Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Several law enforcement officials have described the relationship between cold-blooded killer Maxwell Johnston and his girlfriend Elizabeth Mascarelli, aka, Lizz Grimm, as a modern day Bonnie …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Isabella Zayas. Isabella was last seen on July 6, 2024, in the area of Pine …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On July 5, detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and United States Marshals Service located Maxwell Johnston, 35, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River’s free concert series continues this Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Shelter Cove Beach, featuring Dr. K’s Motown Revue. Presented by Mayor Dan Rodrick and …

Jackson Township, NJ – Please be advised that the Jackson Township Spray Park will be closed for repairs starting today, Friday, July 5, 2024. Repairs are expected to take place …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Sources within law enforcement today have confirmed that Maxwell Johnston, the fugitive murder suspect who killed himself after a tense standoff with police officers in Toms …

Toms River, NJ – Six young males who left Sunny Hunny by The Sea Restaurant & Pancake House without paying have been identified and brought back to settle their bill …

BRICK, NJ – Three people have been arrested in Brick Township this week for crimes against children, but what makes these incidents harder to swallow is that two of them …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP– For days after the murder of a 25-year-old mother, police maintained radio silence about the suspect wanted for her murder. Today, they announced a manhunt has been launched …

BRICK, NJ – A New Jersey State Police Trooper has been charged with attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and obtain sexually graphic images from a child, according to Monmouth …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ—The much-anticipated Brick Township SummerFest Concert Series, presented by Pine Belt Cars, is set to commence this Thursday, July 4, at Windward Beach Park. The opening night will …

Manchester Township, NJ — A significant traffic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon involving three vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road. The collision, which happened around …

Brick Township, NJ – After 28 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant James Burgess Jr. #154 has retired from the Brick Township Police Department. Lt. Burgess has served in numerous vital …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Mayor Rob Arace extended his thanks to the community for their participation in the Manchester Day celebrations. The event featured entertainment, food, vendors, and non-profit organizations, with …

MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Police Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents of Crestwood Village 6. This advisory is in effect until further notice due to a …

JACKSON, NJ – Police shut down traffic on East Veterans Highway from South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road at about 7:30 pm on Saturday. A vehicle crash occurred in …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that child and another, is blaming …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Police have yet to announce an arrest or details in the shooting death of a 25-year-old mother from Barnegat, Gabriella M. Caroleo. Caroleo was found shot dead …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County remain tight-lipped after a woman was shot and killed in broad daylight in the street near the intersection of Route 571 and Route …

Jackson, NJ — Beautiful Lola, a silvery gray lab-pit mix, has been waiting for over a year at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility for a loving home. This summer …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued a safety alert following a fire incident involving an electric bike’s lithium-ion battery. The incident occurred on …

A Jersey Shore massage parlor operator is in trouble after police discovered illegal up-charged services that weren’t on the official price sheet. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, alongside Barnegat …

Fatal Motorcycle Accident and Multi-Vehicle Crash in Jackson, NJ JACKSON, NJ – A fatal accident occurred this afternoon on Hawkin Road in Jackson, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Police Department shut down traffic on Route 547 and Route 571 Thursday evening after the report of an alleged shooting. The closure was announced …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ—A tragic incident unfolded on a Seaside Park beach when Patrick Dispoto, a local weather enthusiast from Manchester, lost his life while attempting to warn beachgoers of an …