PHOTOS: Howell Teen With Autism Safely Located After Going Missing During School Field Trip

October 21, 2026 8:08 pm

Missing Howell teen search teams staging Manalapan TLS

A Howell teen with autism who went missing during a school field trip near Monmouth Battlefield in Manalapan was located moments ago, officials say.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden thanked the agencies and first responders involved in the search, commending their dedication, professionalism and cooperation.

The search involved the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Manalapan Police, New Jersey State Police and numerous local first responders and agencies.

The Sheriff’s Office deployed its Law Enforcement Division, EMS MedStar, Monmouth County OEM, CERT, Communications Division, Drone Team, Rapid Deployment Force and Monmouth County Public Works.

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