Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved two public contracts with SHI International Corp, to provide a public notification system for the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – At any given time, thanks to New Jersey’s catch and release programs for criminals under the state’s bail reform law, there are at max, 50-100 inmates …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a shark. A flying shark will be gracing the skies at the Jersey Shore this weekend as Shark …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Car theft crimes are on the rise in Toms River, Mayor Maurice Hill acknowledged today. Thieves from New Jersey’s cities are making their way into the …

By Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Stand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is holding a job fair July 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Available …

by Johnathan Jaffe STAFFORD, NJ – July 5, 2022 – Thomas Dellane has dedicated his professional career to public service in his community, serving 35 years in his police department …

JACKSON, NJ – A small brush fire started inside the Butterfly Camping Resort on Butterfly Road in Jackson Township Monday afternoon. Jackson’s Station 57 firefighters responded to the scene using …

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – The once quiet beachfront community of Ortley Beach is starting to become one of the Jersey Shore’s more notorious beaches for alleged teen mayhem in 2022. …

MANCHESTER, NJ – A dirt bike rider riding through the pits around Sarco Lake in Manchester was rushed to Jersey Shore Medical Center after being found lying in the woods …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Jackson GOP, which has been fighting an internal civil war since before the June primary election has endorsed Sheriff Michael Mastronardy to be the next Ocean …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Residents in Lakewood asked Mayor Ray Coles about the stench of liquid garbage that drips from some of the town’s garbage trucks, especially on hot summer days …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having trouble with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in disarray since Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide lockdown in 2020 that continues to affect services for …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire broke out in the outfield landscaping at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws minor league baseball team’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at ShoreTown Stadium in …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Police Department arrested four people at a suspect crack house in Evergreen Woods last week after the department’s narcotics strike force executed a warrant …

SEASIDE PARK, NJ – Police at the Jersey Shore have arrested a man suspected of trying to kill a resident after breaking into their residence on Thursday. Porfirio Serran-Cruz, 38, …

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 …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Saturday night, a Lakewood man who went missing earlier in the day in the community was found. In response, a multi-volunteer agency search conducted by Hatzolah, …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might recognize the name. Captain Steven Laskiewicz has served for years as the Jackson Township Police Department’s public information officer, informing residents daily about what’s …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River police officer who was injured in a crash while riding his police motorcycle has been released from the hospital and is continuing to …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Waretown are searching for a suspect who stole a tip jar from a local buffet, shorting waiters and waitresses of money ahead of the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police have arrested a scam artist, but others lurk in the community and residents should always beware. According to police, on Thursday, Toms River …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey Township have released information about several incidents involving police response in the community over the past few days. These incidents do not represent …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just in time for the sabbath, a Lakewood boy who nearly died in a freak playground accident last Monday is returning home to his family today. The …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car fire in Toms River has been traced back to an overheated faulty lithium-ion battery charger. According to Chief Inspector John Novak, the fire was …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to Jackson Township Business Administrator Terrance Wall, not everyone in town is following the rules when it comes to filing proper permits to perform construction …