A Look Back at the Week on Patch

Arthur Morgan Arrested in California

for the father of 2-year old Tierra Morgan, who was . U.S. Marshals .

The Lakehurst community has been, and Tierra's family is .

Imani Benton, Tierra's mother, said she tried to get the system to help her but many times the courts would not listen, even overturning a restraining order she had against Morgan.

"[Benton] is saying that she wants her story to get out there," Michelle Simmons, Benton's mother said. "She wants to help people and let women know that when the system fails you, you need to get help."

Shop for a Cure and Other Charitable Causes

With the holiday season upon us, the needs of charities rise. From adopting a child's gift wishlist to donating food to the , there are plenty of opportunities to give back.

at between now and Dec. 31 and benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Devereux's national organization for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism and emotional and behavioral health disorders, has an office in Morganville, and is looking for "holiday angels" to a.

The Beauty Foundation Friends is also sponsoring an adopt a wishlist program. Individuals, . The donor will be able to hand-deliver gifts to the family. To adopt a family, call 732-719-9909 or visit the Beauty Foundation Friends website.

Stay tuned with Patch as the holiday season progresses, we will post more and more opportunities to give back to your community.

Craig Marshall named to Brookdale Trustee Search Committee

Former Marlboro mayoral candidate Craig S. Marshall . The nomination was announced during the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ workshop meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in the building in Freehold.

Middletown Residents Arrested for Morganville Theft

Nile Smith, 29, and Brian Fetyko, 34, of Middletown, and theft as well as possessing burglary tools after police found them at a Morganville home loading stolen items into a pick-up truck.

Monmouth County initial appearance records indicate Smith and Fetyko allegedly stole a snowblower, lawn mower, steel garden fixture and a stereo receiver from a garage on Tennent Road, Marlboro.

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