Virginia man arrested after assault reported on Washington Street in Cambridge
Cambridge, MD – A 24-year-old Virginia man was arrested after police say he pulled a woman to the ground by her hair during an argument in Cambridge. The Cambridge Police Department said…
Woman saves 3 boys, dog from house fire, police say
Authorities on Saturday hailed a car dealership employee as a hero after she saw smoke coming from a Toms River home and rushed inside to save three boys and the family dog…
Police close Route 9 in Howell after pedestrian fatally struck
Howell police said a northbound section of Route 9 in the township was closed for an accident investigation Sunday night after a pedestrian was fatally struck between the Lakewood border and Alexander…
Dog Perished in Manchester Fire
by Tod Malland, MPD On Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017, at approximately 4:50 AM, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department, along with several local fire companies, responded to the report…
Trucking company, boss ordered to pay fine after worker sexually harassed, AG says
A Toms River towing company and its owner were ordered to pay a fine of approximately $110,000 after “persistent sexual harassment” led to the resignation of one of its female employees, the…
Police stepping up patrol in Lakewood after uptick in fatal crashes
Authorities in Ocean County announced Monday they are stepping up traffic enforcement in the state’s fastest growing town after a rash of car crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The new…
Police Release Mugshots of 10 Arrested at Troublesome Toms River Motel
On November 22nd the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Townships Quality of Life Task Force, executed two search warrants at the Americana Motel; 925 Route 166. One…
National News: Man Arrested For Drawing Mass Shooting Scene On Student’s Homework
A man from Florida was arrested Friday because he reportedly drew a disturbing and threatening picture on an elementary school student’s homework. The drawing showed a schoolhouse on fire as a man…
New Jersey Police ‘Charge’ A Squirrel With Criminal Mischief
The hunt launched by police in Sea Girt, New Jersey, for a vandal who damaged a popular Christmas lights display ended Saturday morning with the arrest of a squirrel. The police uploaded…
Police: Toms River Hockey “Neo-Nazi” Just an Upset Fan
TOMS RIVER-Police here investigated a report of an out of control hockey nazi showing players of a Jewish faith-based hockey team his swastika tattoo and making obscene gestures. The incident happened Saturday…
Ten Arrested During Raid on Another Toms River Motel
by Ralph Stocco Toms River- On November 22nd the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Townships Quality of Life Task Force, executed two search warrants at the Americana…
Firefighters Rescue Driver from Burning Vehicle After Crash
Manchester Twp NJ – On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at approximately 9:31 p.m., a 2006 Chrysler 300, operated by 37 year old Joshua J. Kenny, of Whiting, NJ, was traveling west on…
Honor student, boyfriend face 10 new charges in death of Brick man
FREEHOLD — A superseding indictment charging a Monmouth County college honors student and her boyfriend with killing a 29-year-old Brick Township resident earlier this year was returned ahead of the start of…
Woman fights with purse snatcher, gets dragged by car, police say
A woman attempting to stop a man from stealing her purse was dragged by a vehicle across a Jackson store parking lot as she grappled with the robber in his car, police…
Jackson Man Charged With Assault by Auto, Robbery
by Jackson Police Dept. On Saturday November 25, 2017 at approximately 12:45 am, Police Officers Ernest Thomason, Keith French and Michael Goelz responded to the Sunoco gas station located on North Countyline…
WATCH: Cop barely dodges passing car while stopped at crash scene
A Manchester Township police officer had to dive and roll across the asphalt to avoid being struck by a passing car after the officer stopped to assist a motorist involved in a…
John Maneri Announces Candidacy to Become Next Jackson Mayor; Will Audit Possible Torres Corruption in Jackson
JACKSON-John Maneri has announced his candidacy for mayor of Jackson Township in the upcoming November 2018 election. Maneri, a Trump supporting Republican, is the first candidate to officially announce their candidacy, hoping…
Plan Unveiled for Two Restaurants at former Brick Joe’s Crab Shack
BRICK-Mayor John Ducey today announced that the former site of Joe’s Crab Shack here is in the process of becoming two separate restaurants sharing the same location. The announcement came during the…
Brick Mayor: Democrat Controlled Brick is Not and will Not become a Sanctuary City
BRICK-In his first Facebook Live session with the community since winning his bid for re-election earlier this month, John Ducey addressed claims of the township becoming a sanctuary city. Ducey and the…
Parting Gift: A Road Named After Chris Christie, NJ’s Most Unpopular Governor
MORRIS PLAINS — Love him or hate him. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people a year who use the public park located minutes from his home, you’ll likely…
Pedestrian Struck And Injured
TOMS RIVER – An elderly woman was struck and injured and is now in critical condition at an area hospital. Toms River resident Brianna Rudolph, 18, was driving on New Hampshire Avenue…
Freeholders: Bergdahl is a Deserter who Doesn’t Deserve Medals, Back Pay
by The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari, Gerry Little PRIVATE BOWE BERGDAHL is a deserter and should be treated as such, not awarded $300,000 in back pay and a…
With Murphy, Recreational Marijuana Has a Bright Future In New Jersey
By Ryan S. Malc | [email protected] With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy. A major platform of Mr. Murphy’s…
Firefighters Battle Blaze at East Dover Home
by East Dover FD TOMS RIVER-Shortly after 11:00 am Monday, crews from the East Dover Fire Company and Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 were dispatched to a working structure fire in the East…
Beachwood Firefighters Respond to GSP Car Fire
by Beachwood Vol. Fire Dept. BEACHWOOD-At approximately 645 AM, the Beachwood Fire Department responded to a working car and trailer fire at milepost 80 northbound on the Garden State Parkway. The fire…
Freehold Youth Soccer Treasurer Admits Stealing $400,000 from Kids Program
FREEHOLD – The former treasurer of the Freehold Soccer League pleaded guilty today to stealing over $400,000 from the volunteer organization between 2012 and 2016, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.…