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Red Bank Police Chief Put On Leave Amid State AG Scrutiny
Chief Darren McConnell was to retire, but that's been on hold for a state Attorney General's investigation into complaints of mismanagement.

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Chief Darren McConnell was to retire, but that's been on hold for a state Attorney General's investigation into complaints of mismanagement.

In a Manalapan police department weekly recap, other incidents of fraud, theft and shoplifting are reported.
Impact 100 Jersey Coast, based in Shrewsbury, offers video and virtual application information for all interested nonprofits.
Apply by April 1 for police officer, SLEO II positions in the Manalapan Township Police Department.
Residents reported that on Tuesday morning an unidentified man was either entering or trying to enter cars and garages, according to police.
Guidelines for academic research, sourcing are set under an Artificial Intelligence policy adopted Feb. 28 by the Holmdel BOE.
The premium French fry eatery, bringing poutine to the New York area, chooses Edison for expansion into New Jersey, its second US location.
Christopher Serrano, 42, of Manalapan, is charged with attempted murder in the scissors stabbing of a 55-year-old woman in Old Bridge.
Enjoy a day of Irish-inspired fun at the Edison St. Patrick's Day celebration this Saturday, March 9.
In the 2023 "micro project" plan, certain streets are due for work on curbs and sidewalks starting March 4, the borough says.
A scratch-off ticket in the $5 "Year of the Dragon" NJ Lottery game was sold in Holmdel and was a $200,000 top-prize winner, lottery says.
A report of lewdness, as well as nearly $30,000 in frauds, among incidents reported by Manalapan police in recent crime wrap-up.
After St. Patrick's Day festivities in Belmar, Wall police announce post-parade arrests for driving under the influence.
Residents should not be alarmed if they see a search and rescue operation underway in Wall, starting Saturday morning, police advise.
Downtown Red Bank offers Irish-inspired specials on March 14.
A one-car on accident on Cresci Boulevard near Raritan Valley School caused power outages; JCP&L expects restoration Friday night.
The 2024 Ice Skating Exhibition is Sunday at the Roosevelt Family Skating Rink in Edison; REPLENISH collecting non-perishable food items.
In state aid figures for local school districts, Colts Neck saw a 98 percent increase over last year, offsetting a previous reduction.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, based in Freehold, launches a new digital version of its parent/caregiver resource.
Police said a woman was carried out on her mattress from a fire on High Street in Metuchen; neighbors evacuated when propane tanks located.