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Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power A dangerous heat wave is heading for New Jersey next week, and thousands of residents are still without power, according to utility companies and the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.  AccuWeather An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees: Mercer Middlesex Somerset Morris Hunterdon Sussex Warren “Heat-related illnesses increa…
Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds
Elizabeth Man Who Committed Multiple Armed Robberies Learns Fate: Feds An Elizabeth man was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing three armed robberies in New Jersey, authorities said. Dayshawn Brimfield previously pleaded guilty to multiple robbery offenses and a weapons charge, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. On Friday, April 2, 2021, Brimfield robbed a bank in Hazlet after he handed the teller a note that read, “This is a Robbery I have a Gun I will Kill Someone if you do not follow these instructions,” Habba said. Two weeks later, Brimfield stole a car in Elizabeth, which he used as the getaway car for his later robberies, including one…
Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot
Hazlet Lotto Player Splits $1 Million Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for two lottery players in Monmouth County. Tickets sold in Manalapan and Hazlet won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing held on Saturday, March 15, splitting the $1,034,398 prize. The winners will split $517,199. The tickets were sold at Wegmans on Route 9 South in Manalapan and Quick Chek on Route 36 in Hazlet.  The winning numbers were 21, 26, 29, 37 and 45. The Xtra was 03 and the Bullseye was 37. 
Disbarred Hazlet Lawyer Stole $1 Mil+ From Clients: Monmouth County Prosecutor Disbarred Hazlet Lawyer Stole $1 Mil+ From Clients: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Disbarred Hazlet Lawyer Stole $1 Mil+ From Clients: Monmouth County Prosecutor A 49-year-old disbarred Hazlet lawyer was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 17, after he admitted to stealing nearly $1.18 million from more than 60 clients. Steven Salami is also ordered to pay the full amount of stolen funds, back to the New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, which had previously reimbursed his clients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. From April to August 2019, while working as an attorney, Salami took $300,000 from four victims as part of real estate transactions, Santiago said. Salami put the money in escrow, but f…
JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Hazlet Gas Station Tops Six Figures JACKPOT! Lotto Ticket Sold At Hazlet Gas Station Tops Six Figures
Jackpot! Lotto Ticket Sold At Hazlet Gas Station Tops Six Figures It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Hazlet matched five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, winning $248,541.  The ticket was purchased at Hazlet Exxon Route 35 South. The winning numbers were 02, 09, 14, 20, 33. The Xtra was 02 and the Bullseye was 20
Union Beach Mom Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Hazlet Crash Union Beach Mom Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Hazlet Crash
Union Beach Mom Who Loved 'Unconditionally' Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Hazlet Crash A Union Beach woman who "lit up every room she entered" was struck by a vehicle and killed near a busy Hazlet intersection, according to a fundraising campaign. Tracey Ryan, 52, was identified as the pedestrian who died in the Route 36 crash, a Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson said on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The collision happened near the intersection with Union Avenue at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Paramedics rushed Ryan to the hospital and she was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. A Go…
Pedestrian Killed At Hazlet Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say Pedestrian Killed At Hazlet Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say
Pedestrian Killed At Hazlet Intersection Sparks Ongoing Investigation, Prosecutors Say A woman died when she was hit by a vehicle while walking near a busy Hazlet intersection, authorities said. The woman died near the intersection of Route 36 and Union Avenue, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Hazlet police responded to the pedestrian crash scene at around 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. Investigators said a man driving south in the right lane of Route 36 struck the woman as he approached the intersection. The woman was rushed to a hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. The driver remained at the …
Hazlet Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Middletown Store: Prosecutors Hazlet Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Middletown Store: Prosecutors
Hazlet Man Flashed Woman, Inappropriately Touched Her At Middletown Store: Prosecutors A Hazlet man was accused of exposing himself to a woman and inappropriately touching her at a Middletown store, authorities said. Perry Mangano, 21, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, fourth-degree lewdness, and fourth-degree stalking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 6. Investigators said Mangano approached the woman inside the At Home store on Route 35 North at around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. He exposed himself and made physical contact with her. Middletown police arrested him after he returned to the store …
Parkway Crash Takes Out 2 Lanes In Hazlet Parkway Crash Takes Out 2 Lanes In Hazlet
Parkway Crash Takes Out 2 Lanes In Hazlet A crash closed a portion of the Garden State Parkway Tuesday night, Nov. 4 in Hazlet. The DOT site shows it happened in the northbound lanes near Exit 117 around 6:50 p.m. Two lanes were blocked as of 7:05 p.m.
JACKPOT: Winning Ticket Worth $650K+ Sold At Hazlet Bar And Liquor Store JACKPOT: Winning Ticket Worth $650K+ Sold At Hazlet Bar And Liquor Store
Jackpot: Winning Ticket Worth $650K+ Sold At Hazlet Bar And Liquor Store A lottery ticket worth more than $650,000 was purchased at a Monmouth County bar, officials said. The winner was sold at Airport Bar & Liquors on Route 36 in Hazlet, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The ticket that brought home the $666,481 jackpot matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The winning numbers were 7, 9, 30, 38, and 45. The XTRA number was 2 and the Bullseye number was 38. This is the fourth ticket to win a major Jersey Cash 5 prize in about a week. A winner worth more than $16…
Thieves Stole Assemblyman's Car In Hazlet While Family Slept, Police Say Thieves Stole Assemblyman's Car In Hazlet While Family Slept, Police Say
Thieves Stole Assemblyman's Car In Hazlet While Family Slept, Police Say A Jersey Shore assemblyman's car was stolen by thieves in Hazlet, authorities said. Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, R-Brick Township, said in a Facebook post that his car was taken from his mother-in-law's house in Hazlet just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Kanitra was in Washington, D.C. for his work as the owner of the lobbyist firm Lobbyit.com. Kanitra said the thieves drove up to the home in a stolen white BMW with temporary plates. "They ripped off every screen window in the house," Kanitra posted. "They then broke one of the windows and climbed in." In a news release, …
Slain Eatontown Taxi Driver's Accused Killer Captured, Prosecutor Says Slain Eatontown Taxi Driver's Accused Killer Captured, Prosecutor Says
Slain Eatontown Taxi Driver's Accused Killer Captured, Prosecutor Says The man accused of gunning down a 42-year-old taxi driver last weekend in Monmouth County was arrested in Brooklyn, NY, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 20. Gaetano S. Scannavino, 25, of Brooklyn, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree carjacking, and two second-degree weapons offenses in connection with the Saturday, Sept. 14 death of Anthony Hill, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Hazlet police responded to the parking lot of 270 Route 36, a local motel, where they found Hill, of Eatontown, dead near a dump…
Eatontown Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser Eatontown Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser
Eatontown Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser The family of an Eatontown taxi driver was rallying for support after he was found dead outside a Hazlet motel, according to a fundraising campaign. The body of 42-year-old Anthony Hill was discovered in the parking lot of Holly Hill Motel on Saturday, Sept. 14. Police found Hill with several gunshot wounds on the ground near a dumpster at around 7:18 a.m.  A GoFundMe page created in Hill's memory raised more than $950 from at least 24 donations as of Friday, Sept. 20. "Ant was a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for his kind heart and dedication to his fa…
Eatontown Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Hazlet Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors Eatontown Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Hazlet Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors
Eatontown Taxi Driver's Body Found Near Dumpster In Hazlet Motel Parking Lot: Prosecutors A taxi driver from Eatontown was found shot dead outside a Hazlet motel, authorities said. Anthony Hill, 42, was found dead on Saturday, Sept. 14, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Officers responded to an emergency medical call in the parking lot of Holly Hill Motel on Route 36 at around 7:18 a.m. Police found Hill with several gunshot wounds on the ground near a dumpster. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is helping the Hazlet Police Department in the ongoing investigation. …
Couple Knocked Woman Unconscious During Brawl At Atlantic City Casino's Mall: Police Couple Knocked Woman Unconscious During Brawl At Atlantic City Casino's Mall: Police
Couple Knocked Woman Unconscious During Brawl At Atlantic City Casino's Mall: Police A Monmouth County man and woman were accused of assaulting another couple at an Atlantic City casino's shopping mall, authorities said. Damian Pineyro, 35, of Hazlet, and Keila Diaz, 47, of Freehold, were arrested on Sunday, Sept. 15, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a large fight at The Quarter at Tropicana at around 2:56 a.m. Investigators said Pineyro and Diaz began harassing a man and woman "for an unknown reason." The victims tried to leave the area but Pineyro punched the woman in her face. Pineyro then started assaulting the man …
Two $10K Mega Millions Tickets Purchased In Hazlet, Sayreville Two $10K Mega Millions Tickets Purchased In Hazlet, Sayreville
Two $10K Mega Millions Tickets Purchased In Hazlet, Sayreville Two lottery tickets worth $10,000 were sold in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, officials said. The winning Mega Millions tickets were purchased in the drawing on Friday, Sept. 6, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Sept. 9. The winners were sold at the E-Z Chek food store on Main Street in Sayreville and the ShopRite supermarket on Route 35 in Hazlet. The winning numbers were 6, 23, 41, 59, and 63. The Mega Ball was 25. A ticket worth $20,000 was also purchased at a convenience store in Medford. No one in the U.S. matched all six numbers to win th…
$20K Richer: Medford Convenience Store Sells Mega Millions Prize Winner $20K Richer: Medford Convenience Store Sells Mega Millions Prize Winner
$20K Richer: Medford Convenience Store Sells Mega Millions Prize Winner A lottery ticket worth $20,000 was sold at a Burlington County convenience store, officials said. The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on Tomlinson Mill Road in Medford, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Sept. 9. The winner was in the drawing on Friday, Sept. 6. The winning numbers were 6, 23, 41, 59, and 63. The Mega Ball was 25 and the Megaplier was two. Two tickets worth $10,000 were sold in Central Jersey. One was from a supermarket in Hazlet and the other was from a convenience store in Sayreville. No one in the U.S. matched …
Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do? Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do?
Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do? He calls himself the pizza professional. But is he really? Dave Portnoy's latest One Bite Pizza Review tour across New Jersey has come to an end, with scores of 12 new restaurants set in stone. But Daily Voice wants to know, did the Barstool CEO get it right? Email [email protected] with your thoughts. Here are the restaurants Portnoy reviewed and their scores.  Surf City Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 6.2 BLVD Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 7.9  Martell's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 7.1 Joey Tomato's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 6.9 Nino's Coal Fired Pizza (Brick Township, NJ): 7.4 Za…
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say
NJ Youth Soccer Coach Accused Of More Sexual Crimes Against Ninth Player, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County youth soccer coach accused of molesting two players and sending sexual pictures to others was given more charges, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 32-year-old Ryan Gunsauls of Union Beach on 30 counts, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 14. He was previously arrested in the case in Hazlet on Friday, May 11.  Investigators said one boy told police earlier in May that Gunsauls had been sending him "sexually explicit materials" and asking for them on social media. Eight more victims bet…
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Buffalo chicken pizza isn't Dave Portnoy's taste. And neither is a floppy crust. The Barstool CEO, continuing his "One Bite" review stint along the Jersey Shore stopped by Salerno's in Hazlet. The Bethany Road pizzeria threw in a free slice of buffalo chicken, but Portnoy made it abundantly clear, it's not his thing. So much so that he gave it to a nearby fan. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza 7.3, deducting points for a floppy crust, but the fan reviewed his free slice of buffalo chicken: 8.3.
Free T-Shirts, Hoagie-Building Competition To Celebrate Wawa's Newest Central Jersey Store Free T-Shirts, Hoagie-Building Competition To Celebrate Wawa's Newest Central Jersey Store
Free T-Shirts, Hoagie-Building Competition To Celebrate Wawa's Newest Central Jersey Store A Wawa is opening in Monmouth County and the convenience store chain will celebrate its 60th anniversary along with the new location, officials said. The new Wawa will be open at 3052 Route 35 in Hazlet on Thursday, June 27, the company said in a news release.  The store will officially open at 8 a.m. and a grand opening ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers will get free "In My Wawa Era 60th Anniversary" t-shirts.  After a ribbon cutting, the store will have the "Hoagies for Heroes" sandwich-building competition between police officers and firefighters.…
8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey 8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey
8K+ Without Power Amid Another Round Of Storms In New Jersey More than 8,000 New Jersey residents were without power amid another round of storms on Sunday, June 22. PSE&G's outage map shows 5,341 were in the dark in Burlington County and more than 3,000 in Camden. The majority of the outages were in Maple Shade, Moorestown, Haddon and Pennsauken. In Union County, nearly 1,000 had lost power in Westfield. Smaller but more widespread outages were reported on the Jersey Shore, according to JCP&L, specifically in Long Branch, Red Bank, Asbury Park, Hazlet, Middletown, Keansburg, and Matawan. The National Weather Service had warned residen…
Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer
Central Jersey Toddler Battling Brain Cancer Receives New Pool In Time For Summer A young boy in Monmouth County battling brain cancer will have plenty of summer fun thanks to some generous donations. An above-ground saltwater pool was donated to three-year-old Mick Augustitus, the Ashley Lauren Foundation said in a Facebook post. The Hazlet toddler was diagnosed with four brain tumors and several tumors on his spine. At Home Recreation donated the pool, while Kiki Pools in South Amboy donated a heater and installed the pool. "Not only did Mick come home from stem-cell transplant last Friday [May 17], but his pool was done the same day he came home," the Ashle…
Share The Wealth: Lotto Tickets Sold In Central Jersey Split $679K Jackpot Share The Wealth: Lotto Tickets Sold In Central Jersey Split $679K Jackpot
Share The Wealth: Lotto Tickets Sold In Central Jersey Split $679K Jackpot Two lottery tickets sold in Monmouth County split a nearly $700,000 jackpot, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 tickets were in the drawing on Thursday, May 23, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. Each winner is worth $339,725 in the $679,450 jackpot. The winning numbers were 16, 19, 21, 36, and 37. The XTRA number was 5. One ticket was bought at NJ Wine Gallery on Route 35 in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen. The other winner was purchased at Sam's Farm Market in Hazlet. The stores will get bonus checks of $2,000 for selling the winning tickets.
Million-Dollar Ticket: Big Winner Sold At Central Jersey Convenience Store Million-Dollar Ticket: Big Winner Sold At Central Jersey Convenience Store
Million-Dollar Ticket: Big Winner Sold At Central Jersey Convenience Store A convenience store in Monmouth County sold a $1 million lottery ticket, officials said. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket was purchased at Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The ticket matched five numbers in the drawing on Wednesday, May 15. The winning numbers were 8, 14, 16, 22, and 25. The XTRA number was 3. This is the second Jersey Cash 5 ticket in Monmouth County to match five numbers in three days. A ticket was sold in Tinton Falls in the drawing on Monday, May 13, splitting the $1,800,840 jackpot with another ticket purchased…
Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say
Central Jersey Youth Soccer Coach Molested Players, Sent Sexual Photos, Prosecutors Say A Monmouth County youth soccer coach has been accused of molesting two of his players and sending sexual pictures to several others, authorities said. Ryan Gunsauls, 32, of Union Beach, was arrested in Hazlet on Friday, May 11, The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced his arrest in a news release issued Tuesday, May 14. Investigators said one boy told police earlier in May that Gunsauls had been sending him "sexually explicit materials" and asking for them on social media. More victims between 11 and 17 years old were identified and interviewed. Prosecutors said Gunsauls sent…
'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser 'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser
'Selfless' Youth Football Coach In Central Jersey Diagnosed With ALS: Fundraiser A Monmouth County township is rallying to support a youth football coach who has been diagnosed with ALS, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for Scott Goldsberry to help him in his battle against the neurological disorder. He has been a commissioner and head coach of football for the Hazlet Youth Athletic League. More than $4,000 had been raised from at least 18 donations as of Tuesday, May 6. "If you know Scottie, he is the most uplifting person you will ever meet," wrote Kim Williams, the creator of the GoFundMe page. "His humor causes so much laughter that …
Three Arrested For Illegal Drug Sales At Central Jersey Vape Shops: Police Three Arrested For Illegal Drug Sales At Central Jersey Vape Shops: Police
Three Arrested For Illegal Drug Sales At Central Jersey Vape Shops: Police Three Jersey City men were accused of illegally selling marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms at two Monmouth County vape shops, authorities said. Abdullah Hassan, Waqas Ahmed, and Muhammad Khan were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, the Hazlet Police Department said in a news release on Friday, May 3. They were taken into custody at Vape God, a store in the Wellington Square shopping plaza on Poole Avenue. Police received a tip about Vape God selling marijuana products to customers including children, despite not being licensed to sell marijuana. Police executed a search warrant at the…
Man Intentionally Set Fires At Central Jersey Property Since December: Police Man Intentionally Set Fires At Central Jersey Property Since December: Police
Man Intentionally Set Fires At Central Jersey Property Since December: Police A Monmouth County man was accused of intentionally setting fires on the same property over the past five months, authorities said. Albert Caporaso, 49, of Hazlet, was arrested on early in the morning on Friday, Apr. 26, the Hazlet Township Police Department said in a Facebook post. He was facing charges for several arsons since Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. A Hazlet officer was watching the South Laurel Avenue home at around 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 25, when a man matching the suspect's description from previous arsons walked onto the property. The man, later identified as Caporaso, entered a…
'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee 'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee
'Jersey Shore' Star Sammi Sweetheart Is Engaged To Former Karma Employee The announcement may have come on April 1 but this is no laughing matter. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Sammi Giancola, or more commonly known as Sammi Sweetheart, is engaged. The 37-year-old Hazlet native said in the caption of her Instagram post announcing the engagement that her future hubby Justin May popped the question on March 16. "The easiest question I’ve ever answered," said Ginacola, who shared photos of herself with May at La Mondina in Brielle. "Happiest & luckiest girl in the world. I’ll love you forever and then some." View this post on Instagram …
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey Police ID Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey Police have identified the Jersey Shore pedestrian who was killed by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County. An NJ Transit spokesperson said 85-year-old James Henning of Keyport died when he was struck on Holmdel Road. The crash happened right next to the Hazlet station at around 3:52 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 21.  The railroad crossing on Holmdel Road near the train station in Hazlet, NJ. Google Maps The North Jersey Coast Line train was not in passenger service when Henning was hit. There were no customers on the train and no crew members were injured.  The No…