Toms River Cocaine Dealer Gets 18 Years After Release, Parkway Police Chase
Toms River man Phillip Tarver received 18 years in state prison after two cocaine cases, including a police pursuit months after his first release.…
Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child
Illegal alien Raul Luna-Perez received 20 years in prison for the drunken Lakewood crash that killed Maria Pleitez and an 11-year-old girl.…
Brick Woman Spazzes Out, Kills Two After Bug Flew Into Her SUV in Pennsylvania
A Brick Township woman has been charged with homicide by vehicle after Pennsylvania investigators said she crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a motorcycle head-on after becoming distracted by a bug inside…
Senior turns tables on $80K scam attempt as alleged courier is nabbed outside her NJ home
Berkeley Township woman alerted police after losing $50K and helped investigators intercept a second cash demand BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A senior citizen who realized she had been duped out of $50,000…
Save LBI Announces Planned Federal Lawsuit Over North Atlantic Right Whale Habitat Protections
Save Long Beach Island announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of Commerce after NOAA denied a petition seeking expanded critical habitat protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale.…
Decomposed Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore at Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island
A suspected endangered female fin whale drifted ashore in Barnegat Light after being spotted floating off Long Beach Island, prompting recovery efforts by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.…
Ocean County Commissioners to Consider Nearly $17 Million in Capital Projects at Wednesday Meeting
Ocean County commissioners will hold public hearings Wednesday on nearly $17 million in proposed capital improvement projects affecting county libraries, parks, golf courses, emergency communications, corrections, and law enforcement technology.…
Massive dead whale washes into Jersey Shore surf and begins breaking apart
Suspected female fin whale is now near Barnegat Light after being spotted off Long Beach Island BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A massive dead whale that spent Sunday drifting off Long Beach Island…
Ocean County Weighing Independent Investigation Into OCVTS Scandal as Lawsuits Mount
Ocean County officials are reportedly considering appointing an independent investigator to review allegations surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School scandal as lawsuits and criminal cases continue to expand.…
Route 9 Traffic Lights Restored at Two Barnegat Intersections, Bay Avenue Signal Still Out
Traffic signals have been restored at two major Route 9 intersections in Barnegat, while police continue diverting vehicles around Bay Avenue as utility crews replace a damaged telephone pole.…
Illegal Dumping at Tinton Falls Animal Shelter Leads to Police Investigation
Associated Humane Tinton Falls is seeking the public's help after someone illegally dumped construction debris into the nonprofit animal shelter's dumpster, creating hundreds of dollars in additional costs that officials say take…
Toms River Man Charged After Lakewood Road Rage Assault Leaves Driver Hospitalized
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Toms River man was arrested after police say a road rage dispute turned violent following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Chestnut Street…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Directing Traffic Negligent in Crash, Lawsuit Claims
A personal injury lawsuit arising from a traffic collision in Toms River names an Ocean County Sheriff's deputy, Ocean County, the Sheriff's Department, and Toms River Township as defendants, though the complaint…
Third Lawsuit Filed in Ocean County Vocational School Sex Abuse Scandal as Officials Remain Silent
A third lawsuit has expanded the legal crisis surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, alleging administrators ignored or concealed years of sexual misconduct while a former instructor claims…
NYC Study Finds Congestion Pricing Had Little Measurable Impact on Air Quality in First Year
New York City's first comprehensive evaluation of congestion pricing found the tolling program reduced traffic but had little measurable effect on air quality during its first year, while officials reported pollution continued…
PETA Stages Dramatic ‘Human Lobster’ Protest Outside Jersey Shore Seafood Restaurant
PETA staged a dramatic protest outside Cousins Maine Lobster in Asbury Park on Friday, using a body-painted "human lobster" to protest the practice of boiling lobsters alive and encourage diners to choose…
Boats Left Stranded as Nearly Five-Foot Low Tide Drains Water from Manasquan Inlet
Three fishing boats were left stranded near Gull Island after the tide at Manasquan Inlet dropped nearly five feet Saturday afternoon, exposing shallow bottom before the next incoming tide.…
New Jersey Fights Trump Investigation into Migrants with Commercial Driver’s Licenses
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration over its demand for access…
Mangia Pizzeria Expanding Into Premium Ice Cream Shop in Jackson This Fall
The family behind Mangia Pizzeria is expanding in Jackson by opening a newly renovated ice cream shop featuring handmade small-batch ice cream, frozen yogurt, soft serve, and specialty frozen treats later this…
Lakewood’s Growth is Far From Over: Dem Leader Says Skyline With Many More 8 Story Buildings Coming
Assemblyman Avi Schnall says Lakewood's skyline will soon feature numerous seven- and eight-story buildings as one of New Jersey's fastest-growing communities continues expanding, while neighboring Toms River remains divided over its own…
New Cemetery Proposed Near Jackson Draws Environmental Questions, Resident Concerns
A proposed 54-acre cemetery along the Freehold Township-Jackson border is advancing through the approval process as environmental officials and nearby residents raise concerns over tree removal, drainage, buffers, and neighborhood impacts.…
Mexican National Jailed in Ocean County for Multiple Child Endangerment Charges
Arturo Meneses Rodriguez is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail after being charged with five counts of child endangerment. Authorities have not yet released details about the allegations.…