Philadelphia Driver in Lacey Head-On Crash Possibly Drunk and High, Police Say
A head-on collision involving a Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4 left two people seriously injured along Route 539 in Lacey Township.…
ICE Arrests New Jersey-Licensed Illegal Truck Driver During New Hampshire Inspection Operation
ICE officers arrested New Jersey-based truck driver Satvir Singh during a targeted commercial vehicle operation in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
New Jersey moves closer toward becoming an official migrant sanctuary state
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has voted to approve a landmark bill that would officially make the Garden State a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, sending the controversial measure to Governor…
New Jersey Gearing Up To Be The Next Battlefield Against ICE
ICE raids ignite statewide clash as Gov. Sherrill urges residents to resist HOBOKEN, N.J. – Immigration and Customs Enforcement has intensified operations across New Jersey, triggering public outrage and a fierce political…
Woman accused of torching home and fleeing police on LBI
Pennsylvania woman indicted on arson and eluding charges after Shore fire injures firefighter Surf City, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County grand jury after investigators say…
Keansburg man indicted in brutal Seaside Heights murder
Keansburg man indicted for murder in Seaside Heights motel death Seaside Heights, NJ – A Keansburg man has been indicted on a murder charge after investigators say a violent assault inside a…
Prank pizza order turns heartwarming as fooled Jersey shop feeds community, first responders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A family-owned pizzeria turned an unfortunate prank into a community celebration Sunday after a large fake delivery order left them with stacks of fresh pies and a choice…
Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…
Litter of Capybara Pups Born at the Jersey Shore
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — The Cape May County Zoo is celebrating the arrival of five new capybara pups born to Marigold, one of the zoo’s most popular residents. The pups…
Commissioner Ellenbogen Opposes New Water Rates
TOMS RIVER — Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen is voicing strong opposition to a proposed water and wastewater rate increase sought by New Jersey American Water, warning that the plan could place…
Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has no certified inspectors to perform property inspections—despite…
Mystery Ocean County College alum questioned in DOJ probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s jail death
NEW YORK — A previously unidentified former Ocean County College student and Navy veteran was questioned by federal investigators as part of the Justice Department’s internal probe into the 2019 death of…
Air Force puts Brick Memorial JROTC on probation after instructor funding cut
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Air Force has placed Brick Memorial High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program on probation after the district failed to fund a second…
Classic blue and yellow New Jersey license plates set comeback push
Trenton, NJ – A long-dormant slice of New Jersey road history could soon return to highways under a bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session that authorizes the issuance of classic blue…
Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing some workers to earn as much as…
Shelter dog Sonny still waiting as adoption search drags on
Manahawkin, NJ – A four-year-old dog named Sonny remains without a permanent home despite being available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, according to a post shared by Friends…
Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses,…
Davila indicted for murder in death of Seaside Heights woman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 41-year-old Emiliano Davila of Keansburg has been indicted by a grand jury on a charge of murder in connection with…
Juvenile charged with six counts of arson after New Year’s Eve Berkeley Township flash fire
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that a juvenile has been charged with six counts of arson following a flash fire that occurred during a New Year’s…
Brick Township man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 42-year-old Marc Fay of Brick Township pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material before Superior Court Judge Linda…
Drunk Driving Illegal Migrant Identified as “Lakewood Man” Gets Five Years in Prison for Serious Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 21-year-old Edwin Ramirez-Carranza of Lakewood has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to…
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who struck pedestrian in Lakehurst
LAKEHURST, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian injured Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene, according to Ocean County Prosecutor…