Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with local departments coordinating to ensure…

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Structure Fire Investigated in Berkeley Township Senior Community

Structure Fire Investigated in Berkeley Township **Berkeley Twp., NJ** - On Friday at approximately 1:29 PM, Berkeley Township Police Department officers responded to a structure fire at 310 St Vincent Ct. in…

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Lawsuit Alleges New Jersey Cop, Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Multiple Male Firefighters

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A bombshell lawsuit filed on March 17 in Ocean County Superior Court has rocked the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, alleging that a former police officer and…

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Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

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Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Know Before You Go

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set to take place Sunday, March 9, at 1…

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Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by an adult…

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Watch: Kingda Ka Demolished: World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Falls in Quiet Farewell at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson Township, NJ – Before the sun had fully risen over New Jersey this morning, the iconic Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure met its end. At approximately 7:00…

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Toms River Republicans Joined by State Leaders to Celebrate First Year Accomplishments of Mayor Rodrick

OCEAN BEACH, NJ – It was standing room only Thursday night at the Channel Marker restaurant in Ocean Beach as state, county, and local Republican leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the…

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With California Under Fire Over Budget Cuts, Mismanagement, How is New Jersey’s State Fire Budget?

TRENTON, N.J. — As a recent increase in forest fires continues to intensify wildfire risks across New Jersey, the Murphy Administration’s 2025 budget presents a mixed approach to funding wildfire prevention and…

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Two Nurses Charged at Pine Barrens Rehab Facility with Urban Legend Lore

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have been charged with aggravated assault following an incident at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Facility in Berkeley Township, authorities announced. Local legend claims…

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Teen Girl Groped on NYC MTA Bus

New York City, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has issued a call for public assistance in identifying a man suspected of forcibly touching a 16-year-old girl on an…

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Jackson Officials Shocked, Angry After Shooting Suspect, Accomplices Set Free Under Bail Reform

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are shocked and angry after three men accused in an attempted murder incident on Larsen Road earlier this summer have all been released from jail under…

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They Beat and Shot a Man in the Face in Jackson, Set Free by New Jersey Judge Under Bail Reform

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three dangerous men who are facing charges for an extremely violent crime are back on the streets thanks to an Ocean County judge and New Jersey Bail Reform.…

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NYPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Assault of Woman in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for a man involved in the attempted assault of a 25-year-old woman in Brooklyn late Thursday night. The incident occurred at…

Brooklyn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Bronx Subway Station

BRONX, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter following the death of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed at a Bronx subway station on Saturday. Shane Cunnison, 37,…

Asbury Park Man Indicted for Murder in 2022 Toms River Shooting

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges related to the fatal shooting of Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick…

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Man Charged with Witness Tampering in Jackson Township Shooting

JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against two men in connection with a violent incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024. Noah Phelps, 24,…

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NYPD Launches Search for Missing Brooklyn Man

BROOKLYN, NY — The New York City Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help in finding Roberto Enrique Salazar Aldaz, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, reported missing from his Brooklyn residence. He…

Murphy Administration Blames Wildwood, Cops for Rowdy Teens on Boardwalk

WILDWOOD, NJ — Attorney General Matthew Platkin responded to criticisms on Friday regarding the handling of recent disturbances on the Wildwood boardwalk. Local officials had to shut down the boardwalk overnight last…

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Prosecutor Issues Stern Warning to Agitators in Light of Wild Weekend at the Jersey Shore

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland has issued a statement regarding recent disturbances in Wildwood and Ocean City, which occurred over the weekend and involved large…