Prosecutor’s Office Calls Out Asbury Park Press Over Report on Double Murder

TOMS RIVER-Al DellaFave, the spokesman for Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato today called out the local Gannett newspaper, The Asbury Park Press over claims that inside information was released to the paper…

One Dog Dead, One Recovering After Being Chained to Highway Median by Drug Crazed Man

NEWARK-Two dogs were chained to a highway median on Route 280 in Newark and abandoned by their owner, according to the Associated Humane Society. Animal welfare officers were called to investigate…

Watch One Child's Lifelong Journey that Ended with a Heroin Overdose

A video released by the Lacey Township Police Department shows one family’s journey with their child from birth to death after an heroin overdose. The video, directed by Zachary Ramos is a…

BREAKING: Leaked Photos from Inside Ocean County Democrats' Dark Convention

BERKELEY-This week, the Ocean County Democrats shocked the political establishment when they announced that there will be no media or public access to their annual nominating convention for governor of New…

County Freeholders Seeking $500,000 For Walking Trail Project Through South Toms River

PRESS RELEASE FROM Ocean County Board of Freeholders In anticipation of constructing a segment of the Barnegat Branch Trail that would run through South Toms River and serve as the trails northern…

Dog Shot by Police During Home Raid Rehabilitated by Associated Humane Society

LACEY TWP-A dog that was shot in a police raid on a home in Orange in undergoing rehabilitation at the Associated Humane Society and is getting ready to return to her home.…

Berkeley Relay for Life Kick Off Meeting Feb. 23

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Berkeley/Lacey will hold a free kickoff for the annual event on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond Elementary School, 210 Western…

Watch: Regina Discenza Calls it Quits; Blames Everyone Else

Letter to the Editor Lacey school board member Regina Discenza, to pretty much everyone’s enjoyment and pleasure announced she’s done taking up space on the Lacey School Board and will not run…

Toms River North Wins OC Swim Championship; Jackson Memorial Second

TEAM SCORES: 1-Toms River North 410. 2-Jackson Memorial 209. 3-Central Regional 195. 4-Toms River South 191. 5-Southern 182. 6-Brick Township 161. 7-Lacey 151. 8-Barnegat 143. 9-Brick Memorial 139. 10-Jackson Liberty 108. 11-Toms…

Roadway fatalities in Ocean County increased in 2016

In 2015, 38 died in roadway fatalities in Ocean County. In 2016, that number rose by four to 42. Below is a list of roadway fatalities reports by the New Jersey State…

Road Rage: Man sprays driver in face with pepper spray after waiting too long at toll booth

On Friday, December 30, 2016, at 2:24 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Jeffrey Slota responded to the parking lot of 701 Lacey Road in Forked River, in reference to a road rage…

Man Killed on Christmas Day Struck by Transit Bus Driver, No Charges Yet

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little today announced the following investigation update regarding the Christmas Day pedestrian death of…

Brick Memorial's Ghione Ranked #1 in State at 132 pounds

Following are the top eight ranked wrestlers at all 14 weight classes. New weight class rankings will be released every Tuesday. 106 pounds 1-Dante Mininno, Gateway, Jr. 2-Anthony Clark, Delbarton, Fr. 3-Dylan…

Armed Robbery Reported in Ocean County Stop & Shop Parking Lot

On Saturday, February 27, 2016 at approximately 9:25 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the Super Stop & Shop supermarket located at 400 Lacey Road in the Whiting section…

Prescribed burns in Ocean County this weekend

JACKSON – The New Jersey State Forest Fire Service will conduct prescribed burns in Jackson and other parts of Ocean County on Feb. 27-28. The seasonal program of prescribed or controlled burns…

HS WRESTLING: Four from Brick Memorial Win in Region 6 Quarterfinals

The town of Brick will be well-represented in the semifinals of the NJSIAA Region 6 Wrestling Championships after four wrestlers from Brick Memorial High School and two from Brick Township earned their…

Toms River Man Arrested for Stealing Nearly $500 in Legos from Walmart

LACEY-On Friday, February 19, 2016, at 5:37 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, in reference to a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported…

Bonnie and Clyde: Toms River Police Charge Couple with String of Burglaries

A four month investigation into the multiple residential burglaries within the Green Briar Woodlands Retirement Community resulted in the arrests of James Donegan, age 37, and Amiko Donegan, age 35, of Ebb…

Department News – COPs Collectible Card Program 2016 – Monday, February 22, 2016

COPs Collectible Card Program – The Lacey Township Police Department is excited to announce the 2016 COPs Collectible Card Program. The members of the police department, through the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation, have…

HS WRESTLING: Four Titles for Toms River South at District 24 tournament

The Toms River South High School wrestling team won four weight-class titles, Toms River East won two and Toms River north won one at the NJSIAA District 24 Tournament at Pine Belt…

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