Editorial: homeless people don't have police security, hot coffee, hot catered food and a snack table, so just stop it terrance

Editorial: Homeless people don’t have police security, hot coffee, hot catered food and a snack table, so just stop it Terrance

by
January 31, 2021
·

Last night, Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach and others roleplayed homeless characters on the great lawn of the Toms River Township municipal complex in Downtown Toms River.  Turnbach said he wanted to experience a night out in the cold, probably the first night he has roughed it in his entire life, to raise awareness to convince county officials that Toms River needs a homeless shelter.

There were some stark differences between Turnbach’s faux homeless encampment and your typical homeless encampment.   Turnbach most likely had a nice warm, home-cooked meal and bundled up before heading out to pretend to be homeless.

Let’s start with that.  First, Turnbach is a lawyer that makes a lot of money and owns two homes in Toms River. He makes his money as a criminal defense lawyer, representing criminals, sex offenders, child [censored]ographers, and rapists.  We have read through the testimony of many of his court cases and some are downright disgusting.  A victim should never be shamed because you’re being paid to get your pervert client off the hook.  That’s another story for later though.

First, Turnbach’s homeless encampment was complete with armed security, something an actual homeless person never has the luxury of.  Second, there was catered hot food, another luxury the homeless don’t have. There were cases of water hot food, comfy sleeping bags, and everyone was properly and well dressed.

If Turnbach wanted to truly experience what it is to be homeless, he could have not bathed for a week, only drank black coffee and ate bananas and hard rolls for the day or two prior and pick out old, worn-out clothes found while dumpster diving.

No, Turnbach didn’t host a homeless encampment, he hosted a rich-guy’s night out camping out on town hall so the media would come to take pictures because after all, he has an election to win in just a few months.

I served in the Marine Corps and can tell you that Turnbach’s homeless encampment had far more amenities than we ever had out in the field for two or three weeks at a time.  He probably even was allowed into town hall to use the bathroom.  Homeless people also don’t have that luxury.

It’s cold out there this week, if Mr. Turnbach really cared about the homeless, he’d open the doors on one of his two homes and provide shelter for the week for some of Ocean County’s homeless sleeping out in the woods in 20-degree temperatures.

Stay tuned as we delve into the dark and twisted world of Turnbach’s clients as we continue pouring through court transcripts of pure evil.

Phil Stilton
Phil Stilton Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

  1. New Jersey Town Where ICE Agent Was Run Down Passes Resolution Urging Repeal of Sanctuary State Policies
  2. New Jersey Dem Lawmakers Move to Expand Assault Rifle Ban As Court Rules Existing Law Unconstitutional
  3. FIFA Is Now Selling World Cup Grass Paid for by New Jersey Taxpayers
  4. Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Risk, and Possible EF2 Tornado Threat Across New Jersey Today