Ocean County News

Local Community Effort Leads to Permanent Housing for Homeless Individual TRENTON, NJ — In Downtown Toms River, a formerly homeless individual has secured permanent housing, marking a bright turn in …

FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies, a cornerstone in animal welfare for over a century, is actively recruiting for two pivotal roles at its Forked River facility, which …

LACEY TWP, NJ — Karol, a resilient and affectionate dog, marks her 15th month in a shelter, still hoping for a family to call her own. Known for her unique …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — In a late-night burglary, unidentified suspects targeted the Village Convenience Store at 109 Route 46 East, making off with a significant haul of lottery scratch-off tickets and …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — After a brief closure due to flooding, police in Toms River have reopened the downtown roads previously deemed impassable. The flooding, which affected Irons Street, Herflicker …

Lakewood Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge Following Fatal Crash LAKEWOOD, NJ — Aryeh Bakst, an 18-year-old resident of Lakewood, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motor vehicle accident …

BRICK, NJ Brick Township Police Department reports minor flooding in residential areas following significant rainfall. Further minor coastal flooding is expected tonight. Citizens in susceptible zones are urged to relocate …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today confirmed a series of break-ins, robberies, and home invasions in the township overnight. Three new incidents were reported overnight …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The state of New Jersey is moving forward with their plan to turn 1,050 acres of the toxic Ciba-Geigy Superfund site responsible for a reported cancer …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood News Network, a controversial online blog with strong political influences that had engaged in pointed political attacks and a recently published article criticizing the celebration …

Teen Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Lakewood Collision LAKEWOOD, NJ — An 18-year-old man from Lakewood has been charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly two-car crash earlier this …

Toms River, NJ – Multiple people were arrested and charged throughout Ocean County in the past 24 hours and lodged in the Ocean County Jail. Amy Montanez was booked for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, along with the U.S. Marshals, arrested Jahquel Archer, 25, of Jackson on charges of drug possession and possessing a weapon with …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A clash involving around 15 juveniles that spilled into the streets of Freedom Village prompted a swift response from local police. The incident, a continuation of …

MANCHESTER, NJ — A house fire that erupted on Conestoga Drive in the Whiting section of Manchester Township on Wednesday afternoon has been officially classified as accidental. At around 5:13 …

Sophisticated Heist at Ocean County Mall: Over $1 Million in Jewelry Stolen TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a brazen burglary at Venzio Jewelers within the Ocean County Mall, thieves made …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Aryeh Bakst has been booked in the Ocean County Jail on charges related to a vehicular homicide incident that took place on April 3. The charge, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Tyquan Omar Jones faces a series of charges including drug manufacturing and conspiracy, as noted in his booking information. Jones is charged with the manufacture, distribution, …

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Kyree Darnell Kennedy has been charged with multiple offenses related to drug manufacturing, possession, and weapons violations in Ocean County. Kennedy was committed on March 28. …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—A Toms River woman was shocked when she received a summons for court for a moving violation that she said never happened. According to a police report, the …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the Township Council have approved a series of road paving projects and awarded contracts to start the process. Additionally, Township Business Administrator …

TOMS RIVER – A wild night out filled with karaoke turned violent for a patron of Christopher’s Pub in Toms River, following an altercation over an interaction with the bartender. …

Juveniles Arrested in Wall Township Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A collaborative effort between Wall Township Police and Stafford Township Police Department led to the apprehension of …

Lithium Battery Cell Causes Fire in Empty Apartment on Success Lane TOMS RIVER, NJ – A small fire erupted in the living room of an unoccupied apartment at 411 Success …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has announced the return of its Junior Police Camp, a program designed to immerse local children in the world of law …