Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you grew up in Toms River, you might think this was a case of fake news and media disinformation. For decades, Toms River’s Community Medical …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Pedro Castillo Perez was taken into custody on Thursday on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County inmate records. Court filings …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Alfonso Tapia-Maceda, a 5-foot-4, 200-pound man with an olive complexion, has been incarcerated in Ocean County without bail following charges of attempting to cause bodily injury, …

Egg Harbor Township Police Launch Crackdown on Impaired Driving **Egg Harbor Township, NJ** – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is set to initiate roving patrols during the holiday season …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Scott Mesmer of the Brick Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit has been recognized with a Level-2 Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Certification, the department announced …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2010 shooting death of Rondell Proctor, following a renewed investigation that used modern forensic …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a new Mexican restaurant in New Jersey, and it has some pretty big and, unfortunately, bizarre shoes to fill. Back in the day, it was …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is seeking the owner of a recently found dog who was picked up in Freehold. According to a post from …

TRENTON, N.J. — You can’t just blame Democrats and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy when the price of gas increases in the new year. That’s right, several New Jersey Republican …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village …

WHITING, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a residential quadplex fire in Whiting on Friday night, where flames pierced through the roof and prompted a swift, multi-agency response that successfully prevented …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Chad Dean Cogorno, 32, is being held without bail after being charged with stalking and making death threats, according to Ocean County inmate records. Cogorno was …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Marco Antonio Arguello, 28, was booked into Ocean County custody on Monday, December 2, 2024, on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence, according …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Jacqueline Armenia, 45, was arrested on December 1, 2024, and faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and making violent threats, according to inmate …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Belkis Maria Herrera, 38, was arrested on November 30, 2024, and faces charges of burglary and theft by unlawful taking, according to inmate records from the …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Bernard Lamont Proctor, 35, was taken into custody on December 1, 2024, and faces a range of serious charges related to weapons possession, drug distribution, and …

DEAL, N.J. — A 20-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged in connection with multiple residential burglaries, including two on Lady Bess Drive, following a police response last week, authorities …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is set to honor James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, who was selected to perform in the …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire that broke out late Friday night at a residence on Hudson Parkway left the home uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported, authorities said. Officers …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and enjoying the natural beauty of Jackson’s trails, is marking its 25th year in 2024. Open to all, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nelbin Sanchez, 25, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, according to public …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 58-year-old Richard J. Rokicki, who was last heard from on Friday morning after speaking with family by …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents of Lakewood are calling on the township committee to reinstate in-person public meetings, starting January 2025, in a petition urging a return to pre-pandemic governance practices. …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Toms River is set to take place on Wednesday, December 6, offering live holiday entertainment, refreshments, and an appearance …