Ocean County News

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under …

New Jersey’s skies have turned into a real-life episode of “The X-Files,” with mysterious drones making nightly appearances across the state. From Bergen County to Morris and Somerset, residents are …

JACKSON, N.J. — Seven individuals have been arrested following “Operation RU Pharm,” a months-long undercover investigation targeting a social media-based drug trafficking network involving Rutgers University students, Middlesex County Prosecutor …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Edvin Mejia-Juarez, 32, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday after being charged with aggravated assault related to domestic violence and burglary, according to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Misael Cardos Moro, a 34-year-old man booked in Ocean County on Monday, faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged violent encounter with law enforcement, according to …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board …

New Jersey residents are scratching their heads—and maybe ducking for cover—as mysterious, car-sized drones have been buzzing across the state. From Ocean County to Sussex County, these aerial intruders have …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — A Barnegat Township man faces charges of theft after authorities say he illegally obtained more than $50,000 in New Jersey Lottery tickets from vending machines at convenience …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For the first time in recent memory, a nativity scene symbolizing the birth of Jesus Christ, including Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the angels, and maji, will stand …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Ryan E. Moore, a 54-year-old man from Little Egg Harbor, was processed at the Ocean County Jail on Friday after being sentenced for aggravated sexual assault …

NEWARK, N.J. — Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has quietly removed photographs of its executive leadership team from its corporate website, a change noticed by observers in the wake of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ . — Nearly two decades after the last Chi-Chi’s restaurant shut its doors, the once-beloved Mexican chain is making a comeback, with new locations expected to open …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Andres Limon Varela, a 36-year-old man, was taken into custody in Ocean County on Friday and is being held without bail on charges of attempting to …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s official: Spirit Halloween has packed up its skeletons, strobe lights, and endless rows of fake blood, and now, in an unexpected twist, some stores are …

JACKSON, N.J. — The iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure took its final run of the season, perhaps for good, bringing fans and thrill-seekers from around …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings …

Brick, New Jersey, boasts a vibrant culinary scene, particularly when it comes to pizza. The town’s pizzerias offer a delightful array of flavors, each with its own unique charm and …

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 21-year-old mother was arrested on Saturday after police alleged she left her six-week-old baby unrestrained in a car with the engine off while she worked her …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you grew up in Toms River, you might think this was a case of fake news and media disinformation. For decades, Toms River’s Community Medical …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Pedro Castillo Perez was taken into custody on Thursday on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County inmate records. Court filings …

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Alfonso Tapia-Maceda, a 5-foot-4, 200-pound man with an olive complexion, has been incarcerated in Ocean County without bail following charges of attempting to cause bodily injury, …

Egg Harbor Township Police Launch Crackdown on Impaired Driving **Egg Harbor Township, NJ** – The Egg Harbor Township Police Department is set to initiate roving patrols during the holiday season …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Scott Mesmer of the Brick Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit has been recognized with a Level-2 Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Certification, the department announced …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2010 shooting death of Rondell Proctor, following a renewed investigation that used modern forensic …