Wall Township Emergency Services and Emergency Management continue to manage several outages in Wall Township currently affecting approximately 3200 residents.
Our Department of Public Works, in consultation with utility companies are actively clearing the roadways they can that are not affected by live power lines.
Please adhere to all road closures. Treat all downed power lines as if they are live.
Your 911 calls go directly to Wall Township Police Dispatch, but our communications officers do not have information regarding power restoration times.
We encourage all residents to download the new Wall Township App on your phone for more updates. Please see prior post regarding the app instructions. ...
This report includes reported issues that have been closed and made safe overnight and thru the morning, by the response of JCP&L, Wall Township Public Works, Wall Township Emergency Services, and Wall Township OEM. ...
With the impending storm, now is a great time to download the free Wall Township, NJ app and turn on notifications for local weather updates, road closures, and traffic advisories.
Search "Wall Township, NJ" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. No account signup is required!
Already have the app? Make sure you're ready:
1. Open the app's notification settings using the gear icon.
2. Turn on Township Notifications and allow notifications on your phone when prompted.
3. Under Township Alert Center, select Severe Weather Alerts and Road Closures & Traffic Advisories.
Stay informed, plan ahead, and stay safe, Wall Township! Continue to follow official emergency instructions and use multiple sources for severe-weather warnings. ...
Atlantic Ave eastbound is closed from the Manasquan Circle to Philadelphia Ave due to a water main break. Repairs are anticipated to take approximately 5 hours. Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route. ...
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER September 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Amanda Hawkins, 36, of Asbury Park, for possession of cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Hawkins was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
Detective Zach Honecker arrested Jovane Jordan, 28, of Long Branch, for unlawful disposal of waste, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest, following an investigation of multiple illegal dumping complaints in the area of Campus Parkway. Jordan was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Julian Ingram, 55, of Wall, on warrants out of Freehold Borough and Asbury Park, following an officer-wanted call at the 38 Motel, State Highway 138. Ingram was processed and turned over to the Freehold Borough Police Department.
Patrolman Vincent Colucci arrested Giordano Segura, 18, of Wall, for possession of steroids, following an investigation on Allenwood Road. Segura was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Thursday, September 17, 2026:
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Crystal Sarno, 42, of Perth Amboy, on a Lakehurst warrant following a suspicious person call on State Highway 35. Sarno was processed and turned over to the Lakehurst Police Department.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Michael Murphy, 44, of Jackson, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 138 at 4:03 PM. Murphy was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Bonnie Salamanca, 59, of Asbury Park, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:49 PM. Salamanca was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Hanchen Gao, 29, of Virginia, on a Wall Township warrant for credit card theft. The charge stems from a July 25, 2026 incident at the ShopRite on State Highway 34, which was investigated by Patrolman Joseph Liddy and Detective Zach Honecker. Following his processing, Gao was transferred to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Saturday, September 19, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested David Torres-Ramirez, 25, of Asbury Park, for hindering following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Torres-Ramirez was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Jessica Flynn, 49, of Toms River, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Flynn was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, September 20, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Alexander Biel, 29, of Wall, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on Glendola Road. Biel was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Jared Conte responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested Eideann Irons, 33, of Long Branch, on a Wall Township warrant. Irons was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Jared Conte responded to the Ocean Township Police Department and arrested Corey Mullin, 26, of Barnegat, on a Wall Township warrant. Mullin was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
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 the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
The Wall Township Police Department and NJDOT are currently on scene at the intersections of Route 35 and Warren Avenue and Allaire Road regarding a traffic signal timing issue.
NJDOT is actively working to identify and repair the problem. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the area until the issue is resolved.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. ...
Wall Township Police would like to give a special Thanks to local resident, Don Witkowski and business partner, Glen Gill, who are Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank. They were kind enough to donate bullet proof vests for K9’s Axel and Oden.
Two of our members, are the handlers of K9 Axel (Ptl. Joe Antunez) and K9 Oden (Ptl. Mark Daugherty). They couldn’t be more grateful for this donation as it will help keep these two valued K9’s safe in the line of duty.
Wall Township Emergency Services and Emergency Management continue to manage several outages in Wall Township currently affecting approximately 3200 residents.
Our Department of Public Works, in consultation with utility companies are actively clearing the roadways they can that are not affected by live power lines.
Please adhere to all road closures. Treat all downed power lines as if they are live.
Your 911 calls go directly to Wall Township Police Dispatch, but our communications officers do not have information regarding power restoration times.
Please direct all questions regarding power outages and restoration times to JCP&L at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html or by calling 1-888-544-4877
We encourage all residents to download the new Wall Township App on your phone for more updates. Please see prior post regarding the app instructions. ...
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This report includes reported issues that have been closed and made safe overnight and thru the morning, by the response of JCP&L, Wall Township Public Works, Wall Township Emergency Services, and Wall Township OEM. ...
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STAY CONNECTED BEFORE THE STORM
With the impending storm, now is a great time to download the free Wall Township, NJ app and turn on notifications for local weather updates, road closures, and traffic advisories.
Search "Wall Township, NJ" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. No account signup is required!
Already have the app? Make sure you're ready:
1. Open the app's notification settings using the gear icon.
2. Turn on Township Notifications and allow notifications on your phone when prompted.
3. Under Township Alert Center, select Severe Weather Alerts and Road Closures & Traffic Advisories.
4. Tap Save Preferences.
For a quick walkthrough, visit wallnj.gov/app
Stay informed, plan ahead, and stay safe, Wall Township! Continue to follow official emergency instructions and use multiple sources for severe-weather warnings. ...
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Atlantic Ave eastbound is closed from the Manasquan Circle to Philadelphia Ave due to a water main break. Repairs are anticipated to take approximately 5 hours. Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route. ...
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
September 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Amanda Hawkins, 36, of Asbury Park, for possession of cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Hawkins was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
Detective Zach Honecker arrested Jovane Jordan, 28, of Long Branch, for unlawful disposal of waste, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest, following an investigation of multiple illegal dumping complaints in the area of Campus Parkway. Jordan was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Julian Ingram, 55, of Wall, on warrants out of Freehold Borough and Asbury Park, following an officer-wanted call at the 38 Motel, State Highway 138. Ingram was processed and turned over to the Freehold Borough Police Department.
Patrolman Vincent Colucci arrested Giordano Segura, 18, of Wall, for possession of steroids, following an investigation on Allenwood Road. Segura was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Thursday, September 17, 2026:
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Crystal Sarno, 42, of Perth Amboy, on a Lakehurst warrant following a suspicious person call on State Highway 35. Sarno was processed and turned over to the Lakehurst Police Department.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Michael Murphy, 44, of Jackson, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 138 at 4:03 PM. Murphy was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Bonnie Salamanca, 59, of Asbury Park, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:49 PM. Salamanca was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Hanchen Gao, 29, of Virginia, on a Wall Township warrant for credit card theft. The charge stems from a July 25, 2026 incident at the ShopRite on State Highway 34, which was investigated by Patrolman Joseph Liddy and Detective Zach Honecker. Following his processing, Gao was transferred to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Saturday, September 19, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested David Torres-Ramirez, 25, of Asbury Park, for hindering following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Torres-Ramirez was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Jessica Flynn, 49, of Toms River, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Flynn was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, September 20, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Alexander Biel, 29, of Wall, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on Glendola Road. Biel was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Jared Conte responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested Eideann Irons, 33, of Long Branch, on a Wall Township warrant. Irons was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Jared Conte responded to the Ocean Township Police Department and arrested Corey Mullin, 26, of Barnegat, on a Wall Township warrant. Mullin was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
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 the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
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TRAFFIC LIGHT PROBLEM
The Wall Township Police Department and NJDOT are currently on scene at the intersections of Route 35 and Warren Avenue and Allaire Road regarding a traffic signal timing issue.
NJDOT is actively working to identify and repair the problem. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the area until the issue is resolved.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. ...
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Wall Township Police would like to give a special Thanks to local resident, Don Witkowski and business partner, Glen Gill, who are Financial Advisors at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank. They were kind enough to donate bullet proof vests for K9’s Axel and Oden.
Two of our members, are the handlers of K9 Axel (Ptl. Joe Antunez) and K9 Oden (Ptl. Mark Daugherty). They couldn’t be more grateful for this donation as it will help keep these two valued K9’s safe in the line of duty.
Thank you again! ...
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