Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police officers in Jackson are now equipped with body cameras according to Captain Steven Laskiewicz. “Every uniformed officer has been issued a body worn camera after …

Toms River – Joan E. Kaplan, 88, of Toms River passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She attended St. Mary’s Academy and …

JACKSON, NJ – A man suspected of allegedly armed carjacking in Jackson Township headed eastward on County Line Road before being caught by police in Lakewood Township as a crowd, …

Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho that would strengthen the legal protection of commercial farmers under the Right to Farm Act was endorsed today by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. …

JACKSON, NJ – Parents upset with Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate and the Jackson Board of Education’s acceptance of the mandate are now threatening to pull their students and …

JACKSON ,NJ – The Jackson Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in the burglaries of two motor vehicles parked at …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick police say they confiscated a family’s pellet gun for ‘safe-keeping’ after their child made a threat that involved a firearm at the Lake Riviera Middle …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 5:40 PM police units were dispatched to the intersection of Whitesville Road and Route 70 for a reported motor …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following events were reported by the Lacey Township Police department representing police blotter reports from December 2nd through December 6th. Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, December …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, December 9, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., this agency received multiple phone calls regarding approximately 12 deer submerged in a lagoon near Capstan and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On December 8, 2021, Ibrahim Khater, 15, of Brick Township, was sentenced by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., to an aggregate term of 11 years to …

Manchester Twp NJ – On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 04:28 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 530 in the area of Congasia …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – One woman is dead and two others are in critical condition after a Monday morning crash in Toms River. Toms River police said, on Monday, December …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire on Saturday afternoon raged through an apartment building in Lakewood’s Crestwood Manor leaving twenty families without homes for the holidays. The first call came in …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Winter is on its way as New Jersey is looking at its first possible snowfall of the 2021 winter season. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A decision was made to close Manchester High School this week after rumored threats of violence in the wake of the Michigan school shooting. Manchester Police …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance with identifying this male, who was visiting an estate sale in the Whispering Hills development. At approximately …

LACEY TWP, NJ – Three people have been arrested on warrants according to the Lacey Township Police Department. Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest: On Friday, November 26, 2021, at 10:45 pm, Officer …

LACEY TWP, NJ – On Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 5:46 pm, Officer Michael Hyle responded to Gille Park for a report of criminal mischief to the bathrooms. Upon arrival, …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – A man who has been in jail since 2018 for a stabbing murder in Little Egg Harbor has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at 11 pm on Saturday. The incident took place near Vine Avenue and Oak Street. The suspect …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shawn Hyland is hoping to become part of the red wave to sweep Democrats out of office in 2022, but he has a big challenge ahead …

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – A vehicle crashed into the building of the Route 35 McDonalds Restaurant in Point Pleasant. The Ocean Fire Company reported: Ocean Fire Company, PPBFC#2, and Point …

FORKED RIVER, NJ – During the afternoon of 12/1/2021, the Ocean Township Police Department received a complaint of a deceased snake near the baseball field at Tuomey Park. Ocean Township …

Toys R Us is coming back and New Jersey will lead the way. Shuttered in 2017, the famous toy brand is back. The flagship store will be at the American …