Monmouth County Detectives PBA Local 256

11/20/2020

04/15/2020

Today the Monmouth County Detectives PBA Local 256 of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office had the privilege of donating food to the staff at CentraState Medical Center. We can't thank them enough for all their hard work, dedication, and efforts during this pandemic. They are the true heroes.

This was coordinated through the Monmouth County Conference of PBA Delegates in an effort to donate to all five Monmouth County hospitals in order to thank them for everything they are doing for our residents.

We would like to thank The Bistro at Red Bank for their generous help in making this possible.

12/17/2019

12/15/2019

Congratulations!! Staff members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, who represent a total of 270 years of experience, were recently recognized for their long-term service to the Office. (Pictured left to right) Wesley Mayo, Sr. 30 years), Bobbi Jo Whiteside (20 years), Jamie Megill (25 years), Jeanette Shafer (20 Years), First Assistant Prosecutor Lori Linskey, Prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni, Teresa White (35 years), Chief of Staff Steve Padula, Heather Magenheimer (20 years), Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Wojciechowski, Chief of Detectives John McCabe. Not pictured: Theresa Crawford (35 years), Donna Clark (35 years), Eric Born (25 years) and John Loughery (25 years).

12/06/2019

Great work South Amboy PBA LOCAL #63 making your city Christmas Tree lighting a "Line of Duty Christmas" tree. The tree decorated in blue lights represents and honors the 111 law enforcement officers 2019. Each ornament has name, department, photo of each officer.

10/31/2019

Congratulations and best of luck to Detective Michael Bonanno who began his law enforcement career in 1991, first working as a dispatcher in Neptune City Police , and later was hired as a police officer with the Neptune Township Police Department.

After being hired by the MCPO, Mike worked as the proverbial swing man, serving so admirably in a number of office capacities. Mike worked in Trial Support, Major Crimes, the Narcotics and Criminal Investigation Section and, more recently the Professional Responsibility and Bias Crimes Unit. Mike’s contributions to our mission are immeasurable, but perhaps most notably played a substantial role in investigating cases in both the Narcotics and Major Crimes Bureaus. Mike also played a key role in bringing an important witness to the stand in the murder case of Sarah Stern.

Over the more recent past, Mike has worked on Professional Responsibility cases to ensure that the integrity of the Monmouth law enforcement community continues to be upheld by ensuring officers’ whose conduct run afoul of the law are removed from the sworn community.

Perhaps even more notably, Mike was known as a friend to everyone in this office that all of us enjoyed working and spending time with here.

10/04/2019

We offer our condolences to the family and friends of Patrolman Hoffman and the entire Barnegat Township Police Department.

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Patrolman Alex Hoffman. Ptl. Hoffman died off-duty, doing what he always did-- working hard to provide for his wife and two children.

Ptl. Hoffman served with the BTPD for nearly 17 years, starting his career with us in May of 2003.

Ptl. Hoffman was always here to serve the Barnegat community however he could. During Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Alex donated his personally owned 2.5 ton truck to be used by the agency. That truck was used to conduct high-water rescues at the peak of the storm, saving lives.

Ptl. Hoffman also dedicated his time to obtaining surplus equipment for the agency-- procuring over $500,000 worth of high-water rescue and off-road vehicles for our Township, free of charge.

The BTPD appreciates the huge outpouring of support from the Barnegat community, and from our brothers and sisters in the law enforcement community.

Our thoughts are with Alex's wife, children, family, and friends as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

08/28/2019

Don't forget to come out and support your Monmouth County Detectives at our 2nd Annual Co****le Tournament on September 7th! Team spots are still available, though you don't need to play in the tournament to enjoy this event. This event will be fun for the whole family! Message us here or reach out to any of our detectives for tickets!

08/07/2019

President Colligan statement on Asbury Park Police Detective April Bird-

"Detective Bird died in the line of duty while serving her community. Her untimely death just reminds us the heavy cost of the work we do. She helped make a difference in Asbury Park, in her department, and as president of Her local PBA. Her passing is a loss for all of us. Please keep her family, friends, and her department in your prayers."

DETAILS OF INCIDENT:

On Friday, August 2nd, Detective Bird was on-duty and assisting with the investigation into a recent shooting that occurred in the city when she experienced a medical episode requiring her to be transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Detective Bird remained in the hospital until her passing Monday morning.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Memorial services will be held Monday August 12, 2019, at the Paramount Theater located at 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Visitation will be from 9am until 12pm. Services to begin at 12pm.

08/05/2019

Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office PBA Local 256 send their heartfelt condolences to the family of Detective April Bird of the City of Asbury Park Police Department. Detective Bird passed away suddenly over the weekend after suffering a medical episode. We have worked on so many investigations with her over the years and this tragedy is truly shocking. Our hearts and prayers are with her family, friends, and the Asbury Park Police Department.

08/01/2019