Central Jersey News

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Three Walmart stores in New Jersey shut down for several hours after bomb threats were made against the businesses. A bomb threat at the East Brunswick …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – You hear horror stories about towns shutting down children’s lemonade stands nationwide over lack of permits or health department clearance, but in West Creek, the New …

TRENTON, NJ – A Central Jersey human trafficking operation was taken down this week by the New Jersey State Police. Eight people were arrested for smuggling female victims into the …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man involved in a crash on Pine Street on June 25th exited his vehicle and carjacked the other vehicle involved in the crash. At around …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police have announced the addition of three officers to the department’s motorcycle unit. According to the department, four officers have recently graduated from the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Across central and south Jersey, black bear sightings have increased in the past week. Sightings have been reported by police in Toms River, Lakewood, Howell, Monroe, …

BARNEGAT, NJ – It’s been a hot weekend at the Jersey Shore and probably hotter if you’re covered in a thick coat of black fur. Multiple black bear sightings have …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Lacey Township resident was scammed out of $100,000 after sending bitcoin and pre-paid cards to a man they had met online several years ago. Police …

MULLICA RIVER, NJ – A 13,500-acre fire inside Wharton State Forest near Mullica River is expected to continue to burn and smolder for a few more days, but the New …

WESTFIELD, NJ – Popup parties aren’t just for the Jersey Shore anymore. After a Snapchat post for a popup party in Mindowaskin Park went out online, the town immediately set …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in conjunction with local law enforcement officials, has announced the arrest of 32-year-old Shamar Kerr, 32, of Lakewood, after an investigation into …

OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Security guards were assaulted and there were some minor injuries, but no charges were filed after a fight broke out at Raceway Park in Old Bridge. …

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The North Brunswick Police Department again invites all residents to attend our annual National Night Out festivities. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A provision in Phil Murphy’s pandemic emergency order has allowed Toms River officials to enact a curfew in their Seaside communities. When Murphy’s executive orders ended, …

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Brace yourself, New Jersey, big city-style smash and grabs have arrived in the once peaceful Garden State. A crime that we all watched play out countless times …

NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark are searching for three men involved in an armed robbery on Bergen Street last week. Newark police responded to a call about a robbery …

PRINCETON, NJ – Police in Princeton have finally caught a wanted serial groper with several cases pending after he accosted a 17-year-old girl on Thursday. Police arrested Melecio Xecchay and …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The line of customers at the Brick Township Costco gas station on Route 70 is always dozens of cars deep on any given day, but that …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Roads in shore towns and downtown areas across New Jersey could soon see more pedicabs peddling through towns with drinking and merry patrons. That’s because a …

CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford seized two ghost guns in two separate incidents this week resulting in two arrests. In one incident, the suspect reached for his gun and …

TRENTON, NJ – Two lucky Jersey Cash 5 tickets matched all five numbers drawn , each winning $432,380. The total Jackpot was $864,760.The tickets were purchased for the June 1st …

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Flemington farm owner has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and unlawful possession of firearms after police investigated his farm where 71 farm …

CINNAMINSON, NJ – Loud streetcar boom parties held across the Delaware River in Philadelphia continue to be a quality of life issue and noise disturbance for residents in New Jersey …

LAVALLETTE, NJ – In the wake of the retirement of Lavallette Chief of Police Colin Grant, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has assumed command of the department in partnership with …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Howell Township Police department reported this morning that two school buses were involved in a serious crash in the area of Route 9 and Friendship …