Man held on multiple child endangerment and firearms charges in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held at the Ocean County Jail after his arrest on multiple child endangerment, aggravated assault, and weapons-related charges, according to inmate records…

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Ocean Gate woman charged with DWI and drug possession after Route 9 traffic stop

Berkeley Township, NJ – A traffic stop on Route 9 led to the arrest of an Ocean Gate woman accused of driving while intoxicated and possessing cocaine, police said. The incident occurred…

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Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses. Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the…

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Ocean County man facing assault, weapon, and child endangerment charges

Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Luis Hernan Chacon was taken into custody Saturday following multiple violent offense charges involving weapons and child endangerment, according to Ocean County jail records.…

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Ocean County man flees scene after drunk driving crash causes serious injury

Toms River, NJ – A man identified as William Donohoe was taken into custody Sunday following a serious vehicle incident that left at least one person injured, according to Ocean County jail…

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Man held on child abuse and assault charges in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Jesus M. Lizarzaburoareval was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Sunday following charges related to assault and child abuse, according to county inmate…

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Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…

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Ocean County announces traffic safety changes and upgrades at 17 locations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive package of traffic safety improvements covering major intersections and corridors in several municipalities, including Lakehurst, Toms River, Jackson,…

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Lost dog found wandering near Mizzen and Poplar in Ocean Township

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A dog was found wandering in the area of Mizzen and Poplar Friday morning, prompting a community effort to reunite the pet with its owner. Ocean Township Police…

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Ocean County Commissioners move to preserve land in Berkeley and Lacey through Natural Lands Trust

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to acquire more than 99 acres of land in Berkeley and Lacey Townships as part of the county’s ongoing effort…

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Ocean County to upgrade traffic signals at four busy Jackson intersections

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials have approved a series of traffic signal revisions at four key intersections in Jackson Township aimed at improving safety and easing congestion in one of…

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Ocean County to acquire land for Brewers Bridge reconstruction in Jackson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with plans to rebuild Brewers Bridge in Jackson Township, authorizing the acquisition of land needed to complete the long-anticipated…

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Republicans sweep Ocean County races as GOP dominance continues across local, county, and state contests

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Republicans maintained their long-standing political stronghold Tuesday night, sweeping every major county and legislative race, according to unofficial election results. Voter turnout reached nearly 57 percent…

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Man arrested after police pursuit, cop assault in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County man is being held without bail following his arrest on multiple felony charges including eluding police, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and obstructing justice. Authorities…

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Ocean County woman charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses

Toms River, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County have charged Marion Rojas following an investigation into a shooting incident that left one person injured and another in custody. Police said the suspect…

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Ocean County man charged in aggravated sexual assault of incapacitated victim

Toms River, NJ – Authorities in Ocean County have charged a local man following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving an incapacitated victim. The suspect was taken into custody on…

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Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Rally Coming to Ocean County College on Sunday, First Time Ever in New Jersey

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Conservative advocacy group Turning Point Action will host its first-ever “Super Chase” event in New Jersey this weekend, featuring commentator Jack Posobiec as keynote speaker. The rally is…

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OceanFirst Bank slashes 114 jobs in major mortgage business retreat

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – OceanFirst Bank is cutting 114 jobs as it exits its residential loan origination business, marking a significant shift for the 120-year-old Toms River-based lender. The layoffs, disclosed in…

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Ocean County man arrested for criminal sexual contact

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man was booked into custody Thursday on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including criminal sexual contact, criminal coercion, and criminal restraint, according to county inmate…

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Juveniles injured in Jersey City hit-and-run

Juveniles injured in Jersey City hit-and-run incident JERSEY CITY, NJ – Multiple juveniles were injured in a hit-and-run crash on Monday, acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello reported. Investigators with the Hudson…

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