Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to introduce you all to a fascinating topic regarding a possible hidden bootleg tunnel in the Atlantic Highlands.
Rum runner, Andy Richard had rented the home to mob boss Vito Genovese and used the tunnels to coordinate an illegal alcohol operation during Prohibition. Richard lived at the property from 1924 to his death in 1964; however, he rented it to Genovese from 1953 to 1959 until his arrest in federal prison. Genovese later passed away in 1969.
It is speculated that Richard deliberately chose the property because Firemen’s Memorial Field (as it is now known), is one of the first stops heading to Jersey Shore which would have provided easier transportation of liquor and alcoholic products to clients and manufacturers.
A construction crew uncovered this tunnel while trying to make way for three single-family homes in Firemen’s Memorial Field. Upon discovery, they immediately halted and placed a work stop order and has been sealed to ensure no one can explore it.
If this case has further piqued your interest, please check out this video from CBS New York, DETECTIVES!
I hope you have enjoyed this storytime as much as I did, DETECTIVES! Please let me know in the comments if you want more storytime! Have a great day, night, afternoon, or evening, DETECTIVES! Stay tuned for next week’s post; until then, keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Detective Writer 
Nice! I grew up very close to this (in Belford) and lived in Atlantic Highlands only a few blocks away for a number of years. Always some great legends and rumors from the area!
Armand
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh wow that’s so cool! I would love to hear more about it if you have any stories to share!
LikeLike
All of them have been recorded over the years in Weird NJ magazine. Like I said, lots of history that is really odd in that area
LikeLike
That is so cool! Thanks so much for sharing!
LikeLike