albert Scott on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Manalapan Municipal Court and the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $1,630.06 bail.

Alex Green, age 19, from Wesley Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia for Unlawful Possession of Oxycontin, Obstructing the Administration of Law, and Shoplifting from the Kohls Store. He was released pending a court date.

Harry Bussey, age 20, from Windy Hill Lane in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2013 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Allenhurst Municipal Court. He was released after posting $178.00 bail.

Glenn Joyce, age 43, from Riverside Avenue in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Simple Assault. He was released after posting $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Kiernan Kelly, age 25, from Sandspring Lane in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was held on $300.00 bail.

Meghan Walsh, age 22, from Normandy Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Heroin. She was released pending a court date.

Daniel Tirado, age 25, from Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Secaucus and North Bergen Municipal Courts. He was held on $750.00 bail.

 Dawn Traynor, age 39, from North Lake Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Aberdeen and Elizabeth Municipal courts. She was released on $600.00 bail.

Walter Krywy, age 66, from Hurleys Lane in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Corporal Keith MacDonald on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Egg Harbor Municipal Court. He was held on $389.00 bail.

Matthew Rock, age 29, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Detective Adam Finck for Criminal Trespass and Theft. He was released pending a court date.

Todd Voorhees, age 34, from Hurleys Lane in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Gigante for Simple Assault and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Eatontown Municipal Court. He was held on $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

James Njoroge, age 45, from Dickerson Lane in Old Bridge, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Criminal Mischief. He was released pending a court date.

Timothy Whitford, age 32, from Coronet Avenue in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting $114.00 bail.

Keith Ettis, age 27, from Collins Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Officers Richard Belmonte and Keith Hirschbein on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Newark and Roselle Park Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,549.00 bail.

Julianne Cariero, age 25, from Orchard Street in Cliffwood Beach, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Detective William Strohkirch for Uttering a Forgery, Theft and Conspiracy. She was released pending a court date.

Sean Haviland, age 21, from Park Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Patrolman Christian Clark on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Robert Witkowski, age 23, from Alexander Drive in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 9, 2013 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Quasha Brown, age 22, from Washington Avenue in South Amboy, NJ, arrested on October 10, 2013 by Detective William Strohkirch for Credit Card Theft. She was released pending a court date.

Daniel Notaroberto, age 26, from Cherry Tree Farm Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 10, 2013 by Officer Keith Hirschbein of the Quality of Life Unit for Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools and Theft. He was held on $31,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Daniel Finkel, age 31, from Monmouth Court in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 10, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Simple Assault. He was held on $500.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Caine Griffith, age 29, from Asbury Road in Farmingdale, NJ, arrested on October 10, 2013 by Corporal Gerald Weimer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Keri Roemer, age 41, from Linda Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 12, 2013 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Millstone Municipal Court. She was held on $200.00 bail.

Kenneth Schwartz, age 38, from Central Avenue in Ocean Grove, NJ, arrested on October 11, 2013 by Detective Kimberly Best for Receiving Stolen Property. He was released pending a court date.

Eric Burke, age 28, from Union Avenue in Union Beach, NJ, arrested on October 11, 2013 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert for Aggravated Assault. He was held on $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option.

Nicole Barthel, age 23, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 14, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of Heroin, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Being under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Asbury Park Municipal Court. She was held on $191.00 bail.

Enricky Cosme-Cruz, age 22, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, on October 14, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for False Imprisonment and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance.

Christopher Newrock, age 24, from Evergreen Terrace in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 14, 2013 by Officers Richard Belmonte and Keith Hirschbein of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was held on $10,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Maria Lipari, age 44, from Lexington Court in Holmdel, NJ, arrested on October 16, 2013 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Piscataway Municipal Court. She was released after posting $114.00 bail.

Glenn Hilliard, age 48, from Leonard Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

James Dean, age 28, Tindall Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Jonathan Reuter, age 24, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Disorderly Conduct and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $20,000.00 bail with a 10% option.

Amanda Wenninger, age 24, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Disorderly Conduct. She was released pending a court date.

Shannon Santos, age 25, from Wood Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Disorderly Conduct. She was released pending a court date.

Barry Sanns, age 48, from Palmer Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 15, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

David Marconi, age 43, from Thompson Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on October 17, 2013 by Patrolman Albert Scott for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Thomas Magill, age 57, from Second Street in Manchester, NJ, arrested on October 17, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Danny Leclaire, age 29, from Cambridge Avenue in Union Beach, NJ, arrested on October 17, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz for Shoplifting from the Shoprite Store. He was released pending a court date.

On October 17, 2013 Patrolman Ricardo Cruz arrested a 15 year old male juvenile from Middletown for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

On October 17, 2013 Patrolman Ricardo Cruz arrested a16 year old male juvenile from Middletown, NJ, for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

 Michael Stefuryszyn, age 20, from Walling Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 19, 2013 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Mischief and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

He was held on $25,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Glenn Hilliard, age 48, from Leonard Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 18, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Violation of a Court Order. He was released on his own recognizance.

On October 20, 2013 Patrolman Daniel Benbrook arrested a 17 year old male juvenile for Underage Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Thaddeus Oberc, age 59, from Ueland Road in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 20, 2013 by Patrolman Donald Coates for Simple Assault. He was released on his own recognizance.

William Willhelm, age 39, from Whalepond Road in Ocean Township, NJ, arrested on October 19, 2013 by Patrolman David Crenshaw for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Thomas Alberti, age 58, from Lochridge Parkway in Louisville, KY, arrested on October 19, 2013 by Sergeant First Class William Colangelo for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

James Koenig, age 56, from Brainard Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 20, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Thomas Aronne, age 44, from Monmouth Court in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 20, 2013 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes for Simple Assault. He was released on his own recognizance.

Rasean Padron, age 24, from Wells Drive in Parlin, NJ, arrested on October 21, 2013 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Sayreville and Middletown Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,339.00 bail.

George Stanley, age 26, from Smith Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 21, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Municipal Court. He was released after posting $750.00 bail.

Sulabh Saxena, age 36, from Baytree Circle in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 22, 2013 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Simple Assault. He was released after posting $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

James Fleming, age 20, from Reta Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 22, 2013 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook for Criminal Mischief. He was released pending a court date.

Damian White, age 20, from Pine Creek Village in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on October 22, 2013 by Detective Adam Finck for Aggravated Assault and Conspiracy. He was held on $10,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Bonnie Burnett, age 28, from Magnolia Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 22, 2013 by Corporal Keith MacDonald on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Justin Lewis, age 18, from Stout Street in Keyport, NJ, arrested on October 22, 2013 by Detective Adam Finck for Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy and Tampering with a Witness. He was held on $10,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.