Freehold, NJ|News|
Freehold Man Charged With Impersonating Officer, Robbery
Anthony Burke faces charges after stopping a car in Freehold Township on Sept. 17, claiming to be a police officer: Prosecutor

I've been a longtime community journalist in Monmouth County, and now I'm writing about life here for Patch. I'll bring you news from several towns, including Red Bank, Holmdel and Howell. Your interests are mine too, so email me at patricia.mcdaniel@patch.com.
Anthony Burke faces charges after stopping a car in Freehold Township on Sept. 17, claiming to be a police officer: Prosecutor

On Monday morning, police and firefighters responded to a fire at a house on Holmdel Road. The residents evacuated, fire was extinguished.
Police say a portion of Holmdel Road will be closed this Tuesday and Thursday.
A fatal motor vehicle accident involving two cars happened early Sunday morning at the Route 9 and Aldrich Road intersection in Howell.
Sports, Historical Preservation Commission events are postponed in Rumson because of coastal storm.
Red Bank RiverCenter presents Red Bank's first Oktoberfest on Saturday.
Howell's Office of Emergency Management says residents should prepare for flooding, outages and take precautions at home and on the road.
Environmental Protection Agency says old containers of chemical waste at former Compounders Inc. are now secure; next step is removal.
The predicted storm this weekend has postponed Marlboro Day Fall Festival, now scheduled for Oct. 22.
South end of Wall was hit with a total of six incidents of attempted car thefts or home burglaries from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Suspects fled.
After reports a coyote was sighted Thursday night in the Symmes Drive area, Manalapan police say to be watchful of small pets, children.
Colts Neck Board of Education votes to repeal state Policy 5756 once it learned the policy is not mandatory; board had put off amending it.
Township explains to disappointed residents why Howell Day & Green Fair, set for Saturday, Sept. 23, is not rescheduled.
Customers west of Maple Avenue were alerted to possible water discoloration Thursday; town advises running water for several minutes.
Holmdel Board of Education to vote Wednesday to repeal transgender student policy 5756. Meanwhile Colts Neck, Howell repeal the policy.
Learn about T-Visas and U-Visas for legal residency in U.S. at outreach events Oct. 1 in Freehold, Red Bank and Keyport, prosecutor says.
Learn about T-Visas and U-Visas for legal residency in U.S. at outreach events Oct. 1 in Freehold, Red Bank and Keyport, prosecutor says.
Learn about T-Visas and U-Visas for legal residency in U.S. at outreach events Oct. 1 in Freehold, Red Bank and Keyport, prosecutor says.
Howell is gearing up for its second annual "Howell-O-Ween" decorating contest. Entry forms, photos are due by Oct. 17.
Executive session to take place Thursday to discuss guidelines for the open borough manager position in Red Bank. No action to be taken.