Parents of Stephanie Parze's accused killer say he was innocentParents of Stephanie Parze's accused killer say he was innocentProsecutors say John Ozbilgen's suicide note was a murder confession. His parents say "John never said that he hurt Stephanie."Erin VogtErin Vogt
Church pipe organ ripped apart in Monmouth County; motive unclearChurch pipe organ ripped apart in Monmouth County; motive unclearPolice said the damage at the First United Methodist Church in Freehold remains under investigation. Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ man charged in DoorDash shooting did time for fatal robberyNJ man charged in DoorDash shooting did time for fatal robberyQuadir Whitaker was charged with the Oct. 4 death of Petra Rhoden, according to Passaic County authorities.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Shot fired near Brookdale, standoff in Freehold BoroughShot fired near Brookdale, standoff in Freehold BoroughSo far, police haven't said who was involved or what prompted the shots.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Stolen 9/11 memorial plaques to be replaced by Freehold companyStolen 9/11 memorial plaques to be replaced by Freehold companyThree bronze plaques at the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial were stolen on September 25 or 26.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Bruce Springsteen returns home to Freehold, again, to jam onstageBruce Springsteen returns home to Freehold, again, to jam onstageThe rocker played the Saturday launch event for a new historical exhibit all about how his music reflects his local NJ roots. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Where is NJ medical marijuana sold? Here's where dispensaries areWhere is NJ medical marijuana sold? Here's where dispensaries areTwo towns in Monmouth have shown interest, as new locations are moving along to double the number of dispensaries.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Bruce Springsteen exhibition opening in Freehold — his hometown Bruce Springsteen exhibition opening in Freehold — his hometownAn exhibition honoring the history of Bruce Springsteen opens this fall at The Monmouth County Historical Association in Freehold. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
2 go to prison for killing promising NJ college student2 go to prison for killing promising NJ college studentJoseph Micalizzi was a 23-year-old student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ man took pics as he raped kidnapped teen, cops sayNJ man took pics as he raped kidnapped teen, cops sayDavid Buabeng is charged with luring a girl into his car and taking her to an apartment, where he sexually assaulted her while taking pictures of the incident. Adam HochronAdam Hochron