Whale Spotting/ World Series of Poker/ Trespassers Have Sex In Off-Limits Hotel Room/ Fatal Hit-and-Run

HEADLINES

PHOTO: Whale Spotted In Sandy Hook Bay

Humpback whales are feeding at Sandy Hook. Volunteers are also searching for an entangled whale, spotted in that area Thursday.

State Releases New Teacher Evaluations, How Did Holmdel And Hazlet Schools Do?

View the results for all Holmdel and Hazlet schools.

Middlesex County Teacher’s Harassment Conviction Upheld

The teacher ridiculed a boy for celebrating Hanukah and referred to an African-American girl as “ghetto,” a court decision said.

Four Nude Trespassers Caught Having Sex In Somerset County Hotel Room

Four nude trespassers were arrested Monday night after they were found having sex in a hotel room which was under construction.

Duke Farms Petitions To Demolish ‘Turn-Of-The-Century’ Mansion

The Duke Farms Foundation has applied to demolish the unoccupied 65,000-square-foot mansion formerly owned by the deceased Doris Duke.

Restraining Order Prevents Institute From Beginning Faculty Housing Project in Princeton

The restraining order is pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by the Princeton Battlefield Society.

Book Bags and School Supplies Needed In Princeton

The Princeton Human Services Department is seeking donors for its 6th Annual Book Bag and School Supplies Drive.

GOOD NEWS

Holmdel Man Places 13th In World Series of Poker Event

Matt Guan of Holmdel placed 13th in a World Series of Poker tournament.

Freeholders Honor CBA Baseball Team

Members of the Christian Brothers Academy varsity baseball team were recognized by county officials for their state championship win.

Volunteers Install Smoke Detectors In Homes In New Brunswick

Volunteers installed 106 smoke detectors; free smoke detectors are available to all New Brunswick residents.

63 Latin Students At Westfield High School Win Awards On National Exam

Sixty-three Westfield High School students earned a variety of awards and recognitions at all four levels of the National Latin exam.

7-Year-Old Westfield Girl Donates Birthday Gifts To Non-Profit

A 7-year-old Westfield girl decided the best way to celebrate her birthday this year was to donate all of her birthday gifts this year.

Basking Ridge Athlete Wins National Medal At Fencing Summer Nationals

Local fencers bring home medals from Summer Nationals in San Jose, California.

Mayor Liz Lempert Supports Town’s Status as Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants

Princeton doesn’t surrender illegal immigrants who are charged with minor offenses to federal authorities.

POLICE NEWS

Car Sold On Craigslist Was Reported Stolen, South Brunswick Police Say

A South Brunswick woman paid $9,500 for a car she found on Craigslist. Then, she found out it had been reported stolen, police said.

South Brunswick Man Wanted Again, Cops Say

Eugene N. Napolitano, of South Brunswick, is a suspect in a North Brunswick burglary case, police say.

Middletown Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run, Cops Say

A Middletown woman has been arrested in connection with the crash that claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl, police said.

Watch: Woodbridge Teen’s BMW Catches Fire During Car Stop

A Woodbridge teen was pulled over for speeding in South Brunswick, but as he sat on the side of the road, his BMW caught fire, police said.

Photo: Middletown Police Seized About 150 Pounds Of Fireworks

Middletown police seized about 150 pounds of illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, authorities said.

Monmouth County Police Blotter

Defendants from Middletown, Hazlet, Keansburg and Marlboro are among those facing charges, police said.

Driver In High Speed Crash That Killed 9-Year-Old Son Arrested More Than 30 Times: Report

The driver had been arrested ”well over” 30 times for offenses such as grand larceny, robbery, and drug offenses.

Police Need Your Help: Two Armed-Robberies Investigated In Somerset County

The suspect is believed to be the same individual responsible for both convenience store robberies.

Hillsborough Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Young Girl

A 40-year-old Hillsborough man has been indicted and charged for the sexual assault of a girl that allegedly happened over a seven year span

Princeton Police Report: July 17, 2015

Princeton Police release their activity report.