Police Hoping Tattoos on Deceased Hispanic Woman Can Lead to Identification in Cape May County

DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying human remains discovered in Belleplain State Forest earlier this month. The remains, found on December…

Body of elderly woman found in lagoon in Little Egg Harbor Township

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities discovered the body of an elderly woman floating in a lagoon behind a home on North Boom Street early Sunday morning, according to the Ocean…

Man Held on $150,000 bail in Ocean County on vehicular homicide charge

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Chaudhry Shahza Yousaf, a 61-year-old man, is being held in the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on December 27, 2024, on a charge of vehicular homicide, according…

Early morning four-vehicle crash in Brick Township leaves one critically injured

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on Route 70 that left one driver in critical condition on Saturday morning, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash…

Illegal Migrant Arrested for Traffic Violation in Ocean County Has Outstanding ICE Deportation Detainer

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Jesus Juarez Salmoran, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, is currently incarcerated in Ocean County following his arrest on December 23. He faces charges of hindering his own prosecution and…

Jose Romero Quinteros, 53, Charged for Wrong Way Fatal Crash in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities have identified Anne Rasmussen, 58, of Whiting, as the victim in a fatal head-on collision that occurred early Friday morning on Route 70 near the Lowe’s home…

Power outage leaves 2,000 in Toms River in the dark, restoration underway

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nearly 2,000 residents in Toms River remained without power Saturday as utility crews worked to assess the cause of the outage that struck earlier in the day. According…

Thick fog and showers to create hazardous driving conditions in New Jersey overnight

TRENTON, NJ — Drivers in New Jersey are advised to exercise caution overnight and into Sunday as patches of thick fog and periods of rain are expected to reduce visibility and create…

Toms River offers winter watercolor painting class with local artist

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Residents looking to explore their artistic side can join the “Winter Wonderland Watercolor Painting Class” led by Leona Lavone of the Ocean County Artists Guild on January 14.…

Guinness World Record holder, New Jersey’s Kingda Ka, world’s tallest roller coaster to be demolished

JACKSON, N.J. — If you were excited to hear news about a re-envisioned Kingda Ka rollercoaster making a debut in the future at Six Flags Great Adventure, you’re about to be disappointed.…

Pitbull in Barnegat awaits adoption as shelter spotlights Carson

BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter is highlighting Carson, a 6-year-old pit bull, as he waits for a forever home after the holidays. Carson, described as having a shiny…

Cherry Hill’s K-9 Mai retires after decade of service

CHERRY HILL, NJ — K-9 Mai, a decorated member of the Cherry Hill Police Department, is retiring at the end of the year following 10 years of dedicated service alongside her handler,…

Deal Police deliver donations to Tinton Falls Humane Society after successful holiday fundraiser

DEAL, NJ — The Deal Police Department delivered multiple truckloads of food, supplies, and donations to the Tinton Falls Associated Humane Society on Thursday, following their annual “Howl-Iday” fundraiser. The department announced…

Three juveniles arrested after police pursuit ends in crash in South Jersey

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Three juveniles were arrested Friday morning after a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a crash in Pleasantville, according to the Galloway Township Police Department. The…

Freezing Rain Possible Overnight Across New Jersey – Severe Weather Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the potential for spotty icing overnight in areas of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Temperatures have fallen below freezing in some…

Jackson Township Special Meeting Notice: December 31st

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Jackson will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Jackson Township Municipal…

Quick response by South Jersey cop leads to quick evacuation residents in early morning fire

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Gloucester Township police officer on routine patrol early Friday morning discovered a fire engulfing two townhome units and several vehicles, prompting a swift response that ensured the…

Police Release Body Cam Footage of Fired Target employee chased down by police after upskirt photo claims

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Newly released body camera footage shows the dramatic arrest of a former Target employee accused of taking an upskirt photo of a customer, leading police on a brief…

More Details Emerge After New Jersey Native Cop Killed by Instacart Shopper in North Carolina

North Carolina police officer fatally shot inside supermarket; suspect arrested after pursuit GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro police officer was fatally shot inside a local Food Lion supermarket on Monday while responding…

Former New Jersey Man, Cop, Killed on Duty by Perp in North Carolina

BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Police Officer Michael T. Horan, 44, was shot and killed Saturday morning while responding to a report of a man with a firearm at the Food Lion on…

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