Ocean County News

BARNEGAT, NJ – Summer is heating up, and visitors and locals are taking to the water. In response, the Barnegat Police Department has announced the formation of a police marine …

By Captain Vincent Manco, Manchester PD MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP (PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT) – Recently, we have had numerous “Grandparent Scam” incidents in our jurisdiction. This scam occurs when a caller contacts …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township have announced the following police related incidents that took place between Friday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 13th, 2022. Fraud- On Friday, July …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Seaside Park Police Department has released the following reports of incidents requiring police response for the week of July 9, 2022. These incidents do not …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A ‘state detective’ of unknown origin served Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines prior to last Wednesday’s regularly scheduled agenda workshop meeting. Those papers were court papers …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is under fire and the Toms River Council has announced it will launch an investigation into animal welfare and adoption complaints. …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Monday afternoon crash involving a dump truck in Manchester sent two people to the hospital. According to police, at approximately 2:57 pm, officers responded to …

BRIGANTINE, NJ – We see it happen every year. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the most bizarre things happen here at the Jersey Shore, but one constant thing is …

SHIP BOTTOM, NJ – American Chopper stars Paul Teutul Sr., and Paul Teutel, Jr. have announced the opening of a Paul Jr. Designs motorcycle showroom on Long Beach Island. The …

WHITING, NJ – Firefighters from the Whiting Fire Company were able to pull a victim from the rubble of a shed collapse in the Fox Hollow section of Manchester Sunday …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the everchanging population base in the Toms River and surrounding five towns area, the need for Kosher supermarkets has finally met the level where there …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pizza Hut is out, and Downtown Toms River is in as the Toms River Police Department hosts their annual event to raise money for bullet proof …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are you looking for something to do today? Check out the 30th-anniversary bash of Localpoorloozers at VFW Post 10118 Lacey Township starting today at Noon. It’s …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey American Water is asking residents to start odd and even day watering schedules to avoid future mandatory restrictions as summer continues to heat up and …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A couple was arrested and charged after police responded to a shoplifting call at the Stafford Township Walmart Friday evening. Police said Brittany Koppenjan, 30 years …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Berkeley Township are investigating a crash between two vehicles on Double Trouble Road in Berkeley Township on Wednesday. Two drivers were rushed to Jersey …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. While out on …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, a Proclamation for winning the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Superstorm Sandy scammers are heading to prison. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida; and Paul Rueda, 50, …

Submitted by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Jackson Police Department JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – At the July 12th Township Counsel Meeting, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz introduced three officers to the public …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue Star Memorial on Route 37. …

FREEHOLD, NJ – An Ocean County woman died and her three children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Freehold. According to Monmouth County Prpsecutor Lori Linskey, at …

by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities’ Sensory Activation Vehicle is in position and ready to serve those who might need it on …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child brought a holstered toy gun into school in an undisclosed Lakewood school and today, Chief Greg Meyer explained why that’s not such a great idea. …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A driver struck a child who was riding his bike at an intersection in Lakewood Township near Ridge Avenue and Brook Road. The incident, captured on video, …