Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Winter is on its way as New Jersey is looking at its first possible snowfall of the 2021 winter season. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A decision was made to close Manchester High School this week after rumored threats of violence in the wake of the Michigan school shooting. Manchester Police …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance with identifying this male, who was visiting an estate sale in the Whispering Hills development. At approximately …

LACEY TWP, NJ – Three people have been arrested on warrants according to the Lacey Township Police Department. Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest: On Friday, November 26, 2021, at 10:45 pm, Officer …

LACEY TWP, NJ – On Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 5:46 pm, Officer Michael Hyle responded to Gille Park for a report of criminal mischief to the bathrooms. Upon arrival, …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – A man who has been in jail since 2018 for a stabbing murder in Little Egg Harbor has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at 11 pm on Saturday. The incident took place near Vine Avenue and Oak Street. The suspect …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shawn Hyland is hoping to become part of the red wave to sweep Democrats out of office in 2022, but he has a big challenge ahead …

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – A vehicle crashed into the building of the Route 35 McDonalds Restaurant in Point Pleasant. The Ocean Fire Company reported: Ocean Fire Company, PPBFC#2, and Point …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – During the afternoon of 12/1/2021, the Ocean Township Police Department received a complaint of a deceased snake near the baseball field at Tuomey Park. Ocean Township …

Toys R Us is coming back and New Jersey will lead the way. Shuttered in 2017, the famous toy brand is back. The flagship store will be at the American …

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – The Toms River Township council approved a $212,000 contract for the demolition of the scarred remnants of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club. After a nearly …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A project championed by Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo Hill” and his fellow “Mo Hill Republicans”, Kevin Geoghegan, Maria Muruca, Josh Kopp and builder Matt Lotano …

It’s almost that time of year. Typically, the day after Thanksgiving is when some New Jerseyans put out their home Christmas lights. Some do it even sooner, but this year, …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at approximately 5:00 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department received a call in reference to suspicious activity occurring on the property …

MANCHESTER, NJ – Officials are declaring a fire that occurred in Manchester Township last Tuesday was arson related. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office issued the following statement: Ocean County Prosecutor …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A after more than a week, police have found the bodies of a missing couple out of Stafford Township. Police today said a police department drone …

Manchester Twp., NJ – On Friday, November 26 2021, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Toms River Police Department  dispatched multiple officers to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 …

MANCHESTER, NJ – On Saturday, November 27, 2021, at approximately 6:04 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Pinewald Keswick Road and Crestwood Parkway …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 4:10 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for a robbery …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 4:58 PM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Vaughn Avenue and Windsor Avenue for a reported pedestrian …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was just 7-years-old, but worked 5 years of his dog life with the Ocean County Sheriff’s department on bomb sweeps during threats, now he has …

BRICK, NJ – “I have a cutter,” said a woman who was being investigated for shoplifting last week at the Brick Township Walmart. Brick Police reported on 11/19/2021 at approximately …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman who was struck by a car while crossing Hooper Avenue Friday night has died, police here say. The Toms River Police Department reported that …

TOMS RIVER, NJ (TRPD) – On Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 4:10 PM multiple police units were dispatched to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for a …