Monsey Pizzeria To Open In Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last month, Destino’s Pizzeria in Jackson Township announced it was closing, intending to open elsewhere in the future. This week, we learned that a Monsey-based pizzeria is taking…
Hit and Run Driver Caught on Video in Jackson, Arrested
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—A dashboard camera captured a hit-and-run crash by an erratic driver in Jackson Township. The video, published by the Lakewood Scoop, shows a reckless driver narrowly miss a vehicle before…
Jackson Police Arrest Man For Sexual Assault of Young Child
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has arrested a man for an alleged sexual assault against a young child in the township. John Frank Zack is facing charges from a…
Play Ball! Jackson Spring Sports Seasons Begin
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – This past weekend, many of Jackson’s sports leagues began their new season on new turf and lighted fields. The project to upgrade the township’s inventory of sports fields…
North Jersey Criminals Targeting Peaceful Ocean County Towns Like Jackson, Toms River
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A rash of armed break-ins and home invasions in Toms River have put law enforcement officials in Ocean County on high alert. These brazen attacks, according to Jackson…
Calling All Principals: Ocean County Vo-Tech is Hiring a Principal at Jackson School
JACKSON, NJ – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is seeking to hire a new principal at their Jackson campus. Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Jackson Township, NJ, is currently seeking…
This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township council meeting. The position was created after…
Jackson Police Department Remembers Fallen Officer Robert J. Ventura
JACKSON, NJ — On March 18th, the Jackson Police Department honored the memory of Police Officer Robert J. Ventura, who tragically passed away on this day in 2001. Officer Ventura was remembered…
Jackson School Board President Delivers ‘State of the Schools’ Speech as Trenton Continues Aid Cuts
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council has approved a resolution supporting the Jackson School District’s ongoing financial battle against the state of New Jersey. Town leaders and community members welcomed Giuseppe Palmeri,…
Plumsted Township Man Charged with Aggravated Arson and Other Offenses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Edward Petroni, 41, of Plumsted Township, faces multiple charges, including two counts of Aggravated Arson, Burglary, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. These charges stem from incidents occurring…
Jackson to Host Senior Prom for Residents 50 and Over
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Do you look back at your younger years, wishing you could have another chance to relieve those high school glory years? Well, now you can. The Jackson Township…
Commissioner Candidates Host Town Hall Forum at Jackson VFW
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The two GOP candidates running for the Ocean County Board of Commissioners spoke to Jackson residents during an open forum at the Jackson VFW, shedding light on their…
Jackson Police Department Request for Workplace Reform, Public Safety Director Approved by Council
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township police officers representing the two police unions and their membership have requested the creation of a Director of Public Safety, a civilian job to be filled by…
Woman Gets Police Escort Out of Jackson Council Meeting After Slanderous Comments
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a meeting on Tuesday night to decide the fate of an ordinance regarding the hiring of a Public Safety Director, one speaker was removed from the meeting…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Jackson Police Department Settled for $1.2 Million
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A lawsuit filed against the township by the estate of man fleeing police during a 2018 chase has ended in a settlement of $1.2 million according to records…
Fired Toms River Engineer’s Firm Hired by Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has hired the firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC, where former Toms River Township Engineer Robert Chankalian serves as Senior Professional…
Jackson Police Department Welcomes Newest Recruits to the Force
Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has officially welcomed Officer Peter Lauria and Officer Cole Olejarz into its ranks following their graduation. The two new officers graduated from the…
Leaders of Lakewood Pseudo-Police Force Voice Opposition of New Public Safety Position In Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – The leaders of the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch are petitioning lawmakers, police officers, and the public to reject a Jackson Township council plan to create a civilian Director of…
Police Unions Send Public Display of No Confidence in Chief at Jackson Town Hall Meeting
JACKSON, NJ – The police unions that represent Jackson Township’s rank-and-file police officers and commanding officers showed a display of unity against the performance of Chief of Police Matthew Kunz. At one…
Jackson Official Says Extensive Police Experience Required for New Public Safety Director Position
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township could soon be hiring a public safety director to create a link between the township governing body and the police department. Today, Council President Jennifer Kuhn, when…
