Ocean County News

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department recently held a swearing-in ceremony for three new patrolmen: Carlos Belardo, Michael Contreras, and Ryan Thompson. The event, which took place …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey municipal recreation director took money from local sports groups and promised them field permits, then pocketed the cash after issuing fake permits. That’s …

Brick Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Ezra Wheeler, 27, from Brick Township, pled guilty to charges of narcotics distribution. The plea was entered …

Ocean County Man Charged with Hindering Apprehension and Desecration of Human Remains Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that Avraham Chaitovsky, 28, from Jackson Township, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The …

Brick, NJ – The SummerFest Concert Series, presented by Pine Belt Cars, will conclude on Thursday with a performance by Aftershock at Windward Beach Park. The concert will be followed …

Jackson Township, NJ — Residents of Jackson Township can look forward to an energetic evening as the School of Rock is set to perform tonight at Johnson Memorial Park. The …

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — Early this morning, a dog was found wandering in the area of Somers Point Mays Landing Road, between English Creek and English Lane. The pup …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead …

Police find another victim of twisted couple connected to murder of mother in Manchester TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against four individuals in …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi recently visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, gaining insights into its long history and current operations. Constructed initially in 1911, the base has …

ASBURY PAK, N.J. – Due to an emergency repair and increased demand from a heat wave, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory water conservation restriction for Monmouth and …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department recently completed a high-rise operations training session at a construction site located at 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood. This training was aimed …

The Jackson All-Stars 8u secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Berkeley 8U All Stars on Tuesday, largely thanks to a five-run burst in the third inning. Key contributions came from …

Ocean County, NJ—No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue, dedicated to saving neglected and abandoned animals in Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey, is facing a severe crisis. The group is …

Jackson, NJ — Calling All Cats Rescues Farm Sanctuary is urgently seeking donations as it faces overwhelming demands during kitten season. Currently housing over 100 kittens and cats in foster …

BRICK, NJ – The SummerFest Concert Series, sponsored by Pine Belt Cars, is set to entertain locals with a performance from Garden State Radio on Thursday, July 11. This free …

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Library’s Jackson Branch has been temporarily closed due to a failure in its HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. The library anticipates …

Seaside Heights, NJ – When one thinks of the ultimate cheesesteak, Philadelphia often comes to mind. However, nestled in the vibrant locale of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Cheesesteak Louie’s is …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Mary Carbone, 57, of Toms River, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 8, 2024, to charges stemming from the …

Manchester Police Announce National Night Out Event MANCHESTER, NJ — In collaboration with the NSA Lakehurst and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, the Lakehurst Police Department and the Manchester Township …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools District is taking legal action against Governor Phil Murphy and the state of New Jersey due to significant funding cuts that …

Naomi Elkins to Appear for Pre-Trial Release Hearing in Ocean County Ocean County, NJ – Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, is scheduled for a pre-trial release hearing today. Elkins faces …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Several law enforcement officials have described the relationship between cold-blooded killer Maxwell Johnston and his girlfriend Elizabeth Mascarelli, aka, Lizz Grimm, as a modern day Bonnie …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Isabella Zayas. Isabella was last seen on July 6, 2024, in the area of Pine …