Flock Cameras Are Popping Up All Over Ocean County, But One App Helps You Find Them
TRENTON, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are increasingly passing beneath automated license plate reader cameras without realizing it. Many of those cameras are part of the expanding Flock Safety network, a…
Man arrested after firing illegal gun in fit of road in New Jersey out on bail reform days later
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident on Lacey Road and fleeing the scene, police said. He was…
Pennsylvania man charged with cruelty to over 50 dogs arrested in early morning raid
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man accused of more than 50 counts of animal neglect and cruelty was arrested early Friday after authorities tracked him to a trailer in Washington County, officials said.…
Cesar Valenzuela-Saavedra Jailed in Ocean County on Burglary Charge
Cesar Valenzuela-Saavedra was booked into the Ocean County jail on July 18 after being arrested for burglary. Authorities say he’s accused of illegally entering a property, and he’s now being held without…
Is the Jersey Shore’s Reputation as a Tourist Trap Really True?
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A recent viral video that mocks the cost of coming to the Jersey Shore had us thinking. Is it really as bad as the viral video claims when…
Pedro Luna-Romero Held in Ocean County Jail on Contempt Charge with ICE Detainer
Pedro Luna-Romero is currently sitting in the Ocean County jail after being arrested on a contempt charge for allegedly disobeying a judicial order. The incident landed him in custody on July 19,…
Weird Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Toms River
Toms River’s strange past: ghosts, buried treasure, and a burning town TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With its deep roots and storied past, Toms River stands as one of New Jersey’s most historic…
Sherrill, Dems Oppose New ICE Criminal Migrant Facility at Joint Base in New Jersey
Pentagon approves migrant detention site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, drawing opposition from Democrats JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey…
Final Escaped Fugitive from New Jersey ICE Facility Captured in Los Angeles
Final ICE escapee captured in Los Angeles after fleeing New Jersey detention center LOS ANGELES — The last of four detainees who escaped from a New Jersey immigration detention facility last month…
Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward in search…
Junior Police Academy wraps week of hands-on training with graduation in Galloway
GALLOWAY TWP., N.J. — The Galloway Township Junior Police Academy concluded its sixth session this week, capping off five days of interactive law enforcement training with a graduation ceremony held Thursday. The…
No charges filed in Fort Lee police shooting of woman during mental health call
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Fort Lee Police Officer Tony Pickens, Jr., in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Victoria…
New DOJ Rules Could Help Americans Get their Guns Back
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday submitted a proposed rule to the Office of the Federal Register aimed at reinstating firearms rights for individuals previously barred from possession…
New Jersey joins other states in fight against PJM
TRENTON, N.J. — A bipartisan coalition of governors from nine states has formally called on PJM Interconnection to enact governance reforms and allow direct state input in board appointments, citing rising energy…
Jersey City Animal Care & Control earns no-kill shelter status for 2025
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City Animal Care & Control has been officially recognized as a no-kill shelter for 2025 by the Best Friends Animal Society, following a year of marked improvements…
Man charged in fatal Gloucester Township shooting, linked to crime scene by ballistics
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Detectives have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Sanflippo, 53, in Gloucester Township last week, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced. Matthew…
Scotch Plains teens plant church garden to grow food for families in need
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — A group of teen boys from St. Bartholomew Church in Scotch Plains has turned part of the parish’s backyard into a vegetable garden aimed at feeding hungry local…
Friendly dog found on Bethany Road, Holmdel police seek owner
HOLMDEL, N.J. — The Holmdel Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a friendly dog found earlier today on Bethany Road without a collar. The dog is safe and currently in…
Dirty New Jersey Doc charged for trading opioids for sex and defrauding Medicaid
NEWARK, N.J. — A Secaucus physician was charged with illegally prescribing opioids in exchange for sexual favors and submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims for visits that never occurred, federal authorities announced Friday. Dr.…
Man charged after 5-year-old girl shot in Perth Amboy home
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A man was charged following the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter inside a residence earlier this month, Middlesex County authorities announced Friday. According to a joint statement…
Manalapan police to host National Night Out with food, games and emergency demos
MANALAPAN, N.J. — The Manalapan Township Police Department will host its annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the P.C. Richard & Son…
