Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man remains jailed in Ocean County without bail after being charged with a child exploitation offense and flagged for a detainer out of Pennsylvania, according to jail…

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Ocean County man jailed for multiple weapons and high-capacity magazine charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 5-foot-10 Ocean County man remains held without bail after being booked Friday on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines. Chaim Ginsberger…

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Manchester Mobile Home Park Murderer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Elderly Mother

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 45-year-old Manchester man will serve a decade in state prison after admitting to a violent attack that left his 71-year-old mother with a fractured skull and other…

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Brick police K9 teams join FBI-led NYC port drug search

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township police K9 teams trained alongside federal agents and regional units during a large-scale maritime exercise that spanned the Hudson River and key port locations in New…

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Kearny crash that killed 72-year-old leads to arrest

Motorized bicycle operator charged months after fatal Kearny crash Kearny, NJ — A motorized bicycle operator has been charged in connection with a crash that left a 72-year-old woman dead, more than…

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NJ Energy Bills Spiked Up 17% Since Last Year: Here’s How Much Rates Will Increase in 2026

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey households are still absorbing last year’s sharp electricity price surge—about 17% in 2025—while facing a smaller projected increase of roughly 1.3% in 2026 under the state’s mitigation…

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Federal Judge Rejects Detainee’s Bid for Release From NJ ICE Custody After Removal Order Dispute

Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied an immigration detainee’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling that his challenge to a removal order issued without a merits hearing must instead proceed…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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State Troopers Honored in Bayonne for Solving 2016 NJ Turnpike Crash That Led to 37-Year Sentence

Bayonne, NJ – New Jersey State Police leaders and troopers were recognized at a Bayonne gala this week for their years-long investigation into a fatal 2016 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike…

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Urgent rescue plea issued for four overlooked shelter dogs

Four dogs need help as urgent rescue plea intensifies in Ocean County Jackson, NJ — A growing sense of urgency is surrounding four dogs at a New Jersey shelter. The Northern Ocean…

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Toddler left in hot car at Parx Casino as mother found gambling inside

Baby left in hot car as mother found inside casino Bensalem, PA — A 14-month-old child was rescued from a locked vehicle in a casino parking lot after being left alone for…

Police Blotter·Pennsylvania News

Wallet theft at Toms River Burger 25 sparks search for duo in silver Hyundai

Wallet swiped at Toms River restaurant as police hunt duo seen fleeing in Hyundai Toms River, NJ — A wallet theft at a local restaurant has prompted police to release images of…

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Trenton Officer Suspended After Excessive Force Allegation Referred to Prosecutor

TRENTON, NJ — A Trenton police officer has been suspended and faces potential criminal review after an internal investigation found alleged excessive force, with the case now in the hands of the…

Memorial Food Pantry Opens in Whiting, Expanding Support for Families in Need

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A new community food pantry opened in Whiting this week, creating an ongoing resource for residents in need while honoring the legacy of a local family member, township…

Ocean County News

$1M Mega Millions hit headlines massive week of NJ winners

$1M Closter ticket leads surge of big lottery wins across New Jersey Trenton, NJ — A $1,000,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Bergen County headlined a week of major lottery wins across…

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Somerset County Veterans Office Reclaims $6.6M in Benefits, Hosts First Statewide Summit Since COVID

Somerville, NJ — Somerset County’s Veterans Services office helped veterans recover $6.6 million in benefits last year while hosting its first statewide training summit since the pandemic to address new federal policy…

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Heartbroken shelter pup Hazel waits as search for forever home drags on

Heartbroken shelter dog Hazel waits as search for forever home drags on Jackson, NJ — A 7-year-old dog who once had a home is still waiting inside a New Jersey shelter, as…

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Closter Man Charged After Alleged Choking Assault During Dispute at Palisades Park Home

PALISADES PARK, N.J. — A 49-year-old Closter man faces an aggravated assault charge after investigators say he grabbed an adult victim by the neck and jaw during a dispute at a private…

Baby O and the cocaine-fueled nightclub era that shaped Seaside Heights’ Boulevard in the 1980s

Seaside Heights, NJ – Long before Seaside Heights tried reinvented itself as a family destination, the stretch of Boulevard anchored by clubs like Baby O’s, Yakety Yak Cafe, and the Bamboo Club…

Community News·Ocean County News

Unclaimed $5.9M ticket nears expiration in NJ

$5.9M jackpot ticking away as unclaimed ticket nears deadline in New Jersey Trenton, NJ — A life-changing $5.9 million lottery prize is still sitting unclaimed with the clock now ticking down to…