Toms River joins growing stand against pot at the shore
The council is scheduled for a public hearing at its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Town Hall, which could be followed by a vote on second reading of an ordinance that would,…
Couple Killed on Fiery Crash on Interstate 195 in Jackson
Two people were killed late Wednesday when a nearly $200,000 sports car crashed and caught fire along I-195 in Jackson, authorities said. James Fusaro, 26, and Christina McNamara, 25, both of Jackson,…
Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man pleaded guilty today to forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in prostitution at area motels for his profit. He…
NJ Attorney General Announces Support Against Trump’s Campaign Against Illegal Aliens, Sanctuary Cities
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has joined a multi-state amicus brief filed in federal court that supports the city and county of San Francisco, as well as the County of Santa Clara,…
New Jersey Interstate Black Market Gun Trafficking Ring Members Indicted
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that a state grand jury has returned an indictment charging seven members of a major gun trafficking ring in Camden with first-degree racketeering, including…
NJ Spotlight: New Jersey Evaluates “Get Out Jail” Bail Reform Program After First Year
After One Year, NJ Evaluates Judicial Reform Program The state performed well for its first year of criminal justice reform, according to the New Jersey judiciary, but key data is missing from…
“Large Scale” Shore Area Drug Ring Busted, Most Already Released from Jail
TOMS RIVER-A joint task force between Monmouth and Ocean County law enforcement officials has led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of operating a large-scale heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine distribution network.…
‘Don’t Raise Our Costs. Please’ – NJ Manufacturers Make Case to Lawmakers
The New Jersey manufacturing industry cannot find enough skilled labor to fill jobs – which is ironic since the state’s unemployment rate continues to lag the national jobless average. That problem has…
New Dave and Busters Opens in New Jersey
From the outside, the Dave and Buster’s in Wayne already looks like fun. But step inside the 48,000-square foot location, and the aroma of Chicken & Waffle sliders, dozens of HDTVs and…
SBA: Black Businesses Getting More Loans from Federal Government
by Harry Menta, SBA NEWARK, NJ-There is good news on SBA lending trends to NJ black-owned businesses. Loan approvals, over the first four months of FY 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 thru Jan. 31,2018)…
Shore Congressman Reacts After Florida Shooting
Shore area Congressmen reacted to the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida where as many as 17 have been reported killed by a lone gunman. “The news coming out of Parkland, Florida,…
A football coach is being hailed as a hero for his actions in front of the shooter at Douglas High School
Among the wounded in today’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida is a Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He’s also being celebrated as a hero, according…
Students recall disturbing behavior that got the Florida high school shooting suspect flagged as a threat
The suspected gunman in Wednesday’s horrific shooting at a Florida high school displayed a pattern of disturbing behavior and anger issues that got him flagged as a potential threat long before the…
Bomber from N.J. handed multiple life sentences for NYC, Seaside Heights bombings
A man who set off small bombs in two states, including a pressure cooker device that blasted shrapnel across a New York City block, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple terms of life…
Ex-Cop Arrested After Shooting Caught on Video in Toms River
by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Richard Michael Gato, 70, of Margaret Court in Toms River on charges of Attempted Murder and…
NJ Bail Reform Puts Assault Suspect on Streets to Sexually Assault Another Two Hours Later
ATLANTIC CITY-On February 10, 2018, a New York man arrested and released following a domestic violence assault returned to his hotel only to commit a sexual assault and be arrested again. At…
Jackson Road Closures This Week
Ocean County today announced updates to several Jackson Township road closures in their weekly traffic report. Five major traffic impact projects were reported. WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD, Brewers Bridge Road to Bennetts…
‘There’s no closure,’ say families of missing fishermen after search ends
In the year before he went missing in choppy waters 40 miles off the coast of Barnegat, Paul Alexandre Matos bought a house, had a daughter and got licensed to commercially fish…
Firefighters Rescue Boy Stuck in Claw Machine
Titusville, FL- Firefighters rescued a boy from a Titusville, Florida restaurant on Wednesday after he became stuck inside a claw machine. The fire department shared photos of the boy and the rescue…
Philly Police Seek Eagles Fans Wanted for Looting Gas Station After Super Bowl Victory
PHILADELPHIA-A video released by the Philadelphia Police Department this week shows Eagles fans looting a Broad Street gas station during the city’s raucous post-Super Bowl celebration. Fans can be seen in this…