Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Bradley Billheimer is Governor Phil Murphy’s partisan replacement of Joseph Coronato for the role of Ocean County Prosecutor and we can only hope the former criminal defender can fight …

MILLSTONE-The Millstone Fire Department was operating this morning at the scene of an MVA on Sweetmans Lane in the area of Shield Rd.

BRICK-On Monday, the Brick Township fire departments responded to District 2 for a reported working structure fire. Members located a fire in the kitchen and contained and extinguished. During primary …

BERKELEY TWP-The failures of New Jersey’s bail reform were evident recently on the quiet suburban streets of Berkeley Township after a repeat car thief stole another vehicle here in September.  …

The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer David Fusaro to the rank of Sergeant during an October 3rd, 2018, ceremony in the Municipal Complex …

The Toms River Police Foundation was honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County for our Bigs In Blue Program; a one-to-one mentoring program that connects youth with police …

TOMS RIVER-In 2012, after Hurricane Sandy ravaged coastal communities along the Jersey Shore, help poured in from around the country to support local law enforcement efforts.  This week, the Toms River Police Department was …

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Eugene M. Nieratko, 42, of Jackson Township.   Nieratko is charged with 3rd degree Theft by Deception for the misappropriation …

MILLSTONE-On Wednesday, Millstone firefighters responded to a structure fire that completely destroyed an abandoned home. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire in an abandoned house on Millstone Road near Carrs Tavern Road. …

TUCKERTON-Tuckerton firefighters responded to an accident this morning on North Green Street at Railroad Avenue. Tuckerton Engine 50-21, Rescue 50-23, and Ambulance 505 along with Quality Medical ambulances responded. Two …

EWARK, N.J. – A music teacher and singer/songwriter who performed for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and conventions nationwide was sentenced today to 82 months in prison for …

This car was involved in a crash at the intersection of Roosevelt and Route 571 in Millstone Township on September 29th.  Photo by Millstone Fire Department.

TOMS RIVER-The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation donated $20,000 to the Toms River Police Department’s annual Vest-A-Cop fundraiser at the Pizza Hut restaurant on Route 37 in Toms River. In …

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, CAPE MAY COUNTY-The Middle Township Police Department received information this evening about a threatening post on social media directed at Middle Township schools.  The Middle Township Major Crimes …

WASHINGTON, DC– Christine Blasey Ford took the stand to detail her allegations of sexual assault by Judge Brett Kavanaugh and detailed her alleged sexual assault at the hands of Brett …

23 area men who used games like Fortnite to lure children for sex are back on the street. TOMS RIVER-Last week, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced …

TOMS RIVER-Schools across Toms River Regional Schools today participated in True Blue Monday as a means of honoring the community’s dedicated police forces. In a message sent to all district …

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The application period for new federal grants to firefighters and first responders, through the FY 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, is now open and will end …

The Millstone Fire Department assisted on Monday with a structure fire on Rues Road in Upper Freehold.

BERKELEY TWP-On September 20th 2018 at approximately 1:30pm Manitou Park Fire Company was requested to assist Bayville Volunteer Fire Dept with a boat fire in Bayville. Manitou Park Water Rescue Unit 1816 …

TRENTON-As reported by Shore News Network several weeks ago, it is now official, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato has been replaced. Coronato was forced by the Murphy administration to submit …

OLD BRIDGE-An alligator was found in and removed from a public pond in Old Bridge on Thursday. Authorities said the Old Bridge Animal Control services was contacted by the Division of …

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing thousands of pills containing heroin in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Juan Vidal, 33, of Paterson, …