Police warn of jury duty scam targeting Barnegat area residents
Scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payments to avoid fake arrests. BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat police are warning residents about a surge in phone scams in which callers…
Man Charged for Waving Gun After Lakewood Road Rage Incident
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood Police Department took the man into custody…
Murphy Administration’s Toll Increase to Negatively Impact Shore Commuters
TRENTON, NJ — Legislators from New Jersey’s 10th District are taking aim at Governor Phil Murphy’s administration following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s approval of a $2.6 billion budget that includes a…
Brick Man Slashes Customers’ Tires Outside 7-Eleven Over Incident Inside Store
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ryan McDonald, 33, has been charged with three counts of Bias Intimidation, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and two counts…
The Edge: Where Upscale Meets Rural Flavor in Jackson Township
JACKSON, NJ – When you think of Jackson Township, you might think of pizzerias and comfort food, but hidden in the rural Pinelands community is a restaurant that would fit right in…
New Jersey’s Rainy Weekend Streak to End on Warm and Sunny Note
TRENTON, NJ – So far this fall, weekends in New Jersey have been a complete washout with multiple consecutive weekends of non-stop rain. That trend ends this weekend, according to the National…
Lottery Ticket Worth $212,000 Sold at Ocean County Stop and Shop
TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket matched all five numbers in the Saturday, October 21, Jersey Cash 5 drawing, securing a $212,600 jackpot. The winning numbers were 02, 05, 16, 21, and…
Can New Jersey Businesses Charge a Credit Surcharge? Here’s What the Law Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs has launched a campaign to ensure compliance with New Jersey’s Credit Card Surcharge Law among local businesses. The initiative follows recent…
Here’s How, Where, and When to Vote in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — According to county officials, Ocean County voters have many choices for casting ballots in the upcoming General Election. Early voting begins Oct. 28, vote-by-mail is already underway, and…
Ocean County Faces Pharmacy Crisis as Rite Aid Stores Close Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s senior citizens confront an uncertain future as two Rite Aid pharmacies abruptly closed their doors this month, according to Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean…
Brick Republicans Ask Court to Stop Dems From Saying John Ducey Was a Good Mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Republicans are hoping the public forgets about former Mayor John Ducey’s accomplishments in Brick and are going as far as trying to silence Democrats from using his…
New Jersey Contractor Blew Customer’s $115k Deposit Gambling in Atlantic City
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — On October 23, Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, entered a guilty plea for the crime of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property before Judge…
$212k Lottery Ticket Sold at Point Pleasant Stop & Shop
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket clinched the $212,600 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot during the Saturday, October 21 drawing. The winning numbers were 02, 05, 16, 21, and 31, with an XTRA…
Catalano Calls for Backup, Says County Assistance Needed in Brick Crime Wave
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In light of several incidents in Brick in recent months, mayoral candidate John Catalano says the Brick Township Police Department alone cannot police one of America’s safest communities.…
Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Shawn Frederick, 34, was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 200 River Avenue in Lakewood. Frederick entered the convenience store…
Flemming’s Illegal Council Presence Was ‘Common Knowledge’, But Accomplices Refuse to Speak
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a Shore News Network report regarding photos and videos contributed by a group of local watchdogs showed solid proof that former Jackson Councilman Marty Flemming no longer…
Founder of New Jersey’s Online Public Truth Finding Website OPRAMachine Passes the Torch
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – OPRAmachine is an online platform dedicated to improving the accessibility of public records in New Jersey, USA. The platform was founded by Gavin Rozzi in 2017 as a…
Candidates Find Themselves Buried in Their Own Past Across New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As elections approach, candidates in Ocean County find themselves scrutinized for past actions that raise ethical and moral questions. Background checks and social media vetting are standard practices…
Newark Man Charged for Multiple Burglaries, Home Invasions in Brick
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 24-year-old Newark man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of burglaries, including an attempted armed home invasion. Brick Township Chief of Police, David…
Javon Cutler Murder Suspects Sentenced to Decades in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Leyron Jones, 26, and Daivon Sullivan, 21, both of Toms River, have been sentenced to 50 and 40 years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) respectively for their…
$2.5M Waterfront Home in Prestigious Curtis Point Hits the Market
MANTOLOKING, NJ – A four-bedroom colonial home in the sought-after Curtis Point community is now available, providing a luxurious waterfront living experience. Situated on a 9,000-square-foot lot at 242 Curtis Point Dr,…
