Jackson Council Candidates Oppose Flock Cameras as Police Confirm Royal Grove System Is Privately Owned
Jackson, NJ – When it comes to privately owned Flock security cameras capturing data from drivers on public roads in Jackson, one slate is saying, “No Flocking Way!” A debate over automated…
Toms River fire commissioner candidates oppose tax hike raise concerns over future department direction
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Fire commissioner candidates Rick Tutela and Michael Hopson are campaigning on a platform of maintaining stable fire taxes and supporting volunteer firefighters while opposing what they describe as…
Brick Man Gets 8 Years for Desecrating Human Remains in Grisly Countywide Double Murder-Suicide
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brick Township man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for his role in the desecration of a murder victim’s remains following a homicide in…
Toms River Recreation offers Pound fitness class with Pepper
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A high-energy fitness class designed to combine cardio and strength training with the power of drumming is coming to Toms River Recreation. The Pound® Fitness Class with Pepper…
Toms River to host DIY coastal sign workshop on Feb. 22
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents looking for a creative experience can participate in a DIY Coastal Sign Class hosted by the Toms River Artist Community and Toms River Recreation Department later this…
Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez held without bail in Ocean County on child abuse, assault charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday and is being held without bail on multiple charges, including child abuse, aggravated assault, and unlawful…
Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to inmate records. He has an active detainer…
Island Heights man killed in Route 37 pedestrian crash
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 56-year-old Island Heights man was fatally struck while crossing Route 37 on Tuesday night, Toms River police said. Jason Matthews was hit around 9 p.m. west of…
Toms River Mourns Loss of Former Mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Robert Toscan, a former mayor of Dover Township, now known as Toms River, has died at the age of 87, local officials announced. Toscan passed away on Monday,…
Toms River North Placed on Lockdown After Parent Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River High School North was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a mother, upset with the school disciplining her child, confronted school officials and allegedly threatened to…
Illegal Alien Jailed in Ocean County for Assault, Strangulation
TOMS RIVER N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation of a domestic violence victim, according to inmate records. Erik D. Jimenez…
Illegal Alien at Ocean County Jail Charged for Threatening to Kill, Illegal Weapon Possession
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including making a death threat and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to inmate records. Airo Rene…
Serious Crash at Ocean County College Sends One to Trauma Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A motor vehicle accident at Ocean County College early Monday morning required a medical evacuation due to the severity of the incident, officials said. Emergency responders from Silverton…
Former Lacey Township track star jailed on multiple murder and attempted murder charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A former Lacey Township High School track star has been incarcerated in Ocean County on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, according to inmate records. Javir Kymire…
Freehold Borough man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Jackson Township shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Freehold Borough man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a weapons offense in connection with a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township, Ocean…
Toms River Recreation offers Valentine’s cooking class for kids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation Department is hosting a hands-on cooking class for children in grades K-3 on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in collaboration…
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp and the Toms River Recreation Department, is…
After Killing and Dismembering Corpse of for Boyfriend, New Jersey Woman Gets 25 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman was sentenced Friday to 25 years in state prison for the killing and dismemberment of a Toms River man whose remains were found scattered…
Toms River ordinance reduces burdensome regulations and costly expenses for backyard sheds
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is amending its building ordinances to ease permit requirements for small sheds and backyard structures, aiming to reduce financial and regulatory burdens for…
Two illegal Aliens Who Dumped Body of Murdered Man in Ocean County in October Linked to International Crime Syndicate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Gaurav Singh, 27; Nirmal Singh, 30; and Gurdeep Singh, 22, three men living in Greenwood, Indiana were arrested in Indiana on a warrant for murder in New Jersey, have…
Toms River Rejects New Jersey’s Latest High Density, Low-Income Housing Demands
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council…
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