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,…
Manchester Police Department welcomes new police, firefighters
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – The Manchester Township Police Department has welcomed two new cops and two new fighters to serve the community. The following is a statement published by the Manchester Township Police…
Toms River’s Joe Joe’s Italian Hot Dogs is Gone, but Not Forgotten as New Restaurant Pays Homage to the Past
TOMS RIVER – When Joe Joe’s Italian Hot Dogs decided to shut its doors forever, it was like a stake through the heart for many in Toms River who grew fond of…
Jackson Police officers receive promotions
by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON TOWNSHIP – On Tuesday, February 8th, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz, along with other officers, friends and family attended the Township Council meeting to support several…
Testa: Latest move proves Murphy’s pandemic response guided by political polling, not science
From the desk of Senator Mike Testa Senator Michael Testa said a new story by the New York Times confirmed that Governor Murphy’s decision to lift mask mandates was guided by political…
Mayor Mo Hill meets with Greenbriar senior community residents after crippling property tax hike sweeps Toms River, hitting town’s elderly fix-income population
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill is doing a damage control tour after a recent property tax reassessment drove taxes up for many senior citizens on fixed budgets…
Toms River Blue Line Guy Arrested Again for Blue Light Display, Says He’ll Keep Doing It
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man who was arrested last year for painting a blue line down the center of Hooper Avenue then leaving a boom truck parked in Mayor Mo Hill’s…
It’s time to rip the mask off school mask mandate like a band-aid, legislators say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s representatives in the state legislator today are calling for Murphy to stop the school mask charade and end the mandates today, not in 30 days. Governor…
Manchester EMS is now hiring full and part time positions
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – The Manchester EMS is now hiring for full and part-time positions. Earn between $18 and $28 per hour depending upon experience and status. The job entails 12 hour shifts…
Scientist determine dead whale in Sandy Hook killed by human debris
SANDY HOOK, NJ – In December, a pygmy sperm whale washed up dead on the beach in Sandy Hook and this week, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has announced the cause of…
Barnegat school bus aide’s bizarre behavior prompts investigation
BARNEGAT, NJ – A school aide who works for the Barnegat Township School District is being investigated after boarding a bus and exhibiting extremely bizarre behavior in front of the children. The…
Maruca’s of Seaside Heights crowned New Jersey Pizza King, wins Pizzabowl II, Pizza Amore wins “Best Balls”
Maruca’s Tomato Pies on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights was crowned best pizza in New Jersey in the annual Pizzabowl hosted by the Jersey Pizza Joints group. After six hours and fifteen…
Ortley Beach vehicle fire spread to damage three homes Toms River Fire Bureau Reports
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – A vehicle fire in the driveway of a home at 38 Fielder Avenue in Ortley Beach spread to a house and damaged two other homes, according to the…
Toms River Bowling Benefit Raises Money Toward Purchase of Mobile Sensory Vehicle for Children with Developmental Disabilities
TOMS RIVER, NJ – This weekend, Tracey Fournier and her team at the Toms River Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities raised money through a bowling fundraiser to raise money to purchase a…
Intoxicated, undocumented driver Hervin Moreno Lopez arrested after “reckless” Toms River crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, February 4, 2022 at approximately 11:50 PM, police units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 9 and Cox Cro Road for a reported motor vehicle…
Lacey resident issued fine for open burning wooden pallets without permit
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, January 28, 2022, Officer Emmett responded to Biagio’s Restaurant, 509 Route 9 N, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of heavy smoke emanating from the rear of…
Ocean County Door Dash hit and run driver turns himself in to police
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Door Dash driver wanted for a hit and run collision has turned himself into police. On January 23, 2022 at 8:45 pm, the Manchester Township Police Department…
Middletown man charged with setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An alleged Middletown arsonist has been arrested after intentionally setting forest fires across Ocean County over the past year. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on…
Middletown Man Arrested, in Ocean County jail on 25 counts of aggravated arson, setting forest fires
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Middletown man, Gregory Paul Fullman is behind bars after being arrested on Monday and lodged in the Ocean County Jail on 25 counts of aggravated arson in…
Brick Police make multiple charges in ongoing anti-drug crackdown
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department, in an effort to combat the sale and trafficking of drugs in the community have announced multiple drug related charges today. On 1/24/22…
Disagree with your Toms River tax increase? Mayor Hill says you have until Friday to schedule a review
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After thousands of residents in Toms River were shocked to learn their taxes were going up as much as 50%, including many senior citizens, Mayor Maurice Hill said…
