High Winds and Heavy Rain Cause Power Outages in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Dozens of power outages were reported across Northern and Southern Ocean County as severe weather conditions hit the Jersey Shore on Sunday night. High winds and heavy rains…

Jackson Township Man Charged in Hit-and-Run Resulting in Serious Injury

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced today that Brian Huerta-Tochihuitl, 20, of Jackson Township, has been charged with Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Which Resulted in Serious…

Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit and Run in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

Oceanfest at Long Branch: A Seaside Independence Day Celebration

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Long Branch Promenade is set to host Oceanfest, a family-style Independence Day celebration, on July 4, 2024. Located at 1 Ocean Boulevard, this day-long event promises a blend…

Toms River Mayor Serves Cease and Desist on “Fake News” Page for Slanderous And False Claims

“Fake News” Outlet with History of Misinformation Pulls Slanderous Posts About Toms River Mayor After Served with Cease & Desist JCEN, a fire and emergency scanner news page in Ocean County, made…

Brick Township Distributes CDBG Funds to Local Service Organizations

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township recently allocated a total of $42,800 in support to various local service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, sourced from the U.S. Department…

Motorcyclist Injured in Crash With Car on Route 571

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred at the intersection of County Route 571 and Beacon Street on Sunday, June 9, around 1:11…

SummerFest 2024 Returns to Brick Township with Exciting Lineup

BRICK, NJ — SummerFest, presented by Pine Belt Cars, marks its 29th season this year at Windward Beach Park, offering a series of free concerts and spectacular fireworks. The event kicks off…

Multiple Critical Injuries After Head-On Crash Involving Passing Car on Route 70

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—A severe head-on collision occurred late Wednesday night on State Highway 70 near mile marker 34.5, involving two vehicles and resulting in critical injuries for one of the drivers. At…

Juvenile Among Two Charged in Triple Shooting in Asbury Park

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago revealed that an adult and a juvenile were charged following a triple shooting in Asbury Park that resulted in one fatality and two…

Toms River Teen High on Weed and Drunk When She Crashed and Killed Friend in Overturn Crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the arrest of 18-year-old Kailyn Gorga from Toms River, who faces charges of Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto. The charges…

Police Investigating Serious Weekend Crash in Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — On Sunday, at around 3:02 PM, Manchester Township Police were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of State Highway 70 and County Road 571.…

Murphy Administration Blames Wildwood, Cops for Rowdy Teens on Boardwalk

WILDWOOD, NJ — Attorney General Matthew Platkin responded to criticisms on Friday regarding the handling of recent disturbances on the Wildwood boardwalk. Local officials had to shut down the boardwalk overnight last…

Ocean City Mayor Says Juvenile Delinquency on Boardwalk Will Not Be Tolerated

OCEAN CITY, NJ – After a wild weekend at the Jersey Shore, one local mayor affected by the mayhem has had enough. Ocean City Mayor Jay Jillian is dealing with recovering his…

Crowds Rush Off Boardwalk After Reports of ‘Gunfire’ in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Crowds of people ran off the Seaside Heights boardwalk Saturday night after loud ‘bangs’ were heard. At first, police responded to the scene in force with reported gunshot…

Jackson Township EMS and RWJ-Barnabas Paramedics Reunite with Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township EMS (JTEMS) and RWJ-Barnabas paramedics recently reunited with Robert, a patient they successfully resuscitated from cardiac arrest in early May 2023. The meeting took place in…

Brick Township Police Issue Crosswalk Safety Reminder for Memorial Day Weekend

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer at the Jersey Shore, the Brick Township Police Department is emphasizing pedestrian safety at crosswalks. Under New Jersey State…

New Safety Standards Implemented for Deadly Beach Umbrellas in NJ and NY

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ —Following a series of injuries and fatalities linked to beach umbrella accidents, significant safety changes have been introduced at beaches in New Jersey and New York. These new standards…

Ford Explorer Catches Fire After Crash with E-Bike, Teen Injured

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ—A serious crash involving a motorized bicycle and a Ford Explorer occurred early Sunday morning on Commonwealth Boulevard at the intersection with Northampton Boulevard. Manchester Township Police Department responded to…

White Dodge Durango Sought in Ocean County Hit and Run

**White Dodge Durango Owner Sought After Hit-and-Run Incident** Barnegat, NJ – Barnegat Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a white Dodge Durango involved in a hit-and-run incident. The…

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