Crime & Safety

Body Found in Long Branch Backyard Wednesday Morning

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Long Branch Police are investigating

A body was discovered in a backyard in Long Branch Wednesday morning, according to Long Branch Director of Public Safety Jason Roebuck.

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Public Information Officer Charlie Webster confirmed that there was an "incident" and that an investigation has been launched.

Roebuck said the Long Branch Police Department is also investigating the incident but that no more information is being released as of 11 a.m.

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