Friday, April 5, 2013
Driver reportedly not wearing seatbelt
A crash on Fort Plains Road left an 18-year-old Freehold resident with minor injuries to her leg and shoulder after she was reportedly not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd of the Howell Police Department reported that at around 9:20 on Friday morning Elaina Malfa was driving south on Fort Plains Road when she crossed the center lane while coming around a bend. At that time she struck a 2013 Ford Escape which was being driven by 47-year-old Ellen Caruso-Garland of Jackson. Malfa's car reportedly skidded out of control after impact and overturned several times before hitting a 2006 Acura TL driven by Michael Tamburrino, 42, of Jackson. Dodd said after the accident Malfa was taken to CentraState …
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Fort Plains Rd & Hulses Corner Rd, Howell, NJ
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Friday, March 22, 2013
17-year-old driver cited
An accident at the intersection of Manassa Road and Old Tavern Road resulted in two people being sent to local hospitals and a young driver being cited for making an improper turn. According Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd A 17-year-old driver attempted to make a left turn at the intersection which resulted in a crash with 56-year-old Howell resident Choon Y Yim. Also in the car with the teenager was 18-year-old Nick Carrelli who reported a minor head and neck injury. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center by the Ramtown First Aid Squad. Dodd said Yim was trapped in his car as a result of front fender damage. He was eventually removed from the car by members of the Freewood Acres and Ramtown Fire Departments. He was also taken …
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Manassa Rd & Old Tavern Rd, Howell, NJ
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
Cigarette believed responsible
The Moon Motel on Route 9 is now closed after a fire early Saturday morning that forced all residents to be moved to another location. Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd said the fire was reported at 4:42 Saturday morning and the building was evacuated as soon as crews arrived on the scene. Dodd said the fire is believed to have centered around the room of 41-year-old Erik Kelly, who she said had been living at the hotel for "several months." Kelly told responding officers he had been smoking a cigarette when he took his child to the bathroom. When they came back he said the bed was on fire before the flames spread to the ceiling area. The fire, Dodd said, caused "significant damage" to the motel. Following an investigation the Howell Fire …
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4650 Us Highway 9, Howell, NJ
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Monmouth County Fire Academy graduates two new classes
The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated several new members into the Howell ranks along with 57 other firefighters from Monmouth, Mercer, and Ocean counties. Michael Bardsley and Ryder Grimes will join the Ramtown house following his graduation while Justin Boucher and Justin Scullion will join the Squankum house. Joining the ranks fo the Adelphia house are Daniel Andrus, John DePinto, Frank Ferrara and Alexander Kubiak while David Lovey is set to join the Southard department. Freewood Acres will also have a new member following Michael Schubert's graduation. Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Elections for Fire Commissioners also on the ballot
The five fire districts throughout Howell will have their annual elections tomorrow when residents will have the chance to elect their respective members of the Board of Chosen Fire Commissioners and vote on their annual budgets. For residents in Fire District #1, also known as the Squankum Fire District the annual budget proposed for election totals $1,125,544 of which $1,030,744 will be raised by taxation. According to information on the township's website $185 thousand is for "non bondable equipment and $190 thousand is for Capital Appropriations. This is expected to lessen the tax rate from last year according to Commissioner Tom Matthews. Fire District #2, also known as the Adelphia Fire Company has proposed a budget of $1,634,400 …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Blaze took several hours to put out
Firefighters from around Howell worked with assistance from Jackson and Freehold to fight a fire that claimed the lives of several animals on Kent Road Friday night. The Howell Police Department received a report of the fire from a passing motorist and that the house was "heavily engulfed in flames," when they arrived. After "several hours," of battling the fire it was determined that the homeowner was not home at the time but that "several cats and a dog are believed to have died as a result of the fire." The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Howell Police Department and the Howell Fire Bureau. The house "was a complete loss as a result of the fire," the police department reported. The Southard, Freewood Acres, Adelphia, …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Local fire departments to welcome Santa
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Before he makes his big trip on Christmas Eve Santa will be coming to Howell with the help of the local fire departments over the next two weekends. Santa will be riding through the Squankum section of town starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will also be riding through Adelphia section starting at 11 a.m. The Southard Fire Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Breakfast will run until noon and local children will get the chance to ride on one of the department's trucks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $6 for adults and $4 people who come to meet Santa will also enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausage and beverages. Starting on Monday at 7 p.m. the Southard crew will escort Santa through their …
Friday, December 7, 2012
No word yet on cause of fire
Early this morning several local fire companies were dispatched to a fire on Mariners Cove where one person was rescued from the burning building. Lt. Tom Connors of the Howell Police Department reported that a little after 6:50 Friday morning the Adelphia Fire Company responded to a call of a fire at 31 Mariners Cove where 62-year-old Jose Soto was found still inside the house. Suffering what Connors called "fairly significant burns," Soto was removed from the house and taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Connors said the fire was contained to the one house and there were no other reported injuries. In addition to the Adelphia company mutual aid was provided by the Southard and …
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31 Mariners Cv, Freehold, NJ
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Suffered smoke inhalation in Saturday fire
A 77-year-old homeowner was hospitalized after a fire damaged her Alexander Ave. home early Saturday morning. Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd of the Howell Police Department reported that just before 5:30 the department and several other local agencies reported to Natalie Gorbpenno's home for a structure fire. The woman said she had lit a candle on Friday night and had fallen asleep with the flame still lit. When she woke up Saturday morning Gorbpenno reported the house was on fire. After being evaluated by EMS from the Howell Police Department she was taken to Kimball Medical Center for smoke inhalation. Also responding to the scene were the Southard, Ramtown, Freewood Acres and Jackson Fire Companies as well as the Howell and Ramtown First…
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Several local departments respond to blaze
A fire was reported on Roosevelt Avenue at 3:40 on Wednesday afternoon that brought most of the local fire departments out in response. Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd of the Howell Police Department said the fire was reported by neighbors and flames could be seen when officers arrived on scene. Dodd said the house had been vacant for close to six months and there were no injuries reported at the scene. Freewood Acres was the closest fire department to respond. They were joined by representatives from the Adelphia, Southard, Squankum and Jackson Fire Departments. The Howell Fire Bureau and Monmouth County Fire Marshalls office also repsonded to the scene as did the Howell First Aid, Farmingdale Howell First Aid and Ramtown First Aid Squads. …
Lucretia B
9:44 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Once again our firefighting volunteers have responded with unity from several surrounding towns. You make me very proud to know you. more ›