Ocean County News

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ –  The Barnegat Police department used heat maps and citizen interaction to identify fireworks hotspots on Independence Day. “Thank you to the Barnegat community for working with …

BRICK, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 2, 2020, Ciara Williams, 27, of Brick Township, pled guilty to Reckless Manslaughter in violation of N.J.S.A. …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, June 26, 2020, at 1:32 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman took an initial report from a Forked River resident pertaining to fraud.  The victim reported …

LACEY TOWNSHIP –  On Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 7:25 p.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Martin Julian responded to Caldwell Avenue for the report of a nude man in the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Multiple officers responded to the area of the Chase Bank located on North County Line Road on the report of an out of control male. Responding officers …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ –  When he was owed money for doing work and his employer wouldn’t pay, he took matters into his own hands.  A 19-year-old and his mom stole …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday June 30, 2020 at approximately 5:30 pm, detectives assigned to the department’s Special Enforcement Unit concluded an investigation into the information of subjects conducting narcotics …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Broadway Bound Dance in Toms River has been closed since March 13th, but owner Lindsay Williams, who students affectionately refer to as “Miss Lindsday” says they …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ -On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 2:48 P.M. officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of 318 Beckerville Road in the Whiting …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – What is going on with the Toms River Township mayor and council?  Have  you actually been watching? Here’s my break down of the last Toms River …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last Tuesday, Toms River Councilwoman, Democrat Laurie Huryk used her council comment time at the end of the bi-weekly public town meeting to discuss racial inequality …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s a new sheriff in town and everyone in the Ocean County government, including our sheriff, now kneels before the elder stateswoman, Virginia Haines, 87, one …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township School Board on Thursday evening said “NO!” to political patronage and to a law firm that has deep backroom political ties and dozens …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A zoning change approved by the township council last night will double the number of homes that can be built on a 50-acre tract of land near …

KEANSBURG, NJ – The Keansburg Amusement Park is reopening as allowed by Governor Phil Murphy’s relaxing of his draconic executive orders. “Our amusement park and waterpark plan to open July …

JACKSON, NJ –  New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin was promoted by Mayor Michael Reina to the lead legal counsel in January of 2020, but McGuckin saw the denial of Jackson …

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Stafford Township Police are currently investigating the unauthorized use of a stolen credit card at the Manahawkin Target on the evening of 5/21/20. If you recognize the …

JACKSON, NJ –  Due to the Covid-19 issue, the National Association of Town Watches that coordinates National Night Out has recommended that this year’s National Night Out celebration be moved to …

JACKSON, NJ – On Sunday, June 21, at approximately 11:20 pm, officers responded to a residence on South Cooks Bridge Road on the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers …

BRICK, NJ  –  A message from the Brick Police Department announced the return of “Coffee with a Cop”.  Below is a statement from the department: As we anticipate social distancing …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two incidents involving police and calls to 9-1-1 backfired on callers last week in Lacey Township. He called to report a man with a gun, but …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Christopher Angulo, the man who scaled the Jet Star roller coaster months after it was tossed into the Atlantic Ocean by Superstorm Sandy is at it …

Ocean County’s second annual Toms River Pride had an incredible turnout for Saturday’s Drive-by festival, despite scattered showers and social distance guidelines. Families and people of all ages from all …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ –  As outdoor dining continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of Brick and Mayor John Ducey have published a list of restaurants offering outdoor dining across …