Massive Ocean County drug bust nets six arrests and $140K in cash
$140K and hundreds of pounds of drugs seized in Manchester raid Manchester, NJ – A large-scale narcotics investigation led to the arrest of six individuals …
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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed
Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island …
New Bayville legislative office opens to boost access for 9th District residents
BAYVILLE, NJ – A new legislative office has opened its doors on Atlantic City Boulevard, giving residents in Ocean County’s northern communities a direct line …
Fentanyl dealers indicted after overdose death discovered by 4-year-old daughter in Suffolk County
BRENTWOOD, NY – Two men have been indicted on multiple drug charges in connection with the alleged sale of fentanyl-laced pills that caused the fatal …
Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Attempts to Sabotage Ciattarelli Campaign Not Working as Jack Closes Gap with Sherrill
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For decades, the Ocean County GOP Chairman stood by the side of every Republican candidate running for state office when they …
New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including …
Ocean County convenience store hands out massive lottery prize
TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw ticket sold in Barnegat hit for 20 percent of the progressive jackpot, awarding one lucky New Jersey Lottery player …
The Amish Outlaws rock Shelter Cove as Toms River concert series draws full house on the beach and in the bay
TOMS RIVER — New Jersey’s favorite Amish cover band, The Amish Outlaws, took over Shelter Cove Beach this weekend as hundreds gathered on land and …
Suffolk County gas station fuels big lottery win
BAY SHORE, NY — A TAKE 5 player in Suffolk County is celebrating a top-prize win after purchasing a $30,855 ticket for the July 21 …
Migrant Detention Camp at Ocean County’s Joint Base MDL Announced
LAKEHURST, N.J. — The Department of Defense has approved the temporary use of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey as a detention facility for criminal …
Newark man among five indicted in $700K multi-county car theft and home invasion ring
Five men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a high-end car theft and home burglary ring that targeted residences across New Jersey and …
Bayonne man charged with possessing over 250 child sexual abuse files
A Bayonne man has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material following a months-long investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special …
Newark Crime Crew Busted in Monmouth County Car Theft and Home Invasion Operation
A months-long investigation into a high-end auto theft and home invasion ring has led to the indictment of five men accused of stealing luxury vehicles …
South Amboy man sentenced in fatal Brick hit-and-run, booked into Ocean County Jail
BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of …
Seaside Park Bayfront kiddie beach closed due to high fecal bacteria levels
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has closed the bayfront kiddie beach at Fifth Avenue in Seaside Park due …
Trenton man convicted of murder in Bayside State Prison death
BRIDGETON, NJ — A Cumberland County jury found Bruce Duette, 45, of Trenton, guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the 2022 killing of fellow inmate …
Coastal flood advisory issued for Ocean County through Friday afternoon
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory early Friday for Ocean County, warning of minor tidal flooding in low-lying …
Ocean County commissioners to appoint residents to boards on Wednesday
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and …
Dozens of traffic safety upgrades proposed across Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County officials will consider more than 20 traffic safety improvements during the upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners on …
Gilmore sidelined as dueling Ocean County GOP candidates refuse chairman’s endorsement
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The death of the party line in New Jersey has lead to the political death rattle of a once powerful Republican …
New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at several key intersections this week as Ocean County Engineering prepares to overhaul traffic light timing …
Booze-fueled bay crash: Boat owner charged in deadly Long Beach wreck that killed one, injured seven
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A Long Beach man has been charged with felony counts after allegedly operating a boat under the influence and crashing into …
Suffolk County store sells $1M Powerball winner
HAMPTON BAYS, NY — A second-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Hampton Bays for the March 26 drawing, the New York Lottery …
Three charged in Ocean County fentanyl drug dealing investigation
WARETOWN, N.J. — Three Ocean County residents have been charged with narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into drug distribution, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor …
Bayonne man known as ‘Famous Richard’ indicted for firearm possession
NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County man with a prior felony conviction was indicted Thursday for possessing a firearm and an extended magazine, Acting U.S. …
Delaware woman charged in vehicle theft and shoplifting spree across New Castle County
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Newark woman has been arrested for a string of vehicle thefts and shopliftings that spanned several months and targeted areas across …
Police confirm series of drone sightings across Monmouth County beachfront
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Local law enforcement agencies in Monmouth County have received multiple reports of drone sightings this week, reflecting a growing trend nationwide, Prosecutor …
Wildfire Reported Sunday in Bayville
BAYVILLE, N.J. — A multi-acre wildfire broke out in Bayville, Ocean County, on Saturday, prompting road closures and mobilizing firefighting resources as the blaze continues …
Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends …
Five-alarm fire in Bayonne displaces 17 residents; arson task force investigating
BAYONNE, N.J. — A five-alarm fire tore through a residential building on Avenue C in Bayonne on Friday morning, damaging six apartments and displacing 17 …
Bayonne stabbing leaves man injured; suspect arrested and charged
BAYONNE, N.J. — Police responded to a violent altercation on East 42nd Street late Saturday night, where a man was found bleeding from the neck …
Quick Stop in Ocean County sells $1 million Powerball ticket
TRENTON, N.J. — Stacey Fiore of Barnegat, Ocean County, has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from Saturday’s drawing after purchasing her winning ticket at …
Former Toms River Councilman Springs Drunk Driver Who Killed Beloved Ocean County Restaurateur
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Robert Popovics was a beloved community member in Ocean County. His family owned the popular Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and he was …
Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run
Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run
**Jersey City, NJ** – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of a Jersey City woman in connection with a Bayonne hit-and-run incident. The arrest happened on Thursday when members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit apprehended Kalimah Toon, 37, after the event took place on Sunday.
Toon faces several charges, including Aggravated Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Endangering an Injured Victim. These charges range in severity from second to fourth degree crimes. Toon was taken into custody at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus and transferred to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
The Bayonne Police Department was alerted at roughly 12:20 a.m. about a pedestrian struck near Route 440 and 22nd Street. Officers found a 34-year-old Bayonne resident with severe injuries while the vehicle involved had left the scene. The victim is currently in critical condition at Jersey City Medical Center.
Investigations reveal Toon had an altercation with the victim and then intentionally struck him with a Ford Escape. Prosecutor Suarez credited
Hit-and-Run Incident in Bayonne Under Investigation
Bayonne, NJ – Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Bayonne that left a pedestrian critically injured on Sunday. Bayonne Police Department was alerted to …
Bayville Resident Pleads Guilty to Eluding Charges
oms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the guilty plea of David Lemmon for charges of eluding on October 7, before …
Key Routes in Lee County Impassable in Wake of Milton
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County officials have released a detailed update on roadway conditions following Hurricane Milton, reporting widespread flooding, downed trees, and power …
The Best Seafood Restaurants in Ocean County
Ocean County, NJ, is home to some of the best seafood spots on the Jersey Shore, offering everything from casual eats to gourmet dishes. One …
Bay Shore Man Convicted in Killing of Wife in New Hyde Park Garage
BAY SHORE, N.Y. — A Bay Shore man was convicted Thursday of murdering his ex-fiancée, Amelia Laguerre, in a New Hyde Park parking garage in …
Arson case opened after man critically injured in Bayonne fire
BAYONNE, N.J. — A fire that critically injured a 56-year-old man is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne …
Stafford County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening
STAFFORD, Va. — A series of incidents ranging from assaults to larcenies were reported over the weekend, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The …
Riverhead Man Indicted for Shooting Into Hampton Bays Residence
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — Lawrence Brown Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Riverhead, was indicted on multiple charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the …
Union County Lottery Ticket Hits $1 Million in Mega Millions Drawin
TRENTON, N.J. — One lucky lottery player in New Jersey is celebrating after winning a $1 million second-tier prize in the Mega Millions drawing held …
Suffolk County DA Announces Arrests in Extensive Identity Theft Scheme at Lowe’s
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the arrests of six individuals involved in a sophisticated identity theft and grand larceny …
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Bayonne Death Investigation
BAYONNE, N.J. — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit has arrested a male juvenile following the death of 17-year-old John Dominguez in Bayonne. On …
Marion County Man Receives 50-Year Sentence in Disturbing Kidnapping and Torture Case
Marion County, OH — In a chilling case that has gripped the community, Shane Edward Hooper, 36, of Marion County, has been sentenced to 50-55.5 …
Ocean County Fair: Five Days of Family Fun
BAYVILLE, NJ — Join the fun at the Ocean County Fair, running from July 10 to July 14 at the Robert J. Miller Air Park …
Off-Duty Suffolk County Cop Saves Man After Fishing Accident
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY—An off-duty officer from Suffolk County Police Second Precinct played a crucial role in rescuing a man who suffered severe injuries from a …
Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bayonne Fire Identified, Investigation Continues
Bayonne, NJ — A tragic fire in Bayonne has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson …
Child Reported Dead In Bayonne Apartment Fire
Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of …