Jackson Township Brings Street Lights to Once Quiet, Now Busy Rural Roads
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Township’s effort to improve roadway safety and neighborhood visibility has resulted in the repair of more than 60 malfunctioning street lights while laying the groundwork for one…
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…
Elmsford, NY woman charged with arson after fire at Toms River hotel
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 34-year-old Constance Koeper of Elmsford, New York, has been charged with third-degree arson following a fire at the Avon Hotel…
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…
Two Brick Township men charged in cocaine distribution investigation
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two Brick Township men have been charged following an investigation into the drug-related death of a 27-year-old woman on January…
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…
Pennsylvania woman indicted in Surf City arson and police pursuit case
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated arson and eluding police in connection with a February 2025 fire that…
Amato and Polistina push bill to lower utility costs for volunteer first responders
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senators Carmen Amato Jr. (R–Ocean) and Vince Polistina (R–Atlantic) have introduced legislation aimed at easing the financial strain on volunteer emergency service organizations by reducing their utility…
Cranford Police reaffirm commitment to New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Directive
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Department is reminding residents of its ongoing adherence to New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Directive, a statewide policy designed to strengthen trust between law enforcement and immigrant…
Coastal flood advisory issued for Jersey Shore as deep freeze grips region
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for much of the Jersey Shore as cold temperatures and lingering ice threaten to worsen tidal flooding along…
Are We Next? Tensions rise as New Jersey Democrats fiercely provoke ICE, Trump over enforcement policies
TRENTON, NJ – A new political standoff is emerging in New Jersey as state Democratic leaders, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, intensify their criticism of…
Toms River kicks off hiring for 2026 summer recreation jobs despite winter chill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – While the Shore is locked in one of its longest cold streaks in years, Toms River officials are already thinking ahead to sunshine, surf, and summer jobs. The…
Virginia may soon tax your Netflix, Xbox and PlayStation subscriptions under sweeping digital services bill
RICHMOND, VA – Virginians could soon see new taxes tacked onto their favorite digital subscriptions — from Netflix and Disney+ to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus — under a major tax…
New Jersey Republicans make symbolic move to repeal Phil Murphy’s plastic bag ban
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced new legislation to repeal the state’s sweeping plastic and paper bag ban, arguing the policy has backfired and led to more waste rather than…
New Jersey Lottery adds $1M top prize to February scratch off lineup
New Jersey Lottery unveils six new games and sweepstakes for February TRENTON, NJ — Lottery players in the Garden State will have new chances to win big next month, as the New…
Virginia homeowners brace for higher costs as Democrats push new tax on home repairs and upkeep
RICHMOND, VA – A sweeping new tax proposal introduced by Virginia Democrats could soon make it more expensive to maintain, clean, and repair homes across the Commonwealth. House Bill 900, filed earlier…
Senator Amato Calls for Doubling New Jersey’s Veterans’ Tax Relief
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to provide expanded financial relief to veterans by doubling their state income tax deduction from $6,000 to $12,000. The Democrat…
After Years of Getting Away With It, Lawmakers Ask for Car Thieves to Be Exempt from Pre-Trial Release
TRENTON, NJ – Some New Jersey Lawmakers are beginning to recognize that the State’s Bail Reform Act isn’t working and that repeat offenders are being released. Now, a bill introduced by Republicans…
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