Another stabbing at the Jersey Shore brings season total to four

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Monmouth Beach man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed another man during a fight outside a residence in the Ortley Beach…

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Man’s body recovered during Howell SWAT operation

Man found dead in Howell after SWAT operation prompts dual investigation HOWELL, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found Thursday morning near the 170 block of White Street…

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Longtime New Jersey lottery retailer lands first major win with $5.9 million ticket

ROSELAND, N.J. — A Roseland gas station that has sold New Jersey Lottery tickets for three decades has finally handed out its first major jackpot-winning ticket. The Eisenhower Exxon, located at the…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

What’s happening in Howell? Large police presence reported, two arrested including man holding baby

HOWELL, N.J. — A major law enforcement operation unfolded Thursday morning in Howell Township, resulting in two arrests, including a man seen holding a baby, according to officials. Authorities from the Monmouth…

Monmouth County News

Road repairs and congestion bring morning traffic delays across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — Traffic conditions across New Jersey remained congested Thursday, with lane closures from road repairs and volume-related backups affecting several major highways and river crossings. As of early Thursday afternoon,…

New Jersey News·Top Headlines·Traffic Alerts

Son of West Long Branch Mayor Admits to $4 Million in Real Estate Tax Fraud

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A Monmouth County man is facing a possible federal prison sentence after admitting to concealing his interest in multiple real estate properties in an effort to avoid…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…

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Howell cops bust fake Amazon scammer in $80K sting

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Howell Township Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam targeting community members after a resident was nearly defrauded of $80,000 in a complex scheme involving…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Gov. Murphy Mum on Weekend of Violence at the Jersey Shore

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing mounting criticism for remaining silent following a violent Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, where police reported 73 arrests, three stabbings,…

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New Jersey predator heading to prison for 20 years after horrific kidnapping of young girl

FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.…

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Two more Rite Aid stores to close in New Jersey amid company’s ongoing restructuring

NEPTUNE, N.J. – Two additional Rite Aid locations in New Jersey are set to close as the national pharmacy chain continues shuttering underperforming stores as part of its bankruptcy-driven reorganization. The affected…

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New Jersey fugitive wanted for fleeing deadly crash captured by U.S. Marshals in Florida

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a Millstone Township man in connection with a February incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Asbury Park resident, authorities…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

State Homeland Security Says Jersey Shore is a ‘Soft Target’ for Terrorists and Bad Actors

HAMILTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is urging residents and visitors to remain alert this summer as part of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign,…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…

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Four years ago, New Jersey offered COVID-19 vaccines with pizza and prizes on the boardwalk

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Four years ago this week, New Jersey launched the “Shots at the Shore” COVID-19 vaccination campaign, a pop-up initiative offering vaccines along the coast during Memorial Day Weekend…

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Local History·Local Politics

Jackson man sentenced to 24 years for fatal 2020 stabbing

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 24 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2020 stabbing death of a 23-year-old man, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Perkins is making a comeback in Ocean County with ten new locations planned

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Perkins Griddle & Go is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with six new units planned for Ocean County, led by franchisees Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande, who now…

Business News·Food & Dining·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

What to Do If You Find a Baby Deer in Your New Jersey Yard

As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. While the…

Pets and Animals·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Unlicensed driver charged for death of 10-month-old in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lakehurst woman has been charged with causing death while driving without a valid license following a crash that killed her ten-month-old son in Jackson Township on Saturday…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Top Headlines

Wall Township police blotter: Here’s what’s happening

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police recorded a series of arrests between May 12 and May 18, with charges ranging from driving while intoxicated to obstruction and warrant apprehensions across Monmouth…

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

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