Erik Larsen is a Network Reporter at Asbury Park Press and USA TODAY. He covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest, world news, security, law enforcement, energy, and crime, with a particular focus on traffic management systems and public safety. His work has been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo News, Frontiers, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Erik's articles predominantly focus on local crime, breaking news, and government announcements in the United States, specifically New Jersey's Monmouth and Ocean Counties. If you have insights or data related to ongoing criminal investigations, updates on missing persons cases, or local government decisions affecting these counties, your pitch is more likely to resonate with Erik. Providing detailed information about relevant incidents would be beneficial for pitching stories involving traffic accidents or county news.
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Asbury Park Press June 14, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET Monday, June 14, 1926 ― 100 Years Ago
Stafford Police came under fire after posting that its role in the aftermath of an attack on a federal agent was primarily traffic management.
By: Kathleen Hopkins, Ken Serrano, Erik Larsen
The incident happened about 9:30 a.m. on Route 72 and Mermaid Drive.
Two California residents pleaded guilty to a daylight home invasion in Point Pleasant where a gunshot was fired.
Asbury Park Press TOMS RIVER — A township man faces up to a decade behind bars after he pleaded guilty to an intent to engage in drug
Asbury Park Press TOMS RIVER — A Barnegat man has pleaded guilty to distribution of child sexual abuse material, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Tuesday.
Andrew Gajewski, 30, was hit with two additional counts of assault by auto — allegedly causing serious injury while driving impaired in Toms River.
By: Erik Larsen
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Marian Rojas, 34, would likely be eligible for parole in the fall of 2031.
By: Kathleen Hopkins, Ken Serrano, Erik Larsen
The incident happened about 9:30 a.m. on Route 72 and Mermaid Drive.
Here’s a look at the front page of the Asbury Park Press from 139 years ago.
