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Fiery Wrong Way Crash Reportd on Route 70 in Lakewood; Multiple Injuries

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A serious accident occurred early Friday morning when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on State Highway 70 West crashed into multiple vehicles, leading to a fiery collision and…

March 7, 2025

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…

March 2, 2025

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…

February 27, 2025

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,…

February 23, 2025

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…

February 23, 2025

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…

February 20, 2025

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…

February 20, 2025

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…

February 18, 2025

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.…

February 5, 2025

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.…

February 2, 2025

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…

January 16, 2025

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…

January 15, 2025

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…

January 11, 2025

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…

January 3, 2025

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…

December 30, 2024

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…

December 6, 2024

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.…

December 5, 2024

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…

December 4, 2024

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…

November 23, 2024

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…

November 21, 2024

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…

November 21, 2024

‘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…

November 20, 2024

Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Fire crews continued efforts Monday to contain the Country Club Wildfire burning in Pine Park and near the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County, with officials reporting the blaze…

November 19, 2024

Thirty-Acre Forest Fire Breaks Out at Pine Park in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County has scorched 30 acres as firefighters work to gain control, the New Jersey Forest Fire…

November 18, 2024

Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing

Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing **FREEHOLD, NJ** – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 46 years for the 2022 killing of…

November 16, 2024

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