Tag: Marlboro Police Department

  • Colts Neck woman names Marlboro police in complaint

    Colts Neck woman names Marlboro police in complaint

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer A Colts Neck woman has filed legal action against the Marlboro Police Department  in the wake of an incident at her home on Boundary Road in Colts Neck in January. The woman is asserting she was injured by an officer during the police response to her residence. Marlene Mazur is…

  • Marlboro police investigating fatal accident involving pedestrian

    Marlboro police investigating fatal accident involving pedestrian

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Police are continuing their investigation of an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a motor vehicle. At 6:12 a.m. Nov. 9, officers responded to Route 79 in the area of Ridge Road in the Wickatunk section of Marlboro, according to a press release. The…

  • Local police departments work together to locate stolen motorcycle, identify suspects

    Local police departments work together to locate stolen motorcycle, identify suspects

    SOUTH RIVER – A multi-jurisdictional effort aided in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle. South River patrol units responded to a borough residence in regards to a stolen 1999 Honda motorcycle around 2:38 p.m. on Oct. 16. The victim reportedly left his motorcycle unattended outside his residence for several minutes, according to a statement prepared…

  • ‘Thin blue line’ honors Marlboro police, first responders

    ‘Thin blue line’ honors Marlboro police, first responders

    MARLBORO – A “thin blue line” that has been painted on Township Drive in the Marlboro municipal complex is meant to honor the service that is provided to the community by the members of the Marlboro Police Department and first responders. In a press release, Mayor Jonathan Hornik said he directed Department of Public Works…

  • Eight Marlboro homes hit in recent burglaries

    Eight Marlboro homes hit in recent burglaries

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Police are working to solve a series of burglaries that occurred in Marlboro between Feb. 1 and June 17. Marlboro Police Capt. Fred Reck said eight residential burglaries, seven vehicle burglaries, two commercial burglaries and two additional burglary attempts occurred during that time. Jewelry and money were taken…

  • Marlboro police remind residents to lock cars

    Marlboro police remind residents to lock cars

    MARLBORO – Marlboro police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove the key fobs. According to a press release, the warmer weather brings an increase in motor vehicle thefts. Most of these thefts occur because the owner has left the key fob inside the vehicle or inside the home in a location close…

  • Resident saved from burning home in Marlboro

    Resident saved from burning home in Marlboro

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Three Marlboro police officers are being credited with rescuing a resident from a burning home in the early morning hours of April 21. At 1:57 a.m., police officers responded to a residential structure fire at 68 Station Road in the Morganville section of the community. The call to…

  • Marlboro officers to be outfitted with body cameras

    Marlboro officers to be outfitted with body cameras

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro Police Department is expected to join the ranks of law enforcement agencies that outfit their officers with body worn cameras that record the officers’ interaction with individuals while they are on duty. A $25,000 grant from the state will help to fund the purchase of 50…