Category: Millstone

Howell, Millstone, Monmouth County

19-Year-Old Millstone Township Man Arrested for Howell Armed Robbery

February 15, 2024

FREEHOLD – A 19-year-old male has been criminally charged after robbing a Howell resident at gunpoint during a merchandise transaction¸ Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday.

Giancarlo Nevarez, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, has been charged with first-degree Armed Robbery, second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 3:06 p.m., the Howell Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a shot-fired incident in the area of the 4200 block of Route 9 southbound in Howell Township.

A subsequent investigation by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Howell Township Police Department revealed that a male victim reported that he had contacted Nevarez through a social media platform to sell him a couple of pairs of high-end sneakers. Upon their meeting, Nevarez was shown the sneakers and then he presented a firearm, fired one shot and left with the merchandise. No one was struck and there were no injuries as a result of the gunshot.

Prosecutor Santiago would like to remind the public that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies have set up safe exchange zones to protect the safety of our residents and minimize the risk of someone becoming a victim of robbery through in-person transactions.   

Anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Thomas Manzo at 800-533-7443 or Howell Police Department Detective Ryan Jackson at 732-938-4111.

The case is assigned to Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Cummings of the Major Crimes Bureau. Nevarez’s representation is unknown at this time.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

Allentown, Allentown, East Windsor, Ewing, Hamilton, Hightstown, Hightstown, Hightstown-East Windsor, Hopewell, Lawrence, Mercer County, Millstone, Monmouth County, Pennington, Princeton, Robbinsville, Roosevelt, State of NJ, Trenton, Upper Freehold, West Windsor

The National Weather Service Reports Wintry Tuesday for New Jersey

November 28, 2023

TRENTON – ROBBINSVILLE – ALLENTOWN, NJ — The National Weather Service forecast states a chance of snow showers between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 37F. Breezy, with a west wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight, will be mostly clear, with a low around 22F. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Snow falls in the Allentown – Robbinsville, New Jersey area the moring of November 28, 2023

Good morning! The cold air has arrived and some flakes of snow may soon follow! It will be a blustery day with highs mostly in the 30s but winds gusting 25 to 35 mph making it feel a good 10-15 degrees colder. Also, lake effect flurries and snow showers have been ongoing across portions of central and western PA and as we head into the day today, some of these are likely to make it into eastern PA beginning this morning. It’s even possible some of these could briefly be on the heavier side especially across portions of Chester County north through the Lehigh Valley into the southern Poconos. Be alert for rapidly changing visibility and slippery roads!

Colts Neck, Freehold, Howell, Jackson, Lakewood, Millstone, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Plumsted

Toms River Man Charged After 100 Mile Persuit in Several Central Jersey Towns

November 13, 2023

Howell Township — On the evening of November 11th, 2023, Howell Township patrol units responded to Longhorn Steakhouse in reference to a disorderly person inside the establishment. Restaurant staff described the male as erratic and confrontational. They were unsure if the male was under the influence of narcotics or alcohol. When patrol units arrived, the subject, 38-year-old Zachariah Hartman of Toms River, attempted to flee the scene, subsequently striking a police cruiser. Hartman then eluded police through the township which resulted in him striking two other Howell police cruisers, disabling one.

Hartman continued onward with police following through several municipalities. These towns including Lakewood Township, Jackson Township, Freehold Township, Freehold Borough, Millstone Township, Plumstead Township and Colts Neck Township. In total, the pursuit lasted over 2 hours and ranged approximately 100 miles.  He was eventually apprehended in Jackson Township without incident.

No injuries were sustained as a result of the pursuit. Hartman was criminally charged with 2 counts of eluding, 2 counts of aggravated assault and 1 count of obstruction. He was transported to Monmouth County Correctional Institute where he was lodged pending his detention hearing.

Millstone, Monmouth County

Millstone Township Fire Department Responds To Serious Crash

July 6, 2023

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Sgt. Philip Curry from the New Jersey State Police, Office of Public Information told Midjersey.news that a crash occurred at 5:07 p.m. in the driveway of a Baird Road residence in Millstone.  The preliminary investigation revealed that a Subaru Forester was traveling in a driveway when it entered a ditch and overturned.  The driver sustained non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.  The passenger, a 94-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital.  The crash remains under investigation.

The Millstone Township Fire Department reported that yesterday afternoon the Department was dispatched for a MVA with entrapment on Baird Rd. Squad 32-80 arrived to find a vehicle off the road with three entrapped inside. Units went in-service and requested additional resources to assist with the incident.

MTFD Facebook photos

Allentown, High School, Millstone, Monmouth County, Special Events, Upper Freehold

2023 Allentown High School Senior Class Car Parade

June 16, 2023

ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Last evening June 15, the Allentown High School Class of 2023 held their Senior Class Car Parade though Allentown, Upper Freehold and Millstone Townships. The procession started in 2020 during the pandemic year when prom was canceled due to COVID-19. The tradition continues now in its fourth year. Members of the Hope Fire Company of Allentown/Upper Freehold Twp Firefighters and the Monmouth County Sherriff’s Office escorted the Senior Class Parade though the towns.

Photo gallery:

Allentown High School, Class Of 2020, Senior Parade
Allentown High School Class of 2021 Senior Car Parade
Millstone, Monmouth County

Millstone Resident Brings Affordable Luxury Spa To Town With Opening Of Hand & Stone Along Route 537

March 21, 2023

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the opening of its newest location in Millstone. Located along Route 537 in the Millstone River Mart shopping center at 508 Monmouth Road, the new Hand & Stone is owned and operated by experienced local businessman Kasam Basha, a New Jersey native who has lived in Millstone for over a decade.  

An avid athlete, Basha experienced first-hand the value of massage after neck surgery several years ago. “Once I became a Hand & Stone client myself, I understood the benefits of the services they provide. For me, it went beyond relaxation to help me get back to playing the sports I love. Now I have the opportunity to bring this incredible brand to my community, making affordable massage and skincare treatments accessible and convenient for everyone,” said Kasam Basha, owner of Hand & Stone Millstone.   

Basha’s partner, Jeanine Pugh will be running the daily operations of the spa. She is a licensed massage therapist and has worked with nearby Hand & Stone locations for the past six years. Pugh said, “I love this company’s focus on the latest innovations in wellness and premium skincare services. Bringing an established brand to Millstone and helping to improve the lives of our neighbors is a dream come true for me.” 

Like all Hand & Stone spas nationwide, the new Millstone location offers advanced skincare and spa services that incorporate new technologies at the forefront of the wellness market to enhance each guest’s overall experience. These advanced services include Decompression Therapy massage, Cryoskin, Diamond Glow facial, NuFACE microcurrent facial and LED Phototherapy facial, as well as innovations such as CBD oil enhancements and partnerships with award-winning skincare lines Dermalogica® and ClarityRX (CBD offerings vary by market).  

The newest Hand & Stone in Millstone also brings high-quality professional massage services, including Swedish, Himalayan Salt, Sports, Deep Tissue, Oncology and Prenatal massages to the local community. Guests can visit the new spa to enjoy Hand & Stone’s signature hot stone massage and best-in-class facial treatments tailored to each individual’s needs or skin concerns, with a wide-range of services available for women, men and teens.  

All Hand & Stone services are performed by experienced licensed estheticians and massage therapists. The brand’s commitment to guest experience has translated to an unparalleled level of expertise at each location, supported by best-in-class training and ongoing education resources. At Hand & Stone Millstone, members will have access to a team of wellness experts who specialize in providing exceptional skincare and massage treatments.  

The Millstone Hand & Stone spa is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about Hand & Stone’s massage and facial services or to schedule an appointment, call 609-598-9935 or visit handandstone.com/locations/nj-millstone-jackson. 

Manalapan, Millstone, Monmouth County

Millstone Firefighters Respond To Overturned Vehicle On Fire

March 16, 2023

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Millstone Township Fire Department responded to a crash last night on Smithburg Road between Baird and Route 33 on the border with Manalapan Township. The vehicle reportedly hit a utility pole, overturned and was fully engulfed in fire on arrival of the fire department. NJ State Police reported that Manalapan Township Police is handling the investigation. No other information is available at this time.

Millstone, Monmouth County

Millstone Firefighters Extinguish Pickup Truck Fire

February 22, 2023

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Just after 10:00 a.m. the Millstone Township Fire Department and NJ State Police were dispatched to Route 33 West Bound near Prodelin Way for a vehicle fire with reported flames showing. Upon arrival Millstone firefighters used a hose like to knock the fire down. Firefighters remained on location for a short period of time until the vehicle could be towed away. The New Jersey State Police closed Prodelin Way until the roadway was clear. No further details are available about the fire.

Allentown, Allentown, Millstone, Monmouth County, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Allentown FFA Earns Top Spots at New Jersey FFA Fall Competitions

November 22, 2022

ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–On Thursday, November 17th, 2022, the Allentown FFA participated in Fall Career Development Events, hosted by the New Jersey FFA Association at Rutgers University, School of Environmental & Biological Sciences (SEBS). The Allentown FFA earned top spots in Land Judging, Fruit & Vegetable Identification, Turf Management, and Forestry.

Allentown FFA Members won 1st in the State for the Land Judging & Homesite Evaluation Event. During this event, members evaluate soil texture, determine slope, erosion, and other factors that will determine land use. Team members included (and their rank):

  • Sean Cary- First Place
  • Derek Voorhees- Second Place
  • Gavin Byrne- Fifth Place
  • Brayden Jany- Ninth Place

Land Judging has qualified to represent New Jersey at the National Land & Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this May.

Fruit & Vegetable Identification also placed 1st in the State. In this contest, members must identify 50 different types of fruits and vegetables, judge fruits and vegetables based on appearance and other quality standards, and complete a written exam on the produce industry. Team Members included (and their rank):

  • Sophia Jones- First Place
  • Maddin Emmons- Eighth Place
  • Adam Ugi
  • Paige Conroy

Forestry placed 2nd in the State. Members in this contest measured and identified trees, completed a forestry business plan, evaluated common tree disorders, and completed a written exam on the forestry industry. Team Members included (and their rank):

  • Matthew McCormick- Second Place
  • Anna Holman- Eighth Place
  • Cody Ponzio
  • Rafferty Burden

Turf Management earned 3rd in the State. In this contest, students identified common turf and weed species, identified common turfgrass equipment, evaluated a turf site, and completed a written exam on turfgrass. Team members included (and their rank):

  • Kathryn Giovanelli- Fifth Place
  • Allison Josielewski-Tenth Place
  • Lilly Haines
  • Kaci Byrne

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To learn more about the Allentown FFA, please visit FFA.ufrsd.net.

Millstone, Millstone, Monmouth County, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Troopers Bust High End Vehicle Crime Ring Operating In Millstone And Upper Freehold Townships; NJSP Investigation Takes Down Organization

The auto-theft ring targeted high-end vehicles in Monmouth County, Mercer County, Ocean County, Union County, Essex County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, Burlington County, Bergen County, Middlesex County and New York State.

November 18, 2022

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)– The New Jersey State Police have charged six suspects and dismantled an auto theft ring in New Jersey and New York linked to the theft of more than 30 high-end vehicles worth more than $3 million during a seven-month investigation.

In May, detectives with the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office began investigating multiple high-end motor vehicle thefts in Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township. As a result, detectives identified Geovanni Hernandez, 24, of Newark, N.J. as a suspect and linked him to the theft of a BMW M8 and three Land Rover Range Rovers in Upper Freehold Township and Millstone Township. On July 22, detectives located Hernandez and arrested him.

As a result of the on-going investigation, detectives identified Carlos Sanchez, 23, of Newark, N.J. as the leader of an auto-theft ring targeting high-end vehicles in Monmouth County, Mercer County, Ocean County, Union County, Essex County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, Burlington County, Bergen County, Middlesex County and New York State. Detectives also identified James Lanier, 24, Solomon Mickens, 23, and Sadiq Griggs, 23, all of Newark, N.J. as associates.

Through various investigative means, detectives determined that the suspects were also targeting residences while victims were home and committed burglaries in an attempt to steal the vehicles. After stealing the vehicles, the suspects would transport them to other locations where they were given fraudulent vehicle identification numbers to be re-titled and sold through an online marketplace.

On November 17, members of the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, State Police Auto Theft Task Force, T.E.A.M.S. Unit, K-9 Unit, and Strategic Investigations Unit Central with assistance from members of the United States Marshals NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office executed search warrants at the residences of Mickens and Sanchez, and at a motel in Avenel, N.J. where Sanchez was staying. As a result of the searches, detectives arrested Sanchez and Mickens and seized a 9mm handgun, a high-capacity magazine, key fobs, and electronic devices linked to the operation. Detectives later arrested Griggs at a residence in Newark and Lanier in a vehicle in Newark. Destiny Montalvo, 21, of Newark, N.J. was located at her residence and was arrested for conspiring to dispose of evidence.

Below: NJ State Police staging in Upper Freehold Township, it was unclear if this operation had anything to do with the bust mentioned.

The suspects were charged with the following:

Carlos Sanchez

• Leader of an auto theft trafficking network

• Conspiracy to commit theft

• Theft by unlawful taking

James Lanier

• Conspiracy to commit theft

• Theft by unlawful taking

• Burglary

Geovanni Hernandez

• Conspiracy to commit theft

• Burglary

• Theft

• Receiving stolen property

Solomon Mickens

• Conspiracy to commit theft

• Theft by unlawful taking

Sadiq Griggs

• Conspiracy to commit theft

Destiny Montalvo

• Tampering with physical evidence

All suspects were lodged in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending a bail detention hearing. This case is being prosecuted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Fire and Emergency Service, Millstone, Monmouth County

45+ Fire Departments From Seven Counties And Two States Participate In Full Scale Water Supply Exercise In Millstone Township, Monmouth County

October 23, 2022

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–This morning at 8:00 a.m. until around 12:30 p.m. over forty-five fire departments from Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, Ocean, Burlington, Somerset, Counties in NJ and Bucks County in Pennsylvania, participated in a full-scale water supply exercise simulating a fire in a 1-million square foot warehouse. The objective was to obtain and sustain an adequate water flow from static water sources from six pre-established fill sites to support suppression efforts at the simulated fire. The flow rate expectations were to reach beyond 6,000 gallons per minute using water tender/tankers and four, 5″ pipelines.

Consolidated Fire Association (Bordentown City, NJ) at one of nine tanker fill sites.
Millstone, Monmouth County

Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting In Millstone Township

David A. Bulk, 71, is charged with first-degree Murder and a related second-degree weapons offense in connection with the death of 49-year-old Gerard Carpinello of Portland, Pennsylvania.

August 2, 2022

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–A Millstone Township man has been arrested and criminally charged with fatally shooting an acquaintance last month, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Tuesday.

David A. Bulk, 71, is charged with first-degree Murder and a related second-degree weapons offense in connection with the death of 49-year-old Gerard Carpinello of Portland, Pennsylvania.

Shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, members of the New Jersey State Police responded to a report of a shooting at a private residence on Woodville Road near the intersection of Appaloosa Drive in Millstone. Troopers found Carpinello at the scene, having sustained multiple gunshot injuries; he was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he died due to his injuries on Friday, July 29.

Bulk was also located at the scene on the night of the shooting and was immediately taken into custody, later being charged with Attempted Murder. He was subsequently released on conditions following a Superior Court hearing at which the State had argued to keep him detained, then rearrested on the upgraded charge of Murder without incident at his home by members of the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau, the State Police, and the U.S. Marshals Service yesterday morning, pending a second detention hearing. 

This case has been assigned to Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Luciano. Bulk is being represented by Thomas V. Campo, Esq., with an office in Toms River, and Tara Breslow-Testa, Esq., with an office in Freehold Borough.

Anyone with any information about this matter is still being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Brian Migliorisi at 800-533-7443 or New Jersey State Trooper Keith Ashley at 609-584-5000.

Convictions on criminal charges of this nature are commonly punishable by terms of up to life in state prison. Despite the charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

Manalapan, Millstone, Monmouth County, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Two Manalapan, NJ Men Busted in String of Car Burglaries in Millstone, and Upper Freehold Twps. in Monmouth County

Multiple car burglaries in Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township. Troopers discovered that 20 vehicles were burglarized in the area and that various items were stolen.

May 3, 2022

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–New Jersey State Police Report that they have arrested Michael Guzman, 38, and David Voight, 27, both of Manalapan, N.J., for a string of car burglaries in Monmouth County.

During the month of April, troopers from Troop “C” Hamilton Station began investigating multiple car burglaries in Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township. Troopers discovered that 20 vehicles were burglarized in the area and that various items were stolen.

While investigating these crimes, troopers obtained surveillance footage from a residence that captured two suspects burglarizing several vehicles. Through various investigative means, troopers identified Guzman and Voight as the suspects.

On April 27, detectives from Hamilton Station along with members of the State Police Fugitive Unit located and arrested Guzman and Voight at their residence in Manalapan. During the ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at the residence and Voight’s vehicle. As a result, detectives recovered numerous items linked to the burglaries that will be returned to the victims in this case.

Michael Guzman and David Voight were charged with burglary and theft. They were lodged at the Monmouth County Jail.

Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Millstone, Monmouth County, Neptune

Check Your Tickets $50K Powerball Winners Sold in Millstone Township and Neptune

March 24, 2022

TRENTON (March 24, 2022) – Two New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, March 23, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. Those tickets were sold at the following locations:

  • Monmouth County: Millstone Liquors, 514 Route 33 W., Millstone Township; and
  • Monmouth County: 7-Eleven #34275, 40 Steiner Ave., Neptune.

The winning numbers for the Wednesday, March 23, drawing were: 31, 32, 37, 38, and 48. The Red Power Ball number was 24. The Power Play was 2X. There were 19,843 other New Jersey players who took home an estimated $104,447 in prizes ranging from $4 to $200. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $181,000,000 for the Saturday, March 26, drawing.

Double Play Results

The Double Play drawing is an additional drawing for players who opted-in to the Double Play feature on their tickets. The Double Play drawing results for the Wednesday, March 23, drawing were: 15, 18, 24, 26, and 62. The red Double Play Power Ball number was 01.

Millstone, Millstone, Monmouth County

3-Alarm Fire Quickly Extinguished in Millstone Township

March 21, 2022

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Around 11:00 a.m. multiple 9-1-1 calls were received about a garage fire in the 1st Block of Hamton Hollow Drive. Fire Officers also reported seeing a large column of smoke in the sky at the same time and called for 2nd alarm on arrival. First arriving firefighters found a 2-story home with a garage fully involved that was extending to the rest of the home. Firefighters quickly pulled a 2 1/2″ hand line as well as several 1 3/4″ handlines and quickly went to work knocking down the fire in minutes keeping fire from consuming the entire home. The fire went to 3-Alarms before being brought under control, about a 1/2 hour after initial dispatch. Investigation crews from the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office are still on scene investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire Departments responding were: Millstone Township, Monroe Township, Robbinsville, Hightstown, Hope Fire Company of Allentown-Upper Freehold, Manalapan, Plumsted Township-New Egypt, Freehold Township and others. Capital Health Allentown EMS responded to the scene for EMS and monitoring. New Jersey State Police were also on scene.

The investigation is still active and crews are still on scene at the time of this report.

No further information is available at this time.

Fire conditions found at the scene. Quick actions by the fire departments brought this fire under control in about a half hour.