Manhunt for New Jersey Fugitive Wanted After Body Found Dismembered

Ocean County Man Charged with Hindering Apprehension and Desecration of Human Remains Toms River, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, for…

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Pittsburgh Man Charged with Multiple Burglaries in Allegheny County

Allegheny County Police have charged Shawn Jackson, a 37-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, with several felony offenses following his alleged involvement in multiple burglary incidents across the county. The investigation began on June…

Fire Hoses next to a Fire Engine, waiting to be stored back on the truck.

House Fire Displaces Family in Howell

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A house fire at 13 Woodstown Drive prompted a rapid response from the Howell Township Police Department at approximately 3:35 PM today. Upon arrival, officers reported the residence…

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Man Charged in Valentine’s Day Crack Bust Was Justin Love

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Justin Love, 25, of Jackson Township, with narcotics distribution and weapons offenses following a two-month-long investigation. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

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Local Resident Donates Handmade Quilts to Hospitalized Children for the Holidays

FREEHOLD, NJ – Sgt. Michael Grochwoski and P.O. Thomas Parise of the local police department facilitated a heartwarming gesture earlier this week, delivering handmade quilts to Centre State Hospital in Freehold. The…

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Lancaster County Juveniles to Stand Trial for September Shooting

EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA – Two teenagers are set to stand trial in Lancaster County Court following their involvement in a shooting incident in East Lampeter Township. Omar Jackson, 17, and Nazier…

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Troubled Past Starting to Haunt Political Candidates at the Shore and Beyond

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter and Halloween haunts are popping up all over the Jersey Shore as the festival of the dead draws near.…

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Regrettable Mistake? Rodrick Says Opponents’ Criminal Records Much More Than That

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the escalating mayoral race of Toms River, Councilman Daniel Rodrick and Ben Giovine, a staffer for Congressman Andy Kim, engage in heated exchanges. Last week, a mailer…

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Toms River Mayoral Candidate Says DUI Arrest Was ‘Regrettable Mistake’

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the campaign for mayor in Toms River heats up between Councilman Daniel Rodrick and Congressman Andy Kim Staffer Ben Giovine, barbs are being exchanged. In a mailer…

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Neighbors Annoyed after Couple Puts Out Blinking “Don’t Be an A*Hole Sign

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents of a once quiet Jackson Township neighborhood are upset over the decision by one of their neighbors to install a commercial traffic warning sign on their front…

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Neptune Woman Charged for Prostitution, Coccaine

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – On Wednesday, August 30, a motor vehicle stop at the Budget Inn on State Highway 35 led to the arrest of Patrice Jean-Marie, 21, of Neptune. Patrolmen James…

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Ocean County’s crime unit uses drones, cameras and anti-drone tech

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Since becoming Sheriff of Ocean County, former Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy has vastly increased the use of technology within the county’s largest law enforcement agency. One…

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“The Chairman is targeting me” Gove announces she will fight back against Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to a report today, New Jersey Assemblywoman Diane Gove said Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is targeting her. Gove says Gilmore, in a coordinated scorched earth…

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Got hazardous waste in Ocean County? Here’s where you can get rid of it

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Get a head start on spring cleaning this year by emptying out your home of hazardous materials in a safe manner. Ocean County has announced the hazardous waste…

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Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

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Brick woman arrested for illegal puppy mill was once named Teacher of the Year by Chris Christie

BRICK TOWNSHIP – A New Jersey school teacher who was a recipient of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s Educator of the Year award in 2017 was arrested and charged with animal cruelty…

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Two charged,180 dogs and cats rescued at illegal, inhumane Jersey Shore puppy mill

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over 180 dogs and cats were rescued from an illegal puppy mill operating out of a residence on Arrowhead Park Driver in Brick Township on Friday. Two women…

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At 10:13am, the Freehold Township Police Department responded to the Biotech High School for a possible report of shots fired.

Freehold high school targeted by same shots fired hoax as other schools at shore

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Freehold Township high school was one of many targeted early Friday morning in an apparent regional school swatting hoax that also occurred in Barnegat, Toms River and Jackson…

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Lacey Boyfriend Pleads Guilty to Stealing $217k From Sick Girlfriend

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man who was accused of stealing $217,300 from his sick girlfriend in Lacey Township has pleaded guilty to theft and is facing up to five years in…