Keansburg man charged with murder after Seaside Heights woman dies from head injuries

Toms River, NJ – A Keansburg man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Mary O’Connor, 32, of Seaside Heights, following a violent assault earlier in the week,…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Keansburg man accused of beating girlfriend to death after motel attack in Seaside Heights

Woman fatally beaten at motel murder charge follows hospital drop-off Toms River, NJ – A woman found unconscious with severe head trauma at a local hospital on Sunday has died, and the…

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In New Jersey it went from bad to worse for GOP as Democrats on cusp of legislative supermajority

TRENTON, NJ – In a major political shift for New Jersey, Democrats are on track to capture a commanding supermajority in the State Assembly following the November 4 election, tightening their control…

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Man caught with child sex abuse video in Ocean County investigation

Brick Township man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 42-year-old man from Brick Township has been arrested and charged following the discovery of a video…

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Two Ocean County men charged in major Jersey Shore drug bust

Two Ocean County men charged after multi-agency probe uncovers large drug distribution ring Toms River, NJ – A three-month investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has resulted in the arrests…

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Illegal alien gets 10 years for violent Jersey Shore attack on woman

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An illegal alien who fled the state after violently attacking a woman during the summer of 2022 will spend the next decade behind bars following his sentencing in…

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Woman sentenced after robbing NJ store at knifepoint

Brick Township woman sentenced to five years in prison for armed robbery and burglary spree TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 37-year-old Brick Township woman has been sentenced to five years in New…

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Democrat Lobbyist, Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore’s Anti-Ciattarelli Posts Scrubbed from Facebook

Toms River, NJ – A series of anti-Jack Ciattarelli posts and advertisements that appeared on the Ocean County GOP’s official Facebook page have been quietly removed after drawing criticism for targeting the…

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Traffic snarls hit Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike and Hudson crossings during Monday rush

NEWARK, NJ – The Monday morning commute across New Jersey saw a string of crashes and heavy delays on major highways and tunnels, with the worst backups stretching for miles on the…

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Lakewood parents indicted for murder of 3-month-old daughter

Lakewood, NJ – A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted two Lakewood parents on murder charges in connection with the death of their three-month-old daughter earlier this year, prosecutors announced. Ruben…

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Grand jury clears New Jersey cops in death of man found naked in street

Grand jury clears Brick Township officers in 2024 death of man found in street Trenton, NJ – A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Brick Township police officers…

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Trump signs bill naming VA clinic after Toms River WWII hero Bud Lomell

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed legislation officially naming the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Toms River after World War II hero Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, in a move timed just…

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Staples store in Howell set to close after October

Howell, NJ – Another retail staple is shutting down in Monmouth County. The Howell Staples has posted signs announcing it will permanently close its doors on Oct. 3. Shoppers who rely on…

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New Jersey traffic chaos as downed poles and heavy delays snarl Monday commute

Mahwah, NJ — A tangled Monday morning commute unfolded across New Jersey as downed utility poles, crashes, and routine congestion converged to paralyze major routes, leaving drivers gridlocked and late on one…

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Disabled cars, fires and crashes jam Jersey roads for Friday getaway grind

Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking major highways and bridges. A disabled vehicle…

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Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police

Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…

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Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man

Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more than two miles in the wrong direction…

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Axe-wielding arsonist from Toms River sentenced to state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old man from Toms River has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for multiple crimes, including aggravated assault and arson, prosecutors announced Friday.…

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New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. As of 8:30 a.m., drivers…

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