Raid at Notorious Downtown Hotel Leads to 15 Drug Arrests

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On October 5th at 5 am the Toms River Police Department, executed three court-authorized search warrants at the Red Carpet Inn located at 2 West Water Street.…

Are Toms River Republicans Pandering for the Orthodox Jewish Vote?

Photo: Democrat gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy at a recent visit to Lakewood. Political Commentary TOMS RIVER-After a gesture of goodwill was sent by the Toms River Police Department this weekend through a…

Prosecutor’s Office Arrests 32 Gang Members in Operation Lights Out

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – An investigation launched earlier this year prompted by a spike in shootings in Long Branch, Asbury Park and Neptune Township, resulted in the arrests of members…

Former Jackson Zoning Board Member Unleashes Anti-Semitic Tirade; Calls for Senator’s Suicide

JACKSON-A former Jackson Zoning Board member whose most notable action during his eight year tenure in the township was voting to deny an application for an all-girl Orthodox Yeshiva on Cross Street…

Repairs on the Horizon for Jackson MUA’s Rough Paving Jobs

JACKSON-In recent months, many of Jackson’s streets have been dug up, some recently paved, due to waterline construction and repair projects completed by MUA contractors. Most of that utility work was patched…

Police: Toms River “Pipe Bomb” Was Not Real

On August 31st at 9:15 am Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to a reported pipe bomb at Honda of Toms River located at 346 Route 37 east. Honda workers discovered the…

Jackson Township Announces Road Paving Projects

You can expect to see more road improvements going on as the following roads were just approved for the 2017 Road Improvement Project. BELLEVUE AVE BLACK OAK ROAD BUCKINGHAM DR. ( BREWERS…

$126,853 Grant Allows Berkeley Township to Help Fund Local Charities

Submitted by Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato Mayor Amato Seeks Berkeley Groups to participate. BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., is pleased to announce the Township has received a Clean Communities…

Barnegat Bay Blitz Helps to Beautify Berkeley Township

Submitted by Mayor Carmen Amato, Berkeley Township The annual Barnegat Bay Blitz was held this week, with two clean-up sites in Berkeley Township. A very special “Thank you” to you Department of Environmental…

NJ Pond Guys: Transforming Boring Backyards into Lush and Lively Oases

With summer on the way, what better way to enjoy your yard with a relaxing bubbling brook stocked with gold fish? That’s the mindset of Jackson resident and pond builder Chris Tallarico…

DUI Suspect hits two vehicles; flees scene

On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Andrew Slota responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Route 9 in Forked River, for a report of a…

March Madness in Ocean County: Top Craziest News Stories You Might Have Missed

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news. Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar Heroin Man…

NJ Legislators Scramble to Protect State from Dangerous Consequences of Bail Reform

JACKSON-When New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment that would give judges the ability to hold violent criminals behind bars until their trials without bail, nobody would have imagined the end result…

Dog Saves Man's Life in Jackson Mobile Home Fire

JACKSON-On Sunday morning at 03:08 am, the Whitesville & Cassville Fire Departments, along with Jackson EMS, & Jackson Police Department were dispatched to a Structure Fire at the intersection of South St,…

Jackson Township Mayor Reina Supports League Of Municipalities Opposition of Bail Reform

JACKSON-Jackson Township is a rural suburb nestled at the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. It’s New Jersey’s third largest town by size in area, with over one hundred square miles. It’s a…

Concert Series Returns to Berkeley This Summer

BAYVILLE-Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is proud to announce the Sounds of Summer Concert Series will return to Veterans Park this summer. “I am pleased to announce the return of our popular…

Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari: Throw Out Bail Reform and Start Over

TOMS RIVER-As the follies of New Jersey’s bail reform continue to add up, one Ocean County elected official says it’s time to lock up the flawed bail reform system and throw away…

Who is Tim Schnacke and why is he pushing bail reform down our throats in New Jersey?

Tim Schnacke lives in Colorado, but suddenly has an interest in touting New Jersey’s Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act as a monumental success. He has been attacking the media, including yours…

Jackson Police Report Busy Weekend of Drug Arrests and Mental Health Calls

Thursday February 2: – CDS ARREST: At 1810 hours, Police Officers Cilento and Conti responded to South Lakeview Drive to check on a suspicious vehicle report called in by an area resident.…

Lacey Police Blotter: January 26- January 31, 2017

Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:32 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to police headquarters to take a theft report. The victim reported that on January 31,…

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