Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…
Lakewood father charged after toddler found locked in hot car outside police station
A Lakewood man is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving his two-year-old son locked alone in a parked car for nearly 25 minutes outside the Lakewood Township Police Department, authorities said. Simcha…
Illegal Alien Drunk Driver with Long Criminal Rap Sheet Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child Released from Ocean County Jail
An illegal alien charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Lakewood is in the country illegally, and now he’s no longer listed on…
Teen suffers critical injuries after rope swing fall at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday after falling from a rope swing at Hidden Lake in Manchester Township, prompting a massive emergency response complicated by rugged terrain and limited access. At…
Watch: One Person Tossed Overboard After Minke Whale Struck in Barnegat Inlet
A 20-foot Minke whale was killed in Barnegat Bay on Saturday after being struck by a vessel, prompting a coordinated emergency response and plans for a necropsy early Monday. At 2:45 p.m.,…
Wall Township police arrest 13 in week packed with DWIs, robbery, and drug charges
Wall Township Police reported a busy week of arrests between July 21 and July 27, including a high-speed chase involving a stolen luxury SUV, several DWI charges, and multiple drug and weapons-related…
Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees
NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…
New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us
New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…
NJ bill seeks to block state funding for legal aid to immigrants facing deportation
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to provide legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation due to their immigration…
Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training
by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…
New Jersey Little Leaguers from Jackson Heading to Bristol
BRISTOL, Conn. — The Jackson Holbrook 12U All-Stars are heading to the Little League World Series Regionals undefeated — and on a mission. Fresh off their 14th straight win and a clean…
Fire crews use off-road unit to rescue unconscious victim in remote wooded area
MANCHESTER, N.J. — A dramatic remote-area rescue unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Greenwood Forest, where first responders from Station 33 were dispatched to extract an unconscious individual located deep in rugged terrain near…
New Jersey on flood alert as powerful storm threatens up to 5 inches of rain
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is under a flood watch through late tonight as a strong storm system moves in from the west, bringing the threat of flash flooding with rainfall totals…
McHacked: Hackers Expose 64 Million Applicants Using McDonald’s Job Application Chat Bot
TRENTON— Bad news for anyone in New Jersey who might have used McDonad’s AI Chat Bot to apply for a job. Hackers have exposed your information due to a simple password used…
Popular Energy Drink Recalled After Cans Filled with Alcoholic High Noon Vodka Seltzer Instead
NEW YORK – If you’re feeling a little more energized from your energy drink this week, there’s a good reason why. You could be drinking vodka seltzer instead. High Noon has announced…
Four Illegal Aliens Arrested for Violent Home Invasion, Threatening to Kill Victim in Lakewood
Four held without bail after brutal home invasion attack in Lakewood TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals were arrested following a violent home invasion in Lakewood that left one victim bloodied and…
New Jersey braces for more flash flooding on Thursday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A widespread threat of flash flooding is expected across New Jersey on Thursday, with the National Weather Service placing much of the region under a Moderate Risk for…
Father arrested after 2 year old left in locked vehicle in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 34-year-old Lakewood man is facing charges after authorities said his 2-year-old child was found locked alone in a vehicle outside the Lakewood Township Police Department on Tuesday. Prosecutors…
Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick wants to bolster the experience level of his town’s police department with more seasoned veteran police officers and military veterans, but Ocean County…
Legislators call proposed freelancer law a threat to livelihoods for tens of thousands New Jersey independent contractors
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are once again California dreaming as they propose a new law to mimick one in Califnornia. Three Republican lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District have…
Brutal heat continues in New Jersey as air quality alert extended for parts of state
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is sweltering under an intense heat wave Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 104. The National Weather…
