Jersey Shore Man Lured Girl Into Car, Told Her To Undress Before She Escaped: Prosecutor
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and charged with luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street, authorities said.
Raquan M. Folk, 29, is charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree luring a child, and third-degree child endangerment via sexual conduct, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, the victim was walking on Ridge Avenue in Asbury Park when a man later identified as Folk pulled up to her in a white Kia and convinced her to get inside, Santiago said.
Folk then drove to neighboring Neptu…
Asbury Park's Casino Building Closed Indefinitely
The historic Asbury Park Casino building, located at the southern end of the boardwalk, is closed indefinitely, authorities said.
The building was closed on Monday, May 8, following an inspection.
The announcement drew an outpouring of despair and criticism on social media.
The building's owner, Madison Marquette, said, "After a scheduled inspection of the Casino Building arcade, we have made the difficult decision to close that pass through temporarily."
Access between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove will be along the Wesley Lake promenade and the Wesley Lake bridge, said the company respon…
