SWAT Teams Raid Homes in Lakewood, Jackson and Howell

JACKSON, NJ – On Tuesday, a multi-agency SWAT operation was conducted in northern Ocean County and southern Monmouth County. Residences in Jackson, Howell, and Lakewood have been targeted in what local police…

Howell PBA Gives Local Kid New Bike After Hit By Car

by Howell Township PBA, HOWELL, NJ – The Howell PBA purchased a new bicycle for Gianna today after her bicycle was destroyed by a car and the driver couldn’t afford to replace…

Fire at Howell Windmill Club Condo Complex Causes Damage to Unit

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell firefighters from the Southard Fire Department responded to a fire at the Windmill Condominium complex. Quick response by firefighters led to the containment of the fire to…

Howell Teen Advances in Big Joe Henry’s Jersey Talent Show

HOWELL TOWSHIP, NJ – Howell teenager Madison Torres belted out Tell Me, Something Boy, on the stage in Point Pleasant this week to advance in the annual Big Joe Henry Jersey Talent…

Howell Police Reunite Two Lost Dogs with Owners

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – With heat reaching into the 90s this week, Howell police were quick to rescue two stray dogs and reunite them with their owners. While out on patrol, the…

Howell Girl Scouts Donate Cookie Sale Money to Police K-9 Unit Who then Pay it Forward

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Like a scene out of the movie Pay it Forward, the Howell Township Police Department took a donation from Girl Scout Troop 60771 and paid it forward. The…

Worker Rescued After Being Trapped in Collapsed Hole, 10 Feet Deep in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A worker at a residential construction worksite was trapped in a hole approximately 8 to 10 feet deep on Thursday according to the Southard Fire Department. Early in…

Black Bear Reported in Howell Township

HOWELL, NJ – Police in Howell Township have reported a black bear sighting in the Candlewood section of town Saturday morning. The sighting comes just hours after a bear, possibly the same…

Two Howell Township Men Arrested for Drugs in Ocean Township Traffic Stop

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Monmouth) – Two Howell men were arrested and charged for drug possession during a motor vehicle stop on Route 66 last Wednesday. According to police, at approximately 9:30 pm…

Howell Police to Increase Patrol and Security at Township Schools

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – In the wake of the tragedy that unfolded Tuesday at a school in Texas, where 19 people, including children and teachers, were shot and killed, the Howell Township…

Geoghegan Gone? Howell Township Business Manager On the Chopping Block

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Retired Jackson Township police officer and Toms River resident Brian Geoghegan’s days as Howell Township business manager are numbered. At Tuesday’s township council meeting, the council introduced a…

School Buses Involved in Crash that Shut Down Route 9 in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Howell Township Police department reported this morning that two school buses were involved in a serious crash in the area of Route 9 and Friendship Road. Southbound…

Two Pets Killed in Howell House Fire, No Other Injuries Reported

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Police today reported a structure fire at a home located at 257 Lemon Road. According to police, all of the occupants were able to safely exit…

HOWELL: Biden’s Open Border Chief Gets Hill Drubbing

HOWELL: Biden’s Open Border Chief Gets Hill Drubbing Mike Howell on May 1, 2022 On its very first page, President Joe Biden’s new border security plan admits that it will lead to…

Howell Instagram Popup Party Shut Down, Police Responded

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A party in Howell’s Rodina Hall was shut down by event staff after excessively large crowds showed up and flooded the facility’s restrooms Friday night, the Howell Police…

Administrator Geoghegan to Council: Cancel Howell Day

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Business Administrator Brian Geoghegan, a Toms River resident, suggested this week that the Howell Township Council consider canceling this year’s Howell Day celebration. Geoghegan cited a…

Fatal Crash Reported Overnight in Howell

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Route 9, near the border between Freehold and Howell was closed at around midnight on Wednesday for a fatal crash. “Route 9 in Freehold Township is closed due…

Three Car Crash Closes Southard Avenue in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell police officers and firefighters responded to the scene of a three-car crash on Southard Avenue that forced a temporary road closure. Police said injuries were minor and…

Howell Police Chief Kudrick Announces Retirement

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Police Chief Andrew Kudrick has announced his retirement after a 32-year career with the department. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Howell Police…

Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township police responded…

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