ASBURY PARK – Some residents of the 550 Cookman Ave. apartments owned by Sackman Enterprises have complained of mice infestations and broken air conditioning, but say their landlord seems more interested in collecting their ever-rising rent than fixing the problems. Residents of building, which has 26 apartments, claim that they have faced significant negligence and […]
WALL TOWNSHIP – An Asbury Park man was arrested after police found him in possession of a stolen handgun, drugs and other items during a car stop on Route 35. Corey E. Thermitus, 20, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm (Taurus 9mm), possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession […]
ASBURY PARK – A local man armed with a knife, who barricaded himself in a room at the Delmonte Hotel, has been charged with a number of criminal offenses after triggering a standoff with police, according to authorities. Gregory Letizia, 35, of Asbury Park, is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a […]
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FREEHOLD – Prosecutors have rejected an Asbury Park man’s bid to avoid criminal prosecution on charges he repeatedly raped, tortured and killed his pet cat, but the defendant’s attorney says he will appeal the decision to a Superior Court judge. Bani J. Mezquititla, 19, appeared before Superior Court Judge Chad N. Cagan Wednesday to hear […]