Freehold Borough Police Department

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Found Dog (OWNER LOCATED)

Older male, mix breed, no collar or tags. found in the area of Manalapan Avenue & Bowne Avenue. Little guy is currently at the Freehold Borough Police Department located at 36 Jackson Street.

08/19/2026

Back to schoooooool!!!!

As part of our community policing initiatives, the Freehold Borough Police Department is joining with our community partners for a great back to school event.

08/19/2026

Broadway has been re-opened for traffic.

08/17/2026

Freehold Borough Police Department
Press Release
August 17, 2026
Rescheduled Freehold Independence Day Celebration

For those attending the rescheduled Independence Day Celebration at the Freehold Raceway on Friday, September 4, 2026, the following restrictions will be enforced;

No coolers, no alcoholic beverages, no backpacks, no pets, no ebikes, no drones, all bags are subject to search. Blankets and beach chairs are permitted. Gates Open at 5:30 pm. Fireworks starting at approximately 8:50 pm. Please obey all parking laws. Parking enforcement around the track will be strictly enforced. Access to the raceway property will only be done from the East and West side gates. Residents capable of walking or bike riding to the event are encouraged to do so, as parking in the raceway lots is limited.

Detective Lieutenant John Reiff
Public Information Officer

08/17/2026

It is with great pride that the Freehold Borough Police Department announces the hiring of our newest officer. Officer Sergio Pereira was appointed as a regular officer at the July 13th Borough of Freehold council meeting. Office Pereira is a graduate of the Monmouth County Police Academy and previously worked for the Ocean Township & Asbury Park Police Departments as a (SLEO) Class II Officer. We are very excited for Officer Pereira as he continues his law enforcement career with our agency and starts his months of field training in the Patrol Division.

08/16/2026

Traffic Alert
August 16, 2026

West Main Street, between Throckmorton and Court Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic until approximately 6PM for the Food Truck Festival.

08/06/2026

The Freehold Borough Police Department would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out to celebrate 2026 National Night Out with us! Your incredible support and participation made the evening a success.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our residents, meet new neighbors, and strengthen the partnerships that make Freehold Borough a great community. Events like National Night Out help strengthen police community relations, and reinforce when police and the community work together, we build a safer and stronger town for everyone.

We are grateful for your continued support and remain committed to fostering positive police community relations.

08/06/2026

Lieutenant Santana had the honor of speaking with members of the community at Iglesia St. Peter's Church about drug and alcohol abuse from a law enforcement perspective.

The Freehold Borough Police Department is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use and helping connect them with available resources.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, help is available. For assistance, please visit the Freehold Borough Police Department's Victim Services page, where you'll find a list of local outreach organizations and support services in our area.

https://www.freeholdboroughnj.gov/victims-services