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Brick police investigate student threat at Veterans Memorial Middle School

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Police are investigating threatening statements made by a student at Veterans Memorial Middle School, officials announced Wednesday. The incident, reported to police on the afternoon of…

Child Rescued from Burning Jersey Shore Apartment

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire at the Middlebrook Apartments on Saturday afternoon led to the rescue of a child from a two-story garden-style building, according to local officials. The incident, which…

Middlesex County man pleads guilty to drug-induced death charge

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Leonard R. Contreras, 26, of Hopelawn, pleaded guilty on Friday to first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death, according to a joint statement from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office…

Is This Your Dog? Middletown Police Recover Two Lost Pups

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Middletown Township Police are seeking the owners of two Boston Terriers found on Cobalt Ridge Drive. The dogs, described as energetic and mischievous, are currently in the care…

Fifty-Year-Old Video of Life in Brick Township Surfaces Online

If you’re a fan of retro vibes, historic landmarks, or just love taking a stroll down memory lane, then you’ve got to check out the jaw-dropping time capsule of a video recently…

Police investigate drowning death of 4-year-old in Monroe Township Pond

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the drowning death of a four-year-old child in a pond near the family’s home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Monroe Township Police Chief Griffin…

Police and School District Investigate Threat at Great Valley Middle School

East Whiteland Township, PA – The East Whiteland Police Department and the Great Valley School District collaborated this past week to investigate a verbal threat at Great Valley Middle School. The police…

Loud explosion shakes Middletown Neighborhood, dogs rescued from home

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — An explosion and fire rocked the Snowball Gate development on Saturday, prompting a flood of 911 calls, according to the Middletown Township Police Department. The incident occurred on Silver…

Wall Township Cops Nab Mutiple Drunk Drivers in Continued Effort

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police officers made several arrests related to driving while intoxicated (DWI) and other offenses over the past week, according to a recent report from the department.…

Brick police investigate threat made by middle school student

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Police are investigating a report of threatening statements made by a student at Lake Riviera Middle School on the evening of September 5. Detectives, in collaboration…

Jackson School District Launches Paid After-School Buses, But Some Kids Don’t Have to Pay

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township school board, an independent entity from the township’s municipal government, has announced it will be offering after-school late bussing in 2024, but it will cost you.…

Wall Township Police Arrest Middletown Man for DWI

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Patrolman Alfredo Flores arrested Alfredo H. Moreno, 39, of Middletown, on Sunday following a motor vehicle stop on Route 71 for driving while intoxicated. Moreno was processed at…

Middletown Man Charged with Robbery, Rape After Officer-Involved Shooting at Calm Spa

LANCASTER, Pa. — A Middletown man was arrested Tuesday night after a violent incident at Calm Spa in Penn Township led to an officer-involved shooting. Christopher Rivera was taken into custody on…

Toms River Puts Brakes on Illegal Homeless Shelter Operating Inside Public Park

Toms River, NJ – For years, the recreation building at Toms River’s Riverwood Park has been used each winter to house the homeless during cold winter days. That was under a program…

Wall Township Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department reported several incidents over the period from July 2 to July 4, 2024, involving arrests for various offenses including driving while intoxicated, obstruction…

Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

Middletown Police Seek Owners of Escaped Husky

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA – The Middletown Township Police Department is reaching out to the community to locate the owners of a husky that lived up to her breed’s reputation by escaping last…

Lakewood Police Department Hosts 19th Annual Youth Police Academy

LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department is inviting local middle school students to participate in the 19th annual Youth Police Academy, a free educational program aimed at fostering relationships between police…

Gopal Seeks No-Bid Contracts For Social Services Without Parental Consent in New Jersey Schools

TRENTON, NJ—A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 3156, is generating significant debate in New Jersey. Sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal from District 11 (Monmouth) and Senator Angela V. McKnight from District 31…

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