Tag: Freehold Borough Police Department

  • News Transcript News Briefs, June 29

    News Transcript News Briefs, June 29

    The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents that recently occurred in the community: On June 9 at 8:48 a.m., a Manalapan resident reported that an unknown individual, described as a white male, attempted to burglarize a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a Beaver Creek Court residence. Once the suspect realized…

  • Freehold Borough man charged with reckless manslaughter

    Freehold Borough man charged with reckless manslaughter

    FREEHOLD — A Freehold Borough man has been charged with reckless manslaughter as a result of a shooting that took place on the night of June 19 in Freehold Borough, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on June 21. Efrain Cruz Jr., 45, was charged with second degree manslaughter after handling a firearm, which…

  • News Transcript News Briefs, May 4

    News Transcript News Briefs, May 4

    The Freehold Borough Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the…

  • Area man sentenced to prison for role in gun trafficking conspiracy

    Area man sentenced to prison for role in gun trafficking conspiracy

    A Marlboro resident with a prior felony conviction has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, in and around Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Jan. 26. Javier Rodriguez-Valpais, 33, aka “Broly,” previously…

  • News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 26

    News Transcript News Briefs, Jan. 26

    Center Players will hold auditions for an upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart” at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold Borough. The play was written by Beth Henley and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli. Audition dates are Feb. 5 from noon to 2 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m., with callbacks on…

  • News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 29

    News Transcript News Briefs, Dec. 29

    Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) has announced that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive $23.8 million from the fifth and sixth rounds of funding from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The Marlboro K-8 School District will receive $173,600, according to a press release from Pallone’s office. Schools and…

  • Freehold Borough to remain a partner in police training group

    Freehold Borough to remain a partner in police training group

    FREEHOLD – Freehold Borough municipal officials will pay $660 in a shared services agreement that involves eight police departments in western Monmouth County and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. During a recent meeting, Borough Council members authorized the renewal of the agreement for the Western Monmouth Active Shooter Training Group. The participants are the Allentown,…

  • Freehold Borough police officers honored for saving teenager’s life

    Freehold Borough police officers honored for saving teenager’s life

    FREEHOLD – Four officers who serve in the Freehold Borough Police Department have been recognized for saving the life of a 14-year-old boy. Sgt. John Reiff, Patrolman Victor Segoviano, Patrolman Aaron Owens and Patrolman Steven Ambrosino each received a recognition citation during the Borough Council’s May 3 meeting. The officers performed life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…

  • Two veteran officers earn promotions in Freehold Borough Police Department

    Two veteran officers earn promotions in Freehold Borough Police Department

    FREEHOLD – Two veteran police officers who serve in the Freehold Borough Police Department have been promoted. During the Borough Council’s May 3 meeting, Christopher Colaner was promoted to lieutenant and Nicholas Iozzi was promoted to sergeant. Each officer took the oath of office for his new position. According to the police department, Colaner is…