Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Helps Rescue Distressed Swimmer Off Surf City Beach
SURF CITY, N.J. – A distressed swimmer was safely rescued Wednesday after an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office drone delivered an emergency flotation device in the water, giving the swimmer something to hold…
Lavallette Police Officer Justin Lamb sworn in as Toms River Councilman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Justin Lamb, a police officer in Lavallette Township who lives in Toms River has been sworn in as a councilman in Toms River to replace long-time Republican councilwoman…
McGuckin swears in Ciccozzi and Quinlisk at Toms River reorg meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In an oath of allegiance to the McGuckin faction of the Toms River Republican party, James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi were sworn in as members of the Toms…
Jackson School District closed due to ‘insurmountable’ number of COVID cases, virtual learning this week
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Public School District has announced it will be closed on Monday due to ‘insurmountable’ COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The district also announced virtual learning for…
Brick schools announce snow day
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township School District has announced schools will be closed on Monday due to snow. “Due to inclement weather and the timing of the storm, as well as…
Governor Phil Murphy warns significant snowfall today, declares state of emergency
TRENTON, NJ – Today, Governor Phil Murphy declared that five counties in New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m., in preparation for a storm forecasted to impact…
Not enough teachers: Jackson Township school district to decide on remote learning this afternoon
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is scheduled to make an announcement after 1 p.m. on Sunday regarding the potential extended closing of schools or a remote learning option starting…
Motor vehicle crash leads Brick police to crack dealers
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At approximately 9:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29th, Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed a white Honda on Drum Point Rd. fail to maintain its lane of…
Two sent to hospital after crash in Manchester
Manchester Township, NJ – On Friday, December 31, 2021 at approximately 4:40 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 in the area of…
Jersey Shore hospitals ask patients to go somewhere else to get tested
Jersey Shore healthcare providers AltantiCare and Shore Medical Center are telling patients looking to get tested for COVID-19 to find alternatives as the hospitals are both busy handling growing caseloads. In New…
Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…
Here’s where you can bring your Christmas Tree for disposal in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup. Most of the trees that are collected go to the Ocean County…
Ocean County records 872 new cases, a record and testing center booked through January
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County recorded 872 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and booking at the Ocean County College testing site is now booked solid through the end of January. The…
Silverton EMS unable to save girl, 9 after crash into tree police say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at approximately 9:16 AM police were dispatched to the intersection of Whitty Road and North Bay Avenue for a serious motor vehicle accident.…
Ocean County Commissioners give high ranking employees third big raise of 2021
TOMS RIVER, NJ – While many in Ocean County pushed through the COVID-19 pandemic hoping to have a job, county workers remained employed, many working from home throughout. Now, to reward them…
Brick police searching for marina robbery suspect
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On December 17, at approximately 8:20 pm, the individual below was seen on the property of Pier 281 Marina on Princeton Ave. The individual later returned during the…
Reckless driver arrested by Lacey police charged with DWI
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, December 20, 2021, at 2:32 p.m., police dispatch received a call concerning a possible driver under the influence. Officer Michael Hein located the vehicle on Hollywood…
Lacey police arrest DWI driver
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:08 p.m., officers were requested at Wawa, 701 Route 9, in reference to an intoxicated female. Officer Scott Keefe located Susan Loudermilk…
Lacey police investigating burglary at Family Dentistry office
LACEY TWP, NJ – On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:31 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Detective Jesse Dalziel responded to a commercial burglary at Family Dentistry on Route 9. Officers discovered…
Brick police special unit makes another arrest
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On 12/17/21 at approximately 11 p.m. Brick SCU was conducting surveillance at 715 Rt 70 (Quick Check) when they observed a male sleeping inside a vehicle in the…
Police respond to Jackson 21 call for man armed with baseball bat, setting bean bag on fire
JACKSON, NJ – On Monday December 20, 2021 at 1:49 am, Officers John Araneda, Matthew Jamison, Javier DeLaTorre, Robert Reiff and Randall Trasky responded to a residence located on Chatham Court located…
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