Greater Toms River Chamber to Honor Local Leaders
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Reception at Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, on November 30, from 6:00 p.m. to…
Toms River Mayoral Candidate Involved in Hit and Run Crash in Lacey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The recent past of Geraldine Ambrosio, a candidate for mayor in Toms River, is catching up to her as she makes a run for mayor in Toms River.…
Lexus Burst Into Flames, Driver Dead in Lacey Township Crash
LACEY TOWNSHIP – On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 0600 hours, the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on County Route 539 in the…
Guns, Heroin, Cocaine in Toms River in 3 Arrests, Man With Illegal Gun Already Out of Jail?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team concluded three separate investigations last week resulting in the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of quantities of heroin, cocaine,…
Toms River School District Continues Fighting Murphy Budget Madness
TRENTON— Members of the statewide Support Our Schools (SOS) coalition will visit state legislators at their local offices during the week of June 3-7, for an SOS Call to Action. The organization represents…
23 of 24 Child Sexual Predators Caught in Toms River Last Week Released Under Bail Reform Law
23 area men who used games like Fortnite to lure children for sex are back on the street. TOMS RIVER-Last week, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced twenty four…
Police: Uninsured, DWI Driver Cause of Accident
LACEY-On Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 12:45 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to East Lacey Road and Starboard Street in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. While investigating the accident, an…
Seaside Heights Kidnapper Finally Caught in Toms River
LACEY-On the night of June 12, 2018, police responded to a Caldwell Avenue, Forked River, home after a man reported being kidnapped. The victim was not on scene, and limited information was…
Toms River Man Blew Up Electrical Transformer, Led Police on Chase
On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 5:07 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department responded to the Lacey Business Park, located on Challenger Way in Forked River in reference to a power outage.…
County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River
PRESS RELEASE FROM Ocean County Board of Freeholders In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern…
Road Rage: Man sprays driver in face with pepper spray after waiting too long at toll booth
On Friday, December 30, 2016, at 2:24 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Jeffrey Slota responded to the parking lot of 701 Lacey Road in Forked River, in reference to a road rage…
Berkeley Township cops log DWIs, burglary and fire in latest police blotter
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – From drunk driving crashes to a business burglary, Berkeley Township police officers stayed busy throughout August as they handled multiple arrests and investigations, according to the department’s latest…
Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinance Adopted on Sept. 9, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-32Ordinance 2025-32 AMEND CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION” SO AS TOREVISE ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED, “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY”NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after publichearing…
Jealousy suspected in New Jersey double murder-suicide involving state trooper
Franklin Township, NJ – A New Jersey State Police sergeant first class is believed to have fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before taking his own life, according to the…
Laid-back chow mix Avalon still waiting for a forever home
FORKED RIVER, NJ – At the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a calm-natured chow mix named Avalon has been patiently waiting for the right family to walk through the doors. The 4-year-old…
Man and woman found shot dead in New Jersey home in suspected double homicide
Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Franklin Township residence Saturday afternoon in what investigators are calling a targeted double homicide. Hunterdon County officials identified the victims as…
New Jersey’s largest animal welfare group merges with South Jersey shelter to expand services statewide
VINELAND, N.J. — Associated Humane Societies, the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, has formally merged with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, extending its services into Cumberland County and expanding…
Senior dog adopted after owner’s death finds new home with canine companions
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A senior dog named Chops has found a new family after being taken in by the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter following the death of his previous owner.…
Four-year-old dog Jelly Roll available for adoption at Popcorn Park Shelter
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is highlighting a 4-year-old dog named Jelly Roll, who is currently available for adoption. The shelter describes Jelly Roll as energetic and…
Wall police make multiple arrests for DWI, drugs, and outstanding warrants
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Police Department reported a series of arrests last week ranging from shoplifting to drug possession and multiple driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. On Tuesday, June…
Meet Mozzarella: The Ball-Chasing, Car-Loving Pup Ready for His Forever Home
Forked River, NJ – Mozzarella might be named after a beloved snack, but this playful pup is anything but cheesy—unless you count his big, goofy grin and love for tennis balls. At…
Second teen arrested for setting 15,000 acre New Jersey forest fire
WARETOWN, N.J. — A second individual has been arrested in connection with the April 22 wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across southern Ocean County, authorities announced Wednesday. Ocean County Prosecutor…
Masked burglar caught after early morning foot chase in Holmdel
HOLMDEL, NJ — A Forked River man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he burglarized a gas station and attempted to flee officers during two separate foot pursuits through Holmdel’s…
Jones Road fire contained at 15,000 acres as teen charged with arson
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that scorched more than 15,000 acres across Ocean and Lacey townships was 50% contained as of Thursday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, after…
Teen charged with aggravated arson in massive 15,000-acre New Jersey wildfire
WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across Waretown and…
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