Essex County Police Blotter: Drug, Assault, Robbery and Weapons Charges Top Latest Jail Bookings
Newark, NJ – The Essex County Jail logged more than 20 new inmate commitments over the past 24 hours, with defendants facing a wide range of criminal allegations including narcotics distribution, aggravated…
Mystery skull found on New Jersey beach identified as 1844 Brigantine shipwreck captain
LONGPORT, N.J. — A skull that washed ashore in 1995 and baffled investigators for decades has finally been identified as the remains of a 19th-century ship captain who perished during a storm…
You can get married in a castle in New Jersey
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ – Nestled amidst 17 acres of serene freshwater lakes, The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, stands as a beacon of elegance and luxury, captivating visitors with its…
Toms River woman killed in rollover crash on Garden State Parkway entrance ramp
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old woman was killed early Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle during a single-car crash on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp in Ocean County, according to…
Seaside Heights Boardwalk Shut Down After Third Night of Violence and Third Stabbing
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — For the third consecutive night, the Seaside Heights boardwalk was the host of multiple large scale brawls, disorderly conduct, and a stabbing. It was the third stabbing, with…
Child rescued from Delaware River after fall from Burlington boat ramp
BURLINGTON, N.J. — A child was rescued from the Delaware River on Friday afternoon after falling into the water near a boat ramp, according to a statement released by the City of…
Third victim dead in fiery Jackson car crash to avoid deer in the road
JACKSON, N.J. — A third person has died following a fiery crash early Friday on North Hope Chapel Road after a vehicle struck a deer and slammed into a tree, Jackson Township…
Brick Township detective completes advanced crime scene investigation training
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department has announced that Detective Brian Foley has graduated from the New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Course. The department shared the news…
Nutley police investigate early morning home break-in and vehicle theft
NUTLEY, N.J. — Nutley Police are investigating a residential burglary and vehicle theft that occurred early Saturday morning on Pauline Drive. According to authorities, officers responded at approximately 5:10 a.m. after a…
Cory Booker honors George Floyd on Memorial Day weekend, marking five-year anniversary
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker marked Memorial Day weekend by remembering George Floyd, whose death five years ago sparked nationwide protests and a global movement for racial justice. “Today I…
More fights, another stabbing reported during Memorial Day weekend unrest in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Memorial Day weekend: Saturday night in Seaside Heights unfolded with repeated incidents of violence, continuing a pattern of disturbances seen in recent days and years over the holiday…
Governor Murphy vetoed public brawl law days before mahyem hit the Jersey Shore and local malls
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Following a surge in juvenile arrests over Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, an Ocean County assemblyman is publicly blaming New Jersey’s top Democratic leaders, pointing to recent…
Dad shot daughter while cleaning loaded gun in Ocean County
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Stafford Township man has been charged after his 13-year-old daughter was accidentally shot while he was cleaning a firearm inside their home, authorities announced today. Edgar Baerga,…
North Jersey man killed woman, critically injured passenger in Jersey Shore hit and run
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — It was supposed to be a fun night out for two people at the Jersey Shore, but one North Jersey man’s reckless action left one woman dead and…
Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of real estate in limbo more than three…
New Jersey Cracks Down: No Fishing Permits for Those Behind on Child Support
TRENTON, NJ – May 25, 2025 – Anglers in New Jersey hoping to cast their lines this season may face an unexpected hurdle: the state is now denying fishing permits to individuals…
Ocean County’s Republican Commissioners Unite Against Trump’s D.O.G.E. Cuts at Monthly Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Commissioner Board has taken a unified stand against President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which proposes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. This…
Toms River offers stand-up paddleboarding classes for ages 16 and up this summer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has partnered with Coastline Adventures to launch a series of group stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) classes for residents ages 16 and older, beginning in late June…
Seaside Heights’ Family-Friendly Dreams Crushed by Mayhem and Mayor’s Choice for Governor of New Jersey
A small town mayor has a big problem, and one of the root causes of the problem he’s having is because of his pick for Governor in 2021. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony…
Driver who fled fatal crash in Toms River arrested and charged
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday evening on Route 37 near the Mathis Bridge has been identified and charged following his capture near the barrier…
Paterson begins major upgrade of Vera Ames Park with new playground and courts
PATERSON, N.J. — A city park is undergoing a full-scale transformation as part of what officials are calling a “park renaissance” in Paterson’s 4th Ward. Mayor Andre Sayegh announced the redevelopment of…
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