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…
Glory Be! A New WaWa is Being Planned for Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Plans have been submitted to build a new WaWa gas station, liquor store and commercial retail building on the site of what is today, Glory’s Discount Market and…
COVID-19 On the Rise This Week in Ocean County, Highest Totals Since Mid-May According to Health Department Figures
The Ocean County Health Department today has reported 70 new cases of COVID-19, showing an increasing daily trend this week as numbers in the county begin to rise to levels not seen…
The Edge in Jackson Reopening for Indoor Dining Tonight
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It took the Edge in Jackson many months to open their doors, but in October of 2019, the long-awaited upscale restaurant in Jackson finally opened to the public. …
Freeholders Quinn, Little Have Big Problem to Face In 2021
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Freeholders Gerry P. Little and Gary Quinn have a huge problem to face this coming January. That problem is what to do with Jackson Township Mayor…
Smash Burger is Second Restaurant to Close in New “Dover Plaza”
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Earlier this year, DJ D’onofrio announced the closure of Social 37 during the COVID-19 pandemic and now, the restaurant’s next door neighbor, Smash Burger has also closed its…
Man Enters Home In Lacey Threatening Homeowner
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wayne Murray was arrested for forcefully entering a home in Lacey Township and threatening the homeowner. On Friday, August 28, 2020, at 5:28 p.m., dispatch received a 911…
BRICK TOWNSHIP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BEACH VEHICLE PERMITS
The Township of Brick is now accepting applications for beach vehicle permits for 2020-2021. The permits will allow beach access to vehicles from October 1st through April 30th. Beach vehicle permit applications…
Toms River Man Accused of Drunk Driving After Crash Sends Three to Hospital
Manchester Township, NJ – On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 1:32 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to State Highway 70 in the area of Mile Marker 37…
Lakewood Man Charged for Downtown Stabbing Murder
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Jorge Santiago-Garcia, 32, of Lakewood, was charged with Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful…
Ocean County Political Boss Rakes In $6 Million in Public Contracts as Party Falls Apart Around Him
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the Mel Brooks comedy classic, History of the World Part One, there’s a scene where Brooks plays King Louis XVI and Brooks says, “It’s good to be…
After Laundering Campaign Donation, Dasti Firm Triples Take from Surrogate Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In 2017, the law firm of Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, PC earned just $13,817 in legal fees from Ocean County Surrogate Jeffery Moran’s office. In 2018, Dasti, a partner…
Jackson Mayor Reina: This country was not built on the backs of fearful men
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina ripped into New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy at the August 25th township council meeting. Reina said that America was not built on the…
New Toms River Director of Public Law Has Yet to Attend a Town Council Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, who now serves in a controversial role as “Director of Public Law” for the township of Toms River, was once again a…
Global Pandemic Isn’t Stopping Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran from Continuing Work on Service Member Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – COVID-19 has put brakes on many aspects of life in America, but for one United States Marine Corps Veteran, Ken Bressi, who also serves as an elected member…
Man Sentenced for Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Death
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on August 26, 2020, Alexander Politan, 31, of Toms River, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to seven…
Man Arrested After Pulling Handgun During Argument at Toms River Apartment Complex
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday August 26, 2020 at approximately 12:00 PM multiple police units responded to the Main Street Apartments in reference to a civil matter involving a handgun. The…
Barnegat Man Arrested for Luring Minor, Photographing Sexual Act
BARNEGAT, NJ – Anthony Perfidio, a Barnegat man has been arrested and is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail. According to jail records, Perfidio has been charged with attempting to lure…
Another Crack House Shut Down in Brick, Six Arrested
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – After the police department began receiving complaints from area residents about a house on Baywood Blvd indicative of drug activity, the Street Crimes Unit Detectives initiated an investigation.…
Man broke into home of 95-year-old neighbor, stole her jewelry in Lacey
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 9:32 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to a Beach Boulevard home in reference to a theft. The 95-year-old victim reported that while…
Mo Hill Should Declare Toms River a Restaurant Sanctuary City, Oppose Phil Murphy
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After watching by idly for months, Mayor Mo Hill of Toms River, is coming out of his COVID-19 shelter like many others this week, demanding Governor Phil Murphy…
