Investigators probing Barnegat Township house fire that drew large emergency response

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BARNEGAT TWP., N.J. – Authorities are investigating a residential fire that broke out Monday night in Barnegat Township, drawing multiple emergency units to the scene. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

January 14, 2026

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Barnegat police warn residents of scam involving fake bank fraud department calls

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BARNEGAT, N.J. – The Barnegat Township Police Department is warning residents about a new scam in which callers impersonate bank fraud department representatives and arrange to collect victims’ debit cards in person.…

January 9, 2026

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Barnegat Police welcome Patrolman Jerry Mecca to department

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BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has officially welcomed Patrolman Jerry Mecca as its newest officer, joining the force following the retirement of Detective Stephen Russoniello. Police Chief Jason Carroll introduced…

January 3, 2026

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Barnegat mother of five killed in Route 9 in Woodbridge in early morning New Year’s Day crash

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Woodbridge, NJ – A Barnegat woman was killed early Thursday morning after her vehicle struck a highway divider along the northbound lanes of Route 9 in Woodbridge, New Jersey State Police said.…

January 3, 2026

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Scratch-off in Barnegat nails $400K jackpot

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Ocean County player hits $400K top prize in Crossword Bonanza scratch-off Barnegat, NJ – A Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa in Barnegat made an Ocean County player $400,000 richer…

December 1, 2025

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Feds Arrest Barnegat Man for Baseball Bat Rampage at Newark Federal Building

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NEWARK, NJ – A 51-year-old Ocean County man has been charged with possessing a dangerous weapon and damaging federal property after an incident inside the Peter Rodino Federal Building last week, federal…

November 18, 2025

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Stafford firefighters assist Barnegat crews in battling house fire

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Stafford Township, NJ – Multiple units from Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 responded Friday to assist Barnegat firefighters during a house fire, officials said. Ladder 4735, Rescue Engine 4731, and Engine…

September 21, 2025

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Offshore Wind Warrior: Barnegat Light mourns longtime mayor and ‘Perfect Storm’ boat owner Kirk Larson

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BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — Kirk Larson, the longtime Barnegat Light mayor and commercial fisherman whose boat famously appeared in the film The Perfect Storm, has died, leaving behind a legacy deeply intertwined…

September 1, 2025

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Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker

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BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool near a…

August 9, 2025

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Whale that struck boat in Barnegat Inlet before washing up dead near channel was in poor condition prior to impact

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BARNEGAT BAY, NJ — It happened on Saturday when a mike whale slammed into a boat in the Barnegat Inlet, throwing one person overboard and nearly capsizing before the whale washed up…

August 5, 2025

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Caught on Camera: Minke whale struck and killed in Barnegat Inlet throwing boater overboard

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A 20-foot Minke whale was fatally struck by a vessel in Barnegat Bay on Saturday afternoon, leading to a coordinated response from marine agencies and a planned necropsy to be conducted Monday…

August 3, 2025

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Watch: One Person Tossed Overboard After Minke Whale Struck in Barnegat Inlet

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A 20-foot Minke whale was killed in Barnegat Bay on Saturday after being struck by a vessel, prompting a coordinated emergency response and plans for a necropsy early Monday. At 2:45 p.m.,…

August 3, 2025

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Swimmer injured off Barnegat Light beach transported to hospital for treatment

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BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. According…

June 25, 2025

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Barnegat Lighthouse: “Old Barney” on the Jersey Shore is a Beacon of the Past

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Perched at the northern tip of Long Beach Island in New Jersey, USA, Barnegat Lighthouse — affectionately known as Old Barney — stands as a proud sentinel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and…

June 13, 2025

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Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home

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BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…

June 10, 2025

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Barnegat police seek help identifying individuals in vape shop fraud case

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BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation at a local business. According to a statement…

June 8, 2025

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Barnegat police respond to report of abduction

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BARNEGAT, NJ — Police have confirmed that no abduction took place following reports of a possible incident just before midnight on June 5. The Barnegat Township Police Department announced Thursday that, after…

June 6, 2025

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Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration

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BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, the former…

May 19, 2025

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Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation

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BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…

April 29, 2025

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Barnegat police seek public’s help to identify suspect caught on Wawa surveillance

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BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured on surveillance footage earlier this month. Police said the image was taken…

April 25, 2025

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