Monmouth County Scanner News

05/26/2026

The Other Side...

The Howell Township Police Department has released additional information regarding the incident on Princeton Drive involving a juvenile male.

According to police, officers responded to a reported attempted burglary on May 25, 2026. Following an investigation, a 12-year-old juvenile was charged with Criminal Mischief after allegedly damaging a front door before fleeing the area on an ebike.

Police also addressed later allegations that a firearm had been pointed at the juvenile. After reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses, Howell Police stated there is currently no evidence that a firearm was present or displayed during the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is asked to contact Ptl. Lavarin #722 at 732-938-4575 ext. 2722.

02/19/2026

Beware of Bird Flu... Tis the Season....

The Burlington County Health Department is reminding residents to be aware of the potential spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, following the discovery of large numbers of dead geese in Hainesport and other South Jersey locations this week.

The Health Department has not been notified of any positive tests confirming the birds died from bird flu, however, officials are treating it as a likely bird flu case.

Residents are encouraged to review avian flu information and guidance on the County Health Department website and follow all recommended precautions. The webpage is at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/2115/H5N1-Bird-Flu . Information is also posted in County parks.

Among the recommended precautions:
• Avoid contact with wild birds;
• Avoid unprotected contact with wild or domestic birds;
• Report cases of dead or sick wild birds to the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection at 877-927-6337;
• Report cases of dead or sick domestic birds or livestock to the NJ Dept. of Agriculture at 609-671-6400 or [email protected] .
• Pet owners should keep dogs and cats away from areas of high concentrations of geese or geese waste;
• Pet owners who notice signs of illness in their pet bird, cat, dog or any other domesticated animal should immediately contact their family veterinarian to safely examine your pet and test for bird flu if needed.

Additional guidance is available on the New Jersey H5N1 page at https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/livestockhealth/h5n1.shtml .

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

Charges Filed in $65,000 Cargo Theft Investigation Discovery

The Lakewood Police Department has filed criminal charges in connection with a cargo theft investigation involving merchandise valued at approximately $65,000.

On February 4, 2026, officers responded to a report of a commercial shipment that was scheduled for delivery to Lakewood but never arrived. The victim reported that the merchandise had been picked up out of state by a contracted driver and failed to reach its destination.

Following an investigation that included review of documentation, electronic tracking data, and coordination with out-of-state authorities, detectives determined that the individual assigned to transport the shipment did not complete the delivery.

As a result of the investigation, Kamal Singh, 24, of Fresno, California, has been charged with two counts of Theft by Deception (2C:20-4) in connection with the transportation payment and the value of the merchandise.

Mr. Singh has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. The investigation remains ongoing.

Chief Gregory Meyer stated, “Cargo theft impacts businesses far beyond a single transaction. Our detectives worked diligently to track this case across multiple jurisdictions and ensure that appropriate charges were filed. We will continue to pursue individuals who believe they can exploit our business community.”

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Ganley of the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).

02/18/2026

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02/18/2026

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12/15/2025

💙 Thank You, Snow Plow Drivers! 💙
Thank you to all the snow plow drivers working long hours to keep our roads safe during winter weather. A special thank you to the Howell crews for their dedication and hard work in tough conditions.

Please give plows plenty of space and patience.
Stay safe—we truly appreciate you! ❄️🚛💙

12/15/2025

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