25-Year-Old Barnegat Mother Shot and Killed in Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ – Police have yet to announce an arrest or details in the shooting death of a 25-year-old mother from Barnegat, Gabriella M. Caroleo. Caroleo was found shot dead near the…

This Strange Abandoned Building Along The Barnegat Bay Marsh Played A Key Role in American History

Historical Report on the New Jersey Ocean Gate Radio Transmitting Station Nestled deep in the marshes along Barnegat Bay, a solitary structure stands shrouded in mystery. The New Jersey Ocean Gate Radio…

Jetskier in Distress Rescued from Barnegat Bay

LAVALLETTE, NJ – Water Rescue Units responded swiftly to a distress call involving a jet skier near 115 Brooklyn Avenue on the Barnegat Bay in Lavallette on Sunday. The incident occurred when…

Motorcycle Accident in Barnegat Leaves Man Dead

Barnegat, NJ – A 63-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life on Sunday night after colliding with a deer on County Route 610. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m., and the man was…

Barnegat High School Student Triumphs in Anti-Drug Music Competition

BARNEGAT, NJ — Jordan Ford, a senior at Barnegat High School, has won the top prize at the 20th Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition. His entry, “Fading,” which…

Body of Missing Barnegat Bay Kayaker Found at Good Luck Point

Body of Missing Island Heights Woman Found by Paddleboarder in Berkeley Township, NJ BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A paddleboarder discovered the body of Karen McKenna, a woman previously reported missing from Island…

Barnegat Township: 16th Safest in New Jersey

BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Township Police Department has been recognized as the 16th safest town to live in New Jersey. This acknowledgment highlights the commitment to safety and security within the community, attributed…

Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor reflects not just the low crime rates…

Barnegat Drug Queen Ran Meth Trafficking Operation Down the Shore

BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, was…

Barnegat Lighthouse Looks Like New After Million Dollar Restoration

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Situated on Long Beach Island, the Barnegat Lighthouse now shimmers brightly in the Jersey Shore after a much needed million dollar face lift was completed last year. After…

Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain Announces Retirement, Praises Successor

BARNEGAT, NJ – Chief Keith Germain of the Barnegat Police Department announced his retirement at the recent township committee meeting, marking the end of a distinguished 30-year career. On Tuesday, Feb. 6,…

Barnegat Township Police Warn of Caller ID Spoofing Scam

Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Township Police Department is alerting the community about a deceptive practice involving caller ID spoofing, where fraudsters mimic the department’s phone number to solicit personal information from…

Distressed Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near Barnegat Inlet by Local Marine Mammal Stranding Team

Seaside Park, NJ – A young grey seal pup is receiving care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) following its discovery and an eventful transport. On Thursday, February 8, the male…

Barnegat Woman Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking Role

Ocean County, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to a major narcotics offense. The plea, entered on January 29, concerns…

Barnegat Blvd Reopened Following Vehicle Fire

BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Blvd. was temporarily closed between Route 9 and Rosehill Road due to a vehicle fire, Barnegat Police Department reported. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, disrupting traffic and…

Barnegat Woman Charged with DWI, Child Endangerment in Beachwood Crash

BEACHWOOD, NJ – A 36-year-old woman from Barnegat faces multiple charges, including DWI and child endangerment, following a vehicle accident on Route 9 & Route 166. Officer Justin Apel responded to the…

This Stewart’s Root Beer Jug Washed Up Along the Shore of the Barnegat Bay

In the wake of the recent storm last month and subsequent coastal flooding, a piece of Americana washed up along the Barnegat Bay shoreline of Toms River—a Stewar’ts Rootbeer plastic jug. This…

Barnegat Man Charged for Killing His Elderly Parents

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, has been charged with the murder of his parents, Eugene Mulgrew, 71, and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, following a grim discovery at their home…

Two People Murdered in Barnegat, Police Arrest Suspect

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Police Chief Keith A. Germain confirmed an ongoing investigation into a double homicide on Lincoln Avenue. The joint investigation involved the…

Rise in Distraction Thefts Prompts Warning from Barnegat Police

BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Police have issued a warning about an uptick in distraction thefts taking place at neighboring shopping centers. These thefts are usually perpetrated by individuals known as “crime tourists,”…

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