Lakewood man sentenced to 12 years in prison for heroin distribution and weapons offenses

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 28-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a multi-agency investigation…

Lakewood parents charged with murder in death of 3-month-old daughter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson,…

Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos

Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…

View of Point of Woods Way from the adjacent Toms River Country Club

Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Lakewood apartment fire displaces multiple families

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A late-night apartment fire displaced several families in Lakewood on Saturday, prompting emergency evacuations but fortunately resulting in no injuries, authorities said. The Lakewood Police Department received reports of…

Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…

Former New Jersey Governor McGreevey takes in $2.2M for Jersey City mayoral bid, aided by top Spadea consultant

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Former Gov. James E. McGreevey has surged ahead in the race to become Jersey City’s next mayor, racking up nearly $2.2 million in campaign contributions and showing a…

Kari Lake axes $250M federal lease, slashes USAGM staff under Trump executive order

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kari Lake, senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announced the immediate cancellation of a $250 million, 15-year lease for office space on Pennsylvania Avenue, citing…

Man busted with loaded gun and high-capacity magazine in Brick Township traffic stop

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Lakewood man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after Brick Township Police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop earlier this month, authorities announced.…

Thieves tunnel through roof in $4.4M Lakewood warehouse heist

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A high-stakes heist has left a Lakewood electronics business in ruins after thieves broke in through the roof and made off with more than $4 million in merchandise, according…

Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating to ensure…

Convicted Mafia Hitman Who Killed Six People Visits Lakewood

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed that former…

Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

Lakewood’s Mysterious Circle in the Woods Explained

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A long-debated circular clearing in the woods near Lakewood Airport has been debated by man for years. People who see the circle on Google Maps are often curious. The…

Electricity Stealing Woman Arrested After Releasing Great Dane to Attack Investigating Deputy

LAKE WALES, Fla. — A Lake Wales woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking a sheriff’s deputy with her dog and racking up multiple charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.…

All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic delegation, who largely voted against the measure.…

Judge Hands Illegal Migrant Convicted Of Killing Laken Riley Life Sentence Without Parole

Jose Ibarra, an illegal migrant from Venezuela, was given a life sentence on Wednesday for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard on…

Laken Riley’s Stepfather Reads Final Journal Entry His Stepdaughter Addressed To Her ‘Future Husband’

John Phillips, the stepfather of the late Laken Riley, emotionally read one of her final journal entries addressed to her “future husband” following the Wednesday conviction of her killer. Athens-Clarke County Superior…

‘Outrageous’: Georgia Governor Reacts To Court Claim That NYC Flew Laken Riley Killer To Georgia

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office blasted apparent revelations that Laken Riley’s killer was flown into the state before her murder, and confirmed they are working to get more answers. The roommate…

Laken Riley’s Alleged Killer Arrived In Georgia On ‘Humanitarian Flight,’ Roommate Testifies

Jose Ibarra, the alleged murderer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, traveled from New York City to Georgia after requesting a humanitarian flight, his roommate testified Monday. Ibarra is currently standing trial…

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