Nicholas DePue, Photo via Deseret News
Nicholas DePue, 29 of Jackson, a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday on charges that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student under the age of 18, according to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
DePue is charged with second degree counts of Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was released after posting a $100,000 bond, as set by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jamie Perri, J.S.C., who also ordered DePue have no contact with his victim and he is not to return to the scene of his crimes.
A College Prep Biology teacher, DePue was an Assistant Coach of the Falcons wrestling team and a set designer for the school’s drama club.
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Posted: June 4th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Crime, Crime and Punishment, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Court, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Jackson Township, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Monmouth Regional High School, Nicholas DePue, Nick DePue, sexual assault | Comments Off on Monmouth Regional Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relations With A Student
BELMAR —Days before Hurricane Sandy inundated large parts of New Jersey with its storm surge, Lake Como in Monmouth County was partially drained to make room for the rising waters that were expected to accompany the superstorm. But even those efforts didn’t spare the surrounding towns, which frequently had to contend with the lake overspilling its… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Belmar, Christie Administration, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, NJ Department of Environmental Protection | Tags: Belmar, Community Development Block Grant, Flood Mitigation, HUD, Lake Como, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County News, NJ DEP, Spring Lake | 1 Comment »
TRENTON — A New Jersey Superior Court judge says Gov. Chris Christie’s disclosure of the particulars of his security detail to a Cub Scout at a recent town hall meeting seriously calls into question the reasons he’s given for keeping his security spending secret, according to a published report. Speaking from the bench last Thursday, Judge… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie, Monmouth County News, NJ State Police | Tags: $1 million Amex bill, 2016 Presidential politics, Chris Christie, Governor's Security Protection Detail, Judge Mary Jacobson, Monmouth County News, news, NJ State Police | Comments Off on Judge may force Christie to release his troopers’ $1M Amex bill, report says
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of its of its new and very improved website today. Check it out at www.monmouthsheriff.org
The website, which was produced in-house by the Sheriff’s Information Technology Department, is equipped with the latest web design technology, enabling users to easily interact from all of their devices..phones, tablets and desktop computers.
“The sheriff’s office newly redesigned website increases our contact with the residents by providing them with a wealth of public safety resources in a fast and efficient manner,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “It includes valuable and real time information and those who visit the website will find it easier to navigate and more user friendly.”
All of the sheriff’s office divisions are highlighted on the website which includes Law Enforcement, Communications, Special Operations and Corrections, along with the Office of Emergency Management, community outreach programs and an archive of current and past news releases.
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Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Shaun Golden | Tags: foreclosures, Inmates, Law enforcement, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, New website, Office of Emergency Management, Sheriff Shaun Golden | 1 Comment »
By Greg Kelly
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Friday, June 5
- Bayshore Greek Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
- Be More Chill at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- NHRA Toyota Summernationals at Raceway Park – MORE INFO
- Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
- Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
- Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
- Live Horse Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
- “Dare to Fly!” Youth Art Exhibit (Belmar) – MORE INFO
- Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO
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Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Things to do on the Jersey Shore this weekend, Weekends in Monmouth County | 1 Comment »
Tom Critelli
Thomas Critelli was nominated to serve a second term on the Holmdel Township Committee. The incumbent Republican beat back a challenge from Anne Morrison with 71% of the vote.
Critelli got 318 votes to Morrison’s 130.
Critelli will defend his seat on the Township Committe against Democratic nominee Karen Stickland in the November general election.
Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Holmdel, Monmouth County News | Tags: Anne Morrison, Holmdel, Holmdel Township Committee, Karen Strickland, Thomas Critelli, Tom Critelli | Comments Off on Critelli prevails in Holmdel
Jack Archibald
Councilman Jack Archibald defeated Councilman Lou Fligor for the Republican nomination for Mayor of Atlantic Highlands by an unofficial count of 301 to 169.
The 470 votes cast represents a very high 66% turnout, based upon 710 registered Republicans on April 15. The turnout percentage will be adjusted by the number of unaffiliated voters who declared a Republican affiliation today at the polls.
Archibald will face Democratic nominee for mayor Rhonda LeGrice in November.
Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County News | Tags: Atlantic Highlands, Jack Archibald, Lou Fligor | 1 Comment »
FEMA Official Brad Kiesrman is leaving the agency for a job with the American Red Cross
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government let victims of Hurricane Sandy down as it failed to provide adequate compensation for their damages, the outgoing head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national flood insurance program told a House committee Tuesday. “We are settling claims. we are reviewing claims, and we are going to reform this program,” said… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County News, National Flood Insurance Plan, New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: Brad J. Kieserman, Brad Kieserman, FEMA, Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County News, Superstorm Sandy | Comments Off on FEMA official: Government let Hurricane Sandy victims down
Brad J. Kieserman, the federal official assigned to reform the National Flood Insurance Plan and to re-open thousands of Superstorm Sandy related claims amid allegations that thousands of homeowners were short changed, has resigned his post in order to take a job at the Red Cross, according to a report on Newsday.
A 28 year employee of the federal government, Kieserman took on the reform of NFIP only 3 months ago in February. FEMA annouced four months ago that it would settle every disputed case but only about a dozen checks have been issued.
Appearing in Hoboken last week with U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, as well as Highlands residents Kerry and Jamie Gowan who where representing the 70,000 New Jersey residents with claims to be reviewed by FEMA, Kieserman pledged that the government would do better in the tasks of “people caring for people.”
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Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: FEMA, Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, RREM, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: Brad J. Kieserman, Brad Kieserman, FEMA, FEMA's fraud, HUD, Jamie Gowan, Kerry Gowan, National Flood Insurance Plan, NFIP, Senator Bob Menendez, Senator Cory Booker, Shaun Donovan, Superstorm Sandy | 1 Comment »
The legislators representing Monmouth County from the 11th and 13th Districts want the New Jersey Department of Human Services to stop housing asymptomatic Ebola patients at Fort Monmouth at then end of this month when the current agreement to do so expires and they are calling on the members of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority to reject DHS’s request to extend the arrangement.
Senators Joe Kyrillos and Jennifer Beck joined with Assembly Members Amy Handlin, Declan O’Scanlon, Mary Pat Angelini and Caroline Casagrande in issuing the following statement:
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Posted: June 1st, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: 11th Legislative District, 13th Legislative District, Amy Handlin, Caroline Casagrande, Declan O'Scanlon, Ebola, FMERA, Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Amy Handlin, Caroline Casagrande, Declan O'Scanlon, Department of Human Services, Ebola, Fort Monmouth, Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, Jennifer Beck, Joe Kyrillos, Mary Pat Angelini, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | 1 Comment »
