Thunder and Lightning Close All Swimming Areas at Island Beach State Park
Swimming has been temporarily suspended at Island Beach State Park as thunderstorms move through the Jersey Shore, prompting officials to clear the water for visitor safety. SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – All designated…
Manchester Man Was Impaired During Serious Head On Crash in Toms River, Prosecutor Says
New charges were filed against a Manchester Township man after laboratory results allegedly showed he was under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances during a head-on crash that seriously injured…
Head-on crash suspect accused of driving drunk and high in Toms River
Prosecutors say a New Jersey man fled into the woods after a crash that seriously injured multiple people before blood tests revealed alcohol and drugs in his system Toms River, NJ —…
Jackson woman who shot 79-year-old man gets mercy after victim speaks up
A New Jersey woman admitted to aggravated assault after prosecutors say she shot a 79-year-old man and fled the scene, but the victim’s request for leniency helped shape the outcome Toms River,…
ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey
Federal authorities have arrested a Barnegat Township man accused of hitting an ICE agent with a van and fleeing during an immigration enforcement operation in Ocean County. A man has been charged…
Dog Recovered from Manasquan Lagoon After Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team Search
A volunteer dive team helped bring closure to a grieving family after recovering a dog that drowned in a Manasquan Lagoon earlier this month. The Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team responded to…
NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded
Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…
Don’t Blame Stafford Police for the ICE Incident. Blame New Jersey’s Politicians
When an ICE officer was struck by a fleeing suspect during an attempted immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township this week, many New Jersey residents immediately asked the same question: Why didn’t…
Arrested and Released Again: Lugo Sanchez Had 1,000 Lewd Images of Children Set Free Under Bail Reform Laws
A Barnegat Township man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online activity to his residence. This was not his first rodeo. A 28-year-old Barnegat Township man…
California Scheming: Pair Admit Roles in Point Pleasant Home Invasion Burglary
Two California residents have pleaded guilty in connection with a Point Pleasant Borough home invasion in which a gun was fired during the burglary. Two Stockton, California, residents have admitted their roles…
Brick Students Raise Funds for Protective Vests for Police K-9s
Students and staff at Drum Point Road Elementary School rallied behind a creative fundraiser to help purchase protective vests for Brick Township Police Department K-9s. The Drum Point Road Elementary School community…
Undercover drug probe ends with guilty plea in Ocean County
An undercover drug investigation led to multiple cocaine sales, a raid on a Toms River residence and now a guilty plea Toms River, NJ — A Toms River man has admitted to…
Mikie Sherrill Administration Celebrates As Offshore Wind Farms Back on the Table in New Jersey
While New Jersey’s Attorney General hailed a federal court victory for offshore wind development, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia argued the state’s offshore wind strategy has already collapsed after taxpayers absorbed massive losses and…
Update: Manhunt Begins For Fugitive Criminal Migrant Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Let Into U.S. During Biden Immigration Surge
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an illegal alient during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, and the suspect remained at large as of Tuesday,…
ICE Agent Struck by Vehicle on Route 72 as Suspect Escapes; Federal Investigation Underway
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle during an incident on Route 72 in Stafford Township, where federal agents reportedly fired shots as a suspect fled the scene…
Seniors Learn How to Spot Scams and Elder Abuse at Margate Awareness Event
Law enforcement agencies from across Atlantic County joined forces in Margate to help seniors recognize scams, prevent financial exploitation, and identify signs of elder abuse. Senior citizens gathered at the Jewish Community…
Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…
New York Man Arrested in Berkeley Township Elder Scam Investigation
Police arrested a New York man accused of acting as a courier in a scam that allegedly convinced a Berkeley Township senior citizen to hand over large sums of cash and transfer…
Three Lakewood Cops Disciplined Following Separate Internal Investigations
Three Lakewood police officers received suspensions after internal investigations found violations involving a vehicle pursuit and the handling of an injured crash victim, according to New Jersey major discipline records. Three officers…
Berkeley Township Officer Named in New Jersey Major Discipline Report After Resignation
A Berkeley Township police officer resigned before discipline was imposed after an investigation found he shared sensitive law enforcement information that was later used in a burglary and assault, according to state…
Jackson Police Sergeant Fired After Submitting False Overtime Reports, State Records Show
A Jackson Township police sergeant was terminated after an investigation found he submitted multiple inaccurate reports seeking overtime compensation through a grant-funded program. A former Jackson Township police sergeant was fired after…
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