Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department brought festive spirit to their community with a special appearance by Buddy the Elf during a morning event aimed at spreading …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township community is invited to gather for the Annual Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The event …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong welcomed Sticks & Stones Billiards to the township in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new recreation …

JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty to desecration of human remains on Monday in Ocean County Superior Court, admitting his role in a gruesome …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The following individuals were booked into the Ocean County Jail in the past 24 hours on charges. Each incident is independent of itself. Estiven Ferney Vidalospina, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick confirmed this week that Toms River has successfully cleared its homeless camps and tent cities, working with state officials to implement short-term and …

BARNEGAT, N.J. – A multi-vehicle accident on Barnegat Boulevard North Tuesday morning resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately 7:11 a.m. between Melissa Drive …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Brick Township Police Department is conducting a training exercise today, December 17, that will result in a significant presence of police vehicles and personnel in …

JACKSON, N.J. — A large sign promoting a planned 185,000-square-foot warehouse and retail complex at the intersection of Whitesville Road and South Hope Chapel Road has been defaced with vulgar …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department expressed gratitude on Monday for a special holiday gesture from a local bakery, Mike’s Crumb Cake Factory, which delivered crumb cakes …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Ruben Perez Romero, a 33-year-old male, is being held in Ocean County following his commitment to custody on Sunday. Court records show Perez Romero faces a …

A fleet of mysterious drones spotted off the New Jersey coast has raised alarm among state officials, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo sharply criticizing state and federal authorities for …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Whitesville Road closure is nearing its 30-day expected closure end, as extensive roadwork conducted by A to Z Contractors, township officials announced. The …

Sheriff Mastronardy has described an unnerving encounter that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi thriller. According to his account, 50 drones were spotted emerging from the Atlantic Ocean, …

NEWARK, N.J. — A three-month-old kitten named Mike, affectionately nicknamed “the mighty one-eyed pirate,” is seeking a permanent home after being rescued and placed in the care of the Associated …

Toms River, nestled in the heart of the Jersey Shore, is a bagel lover’s paradise. Whether you’re starting your day or grabbing a midday bite, the area’s bagel and breakfast …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Noel Olivera-Diaz, 32, has been incarcerated in Ocean County as of Saturday on multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to county inmate records. …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Police Department is investigating a series of drone sightings reported in the area, asking residents to avoid dialing 911 for non-emergency concerns regarding the devices. …

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly issued safety bulletin from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is advising first responders to maintain caution and distance when encountering downed unmanned aerial …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A reported drone hovering low over Jackson Township on Thursday night sparked concern among dozens of residents. The sighting began around 9:00 p.m., with witnesses reporting …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has a command center stationed along the beachfront in Seaside Heights after reporting an unusual wave of drones launching from the …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two men have been indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of a Neptune Township man, Monmouth County Prosecutor …