Somerset County SWAT Standoff Ends with Hostage Rescue and Arrest

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – A nearly five-hour SWAT standoff ended with the rescue of a hostage and the arrest of Alonzo D. Blakey, 50, on Friday in Somerset County. Somerset County Prosecutor…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Calvert County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

LUSBY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was called to action over 1,800 times during the week of October 30 to November 5, 2023, dealing with various incidents including burglaries, property…

Former Montgomery County Teacher Charged with Abuse of a Minor

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A former teacher from Montgomery County is facing charges for alleged sexual abuse involving a minor. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested following an investigation…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Fire in Lakewood Housing Authority Residence Linked to Open Flame

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal explosion occurred on November 1 at a residence within the Lakewood Housing Authority on Sampson Avenue, leading to the death of Ronald Prichard, 67. At around…

Mercer County Begins First Phase of New Park Development at Dam Site 21

HAMILTON, NJ — The first phase of a new passive-recreation park in Mercer County is set to commence on Nov. 1 with the dredging of the 50-acre lake at Dam Site 21.…

Community News·Mercer County News·New Jersey News

Lakehurst Contractor Receives Eight-Year Prison Sentence for Theft by Deception

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Robert Cohan, 36, was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for Theft by Deception on October 27, as announced by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

Police Blotter

Howard County Police Collect Over 1,200 Pounds of Unwanted Medication

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The Howard County Police Department announced today that 1,278 pounds of unwanted medication and sharps were collected during its #DrugTakeBackDay. The collection took place at the Wilde Lake…

Community News·Good News·Maryland News

Lakewood Jewish Federation Director Endorses Ben Giovine for Toms River Mayor

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Toms River mayoral candidate Ben Giovine secured significant funding in his campaign, totaling one-third of his contributions by Sharron Greenberg, a director at the Lakewood-based Jewish Federation of Ocean…

New Jersey News·Politics

Man Charged for Waving Gun After Lakewood Road Rage Incident

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood Police Department took the man into custody…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Polk County Teacher Arrested for DUI, Faces Additional Charges

PINELLAS PARK, FL — A third-grade teacher at Sky View Elementary School was arrested for driving under the influence with a Breath Alcohol Content of .15 or higher on Friday night. Leslie…

Florida News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Shawn Frederick, 34, was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 200 River Avenue in Lakewood. Frederick entered the convenience store…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

County to Spend $3.4 Million to Restore ‘Historic’ Money Pit into Public Bathroom

BARNEGAT – Usually when the government spends millions of dollars to refurbish a historic home, the home has local history. Sometimes, it was the scene of a famous battle or historical incident.…

Government News·New Jersey News

Lakewood Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced today that John Filistovich, 59, has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of Murder and Theft. Filistovich is accused of killing…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Two Lakeland Men Plead Guilty To Federal Charges In Connection With Drive-By Shooting Of 11 Men In Lakeland

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Nicholas Quinton Hanson (31, Lakeland) and Marcus Dewonn Mobley, Jr. (23, Lakeland) have pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition, and possessing a…

Government News·Police Blotter

Caught on Video: Man on Fire Runs Out of Lakewood Supermarket

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A video shared by the Lakewood Scoop shows a man, on fire, running out of the Breadberry Supermarket on CountyLine Road in Lakewood. The video shows a man running…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Ocean County No Longer Quiet, Hosting Two of Top Ten Most Populated Cities

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County was once a sleepy shore community with chicken farms and cranberry bogs back in the mid-twentieth century. Now, it is home to two of the largest…

Community News·New Jersey News

Suspect Arrested in Vance County Double Shooting

HENDERSON, N.C. – In a quick arrest following a Thursday morning shooting, Eric Ryan Hill was taken into custody by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which took place in the…

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

Three Victims in Deadly Lakewood Crash Identified

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred in Lakewood Township on October 7 has left three individuals dead. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer identified the deceased victims…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Three Dead, Two Critical in Tragic Lakewood Crash

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident in Lakewood Township is currently under active investigation. Early Saturday morning, at around 2:20 a.m., Lakewood Township Police Department officers were dispatched to…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

It’s National Taco Day and Here Are The Best Taco Joints in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Today is National Taco day, celebrated annually on October 4th. It’s a day when taco enthusiasts have the perfect opportunity to indulge in their favorite tortilla-wrapped delights. While…

Business News·Food & Dining·New Jersey News

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Somerset County SWAT Standoff Ends with Hostage Rescue and Arrest

Calvert County Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

Former Montgomery County Teacher Charged with Abuse of a Minor

Fire in Lakewood Housing Authority Residence Linked to Open Flame

Mercer County Begins First Phase of New Park Development at Dam Site 21

Lakehurst Contractor Receives Eight-Year Prison Sentence for Theft by Deception

Howard County Police Collect Over 1,200 Pounds of Unwanted Medication

Lakewood Jewish Federation Director Endorses Ben Giovine for Toms River Mayor

Man Charged for Waving Gun After Lakewood Road Rage Incident

Polk County Teacher Arrested for DUI, Faces Additional Charges

Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven

County to Spend $3.4 Million to Restore ‘Historic’ Money Pit into Public Bathroom

Lakewood Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend

Two Lakeland Men Plead Guilty To Federal Charges In Connection With Drive-By Shooting Of 11 Men In Lakeland

Caught on Video: Man on Fire Runs Out of Lakewood Supermarket

Ocean County No Longer Quiet, Hosting Two of Top Ten Most Populated Cities

Suspect Arrested in Vance County Double Shooting

Three Victims in Deadly Lakewood Crash Identified

Three Dead, Two Critical in Tragic Lakewood Crash

It’s National Taco Day and Here Are The Best Taco Joints in Ocean County

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