As Car Thefts and Burglaries Rise, Lakewood Police Chief Reminds Residents to Lock Their Doors

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – With a rise in crime, including car thefts and car burglaries in the five towns, New Jersey area of Lakewood, Howell, Toms River, Jackson, and Brick, Lakewood Police Chief…

July 1, 2022

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Michigan Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach

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WASHINGTON – A Michigan man was found guilty by a jury in the District of Columbia today of felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during…

June 30, 2022

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Jackson School District Hires Jay’s Bus Service for Lakewood Private School Routes

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a special meeting of the Jackson Township Board of Education on June 2nd, the district awarded a contract for busing students to private schools in Lakewood Township…

June 29, 2022

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What’s With All The Black Bear Sightings? There Might be a Logical Explanation, or Two

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Across central and south Jersey, black bear sightings have increased in the past week. Sightings have been reported by police in Toms River, Lakewood, Howell, Monroe, Little Egg…

June 29, 2022

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Black Bear Sighting Reported in Downtown Barnegat

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BARNEGAT, NJ – It’s been a hot weekend at the Jersey Shore and probably hotter if you’re covered in a thick coat of black fur. Multiple black bear sightings have been reported…

June 26, 2022

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Black Bear Reported on Campus of Georgian Court University, Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – A black bear sighting on Friday caused quite a stir near Lakewood Township’s downtown area on Friday. The bear was spotted on the campus of Georgian Court University before…

June 26, 2022

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Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported in Southern Monmouth, Northern Ocean Counties

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has warned its residents of a bear sighting in the area of Winding River Park on Saturday. The bear was spotted in the…

June 26, 2022

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Kentucky State Trooper Indicted for Conspiracy and Obstruction

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LONDON, Ky.- A Kentucky State Police Trooper, from London, Ky., has been indicted for conspiracy as well as engaging in misleading conduct with the intent to prevent communication to a federal official…

June 23, 2022

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Nothing Short of Tyranny, Jackson Mayor-Council Pull Sign Ordinance After Pressure by Out-Of-Town Realtors

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance that would have required realtors to pay a fee to place real estate-related signage in front of homes and land for sale was pulled by Jackson…

June 16, 2022

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Two “New Aryan Empire” Associates Sentenced to More than 28 Years in Prison

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LITTLE ROCK—Two defendants were sentenced today for their involvement in activities carried out on behalf of a white supremacist gang. Carey Mooney, 46, of Dover, was sentenced to 223…

June 14, 2022

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Robert Singer Introduces Short Bus Bill to Help Districts Fill Driver Positions

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey Senator Robert Singer has introduced a bill in Trenton that would allow drivers of shorter school buses that seat up to 9 students to accept a job…

June 10, 2022

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Jury Finds District Man Guilty of First-Degree Felony Murder of a Senior Citizen In Killing of Man in Northeast Washington

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WASHINGTON –Tyrone Williams, 52, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a jury today of first-degree felony murder of a senior citizen and other charges in…

June 8, 2022

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Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Celebrates Pride Month

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From the Desk of Lori Linskey, Monmouth County Prosecutor FREEHOLD – The grounds in front of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office just got a little more colorful. Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori…

June 3, 2022

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Lakewood High School Put on Lockdown After Report of Man With Assault Rifle

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Tuesday Lakewood High School was placed on lockdown after the report of a man in a pickup truck with an assault rifle was near the school. Lakewood police…

June 1, 2022

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State Police Seeking to Identify Trespassers at Child Asylum at the Jersey Shore

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WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police at the Jersey Shore are seeking to identify trespassers at the abandoned Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Facility located in Wall Township, Monmouth County. Related News: Famed Journalist…

May 30, 2022

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Fight at Newark Wawa Escalates to Violent Road Chase, Shooting

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Newark, DE – An argument at a Wawa parking lot in Newark turned into a shooting that left one man seriously injured and another vehicle struck by gunfire. On Saturday, at approximately…

May 30, 2022

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Toms River’s Geoghegan Fired, Dems and Republicans United in 5-0 vote

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HOWELL, NJ – Democrats and Republicans serving on the Howell Township committee have voted to pass a resolution that immediately terminates the employment of a Toms River man serving as township manager.…

May 26, 2022

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Akron Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Intent to Traffic More Than 8 Kilograms of Methamphetamine

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Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Gus Tell Jr., 56, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced on May 19, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi to 15 years in prison…

May 24, 2022

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Misameach Expanding Dreams and Opportunities in Dignitary Filled Ground Breaking

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – It started just over a decade ago when Lipa Schwartz began organizing events to help sick children in an attempt to brighten their day. In the time since Schwartz…

May 24, 2022

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Jackson Driver Who Fled Fatal Christmas Eve Crash Gets 7 Years in Prison

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 28-year-old Jackson man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for fleeing the scene of a fatal crash on Christmas Eve. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

May 13, 2022

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