Archive for February, 2006

Ocean Girl’s Relay Swims State’s Fastest Time

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Caruso, English, Biro, and Pembleton Set School Record in 400 Free
By ANDREW CANGIANO
Four swimmers from the Ocean Township Girls swim team set a school record with a time of 1:40.84 in the 400 yard freestyle relay at this years Shore Conference Championship Meet.

Neptune Black History Events

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Special Candle Light Ceremony to Commemorate the Passing of Coretta Scott King. Candle held by Ashley Hill, accompanied by Summerfield Pre-School – 9:10 a.m.
Message from Neptune Township Committee – Mayor Thomas J. Catley
Message from Neptune Township Police Department – Lt. Drew LaFrance
Message from Neptune Township Board of Education [...]

Neptune Volunteer Emergency Response Team Begins Training

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

By ANDREW CANGIANO
The Neptune Township Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) began its training program this week.
Volunteers who live in the township are being trained in several areas – including disaster preparedness, fire suppression, and basic first aid, said program coordinator, Drew LaFrance, a lieutenant in the townships police department.
LaFrance said the program, which will [...]

Two Charged With Shoplifting Electronics

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Ocean Township police arrested a Toms River woman and a Lakewood man in connection with possession of stolen property and shoplifting at Target Feb. 16.
Police said they were advised that $700 in electronic goods were taken from the store by a male and female suspect. Police obtained a license plate for the vehicle the [...]

2 Asbury Park Homes Damaged by Fire

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

No one was injured Tuesday when a car suddenly caught fire in a driveway between two homes at Summerfield and Comstock Avenues in Asbury Park.
The fire, which began around 6 a.m., is being investigated as suspicious.
Robert Abbott of the Asbury Park Fire Safety Bureau said that the car, a 1992 Buick Park Avenue, was completely [...]

Ocean Fire Election Results

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

The results of the fire district elections in Ocean Township are as follows:
Fire District Number 1 -James Hiers, 76 votes, Frederick Willms, 68 votes with a total of 86 people voting in the uncontested election. Both are current members of the board.
Budget results are; operating appropriations – 74 yes, 8 no, capital project: ambulance – [...]

Avon Police Blotter

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Avon police said a 41-year-old Asbury Park woman was arrested Feb. 11 in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue in connection with the theft of money stolen from a church.
Police said Brenda Anette was arrested after a short foot chase. She is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, theft and giving several false names.
Police are [...]

Eatontown Man Charged With City Kidnapping

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

An Eatontown man has been arrested in Asbury Park and charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, aggravated assault and possession of a knife.
Capt. Anthony Salerno said Kevin Hudson, 46, was arrested Tuesday at approximately 11 p.m. after police said they responded to a call about a 22-year-old city woman being held at knife point in the [...]