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Off-Duty New Jersey State Trooper Uses Tourniquet to save Man’s Life on AC Expressway

March 12, 2018

by NJSP As Troopers, we need to be ready if we encounter life and death situations–on or off-duty. And whether you just graduated the academy or …

Three with Heroin Charged After Traffic Stop in Manahawkin

March 12, 2018

by Stafford PD, On Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 6:40 pm, the Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of Ptl. Russell …

Four Sent to Hospital After Crash in Brick

March 12, 2018

by BRICK PD On 03/09/18 at 1108 am Officers responded to Hooper Ave just South of Tunesbrook Rd for a motor vehicle crash in the …

Police: Howell Stalking Suspect Planned to Rob Women at Knifepoint; Seeking Witnesses

March 12, 2018

by Howell Police Department On March 9, 2018, Tristan Reyes, 19 of Howell, was arrested by Howell Township Police Department Detective Corporal Nancy Carroll #182 …

Backyard tent fire claims life of South Jersey man

March 10, 2018

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a tent fire that claimed the life of an Ocean Township man. Police and firefighters responded to a tent fire on Seneca Boulevard in Waretown shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday. Once the fire was out, the body of a 51-year-old man was discovered inside, police said in a…

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Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns

March 10, 2018March 10, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday …

Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History

March 9, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug …

Police Looking for Suspect Who Stalked Howell Woman, Followed Her into Garage

March 9, 2018

HOWELL-Police are investigating an incident here where a suspect followed a woman home from the grocery store and followed her to her garage before fleeing …

Two Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Long Branch

March 7, 2018

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD-Two Long Branch men pleaded guilty to charges of Attempted Murder after admitting they fired multiple shots into a vehicle at …

Middle School Teacher Struck by Lightning During Snow Storm

March 7, 2018

by Todd Malland MANCHESTER-A 33-year-old middle school teacher from Manchester Middle School was struck by lightning while tending to bus duty outside of the building …

New Jersey Moves to Ban New Bitcoiin 2nd Generation Currency

March 7, 2018

Continuing New Jersey’s efforts to protect investors from fraud in the cryptocurrency market, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today …

Police: Impaired Driver Airlifted to Hospital After Striking Parked Car, Median

March 7, 2018

by Todd Malland MANCHESTER-On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at approximately 5:09 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Route …

Fuel Spill Shuts Down Portion of Downtown Toms River

March 6, 2018

TOMS RIVER-A diesel fuel spill has shut down traffic around Main and Water Street this morning. Firefighters and police are on the scene.

Local Graverobber Who Stole, Melted, Sold $175,000 in Bronze Grave Markers Arrested

March 6, 2018

MANCHESTER-An Ocean County man has been charged in connection with the theft of approximately 500 bronze grave marker vases from Whiting Memorial Park. John H. …

Home Invasion Suspects Assault Holiday City Homeowner, Flee with Stolen Items

March 6, 2018

BERKELEY TWP-On March 1st, at approximately 7:50 am Berkeley Police responded to a Forte De France Ave home in reference to an alleged Robbery. The …

Woman Dead After Crashing into Parked Car; Police Suspect Possible Medical Condition

March 6, 2018

MANCHESTER-On Monday, March 5, 2018, at approximately 2:10 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Central Drive and Manor …

Police Find Man Intoxicated After Driving his Van into Jackson Backyard

March 6, 2018

JACKSON- At approximately 11:15 pm, Jackson Police Officers Mabey, Stybe and John Roth responded to a residence on Claridge Drive on the report of a possible …

Two Suspected Drug Dealers Charged, Released on Summons

March 6, 2018

JACKSON-On Saturday afternoon, Jackson Police Officer Michael Kelly conducted a motor vehicle stop with a 2005 Lexus on Cross Street for observed violations. While speaking …

Teen Sent to Juvenile Detention After Weekend Scuffle

March 6, 2018

JACKSON- On Saturday, Jackson Police Officers Morizio and Reiff responded to a residence on Lewis Lane on the report of a dispute. The investigation resulted …

Jackson Cop Saves Overdose Victim with Narcan

March 6, 2018

On Saturday morning, Jackson Police Officer Crinnian responded with first aid and medics to a residence on Vath Street on the report of a 31 …

Juvenile Charged with Obstruction after Hiding Missing Teen

March 6, 2018

Early Friday morning, Jackson Police Officer Foote responded to a residence on Luxury Circle to take a report of a missing teenaged female. The female …

More: Man busted with 8 kilos of drugs, AK-47 might get out of jail

March 2, 2018

An Essex County man who was arrested last month with more than 8 kilos of cocaine and a loaded AK-47 may be released from jail Friday if the state appellate court doesn’t render a decision on an appeal filed by prosecutors hoping to keep him locked up. Rasheed Sanders, 37, of East Orange, was arrested inside…

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Car Splits Utility Pole, Overturns on Cop Car

March 2, 2018

On February 28, 2018 at 9:08 in the morning Brick Twp. Police Officer Jay Halley was conducting radar enforcement on Rt. 35 Southbound (Bayside Park). …

Berkeley Mayor Recognizes Black History Month, Swears in New Police Officers

March 2, 2018

BERKELEY TWP-At Monday night’s Council meeting, new Police Officers were sworn in and Mayor Amato proclaimed February to be African American Month in Berkeley Township. …

Loaded Assault Rifle, 8 Kilos of Drugs Found at Man’s Apartment Suspected of Dealing in Ocean County

March 1, 2018

TOMS RIVER-Rasheed Jaron Sanders is in Ocean County Jail and awaiting a pre-trial release hearing after being arrested in East Orange in February. Sanders has …

Neighbor with AR-15 Stops Knife Attack, Assailant Captured

February 28, 2018

Dave Thomas said he saw a guy with a knife going after somebody else on the street near him. So he reached for what he thought was his most intimidating weapon and halted the assault, according to Chicago’s WGN-9 television news. “I ran back into the home, into my house, and grabbed my AR-15. Grabbed the…

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2 killed when drunk driver runs red light on South Jersey highway, police say

February 28, 2018

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon when an intoxicated driver ran a red light and crashed into their vehicle, according to police. The crash took place on Highway 49 at 4:15 p.m. in Hopewell Township, according to Lt. Ted Schafer, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The driver of a 1994…

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Man Arrested, Charged with Arson after LBI House Fire

February 27, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Long Beach Township Police Chief today announce the arrest yesterday (2/20) of Colin D. Kerlin, 28, of Ship …

College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case

February 27, 2018

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a former Dunellen Recreation Director and ex-Middlesex County Men’s College basketball coach pleaded guilty yesterday to …

Seaside Police Make Arrest in Motel Murder

February 27, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd announce the arrest of Matthew Demartin, 37, of Seaside Heights in connection …

Car Crashes Into Pizzeria

February 27, 2018

by Todd Malland, MPD MANCHESTER-On Monday, February 26, 2018, at approximately 09:16 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Hudson City Plaza …

Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Charged for Taking $118,000 From League

February 16, 2018

by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of the two Holbrook Little Executive Board Members. League President Anthony …

Police: Meth Lab Catches Fire in Atlantic City Hotel Room

February 15, 2018

ATLANTIC CITY-On February 14, 2018, a fire inside a hotel room resulted in the discovery of a make-shift meth lab and the arrest of a …

Couple Killed on Fiery Crash on Interstate 195 in Jackson

February 15, 2018

Two people were killed late Wednesday when a nearly $200,000 sports car crashed and caught fire along I-195 in Jackson, authorities said. James Fusaro, 26, and Christina McNamara, 25, both of Jackson, died in the 11:14 p.m. wreck, State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Fusaro and McNamara were engaged to be married, according to a 2016…

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Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels

February 15, 2018

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man pleaded guilty today to forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in prostitution …

NJ Attorney General Announces Support Against Trump’s Campaign Against Illegal Aliens, Sanctuary Cities

February 15, 2018

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has joined a multi-state amicus brief filed in federal court that supports the city and county of San Francisco, as …

New Jersey Interstate Black Market Gun Trafficking Ring Members Indicted

February 15, 2018

TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that a state grand jury has returned an indictment charging seven members of a major gun trafficking …

“Large Scale” Shore Area Drug Ring Busted, Most Already Released from Jail

February 15, 2018

TOMS RIVER-A joint task force between Monmouth and Ocean County law enforcement officials has led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of operating a …

Bomber from N.J. handed multiple life sentences for NYC, Seaside Heights bombings

February 14, 2018

A man who set off small bombs in two states, including a pressure cooker device that blasted shrapnel across a New York City block, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple terms of life in prison. Ahmad Khan Rahimi, who was born in Afghanistan but lived in New Jersey, injured 30 people when one of his pressure cooker…

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Ex-Cop Arrested After Shooting Caught on Video in Toms River

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Richard Michael Gato, 70, of Margaret Court in Toms …

NJ Bail Reform Puts Assault Suspect on Streets to Sexually Assault Another Two Hours Later

February 12, 2018

ATLANTIC CITY-On February 10, 2018, a New York man arrested and released following a domestic violence assault returned to his hotel only to commit a …

Man Arrested for Sexually Harassing Teenage Workers At Pine Beach Roy Rogers

February 9, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Pine Beach Police Chief Matthew Petrecca today announced the arrest of Michael Arellano, 25, of Beachwood, NJ. Pine …

Authorities: Ocean County Man Wanted Attorney Shot in Head, Body Burned and Dumped in Water

February 9, 2018

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Michael Nocera, 43, of Beachwood for the charge of Conspiracy to Commit Murder. …

Man Charged with Heroin Distribution After Police Find Drugs, Ammo During Traffic Stop

October 29, 2019February 9, 2018

BRICK-On Feb 8, 2018, at approximately 11:00pm, the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle in the area of Lowes Home Improvement on Route …

Philly Chaos Shows Double Standard Over Riots: Critics

October 29, 2019February 6, 2018

In the aftermath of the chaos that erupted in Philadelphia as Eagles fans tore through the streets celebrating their Super Bowl victory, many could not help but notice the difference in how the public and officials reacted to riots by fans compared to those prompted by civil unrest. “Somehow, it seems there’s a line drawn in…

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Freeholders Petition to Save Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato’s Job

February 6, 2018

TOMS RIVER-With a new governor in the Statehouse, Ocean County’s Republican-backed prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s job could be in jeopardy. Today, the Ocean County Board of Chosen …

Flu oubreak closes all 3 schools in 1 N.J. district

February 5, 2018

An outbreak of the flu among “essential personnel” has forced the closure of all three public schools in Branchburg on Monday, district officials said. More than 2,400 students attend Branchburg Central, Stony Brook and Whiton schools. Students in the kindergarten-8th grade district attend Somerville High School. All schools in Somerville are open. Flu epidemic 2018: Is…

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Monmouth University student dies, another injured in car crash

February 5, 2018

A 20-year-old Moorestown man died Saturday after a car veered off the road in Monmouth County and crashed into a tree in the early morning, authorities said. The accident occurred around 2:39 a.m. when Jose R. Rivera, 21, of Lyndhurst, drove his 2006 Audi AA8 off the road in Ocean Township near the 200 block South…

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Police Seeking Witnesses to Fatal Crash

February 3, 2018

FREEHOLD – A 20-year-old Moorestown man died as a result of a motor vehicle accident along South Lincoln Avenue in Ocean Township early Saturday morning, …

Brick Woman Charged with DWI After Jackson Crash

February 3, 2018

On Friday, January 26th, at approximately 2pm, the Jackson Police Department began to receive calls regarding a vehicle travelling on Toms River Road which was …