Somebody Stole $15 Million From Lakewood Schools and We Still Have No Idea Who or Why

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody pulled off a $15 million heist in Lakewood two weeks ago and police have not mentioned a single word about. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s silence is deafening. It’s…

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Virginia “Ginny” Haines Announces Retirement from Ocean County Politics at 78

TOMS RIVER, NJ – February 27, 2025 – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics for over four decades, has announced she will not seek re-election…

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New Jersey Man Busted for Series of Lewd Incident With Young Girls in Lakewood

A Tuckerton man is in custody after being linked to a series of disturbing incidents involving young girls in Lakewood, authorities announced. Michael Marto, 28, faces charges of sexual assault, luring, lewdness,…

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One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

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Mayor Says $15 Million Mysteriously Stolen from Lakewood School District Account

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A $15 million theft from the Lakewood school district’s operating accounts over the weekend has prompted an active investigation, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Raymond G. Coles acknowledged the financial…

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Jackson Man Busted for Multiple Lewd Acts With Children in Lakewood

JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Massinissa Ladj, an 18-year-old resident of Jackson Township, has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from a series of disturbing incidents…

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Each Stitch Counts partners with The Arc to support Ocean County families

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Each Stitch Counts, a nonprofit addressing hygiene insecurity, has partnered with The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s Employment Center to expand its community impact while providing job opportunities for individuals…

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False 911 call in Fairfax County leads to violent ambush, leaving one officer stabbed and a teen under arrest

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — A routine police response in Fair Lakes turned violent Monday afternoon when a 16-year-old boy, who had falsely called 911, stabbed a Fairfax County police officer, authorities said.…

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Teen killed in accidental Lake Worth shooting, juvenile charged with murder

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Lake Worth on Friday evening after a group of juveniles mishandled a firearm, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.…

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Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board

JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…

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Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests in Lakewood

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A routine traffic stop conducted by the Brick Township Police Street Crimes Unit on January 8 uncovered drugs, a defaced firearm, and other evidence, leading to the arrests…

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Beagle Rescued from Icy Pond by Stafford County Deputy

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A beagle named Rico was safely rescued from an icy pond in Stafford Lakes Village early Friday morning, thanks to the swift actions of a Stafford County sheriff’s…

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First jackpot of 2025 hits Burlington County with $657K prize

TRENTON, N.J. — Burlington County kicked off the New Year with a major win as a lucky player claimed the first Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of 2025, totaling $657,679. The winning ticket…

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Georgetown man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit in Sussex County

MILLSBORO, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested Keemie Adkins, 33, of Georgetown, on Wednesday following the theft of a vehicle and a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash. The incident began…

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Mysterious drone sightings expand to Ocean County, raising concerns near military installations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings of unmanned…

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Lakewood woman critically injured in Howell crash, authorities investigating

HOWELL, N.J. – Authorities are investigating a vehicle collision that critically injured a 45-year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening on US Route 9 in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday.…

Two Lakewood Men Charged with Murder in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2010 shooting death of Rondell Proctor, following a renewed investigation that used modern forensic testing, Ocean…

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New Jersey GOP Candidate Slams Lakewood Decision to Require Permits for Charities in Town Square

BRICK, NJ — Robert Canfield, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, has spoken out against what he calls “unnecessary bureaucratic barriers” imposed on charitable organizations operating in public spaces, vowing…