Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers Accused of Chokeholds, Taser Threats in 103-Page Excessive Force Lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County residents filed a sweeping 103-page civil lawsuit accusing sheriff’s officers of violently restraining a courtroom victim advocate with chokeholds, threatening him with a Taser, and…

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Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Sued for Striking Pedestrian with Patrol Car in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man claims an Ocean County sheriff’s officer struck him while he crossed a township intersection last year, leaving him with what the lawsuit describes as permanent injuries…

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Woman Wanted on Ocean County Warrant Arrested, Jailed in Essex County

Newark, NJ — A New Jersey woman wanted on warrants connected to Ocean County has been arrested and booked into the Essex County Jail, according to inmate records released Sunday. Nicole Hamm,…

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Essex County Sheriff’s Office Van Overturns in Garden State Parkway Crash in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ — An Essex County Sheriff’s Office van overturned Saturday morning after a collision with a pickup truck on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, sending two people to…

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Fugitive Wanted for Striking North Carolina Deputy in Construction Zone Captured in Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – A man wanted in North Carolina after allegedly crashing into a sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a dangerous chase through Asheville has now been captured…

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NJ Attorney General’s Office Sends South Toms River Police Shootout Investigation Back to Ocean County Prosecutor

South Toms River, N.J. — A police-involved shooting that left a Toms River firefighter wounded and facing multiple attempted murder charges will now be investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after…

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

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Brick Township man, Brookdale College fire officer charged for suspicious device that canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade

Prosecutors say investigation found conflicting claims from caller who reported device near parade route Keansburg, NJ — A suspicious device reported near a St. Patrick’s Day parade staging area led to the…

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Ocean County to name Man, Woman of the Year as funding, grants headline busy week

Commissioners also set votes on opioid funds, $1M housing grant and local agreements TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County commissioners are set to recognize community leaders and approve millions in funding this…

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Ocean County man accused in scooter crash had BAC nearly three times legal limit

Toms River man charged with assault by auto after Brick scooter crash TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Toms River man is facing additional criminal charges after prosecutors say he was intoxicated and…

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Breaking: Juvenile charged with attempted murder after teen shot in face at Ocean County Mall

A shooting at a busy shopping center left a 17-year-old hospitalized and sparked a swift multi-agency investigation. TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A juvenile suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting…

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ICE demands Ocean County to honor detainer of Lakewood migrant charged with sexual assault of minor

Federal officials say a detainer has been lodged as local authorities hold suspect without bail. Lakewood, NJ – Federal immigration officials are urging Ocean County authorities not to release a man arrested…

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DHS asks New Jersey officials to hold Ocean County man accused of child sexual assault for ICE.

Federal officials say the Mexican national previously deported should be transferred to immigration custody. Newark, NJ – Federal immigration officials are urging New Jersey authorities to transfer an Ocean County man accused…

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Ocean County Hookah lounge shooting ends in guilty plea from Asbury Park resident

Asbury Park man pleads guilty in Toms River shooting that left one dead and two injured TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Asbury Park man admitted in court this week to aggravated manslaughter…

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Ocean County Commissioners approve new grants, shared services, and policy changes for 2026

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a wide-ranging series of grants, shared service agreements, and internal policy measures during its latest public meeting, committing millions of…

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Man arrested after throwing frying pan through window of Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man is in custody after authorities say he hurled a frying pan through a glass window at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Friday, prompting a swift police…

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Beloved Ocean County law dog passes away

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most trusted and recognizable service dogs, K9 Gertrude, a bloodhound who spent six years tracking…

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Translator needed during arrest man charged in string of locker thefts at Ocean County Retro Fitness gym

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have arrested a Bayville man accused of stealing cash and personal belongings from lockers at the Retro Fitness gym on Route 9 following a month-long string of…

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Bomb threat and evacuation at Lakewood university traced to Monmouth County

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A bomb threat was made against Georgian Court University in Lakewood earlier this week. A juvenile from Monmouth County has been charged after allegedly calling in a false bomb…

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Bomb threats force lockdowns and emergency room closures at two Ocean County hospitals

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Ocean County hospitals were placed on lockdown Tuesday after receiving bomb threats that prompted emergency sweeps by law enforcement, authorities said. The threats targeted Community Medical Center…

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