Huge whale, larger than a transit bus washed up on the beach at the Jersey Shore

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A 54-foot long fin whale washed up on the beach along Long Beach Island this weekend. The whale was pronounced dead and it appears it was struck by…

Atlantic City teens who targeted Ocean County in car theft spree caught, but now what?

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – With New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s new juvenile justice reform policies, there’s literally no longer a deterrence for juveniles not to commit a crime. A gang of teenagers…

Teen driver cited for careless driving after crash on Route 72

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday 8/21/2021 at 12:33 pm a motor vehicle collision occurred on Route 72 near the intersection of Hull Road. A 2011 Toyota operated by a 17-year-old female…

Man jumps into lagoon to rescue distressed baby deer

TOMS RIVER, NJ – When a man in Toms River saw a baby deer swimming in distress under a dock on the other side of his lagoon, he sprung into action. He…

New Jersey report outing bad cops released, here’s how Ocean County fared

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A report released by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office that was the brainchild of former Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has finally been released. The report, criticized by…

SWAT team shuts down Pine Beach cocaine, meth ring, four charged

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Four Ocean County drug dealers have been arrested and charged with distributing heroin, cocaine and fentanyl out of a Pine Beach home. The arrest comes as U.S. Border…

National Weather Service investigating multiple possible tornados in Thursday’s storm

JACKSON, NJ – A possible tornado landed near Lakehurst Township Thursday night and headed east toward Jackson. Another possible twister touched down in Barnegat and headed across the Barnegat Bay to strike…

Brick police issue multiple summonses at Brick’s F-Cove

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department had their eyes on F-cove, a popular boater destination along the Barnegat Bay this weekend. On Saturday, July 17th, the Brick Police Marine…

Boaters rescued on dark, stormy night after boat crashed, overturned in Cattus Island marsh

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Boaters were rescued and transported to the hospital after their vessel crashed into a marsh area of Cattus Island and overturned. Silverton Fire Department and other agencies responded…

Man charged with endangering welfare of child after death of 6-year-old

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 7, 2021, Christopher Gregor, 29, of Barnegat, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), relative…

Toms River East Little League shuts out Jackson Little League

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Toms River and Manchester Little Leaguers competing in the 2021 District 18 championship tournament had a surprise visitor Monday night when former Little League World Champion and Major…

Four drug dealers busted in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Law enforcement officials conducted a drug bust in Toms River which resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug dealers. On June 29, 2021, Detectives from the Ocean…

Where can you see Fourth of July fireworks shows in Ocean County, New Jersey 2021?

Fireworks are back at the Jersey Shore and this week, there will be several public fireworks shows around Ocean County. Barnegat High School Fireworks Show On Friday, July 2, there will be a…

McGuckin wants to lose the fat, says his district needs more of bloated Murphy budget

Sen. Jim Holzapfel, Asm. Greg McGuckin and Asm. John Catalano said the budget passed in Trenton today highlights the misplaced priorities of the Democrats and will drain some Ocean County schools of…

Great White Shark reported off the coast of Monmouth County

LONG BRANCH, NJ – A 7 foot long, 184 pound female great white shark named Martha has been spotted about 15 miles off the coast of Long Branch Tuesday morning. Martha, tracked…

Coast Guard suspends search for missing downed airplane on Long Beach Island

PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard suspended its search for a possible downed aircraft off Long Island Beach, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon. “After careful consideration, we have suspended the search for the reported…

Ortley Beach councilwoman Maruca endorses candidate for Governor who voted to defund Sandy recovery

ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – In October of 2012, Ortley Beach was essentially wiped off the map of the Jersey Shore by Superstorm Sandy. It was officially declared “Ground Zero” of the storm’s…

Woman found dead on Jersey Shore trail, prosecutor suspects possible foul play

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A body of a woman was found on the Barnegat Branch Trail on Friday and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office says the finding is “suspicious”. Ocean County Prosecutor…

Facemasks washing up on Jersey Shore beaches, commissoner says

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Whether you wear one mask, or as Dr. Anthony Fauci suggests, two, you should be properly discarding your layers of COVID-19 facemasks in the trash. You can go…

Man stabbed, found lying on the ground by Seaside Heights Police Officers

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Seaside Heights police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday morning on Hancock Avenue. A 38-year-old man from Barnegat was found laying on the ground by Patrolman Anthony…

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