‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Former Hillside Officer Gets 17 Years After Drunk Driving Crash Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer will spend 17 years in state prison after a jury found he drove under the influence of alcohol and THC before a 2021 crash…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Trenton drug bust uncovers heroin crack cocaine and cash near park

Authorities seize hundreds of heroin doses during New Jersey bust TRENTON, NJ — A narcotics investigation in Trenton led to the arrest of a city man after police said officers uncovered crack…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News

Jackson Budget Vote Sparks Employee Fears After Council Deadlock Nearly Jeopardized Benefits and Payroll

Jackson, NJ – A sharply politically divided Jackson Township Council vote triggered panic among municipal employees after key budget measures tied to health insurance, payroll obligations, and township operations nearly failed during…

Community News·Jackson Township News

$4 Million Drug Operation Broken Up in Bergen County as 5 Face Major Narcotics Charges

Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County investigators say they dismantled a large-scale narcotics manufacturing and distribution operation tied to more than $4 million worth of illegal drugs seized across multiple North Jersey locations.…

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Lucky Bergen County ticket lands $50K Powerball prize

Lucky Powerball ticket sold in River Vale scores $50K prize RIVER VALE, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player is holding a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after matching enough numbers in Monday…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years in death of infant daughter

Father admits role in death of baby girl in Lakewood LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades behind bars after admitting responsibility in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, a…

Police Blotter·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Ocean Township Steps Up Trash, Lawn and Property Enforcement Across Neighborhoods

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Household trash complaints, overgrown lawns and bulk waste problems drove a surge in code enforcement activity across Ocean Township this spring, with township officials logging dozens of sanitation…

Community News·Monmouth County News

Bound Brook Targets Trash, Illegal Parking and Property Blight Across Borough Neighborhoods

BOUND BROOK, N.J. — Accumulated trash, discarded furniture, illegal lawn parking and unsecured outdoor storage prompted a wave of property code violations across Bound Brook in April, with borough inspectors issuing warnings…

Community News·North Jersey News

Federal Judge Rejects Lakewood Man’s Attempt to Revive Lawsuit Over Red Flag Gun Seizure

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has rejected an attempt by a Lakewood man to revive parts of a lawsuit connected to New Jersey’s “red flag” gun law and the seizure of…

Central Jersey News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Toms River News

Furio From The Sopranos Shows Up in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Federico Castelluccio, the actor best known for playing Furio Giunta on HBO’s The Sopranos, made a recent appearance in Asbury Park where he spent time with New Jersey…

Community News·Monmouth County News

Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi

Jackson, NJ — A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Jackson Township News

NJ father sentenced to decades in prison after infant daughter dies from severe head injuries

Lakewood father sentenced to 25 years after infant daughter dies from head injuries LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man will spend decades in state prison after admitting responsibility in the death of…

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Paterson Zoning Inspector Pleads Guilty in Forged Permit Scheme Tied to Illegal Payments

TRENTON, N.J. — A Paterson zoning inspector and two accomplices admitted participating in a scheme that provided fraudulent zoning permits and forged city documents to applicants in exchange for cash payments, New…

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Barnegat Officers Begin 2026 Police Unity Tour Ride Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Officers from the Barnegat Police Department began their journey Saturday in the 2026 Police Unity Tour, joining thousands of law enforcement riders traveling to Washington, D.C., to honor officers…

Community News·Ocean County News

Toms River Schools Approves 35% Superintendent Raise After Desperate Sell Off Of Trees and Properties

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After years of selling off assets, clearing trees from school property and warning residents about deep financial instability, the Toms River Regional School District has approved a new…

School and Education News·Toms River News

Former Hillside Police Officer from Toms River Sentenced in Drunk-Driving Crash That Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer received a prison sentence Friday for a drunken-driving crash that killed a married couple after his pickup truck flew off the Garden State Parkway…