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CBS News
11 hours ago
- CBS News
Video shows tactical response in Howell, N.J., after man found dead
Authorities are investigating the death of a man in Howell, New Jersey. Neighbors say the body was found early Thursday morning inside a car on White Street. Body found inside vehicle in Howell, neighbors say Dramatic chopper video shows a SWAT team with their weapons drawn walking toward a home on Springhill Drive. News 12 drone video shows a man walking out holding a baby in the air. CBS News New York's Chopper 2 was there as two people were taken into custody. The Monmouth County prosecutor's office is still investigating. They did not release many details, but confirmed that investigation involves the death on White Street. A homeowner there said police were on his driveway just before 6 a.m., surrounding an SUV with a victim inside. "I made some coffee, saw some cops show up, an ambulance show up, and next thing I know, there was a car in front of my driveway, and they told me it's a crime scene," Dan Lahaye said. The homeowner said that vehicle was at the end of his driveway, and when he walked outside to talk to police, he noticed someone slumped over inside. But the officers didn't tell him much. "They really couldn't give me any information," Lahaye said. "It was crazy, definitely stressful." No threat to community amid death investigation, according to police Lahaye says police did assure him there was no threat to the community. "Everything's safe, everything's under control. I know after the body, they were at the other houses within, like, 15 minutes, so they kind of knew, I think, what was going on," he said. Police were also at a house on Southport Drive and Chestnut Hill, where neighbors said they heard police Thursday morning asking people to come out of a home. "I see them sitting on the front porch, and their children are always playing outside every day," Howell resident Maria Gogliormella said. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact the prosecutor's office at 800-533-7443 or Howell Police at 732-938-4111.
Fox News
28-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Jersey Shore boardwalk mayhem puts blue state's 'soft' crime approach under microscope
Print Close By Hanna Panreck Published May 28, 2025 New Jersey assemblywoman Vicky Flynn told "Fox and Friends" on Wednesday that "soft-on-crime policies" in the blue state were to blame after a series of brawls and stabbings occurred over Memorial Day weekend at a popular Jersey shore boardwalk, leading to dozens of arrests. "Over the last seven years, there have been numerous policies adopted and lack of enforcement that prevent law enforcement from taking action to prevent what's going on and what you're seeing at the shore," said Flynn, a Republican who represents Monmouth County, along the Jersey shore. "We have laws that prevented law enforcement from engaging with minors who might be caught drinking alcohol or smoking pot, just because of left-leaning type policies to allow these type of behaviors." POLICE SEEK 2 IN ASSAULT ON POPULAR EAST COAST BOARDWALK WEEKS AFTER MEMORIAL DAY CHAOS At least 73 people – 52 adults and 21 minors – were arrested in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, during the mayhem that began early Friday and ended around 6 a.m. on Monday, according to local reports. A string of brawls and stabbings erupted on the boardwalk, forcing authorities to temporarily shut down the tourist site. "We've taken a lot of action to reverse those policies, but it was that, plus even the COVID shutdowns. I think kids were not in school for long periods of time, their maturity levels were impacted, all of this together, but really, the soft-on-crime policies of our state are what led to what we're seeing right now on our boardwalks," Flynn added. Host Lawrence Jones noted that a lot of the people in the videos posted to social media were wearing masks. Flynn explained that both Houses of the New Jersey state legislature unanimously passed a bill that would have allowed law enforcement to crack down on the people instigating the brawls, which was blocked by Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J. "These people are coming to these areas, putting masks on, so that they can't get caught, so they're coming to these events, they're coming to the boardwalk, causing chaos, but covering their faces so they can't be caught later on through an investigation," Flynn said. Murphy conditionally vetoed the bill, citing concerns that it would infringe on First Amendment rights, according to NJ POLICE EYE ABSENT PARENTS AFTER YOUNG MOBS UPEND FAMILY-FRIENDLY VACATION HOT SPOTS Flynn called for the legislature to override the governor's veto, but said the "Trenton Democrats decided to motion my attempt to override the veto." Three young adults were stabbed in separate incidents, Seaside Heights Detective Steve Korman told local media, adding that the third stabbing prompted officials to temporarily shut down the boardwalk just after midnight on Monday. SWAT teams were on standby ahead of the weekend after a similar incident occurred during last year's long holiday weekend involving large groups of unruly juveniles, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia . CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Jones asked Flynn if there was room for a common-sense Republican candidate in the blue state. "Absolutely, I do think Republicans, we're going to have a great year this year because of incidents like this. New Jerseyans are not dumb, especially the voters. They're going to come out strong because of these type of actions. They are sick and tired of their state being overrun by soft-on-crime type policies," Flynn said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News' Pilar Arias and Bonny Chu contributed to this report. Print Close URL
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Monmouth County among top 10 best counties to live in New Jersey, says Niche.com. Here's why
Is your New Jersey zip code in good standings? According to Monmouth County is grade A+ approved. The ranking and review website newly release rankings of the Best Places to Live in New Jersey compiled data based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. The results lands Monmouth County as the 6th best county to live in. And here's why. Monmouth County is located in New Jersey with a population of over 600,000. 75% of residents who live in Monmouth County are homeowners. Monmouth County houses a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Monmouth County are highly rated. Monmouth County ranks number one as the best county for outdoor activities and retirees in the entire state. Good for Families grade A+ Health & Fitness grade A+ Public Schools grade A Outdoor Activities grade A Nightlife grade A Diversity grade B+ Commute B Jobs grade B Housing grade B- Weather grade B- Cost of Living grade C- These 10 towns received an overall Niche grade of A+. Fair Haven Little Silver Robertsville Holmdel Township Rumson Avon By the Sea Manasquan Wanamassa Strathmore Brielle This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Best places to live in Monmouth County New Jersey for 2025
