Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Toms River Brewery offering free drinks to the vaccinated
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Did you know there’s a microbrewery in Downtown Toms River? Did you know that brewery is also giving a free beer to anyone who can show proof of…
State investigating possible illegal retirement and health benefits scheme in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There is one fact. Last year, the Attorney General’s Office subpoenaed thousands of documents from Toms River Township Business Administrator Lou Amoroso and Mayor Maurice Hill. In October…
Lakewood man who tried to kill police officers to be held in jail
LAKEWOOD, NJ – In a rarity in the New Jersey criminal justice system, a suspect has been ordered to be held in jail until his trial. On Friday, Judge Wendel E. Daniels,…
Mo Hill Team Continues to Push for Former Ritacco Underboss as Next Superintendent After Two Rejections
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The most bizarre event is unfolding in Toms River. According to documents published by the Toms River School Board, former Ritacco underboss Michael Citta, now working as a…
Seaside Park hires first full-time female police officer
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – In an evening filled with police department promotions, the Seaside Park Police Department made a historical hire. On Thursday, the department hired their first-ever full-time female police officer.…
World War II B-25 Bomber Lands at Ocean County Airport
A World War II-era North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber made a special guest appearance this weekend at Miller Air Park. During World War II, 10,000 of these bombers were made and…
Garden State Food Reviews visits Tardi’s Ristorante in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River’s Tardi’s Ristorante is one of the hidden gems in the township and this week, Garden State Reviews visited the restaurant. Tardi’s is located on Fischer Boulevard…
You know you’re from Toms River if…
There are several tell tales about how you can tell if somebody is from Toms River. First, they’re ok with the grammatical error in the town’s name. Named after “Thomas Luker” Tom’s…
Here’s some amazing drone footage of Toms River and Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Summer is almost here and if you’re like everyone else in the state, you can’t wake to unmask and get outside in the fresh summer Jersey Shore air…
Here’s what happened in Lacey Township this week – Police Blotter
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department this week. Internet Fraud- On Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 8:02 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant met with…
Two Atlantic City teens arrested in stolen car with gun after police chase
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On April 26, 2021, two teenagers were arrested after fleeing from a motor vehicle stop in a stolen car with a handgun located inside. At 8:27 pm, Officers…
Medical episode revealed as cause to crash in Stafford
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Wednesday, at approximately 2:30 PM, Stafford Police responded to the area of Buccaneer Lane and Lighthouse Drive for the report of an overturned vehicle. Upon arrival, officers discovered…
Greg McGuckin loses key anti-development lawsuit in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Shore Builders Association has won its lawsuit against Jackson Township. The association balked at the township’s tax on fill dirt imported into the township. One of the…
Seaside Park Megan’s Law Offender arrested for failing to alert police after moving into motel
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – A registered sex offender in Ocean County has been charged. On April 27, 2021, Thomas Lockhart, 61, of Seaside Park, was arrested and charged with Failure to Register…
If you live in Jackson Township, your taxes are going up this year
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s grim news for residents of Jackson Township according to a report in the Asbury Park Press today. Municipal taxes, school taxes and fire district taxes across the…
Toms River Council Approves NJ Natural Gas Contract Despite 25% rate hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towns across Ocean County have been passing resolutions to oppose the proposed 25% rate hike for customers of New Jersey Natural Gas. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Toms River candidate Jason Crispin applauds Mayor Hill’s religious zoning map in new campaign mailer
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jason Crispin, a candidate running for council in the June 2021 Toms River Republican primary election under the banner of the Mo Hill Team sent out a mailer…
New Jersey voters said yes, but Toms River Leaders, Mayor Hill have criminalized the sale and delivery of legal weed
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council voted to put a hold on the sale of legal marijuana within its borders after a landmark referendum vote in 2020 saw voters,…
Toms River Police Chief Little Lobbied for Former Ritacco Underboss directly with School Board Members
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last night, the Toms River Township Council bickered over members of the township government who had approached school board members to lobby their choice for the permanent replacement…
Brick police searching for missing teenager
Brick, NJ – The Brick Township police are searching for a missing teenage boy. “If anyone sees this juvenile, his name is Dalton Bailey and he’s 14 years old, please contact us…
