Three Medevac Helicopters Dispatched After Series of Emergencies on Long Beach Island
Barnegat Light, NJ – Emergency responders on Long Beach Island were called to three separate incidents requiring medical helicopter evacuations on Sunday, according to the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. The first…
Jackson Police charge and release alleged heroin dealers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On January 13, 2022, detectives assigned with the department’s Special Enforcement Unit, along with officers assigned to the department’s Special Response Team concluded an investigation into the allegation…
Stafford boy ticketed for ‘doing the right thing’, police issue fine for free Ray’s Pizza
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A good story out of Stafford Township this week as the Stafford Township Police Department issued a ticket for a free pizza and drink at Ray’s Pizza for…
Police say Parkway fire possibly caused by neighborhood kids
BRICK, NJ – A fire on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday is suspected to have been caused by a group of neighborhood kids, police said. “Yesterday’s fire was dangerous and caused significant…
Police say fired employee tried to burn down Lakewood business as revenge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On January 19, 2022, Jorge Euxaque-Ballesteros, 25, of Toms River, was charged with Aggravated Arson in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1a(2), and Burglary in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2a(1), in…
Manchester OEM Coordinator retires after 44 years of dedicated public service
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Congratulations to Emergency Management Coordinator Arthur Abline on his well-deserved retirement, following 44 years of dedicated service to Manchester Township! Since beginning his career in Manchester Township as…
Man threatened to punch driver with headlights on, so driver mooned him
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, January 17, 2022, at 18:42 hours, Officers responded to the parking lot of the Deerhead Lake, for a report of Lewdness. Upon arrival, officers met with…
Homeowner left stove on to keep cat warm, in return cat nearly burned his house down
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 22:41 hours, multiple officers, responded to the 200 block of Falkenburgh Avenue, for a report of a fire in the attached garage…
DWI driver for hit and run, found sleeping in car after collision at restaurant drive thru
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, January 14, 2022, at 21:37 hours, Officer Walsh responded to Wendy’s, 301 North Main Street, for a report of a hit & run crash. Upon arrival,…
Lacey police investigate burglary
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 1039 hours Ptl. Michael Hein responded to 200 block of Fernwood Lane for a report of a Burglary to a vehicle. Upon…
Toms River Mayor Hill speaks to seniors about controversial reassessment
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Many seniors in Toms River this week found out their taxes are going up after Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and the township council ordered a township wide…
Teen girl, male shot dead overnight in Neptune Township
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP – An incident in which two individuals were fatally shot last night is under active investigation, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Thursday. A female victim has been identified…
Toms River Police searching for suspects in violent robbery at Cox Cro Road Tiger Mart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at approximately 9:00 PM, police units were dispatched to Lakewood Road, on the corner of Cox Cro Road, for a reported robbery in…
Jackson Police Department Achieves NJSACOP Accreditation
JACKSON, NJ – Chief Matthew Kunz and the members of the Jackson Police Department are proud to announce that the agency has achieved accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs…
Road rage leads to shooting on Garden State Parkway south of Toms River exit
Toms River, N.J.- The New Jersey State Police have arrested William Sabo, 22, of Berkeley, N.J., for allegedly brandishing a handgun and shooting at another vehicle on the Garden State Parkway in…
Ocean County leadership verbally endorses Sheriff Michael Mastronardy for GOP Chairman
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After meeting for a sit-down dinner among the Ocean County GOP’s top brass last Wednesday at Artisan’s Restaurant, a unanimous decision was verbally made to Sheriff Michael Mastronardy…
Two victims slashed during gas station robbery in Jackson Township, suspect at large
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is seeking to identify and locate a Hispanic male that tried to rob two men at the Sunoco station located at the intersection…
New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…
Lakewood basketball players harassed in Barnegat over race, sneakers, report
BARNEGAT, NJ – Lakewood middle school girls basketball players reported they were called racist epitaphs and mocked for not wearing good sneakers during a December matchup against Barnegat Middle School. According to…
Vicari announces $4.8 million grant to build new library branch in Stafford
TOMS RIVER – Calling it a highly competitive grant program, Ocean County Library’s application to secure funds for a new branch library in Stafford Township recently was approved providing $4.8 million toward…
Toms River Mayor shames local businesses for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many cities across New Jersey are imposing indoor mask mandates, in Toms River, it’s the opposite. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has forced a business to change…
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