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Police Blotter

Point Pleasant man indicted after cameras allegedly captured nude images of foster children

September 11, 2026

John Olson, 44, faces child sexual abuse material charges after investigators say a forensic examination uncovered images that appeared to come from cameras inside children’s bedrooms POINT PLEASANT, NJ – A Point…

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Lacey Township man indicted after allegedly soliciting sexual images from 15-year-old girl

September 11, 2026

Seth Bowles, 21, faces seven charges after prosecutors say he instructed a teenage girl to engage in sexual conduct for photos and videos and separately communicated sexually with a 13-year-old girl LACEY…

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Ocean County News

School Bus Slams Into Lakehurst Home During Early-Morning Crash

September 11, 2026

An empty school bus crashed into a Lakehurst home after an early-morning collision Thursday, sending one driver to the hospital and disrupting traffic.…

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Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges

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Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…

May 2, 2026

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Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School

Police Blotter

Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…

May 2, 2026

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Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide

Community News

Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…

May 2, 2026

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Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter

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XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…

May 1, 2026

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World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map

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Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…

May 1, 2026

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Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash

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Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…

May 1, 2026

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Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…

May 1, 2026

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NJ GOP Senators Urge Sherrill to Restore School Aid Before Budget Deadline, Warn of Cuts and Tax Hikes

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Trenton, NJ — Two Republican state senators are pressing Gov. Mikie Sherrill to reverse proposed limits on school funding, warning that districts across New Jersey are already cutting programs and raising property…

May 1, 2026

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Jersey Shore News

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

May 1, 2026

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New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs

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Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…

May 1, 2026

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New Jersey Taxpayer Funded Advocacy Groups Under Fire: Accused of Helping Undocumented Migrants Evade ICE, Deportation

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Newark, NJ — A New Jersey-based advocacy group is under renewed scrutiny after promoting guidance that helps immigrants understand their legal rights during federal enforcement actions, as tensions rise over immigration policy…

May 1, 2026

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Jackson Township Employee Killed After Car Slams Into Tree in Jackson

Jackson Township News

Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township employee died Thursday afternoon after their vehicle crashed into a tree, marking another fatal collision in a community already grappling with a surge in roadway deaths.…

April 30, 2026

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After ‘No Kings’ Rhetoric, NJ Gov. Sherrill Meets and Praises British Royalty

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Washington, D.C. — After months of invoking America’s rejection of monarchy on the campaign trail, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill met this week with the King and Queen of England during a…

April 30, 2026

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Ocean County News

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

April 30, 2026

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Adventure Crossing Bubble About to Burst: Facing Foreclosure, Lawsuits, $37M Debt, $962K Tax Bill in Jackson Township

Community News

Jackson, NJ — Mounting debt, a foreclosure lawsuit, and nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes are pushing Jackson’s long-promised Adventure Crossing project deeper into financial distress, raising new doubts about whether the…

April 30, 2026

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Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Community News

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

April 30, 2026

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DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Federal Agent Mask Ban, Setting Up Clash on Federal Enforcement Powers

Investigative Report

Trenton, NJ — A legal fight between New Jersey and the federal government escalated Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice moved to block a new state law that requires law enforcement…

April 29, 2026

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Lakewood Detective Sgt. John Marshall Retires After 42 Years Serving Ocean County Community

Community News

Lakewood, NJ — A career spanning more than four decades came to a close as Detective Sergeant John Marshall retired from the Lakewood Police Department after 42½ years, leaving behind a legacy…

April 29, 2026

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Jackson Rent Cap Lawsuit Alleges Board Members Benefited From 2.5% Limit

Jackson Township News

Jackson Township, NJ — A group of manufactured home park owners filed a sweeping lawsuit on April 22 challenging a new rent control ordinance that caps annual increases at 2.5%, arguing it…

April 29, 2026

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Woman at a protest podium speaks into a microphone as supporters around her hold pink '$30 for all' signs behind.

New Jersey’s New Congresswoman Wants to Raise National Minimum Wage to $25 Per Hour

Community News

Washington, D.C. — A New Jersey congresswoman is bringing the state’s wage fight to the national stage, unveiling a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour—one of the…

April 29, 2026

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