New Jersey Town Where ICE Agent Was Run Down Passes Resolution Urging Repeal of Sanctuary State Policies
Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing several recently enacted New Jersey laws affecting immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities, becoming one of the…
Seaside Park Police Department opens hiring for full-time officers
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – The Seaside Park Police Department announced it is now accepting applications for full-time police officer positions through both the Alternate Route Program and intergovernmental transfers. Officials said the…
Jeep and Hyundai collide in Ocean County sending three to hospital
Three hospitalized after two-car crash at busy Berkeley Township intersection Berkeley Township, NJ – A collision at a residential intersection sent three people to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a Hyundai and…
How much are beach towns making on badges and access fees? New law requires detailed reporting
Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require municipalities that operate public beaches and charge beach tag fees to publicly disclose detailed financial information about their beach…
Should 15-Year-Olds Be Tried as Adults for Serious Crimes in New Jersey? One Lawmaker Says Yes
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Senate would automatically transfer certain juvenile homicide cases involving stalking to adult criminal court. Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr., representing Atlantic, Cape…
Is New Jersey Discriminating by Race for Firearms Permits? Lawmakers Want Answers
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly would require the state Attorney General to collect and publish monthly statistics on handgun carry permits and firearm purchaser identification…
New Jersey could unseal expunged records to be used for immigration cases
Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow individuals to access their own expunged criminal records for use in immigration or naturalization matters. Sen. Benjie E.…
New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…
Democrats push bill to shield non-tenured teachers as NJ school funding cuts deepen
TRENTON, N.J. – Facing mounting backlash from educators and parents, New Jersey Democrats are moving to protect non-tenured teachers from being swept up in a new wave of budget-driven layoffs triggered by…
Cold snap grips New Jersey as first freeze of the season hits on Veterans Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The Garden State woke up shivering Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing for the first time this season, marking a sharp transition from fall’s mild stretch into winter’s early…
Ocean County Sunoco sells winning $160K lottery ticket
Ocean County winner claims $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Waretown Sunoco WARETOWN, NJ – A $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was claimed Sunday night by a lucky Ocean County player who…
Driverless Cars Could Soon Be Hitting New Jersey’s Roadways
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a statewide pilot program allowing the testing and limited operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads.…
Ocean Gate woman charged with DWI and drug possession after Route 9 traffic stop
Berkeley Township, NJ – A traffic stop on Route 9 led to the arrest of an Ocean Gate woman accused of driving while intoxicated and possessing cocaine, police said. The incident occurred…
Two drivers charged with DWI in separate Route 9 stops in Berkeley Township
Berkeley Township, NJ – Two motorists were arrested on Route 9 in separate incidents after police say both were driving under the influence during late September traffic stops. The first arrest occurred…
Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses. Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the…
Brick Township man charged after e-bike hit-and-run leaves teen seriously injured
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Brick Township man has been charged after police say he struck a 15-year-old on an electric bicycle and left the scene Saturday night. William Donohoe, 43, was…
Council President Burnstein and Councilman Elect Pollak to run food drive in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein has announced that he and newly elected councilman Christopher Pollak will be hosting a community food drive at town hall, together next…
Keansburg man charged with murder after Seaside Heights woman dies from head injuries
Toms River, NJ – A Keansburg man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Mary O’Connor, 32, of Seaside Heights, following a violent assault earlier in the week,…
Ocean County man facing assault, weapon, and child endangerment charges
Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Luis Hernan Chacon was taken into custody Saturday following multiple violent offense charges involving weapons and child endangerment, according to Ocean County jail records.…
Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…
Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…
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