Shelter dog Sonny still waiting as adoption search drags on

Manahawkin, NJ – A four-year-old dog named Sonny remains without a permanent home despite being available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, according to a post shared by Friends…

Earthquake rattles North Jersey as seismic activity continues since 2024’s 4.8

WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.4 struck near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County early Friday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The…

Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses,…

Davila indicted for murder in death of Seaside Heights woman

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 41-year-old Emiliano Davila of Keansburg has been indicted by a grand jury on a charge of murder in connection with…

Juvenile charged with six counts of arson after New Year’s Eve Berkeley Township flash fire

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash fire that occurred during a New Year’s…

Elmsford, NY woman charged with arson after fire at Toms River hotel

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 34-year-old Constance Koeper of Elmsford, New York, has been charged with third-degree arson following a fire at the Avon Hotel…

Brick Township man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 42-year-old Marc Fay of Brick Township pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material before Superior Court Judge Linda…

Drunk Driving Illegal Migrant Identified as “Lakewood Man” Gets Five Years in Prison for Serious Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 21-year-old Edwin Ramirez-Carranza of Lakewood has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to…

Two Brick Township men charged in cocaine distribution investigation

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township men have been charged following an investigation into the drug-related death of a 27-year-old woman on January…

Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst

LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…

Pennsylvania woman indicted in Surf City arson and police pursuit case

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated arson and eluding police in connection with a February 2025 fire that…

Coastal flood advisory issued for Jersey Shore as deep freeze grips region

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for much of the Jersey Shore as cold temperatures and lingering ice threaten to worsen tidal flooding along…

Are We Next? Tensions rise as New Jersey Democrats fiercely provoke ICE, Trump over enforcement policies

TRENTON, NJ – A new political standoff is emerging in New Jersey as state Democratic leaders, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, intensify their criticism of…

Toms River kicks off hiring for 2026 summer recreation jobs despite winter chill

TOMS RIVER, NJ – While the Shore is locked in one of its longest cold streaks in years, Toms River officials are already thinking ahead to sunshine, surf, and summer jobs. The…

New Jersey Republicans make symbolic move to repeal Phil Murphy’s plastic bag ban

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced new legislation to repeal the state’s sweeping plastic and paper bag ban, arguing the policy has backfired and led to more waste rather than…

New Jersey Lottery adds $1M top prize to February scratch off lineup

New Jersey Lottery unveils six new games and sweepstakes for February TRENTON, NJ — Lottery players in the Garden State will have new chances to win big next month, as the New…

Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax deduction from $6,000 to $12,000. The Democrat…

After Years of Getting Away With It, Lawmakers Ask for Car Thieves to Be Exempt from Pre-Trial Release

TRENTON, NJ – Some New Jersey Lawmakers are beginning to recognize that the State’s Bail Reform Act isn’t working and that repeat offenders are being released. Now, a bill introduced by Republicans…

Time running out for $1.5M winning lottery ticket in New Jersey

Unclaimed $1.5M lottery ticket sold in Atlantic City nears expiration TRENTON, NJ — Somewhere in New Jersey, a lottery ticket worth over $1.5 million is gathering dust — and it could all…

Crashes, delays and closures slow New Jersey’s Friday morning commute

TRENTON, N.J. – The Friday morning rush across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, downed infrastructure, and heavy delays stretching from North Jersey to the shore, causing significant slowdowns for commuters…

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