Wall Township Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

Wall, NJ – Multiple arrests were made by the Wall Township Police over the weekend for various offenses, including driving while intoxicated and active warrants. The arrests were carried out during motor…

White Dodge Durango Sought in Ocean County Hit and Run

**White Dodge Durango Owner Sought After Hit-and-Run Incident** Barnegat, NJ – Barnegat Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a white Dodge Durango involved in a hit-and-run incident. The…

Crash Site Not Found After Officials Receive Report of Distressed Plane in South Jersey

Warren Grove, NJ – Authorities responded to a distress signal from an unidentified aircraft east of Warren Grove on Tuesday around 3:15 P.M. Various agencies carried out a comprehensive search of the…

Fire Reported in Art Class at Ocean County School Overnight

Barnegat, NJ – A small fire broke out at Horbelt School overnight, leading to minimal damage before the Barnegat Fire Department and sprinkler system quickly extinguished it. The origin of the fire…

Fire Hoses next to a Fire Engine, waiting to be stored back on the truck.

Stafford Police Respond to Solar Shed Fire, No Injuries Reported

Stafford, NJ – On Saturday at 2:40 PM, the Stafford Police Department reacted to a structure fire report at 1442 Pancoast Road. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers saw a solar shed fully…

Major Narcotics Distribution Ring Dismantled in Ocean County, Perps Released on Bail Reform Law

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A comprehensive month-long investigation has culminated in the arrest of three individuals charged with various drug distribution offenses in Ocean County. The collaborative effort involved the Ocean County…

Metal drums similar to the ones removed from the Ciba Geigy superfund site in Toms River - Stock Photo.

New Jersey is Moving Forward with Plan to Turn Toms River Superfund Site into Public Park, 200 Acres Development

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 cluster into…

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Multiple New Jersey Counties

MIDDLESEX, MONMOUTH, OCEAN, AND SOUTHEAST BURLINGTON, NJ – A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties. Minor coastal flooding…

Coastal Flooding, Erosion Anticipated at the Jersey Shore This Week

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A Coastal Flood Advisory has been announced for Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and southeast Burlington counties due to expected minor coastal flooding from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.…

Car Collides with House in Mantoloking, Causes Structural Damage

MANTOLOKING, NJ — Emergency services, including firefighters and EMS, were dispatched to a residence at 1127 Barnegat Lane following a report of a vehicle colliding with a house, resulting in structural damage.…

Shore Towns Unite in Fight Against Phil Murphy’s Offshore Wind Projects

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Eight New Jersey shore towns, through legal representation by Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., have reiterated their opposition to proposed offshore wind projects. The towns filed a public…

Firefighters Contain Fire to Garage in Stafford

Stafford Township Police Department announced that on Saturday, March 16, around 3:00 AM, a structure fire occurred at 154 Division Street. Responding to the scene were Stafford Township Fire Department, EMS, and…

What’s That Smell in New Jersey? Multiple Regions Reported Varied Smoke Conditions

New Jersey Forest Fire Service Announces Prescribed Burning Operations TRENTON, NJ— As you drive around New Jersey today, you might be wondering, Why is there is a lingering smoky smell in the…

Island Beach State Park One Of New Jersey’s Last Untouched Natural Reminders of the Past

Seaside Park, NJ – Island Beach State Park stands as a pristine reminder of New Jersey’s commitment to preserving its natural landscapes. This 10-mile stretch of barrier island, located just south of…

Meet Toms River’s Downtown Plan That Never Was But Still Could Be

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Redeveloping Downtown Toms River has been on the agenda of township leaders and planners since the town was founded. Throughout the centuries, some projects have worked, and others…

Consumer Alert: Fake Benjamins Being Passed in Ocean County, Officials Warn

Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has issued a cautionary notice to the public about the circulation of counterfeit currency known as “Movie Money.” This fake currency, designed for film use,…

New Jersey Braces for Rain, Wind, Coastal Flooding and Possible Snowfall on Monday

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents across New Jersey are gearing up for a wet and windy start to the week, as a significant weather system brings rain and breezy conditions across the…

Delayed Openings in Ocean County Schools Due to Weather

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Several school districts in Ocean County have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, January 16th, due to the overnight snow and freezing rain. Parents, students, and staff are advised…

1980s Ciba Giegy Commercial Didn’t Talk About Cancer Risks of Dumping Toxic Waste in River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you lived in Toms River in the 1980s, during the heyday of the Ciba-Geigy chemical corporation’s manufacturing history, you wouldn’t know that the company was dumping deadly…

Shore Murderer Who Stabbed And Killed His Elderly Parents to Remain in Jail Until Trial

BARNEGAT, NJ – Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, will remain in the Ocean County Jail until his trial, as Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., ordered on November 27, 2023. The Ocean County…

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