Brick Township Parks Services Recognized by NJ Society of Engineers

Submitted by Brick Township Brick Township’s Municipal Recreation Facilities Improvement Project was awarded First Place in the category of the Municipal Parks / Recreation Projects by the New Jersey Society of Municipal…

Man’s death at music fest leads to $350K settlement in police brutality suit

The family of a 38-year-old New Jersey man who died after allegedly being beaten and choked by coops at a music festival more than two years ago settled their excessive force lawsuit…

Read Christie’s final State of the State address

Gov. Christie Christie will bid New Jersey farewell on Tuesday as he gives his eighth and final State of the State address. Below is the full text of his prepared remarks. Before…

Toms River Man Blew Up Electrical Transformer, Led Police on Chase

On Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 5:07 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department responded to the Lacey Business Park, located on Challenger Way in Forked River in reference to a power outage.…

Brick Man Indicted for October Shooting in Long Branch

by CHRIS SWENDEMAN Man Facing Charges of Armed Burglary, Attempted Murder, Weapons Offenses FREEHOLD – An Ocean County man is named in a 4-count indictment handed up by a Monmouth County grand…

Outgoing Gov. Christie to NJ: You’ll Miss Me!

The first time I asked Gov. Chris Christie a question we were 2,000 miles from New Jersey. I was a year into my first newspaper job in southeast New Mexico. Christie, just…

More Snow Tonight? Wintry mix in store for Monday evening commuters

For some, the evening commute on Monday could include some freezing rain and sleet. A winter weather advisory has been issued for central and southwestern New Jersey, from 1 p.m. to 9…

N.J. school closings, delayed openings (Monday, Jan. 8, 2018)

The lingering effects of a blizzard that swept through New Jersey on Thursday followed by dangerously cold temperatures over the weekend have forced some school closures and delayed openings for Monday, Jan.…

Gas Leak Forces Neighborhood Evacuation

On Saturday, a natural gas leak forced a temporary evacuation of homes in the Lake Riviera section of Brick Township. Ocean County Sherrif’s officers assisted along with Brick Township Police near Tennessee…

N.J. woman wins $5M with accidental scratch-off lottery ticket purchase

A New Jersey woman won $5 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket she purchased accidentally in New York City and didn’t even bother checking for two weeks. Oksana Zaharov, 46, of Edgewater,…

Winter Storm Watch: Up to Six Inches of Snow Tonight Possible

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for five New Jersey counties in advance of a strong storm system that could drop up to a half-foot of snow on…

Suspected Superstorm Contractor Fraud Charged for Failing to Provide Services to Victims

Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed a Complaint alleging that a South Jersey-based contractor used deceptive practices to obtain more than $348,000 in…

Brick’s Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud Gets 5 Years in Prison

ttorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that a former Brick Township employee today was sentenced to five years in state prison for stealing…

Cops Shoot Knife Wielding Man in Jackson Reportedly Holding Hostages

Submitted by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Jackson Township. Preliminary details of the event…

Burglars Caught on Doorbell Cam Captured

Two real-life grinches who have been accused of robbing homes in Jackson might be spending their Christmas behind bars, barring pre-trial release through New Jersey bail reform, that is. by Jackson Police…

Prosecutor: Jackson Man Among Nine Arrested in Freehold Drug Ring Bust

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – Nine members of a Freehold Borough cocaine distribution ring were arrested yesterday, after a nine-month investigation. The group was moving approximately one-third of a kilogram of…

Exclusive: Attorney General Warns Jackson, Other Towns to Not Close Borders to Orthodox Jews

TRENTON-Although Jackson Township Attorney Jean Cipriani last night affirmed the existence of an investigation being conducted by the Office of the Attorney General, the state has yet to publicly acknowledge the investigation.…

Fireball Shooting Across The Sky Captured By Dashcam

Typically, police dash cams are used to gather evidence during traffic stops. However, a New Jersey police officer accidentally captured something quite spectacular on his: a fireball blazing across the sky. Sgt.…

Shoppers Need to be Cautious and Aware of Their Rights This Holiday Season, Freeholder Director Vicari Said

SEARCHING FOR the perfect holiday gift? Then shop smart and always be aware of your rights, said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari “Not every holiday gift is the perfect gift,” Vicari said.…

Juggling touchdowns and toddlers, Ashante Worthy rises to top of N.J. football scene

He has accounted for 10 touchdowns in a single game — TEN! He already has broken or matched state records for touchdowns and combined yards in a season. And it’s a virtual…

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