Operation “Hats Off” 52 arrested in heroin sweepDecember 18, 2012Smentkoski gets 41 months in jail for death of LS principalDecember 19, 2012 Published by The Link News on December 18, 2012 Categories News Tags Operation Hats Off buyers Accused buyers in operation "Hats Off"The above people stand accused by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in buying heroin during what is called operation “Hat Off.” Share Related postsAssemblywoman Donlon, Senator Vin Gopal, and Assemblywoman PeterpaulMarch 12, 2026Sen. Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul Hosted Women’s History Month Celebration in Asbury ParkRead moreMarch 12, 2026Statement from David M. Stout, Ph.D., President, Brookdale Community College Read moreMarch 12, 2026Doggie Sweets Hosts 4th Annual Egg Hunt on the Beach for DogsRead more