Severe Accident Involving Overturned Truck Leaves Driver in Critical Condition

Manchester, NJ – Manchester Township Police Department responded to an overturned pickup truck on Horicon Ave just east of County Route 530 on Tuesday morning. Investigating officers found an overturned 2020 Toyota…

Lakewood Man Faces Charges in Collision That Injured Belmar Motorcyclist

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 48-year-old Lakewood man has turned himself in to face 4th Degree Assault by Auto charges from a motor vehicle collision on November 15, 2023, on Allenwood Lakewood…

Driver Injured in Fiery Car Crash in Manchester

Manchester, NJ – A single motor vehicle crash involving a tree occurred on Saturday afternoon, where a 49-year-old woman was injured. The 2008 silver Jeep Liberty, driven by Laura Garciapoblano, caught fire…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Lakewood Township House Fire Caused by Discarded Cigarette, Prosecutor

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A recent structure fire in Lakewood Township has been ruled accidental by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fire, which occurred early on May 4, originated from discarded…

Lakewood Man Sentenced to Five Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run

Lakewood, NJ – Angel Garcia-Rodriguez, 26, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash Resulting in a Death. This conviction stemmed…

Middletown Honors Van Zandt Brothers with Street Renaming Ceremony

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Middletown celebrated its musical heritage on Friday by renaming Wilson Avenue to Van Zandt Way, honoring local legends Steven and Billy Van Zandt. The event, hosted by Middletown native…

Elderly Couple Involved in Serious Crash in Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ – On Tuesday, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a car crash at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Green Acres Road. The incident involved a…

Jackson Man Charged with Assault by Auto After Crash

Erick Perez-Ramirez, 40, of Jackson, was charged with two counts of Assault by Auto on Wednesday. The charges are in connection with an automobile crash that occurred in Toms River during the…

Elderly Victim in High-Speed Lakewood Crash Identified, Driver Released on Bail Reform

Lakewood Man Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge Following Fatal Crash LAKEWOOD, NJ — Aryeh Bakst, an 18-year-old resident of Lakewood, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motor vehicle accident resulted in…

Join the Festive Fun at Jenkinson’s Annual Easter Parade

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Mark your calendars for a springtime tradition that brings joy and community spirit to the Jersey Shore. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is proud to host its Annual Easter Parade…

Barnegat Lighthouse Looks Like New After Million Dollar Restoration

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Situated on Long Beach Island, the Barnegat Lighthouse now shimmers brightly in the Jersey Shore after a much needed million dollar face lift was completed last year. After…

Elderly Driver Injured in Manchester Township Crash

A single-vehicle crash in Manchester Township, New Jersey, on Friday, March 15, 2024, left a 72-year-old man injured and prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities. At around 6:23 pm, officers from…

Ocean County Man Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Assault Following DUI Crash

BAYVILLE, NJ – In a recent court proceeding, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 52-year-old William Andujar of Whiting was sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison by…

Toms River Resident Upset After ‘Busloads of Migrants at Route 37 Motel’

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A small group of residents angry with Mayor Dan Rodrick posted a photo of two buses at a local motel claiming illegal immigrants are being dropped off in…

Investigation Ongoing in Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Ocean Township

Ocean Township, NJ – Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced an investigation into a pedestrian death that occurred Thursday night in Ocean Township. At approximately 8:18 p.m., Ocean Township Police were…

Governor Murphy Announces $1 Million Grant for Toms River Boardwalk

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced the Township of Toms River has been approved for a $1 million grant under funding allocated through the federal CARES Act.…

Wildwoods Boardwalks Receive Over $9 Million in State Grants

WILDWOOD, NJ – Wildwood Boardwalks have been awarded over $9 million in Boardwalk Preservation Fund grants by the Murphy Administration. In a significant boost to local infrastructure and tourism, the Murphy Administration…

Seaside Heights Receives $4.8 Million in Boardwalk Funding

TRENTON, NJ – The Murphy Administration has announced a significant investment in the future of New Jersey’s shorelines, with Seaside Heights in Ocean County being awarded $4,795,362 in Boardwalk Preservation Fund grants.…

Valentine’s Day Rescue: Injured Seal Pup Rescued in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center welcomed a new patient on Valentine’s Day, a female Grey seal pup, found stranded and in need of care on the beach…

Toddler Rescued After Sand Collapse on Sea Girt Beach

Sea Girt, NJ – A 2-year-old boy was rescued by his father after becoming trapped in a sand collapse on Sea Girt’s Neptune Place Beach, police have reported. Following the incident, local…

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