Ocean County News

TRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey GOP Chairman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Doug Steinhardt called for decisive action regarding mysterious drone activity along the state’s coastline, suggesting that unidentified drones …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Amid reports of drone sightings across New Jersey, the Barnegat Police Department is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving unmanned aircraft in …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men accused of murdering Rondell Proctor in 2010 will remain detained in the Ocean County Jail as they await trial, judges ruled this week. …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The former Director of Recreation for Brick Township, Daniel Santaniello, 46, pled guilty to theft on Tuesday, admitting to stealing township funds during his tenure, the …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with a July 2024 killing tied to a gruesome case that included another murder …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families and residents in Toms River will have the chance to enjoy festive fun on the ice during the school district’s holiday break, as the Winding …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Heber Jimenez-Martinez, 29, was taken into custody on Monday in Ocean County and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, weapons possession, and criminal mischief, according to …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under …

New Jersey’s skies have turned into a real-life episode of “The X-Files,” with mysterious drones making nightly appearances across the state. From Bergen County to Morris and Somerset, residents are …

JACKSON, N.J. — Seven individuals have been arrested following “Operation RU Pharm,” a months-long undercover investigation targeting a social media-based drug trafficking network involving Rutgers University students, Middlesex County Prosecutor …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Edvin Mejia-Juarez, 32, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday after being charged with aggravated assault related to domestic violence and burglary, according to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Misael Cardos Moro, a 34-year-old man booked in Ocean County on Monday, faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged violent encounter with law enforcement, according to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board …

New Jersey residents are scratching their heads—and maybe ducking for cover—as mysterious, car-sized drones have been buzzing across the state. From Ocean County to Sussex County, these aerial intruders have …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A Barnegat Township man faces charges of theft after authorities say he illegally obtained more than $50,000 in New Jersey Lottery tickets from vending machines at convenience …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For the first time in recent memory, a nativity scene symbolizing the birth of Jesus Christ, including Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the angels, and maji, will stand …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Ryan E. Moore, a 54-year-old man from Little Egg Harbor, was processed at the Ocean County Jail on Friday after being sentenced for aggravated sexual assault …

NEWARK, N.J. — Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has quietly removed photographs of its executive leadership team from its corporate website, a change noticed by observers in the wake of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ . — Nearly two decades after the last Chi-Chi’s restaurant shut its doors, the once-beloved Mexican chain is making a comeback, with new locations expected to open …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Andres Limon Varela, a 36-year-old man, was taken into custody in Ocean County on Friday and is being held without bail on charges of attempting to …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s official: Spirit Halloween has packed up its skeletons, strobe lights, and endless rows of fake blood, and now, in an unexpected twist, some stores are …

JACKSON, N.J. — The iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure took its final run of the season, perhaps for good, bringing fans and thrill-seekers from around …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings …

Brick, New Jersey, boasts a vibrant culinary scene, particularly when it comes to pizza. The town’s pizzerias offer a delightful array of flavors, each with its own unique charm and …