Brooklyn illegal migrant gets 12½ years in New Jersey prison for armed home robbery

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to more than a decade in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a violent home robbery in Brick Township that…

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Point Pleasant home damaged in fire started by pool filter

POINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and drawing thousands…

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Once Powerful NJ GOP Boss Losing Power, Respect, and Influence in Ocean County

Ocean County, New Jersey, has long been a Republican stronghold, a bastion of conservative values where the GOP machine once operated with precision under the iron grip of Chairman George Gilmore. But…

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Garage blaze prompts second alarm in Toms River, no injuries reported

Firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Seaton Road in Toms River, where heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from a single-story ranch-style residence. Toms River Fire Companies #1…

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Cops: Toms River Man Brought Gun to Fatal Fight

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 30-year-old Toms River man has been charged with multiple weapons offenses stemming from a violent altercation that left one man dead and another injured on May 9,…

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A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…

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Twelve New Jersey students awarded scholarships for organ and tissue donation advocacy

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Sharing Network Foundation has awarded scholarships to 12 high school seniors from across New Jersey who have shown exceptional commitment to raising awareness about organ and tissue…

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Atlantic City man sentenced to 10 years for eluding and multiple burglary charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for eluding police, along with additional concurrent prison terms for multiple…

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Morning crashes and volume delays slow New Jersey commuters

TRENTON, N.J. — Monday morning commuters across New Jersey encountered a mix of crashes and heavy volume-related delays, especially in northern and central parts of the state. A crash on NJ 495…

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Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work

BRICK, N.J. — Exeutive board members of the Brick Republican Club are under mounting pressure to resign from township Republicans following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle.…

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Everything you need to know about this weekend’s double stabbing and murder in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing early Friday morning in Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…

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Traffic delays expected on Drum Point Road due to construction, police say

The Brick Township Police Department is advising drivers to expect traffic delays on Drum Point Road near Bayview Drive due to ongoing road construction. The advisory was issued Wednesday on the department’s…

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NJ man faces over 230 charges in multi-county storage and business burglary spree

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY — A Berkeley Township man has been charged with more than 230 criminal offenses following a months-long investigation into a widespread burglary operation that targeted commercial storage facilities…

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Toms River cop went on rampage inside ex-boyfriend’s home as new details emerge in court

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 32-year-old police officer in Ocean County has been arrested and ordered held in jail after she allegedly smashed her way into her ex-boyfriend’s home, assaulted him and…

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8-Year-Old Girl Accosted at Jersey Shore Target

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 24-year-old man from Brick Township has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following a disturbing incident involving an 8-year-old girl at a local Walmart,…

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Our favorite Jersey Shore pancake houses in one convenient list

New Jersey’s food scene is vast and varied, and when it comes to pancakes, the state is more than just IHOP or Brownstone Pancake Factory. From cozy diners with a retro flair…

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Gym parking lot crime spree: Atlantic City man pleads guilty to eluding, burglary, and credit card fraud

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a 2021 crime spree in Ocean County, including burglary, eluding police, and fraudulent use of a…

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These New Jersey towns are the most biased in the state

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey recorded 644 bias incidents in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, with the highest numbers…

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Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, received two concurrent 11-year sentences for cocaine distribution charges.

Toms River cocaine trafficker gets 11 years in state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics charges tied to two cocaine distribution investigations…

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Feds to Murphy: New Jersey’s temporary COVID school slush fund has been turned off

TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across the state.…

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