Reported Shooting, Wild Police Chase Through Lakewood, Toms River Ends With Arrest
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A man accused of fleeing police after a reported shooting in Lakewood is now facing multiple criminal charges, including weapons offenses, aggravated assault, drug possession and eluding law enforcement,…
State GOP Committeewoman Haines passes on censure resolution of Liz Cheney
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At this year’s winter RNC meeting in Utah, the big news of the week was the official censuring of Congresswoman Liz Cheney. The censure wasn’t unanimous. New Jersey’s…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer killed in Brick Township crash
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At about 3:45 am Monday morning, police responded to a crash near the intersection of Shorrock Street and Dumbarton Drive. Lakewood and Brick Township Police responded to find…
Toms River High School South Students show Valentine’s Day appreciation to police officers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from the Toms River High School South Interact Club stopped by the Toms River Police Department headquarters on Monday to show their appreciation to local police officers.…
Jackson Township Schools to go mask optional on March 7th, masks still required on school buses
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District has announced that starting on March 7th, the district will being a facemask optional policy for all students and staff. The decision comes…
Fugitive who fled fiery Manchester crash apprehended
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man wanted after fleeing the scene of a fiery car crash in Manchester on Saturday has been caught by police. Manchester police were notified about a suspicious…
Jersey Shore restaurant featured in Sopranos Chevy Silverado EV Super Bowl commercial does not have a charging station
During Super Bowl LVI, Chevrolet ran a commercial showcasing their first-ever all-electric Silverado featuring a reunion between Meadow and A.J. Soprano that duplicated the intro to the hit HBO series The Sopranos.…
Federal law dictates students must continue to mask up on school busses, even after NJ school mask mandate expires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Although school districts across New Jersey will be opting out of mandatory masking as of March 7th, students in those districts must continue to wear face masks on…
McGuckin, Hill said Toms River can’t help seniors after 50% property tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Township Attorney Gregory P. McGuckin both said it’s against the law for the township to intervene after a reassessment company’s decision…
Three car crash on Route 70 in Manchester under investigation
MANCHESTER, NJ – On Saturday, February 13, 2022 at approximately 5:56 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Colonial Drive to investigate…
Toms River Schools to transition to optional masking on March 7th
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In twenty-two days, students in the Toms River Regional School District can ditch their masks and show their smiles as the district has officially announced it will transition…
Ocean County GOP dumps Trump, unanimously endorses Chris Smith for Congress and incumbents
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County GOP screening committee has unanimously endorsed Chris Smith, ignoring former President Donald J. Trump’s call to blacklist the longtime ally of the President. Smith, who…
Joe Pesci sold his Jersey Shore bayfront mansion, here’s how much he got paid
For decades the mystery of Joe Pesci’s Lavallette bayfront mansion has been sort of a local legend, but now, the Hollywood actor has sold him home and packed up for Hollywood. Pesci’s…
National Weather Service predicts wintry mix turning into snow on Super Bowl Sunday in New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The National Weather Service is advising football fans for the big game to plan some extra time for travel to and from your Super Bowl party on Sunday…
Community Medical Center, Children’s Specialized Hospital break ground on new 86,000 Square Foot Medical Center in Toms River
by Jessica Cummings Toms River, N.J. – Executives from Community Medical Center, Children’s Specialized Hospital, and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, together with local officials gathered on February 9th to celebrate the groundbreaking…
Illegal gambling machines found in Lakewood lead to arrest of two Brooklyn men running coin pusher operation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The New Jersey State Police have arrested Daniel Kohan, 31, and Yuriy Yakubov, 34, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. for allegedly setting up illegal gambling machines at various locations across…
Brick Township man heading to prison for Jersey Shore boardwalk bomb threats
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man who made false bomb threats on multiple occasions at the Point Pleasant Boardwalk last summer is heading to jail. This comes after a real bomb exploded…
Lacey township man pleads guilty to operating drug lab in his home
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 11, 2021, Andrew Bradley, 22, of Lacey Township, pled guilty before the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to…
Jackson 21 maintenance worker let himself into empty home to rob it, police say
by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On December 23rd, 2021, Police Officer Michael DeBlasi responded to a residence located on Chatham Court West in the Gardens at Jackson 21…
Ocean County Republicans screening candidates today, but the decisions have already been made in advance
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Republican Party will be screening candidates for office in June’s primary to decide who will get the coveted party line, but the organization has already…
Berkeley Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire on Arlington Avenue
BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 1, 2022, Patrolman Joshua Foca and Patrolman Brian Flanegan responded to a report of a vehicle fire near the area of Arlington Ave. Upon arrival, Patrol…
