Ocean County News

Toms River, NJ – The National Weather Service is warning residents at the Jersey Shore of extreme heat and humidity on Sunday. As New Jersey is in the middle of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Little League Softball Champions from Toms River Little League is in Bristol, Connecticut today getting ready to start their journey toward the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Newark man who was riding in a BMW stolen out of New York City got off the Garden State Parkway at the wrong exit early …

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey Republican Assemblyman Ron Dancer passed away at the age of 73. His colleague, Sam Thomspon today said paid respects to the longtime legislator and …

JACKSON, NJ – After Lakewood Developer Mordechai Eichorn submitted a proposal to build four private schools on Leesville Road that would bring up to 4,000 students on buses and personal …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Deal man was arrested on Saturday in Lakewood. According to the Lakewood Police Department, he was upset over work crews wiring the neighborhood for internet access. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Three members of a family from China were killed in a car crash early Friday morning in Toms River at the intersection of Lakehurst Road and …

JACKSON, NJ – A power failure that forced Six Flags Great Adventure to close on Friday ended up shutting the park down for the entire day. “Hurricane Harbor and Wild …

TUCKERTON, NJ – A 12-year-old girl was at a family gathering in June when she noticed a boy distressed in the pool. This week, she was recognized by the New …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Toms River’s barrier island water communities, you are now being advised to cut back on your outdoor water usage. “New Jersey American …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The State of New Jersey has failed a young boy and his mother in Ocean County, and now he is dead. A Monroe man who was …

LAKEHURST, NJ – A Jackson man is being sued in a civil case filed by the Lakehurst Board of Education in an attempt to recoup $16,000 in losses suffered when …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – From the 1960s until 2000, the Lakewood roller rink provided an entertainment outlet for teens, adults and families through the roaring disco era and well beyond the …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The ongoing saga of the Brick Township Royal Farms convenience store continues as the company once again delays its grand opening. Previously, the company anticipated opening …

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A home invasion suspect was caught ‘red-handed’ Saturday morning after he attempted to break into a home. Police were able to quickly identify the suspect, who …

by Capt. Vincent Manco, Manchester PD MANCHESTER TWP, NJ – On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, we will be having our first Pizza with Police from 5 PM – 7 PM …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – While the revolving door of bail reform swings quickly in New Jersey, for Porifirio Serrano-Cruz, it will remain shut for now. Cruz is in jail pending …

BARNEGAT, NJ – Summer is heating up, and visitors and locals are taking to the water. In response, the Barnegat Police Department has announced the formation of a police marine …

By Captain Vincent Manco, Manchester PD MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Recently, we have had numerous “Grandparent Scam” incidents in our jurisdiction. This scam occurs when a caller contacts …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township have announced the following police related incidents that took place between Friday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 13th, 2022. Fraud- On Friday, July …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Seaside Park Police Department has released the following reports of incidents requiring police response for the week of July 9, 2022. These incidents do not …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A ‘state detective’ of unknown origin served Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines prior to last Wednesday’s regularly scheduled agenda workshop meeting. Those papers were court papers …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is under fire and the Toms River Council has announced it will launch an investigation into animal welfare and adoption complaints. …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Monday afternoon crash involving a dump truck in Manchester sent two people to the hospital. According to police, at approximately 2:57 pm, officers responded to …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – We see it happen every year. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the most bizarre things happen here at the Jersey Shore, but one constant thing is …