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…
Police vehicle involved in crash in Manchester
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 8:49 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Pemberton Street in the…
Lawmakers claim Murphy cut Toms River school budget by 25%
The 10th Legislative District lawmakers expressed shock over Governor Phil Murphy’s comments during the recent gubernatorial debate that he “already worked with Toms River” on school funding to address the school district’s…
16-year-old surfer girl rescues three men caught in Jersey Shore rip current
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Kayla Smith, 16, of Point Pleasant is being hailed as a hero after she rescued three men caught in a rip current off the beach in nearby…
Philadelphia teens lead police on chase that ended in crash near Jackson’s Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, October 4, 2021, at 8:44 pm, Police Officers Christopher Brown and Michael DeBlasi were on patrol on Monmouth Road (Rt. 537) when they observed two vehicles…
Lacey Township crime report: Sept. 23-30, 2021
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following are list of incidents reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between September 23-30, 2021. Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Nyeem Calhoun…
Feds forgive FEMA loans to Toms River, Berkeley, others hit by Superstorm Sandy
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) commends the federal government for its total forgiveness of FEMA Community Disaster Loans (CDL) awarded to local governments and boards of…
Motorcyclist killed in Manchester crash
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 in the Whiting Section of town to…
Dump truck with elevated rear box severs telephone pole
Manchester Twp. NJ – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:54 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Road 547 near the intersection of…
Daughter charged for killing her 87-year-old dad and his girlfriend
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of murder in Surf City after she stabbed and killed her 87-year-old father and his 75-year-old girlfriend. The…
Two seniors found dead in targeted murder at the Jersey Shore
SURF CITY, NJ – Two people have been found dead at a home in Surf City and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office says it’s now investigating the suspicious incident. The Prosecutor’s Office…
Brick artist paints masterpiece of 9-11 victim Father Michael Judge
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ (BRICK PD) – Our very own local artist from Brick, Louis Riccio, painted this scene from 9-11 in the early 2000s. This past Tuesday, Mr. Riccio donated this painting…
Coley pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter for stabbing death
TOMS RIVER (OCPO News)- Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 30, 2021, Kendrick Coley, 29, of Little Egg Harbor, pled guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter in violation of N.J.S.A.…
Ocean County recognizes officers for Hispanic Heritage Month
TOMS RIVER, NJ – October is Hispanic Heritage Month and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has recognized one of their own. The OCPO stated: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Ocean…
Man who stalked and stabbed woman in Jackson pleads guilty in court
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Michael Mahan, 38, of Ewing Township, pled guilty to Eluding in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2b, Terroristic Threats in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3b, Aggravated Assault in violation of N.J.S.A.…
Toms River Schools fought the mask mandate, now experiencing a COVID-19 crisis
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional School District has been one of the staunchest opponents of the Phil Murphy school mask mandate and now, they’re paying for it according to…
Four rescued from capsized Sailboat off the coast of Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The New Jersey State Police Marine Police rescued four boaters from the Atlantic Ocean after their sailboat capsized approximately 200 yeards off the coast in Spring Lake. On…
Fire destroys Brick Township home, damages another
Brick Township, NJ – On Monday, police and firefighters in Brick Township responded to a three-alarm fire that engulfed two homes in the Bay Harbor neighborhood along the north side of Kettle…
“Showcase of Champions” Competition Hosted by Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band
The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band is pleased to announce the date of the “Showcase of Champions” marching band competition. On Saturday, October 9th, award-winning bands from around the state,…
Memory of New Egypt Resident Honored During NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
On September 12, thousands of walkers, runners and volunteers participated in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race at the organization’s headquarters in New Providence, NJ. The…
Woman dead in Garden State Parkway Crash in Barnegat
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP – A female passenger was killed after a vehicle driven by a male driver veered off the road along the Garden State Parkway Saturday afternoon. The vehicle overturned, killing the…
