Fire engulfs backyard kennel as crews rescue two dogs in Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters rushed into action Tuesday night after a reported large open burn in a residential yard escalated into a dangerous fire involving an outdoor dog kennel in the…

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Manchester man who brutally assaulted his mother gets 10 years in prison

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A 45-year-old Manchester man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after a violent assault that left his 71-year-old mother seriously injured inside her home last summer. Ocean County…

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Toms River woman sentenced to probation for 2022 Manchester crash that killed two men

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 30-year-old Danielle Bowker of Toms River was sentenced to five years of probation for her role in a fatal crash that…

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Elderly driver airlifted after serious two-car crash in Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – An 89-year-old woman was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center Friday evening following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County Route 530 and School House Road…

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Brooklyn developer sues Manchester Township over halted renovation project and disputed demolition order

MANCHESTER, NJ – A Brooklyn-based property owner is suing Manchester Township and its Planning Board after the township abruptly ordered work to stop on two homes it had previously approved for renovation,…

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Manchester cocaine dealer pleads guilty

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Ricardo Cruickshank, 29, of Manchester Township, pleaded guilty to two separate counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute,…

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Manchester man files lawsuit over Monroe Township crash that caused serious injuries

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Manchester resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court, alleging that he suffered serious and permanent injuries in a 2024 car crash caused…

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Manchester opens temporary warming shelter as power restoration continues

Manchester, NJ – Township officials have opened a temporary warming shelter for residents still without power following widespread outages caused by electrical substation repairs overnight. The Manchester Police Department announced that the…

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Failure to yield leads to four-car crash in Manchester leaving one hospitalized

Four-car crash in Manchester leaves one driver hospitalized, police sayInvestigation finds failure to yield caused chain-reaction collision at busy township intersection. MANCHESTER, N.J. – A four-vehicle crash at the intersection of County…

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28-year-old woman reported missing in Manchester Township

Woman reported missing after last being seen near Milford Drive MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are searching for a 28-year-old woman who was last seen early Monday morning in Manchester Township, with…

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Manchester police charge man, two juveniles in Pine Lake Park vehicle burglary spree

Manchester, NJ – A 20-year-old man and two juveniles have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred last month in Manchester Township’s Pine Lake Park neighborhood, police…

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Search underway for 15-year-old Joseph Johnson last seen in Whiting section of Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Joseph Johnson after he was reported missing from the Whiting section of the township. Johnson was last seen…

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Manchester officers honored with Silver Medal of Valor at state awards

MANCHESTER, NJ – Two township police officers have been recognized for their bravery and exceptional service during the 129th Annual New Jersey State PBA Valor Awards ceremony held last weekend. Officer Nicholas…

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Fiery car blaze torches three vehicles in Manchester shopping lot

Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a 79-year-old woman…

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Car fire spreads to two vehicles in Manchester Plaza parking lot

MANCHESTER, NJ – A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center parking lot Thursday morning spread to two nearby cars before firefighters brought it under control, officials said. Police responded around…

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New hire takes oath as Manchester brings on veteran officer

Manchester Township, NJ – A veteran law enforcement officer stepped into a new chapter Monday as Manchester Township officials administered the oath to Patrolman Donald Miller during the Township Council meeting. Ptl.…

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Masked suspects target cars in Manchester Township neighborhood crime spree

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A pair of masked suspects are being sought after a string of vehicle burglaries and attempted break-ins rattled a quiet neighborhood Monday evening. Authorities said the crimes occurred…

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Police Take Scanner News Page Operator into Custody on Harassment Complaint at Manchester Wawa

MANCHESTER, NJ – Police in Manchester have reportedly detained a social media influencer with nearly half a million followers in Ocean County after reports that he was armed and dangerous, with possible…

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Police seek public’s help after vandalism at Manchester Township park

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s assistance following an act of vandalism at the Sixth Avenue Recreation Park in the Pine Lake Park section of town. The incident…

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Police search for missing 72-year-old Manchester man last seen Saturday

MANCHESTER, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 72-year-old Victor Cosentino, who was last seen Saturday in the area of Arizona Avenue. Cosentino was wearing a black shirt…

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