SUV flips into woods off Route 138 ramp killing 23 year old driver

A young driver was pulled from an overturned SUV deep in the woods after a violent crash off a Monmouth County highway ramp, but later died at the hospital. WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.…

Pennsylvania Woman Sues Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Over Fall Near Shore Attraction

A Pennsylvania woman claims a hazardous sidewalk condition near Jenkinson’s Boardwalk caused a fall that left her with severe and permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed in Ocean County. A visitor…

Wildwood Beachgoer Run Over by Police Truck Files Lawsuit Against City, Officer

A Pennsylvania woman who was struck and trapped beneath a Wildwood police pickup truck while sunbathing on the beach has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, reckless conduct, and serious permanent injuries. A…

Seaside Heights Sued After Man Claims Boardwalk Hole Caused Serious Fall

A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against Seaside Heights, alleging a dangerous condition on the borough’s boardwalk caused him to trip, fall, and suffer permanent injuries. The Borough of Seaside…

New Jersey man accused of repeated sexual assaults on juvenile

Prosecutors say a Hackensack man sexually assaulted a juvenile on more than one occasion, leading to multiple felony charges. HACKENSACK, N.J. — A 44-year-old Hackensack man has been charged with sexually assaulting…

Bottle attack at Jersey Shore brawl leaves one victim unconscious and two suspects arrested

Three people were hurt, including one who was knocked unconscious with a bottle, after a late-night fight erupted in North Wildwood, prosecutors said. NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — A violent fight in the…

NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests

A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Facial Recognition Discovery in Jersey City Murder Case

The state’s highest court ruled that criminal defendants can obtain information about how facial recognition technology was used in an investigation, but not proprietary software details without a stronger showing of need.…

Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer

Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…

New Egypt High School, Plumsted School District Sued Over Alleged Student Assault

A lawsuit filed in Ocean County claims a New Egypt High School student suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by another student despite alleged prior threats and warnings. A civil lawsuit filed…

Ocean City Residents Sue Over Approved Verizon Cell Tower Near Bay Avenue

A group of Ocean City residents has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Verizon wireless tower project, arguing the city’s approval process violated zoning laws and deprived neighbors of a fair…

South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township

A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…

Ocean City, School District Sued After Bench Tips Over at Carey Stadium

A Camden man has filed a lawsuit against Ocean City and the Ocean City School District, claiming a defective bench at Carey Stadium tipped over and caused serious injuries. The City of…

Mob gambling empire tied to Lucchese crime family brought down as more members plead guilty

Prosecutors say an illegal gambling and money laundering network linked to the Lucchese crime family generated millions in criminal proceeds and stretched across New Jersey. TRENTON, N.J. — Eight people and three…

Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

Lakewood Developer Sues Manchester Township Over Housing Ban, Claims Zoning Change Was Illegal

A Lakewood-based developer has filed suit against Manchester Township, alleging officials improperly changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on a 25-acre Whiting property. A developer is asking an…

Wife of Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Continues Lawsuit Blaming Accountant for Couple’s Million Dollar IRS Debt

A lawsuit filed by Joanne Gilmore alleges her longtime accountant failed to advise her that she could file separate tax returns, a decision she claims could have protected her from IRS collection…

Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns

A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…

Drunk driver gets prison time after passenger killed in Roxbury crash

An East Rutherford man has been sentenced to state prison after admitting he caused a crash that killed his passenger when a van slammed into a tree in Morris County. MORRISTOWN, N.J.…

Keansburg man charged with attempted murder after woman shot near Asbury Park Circle

A woman arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound after a shooting near one of Monmouth County’s busiest intersections, prosecutors said. FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old Keansburg man has been charged…

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