Teen indicted in Toms River hit-and-run that killed woman
Toms River, NJ – An 18-year-old man from Lake Hiawatha has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in Toms River that left one woman dead and her husband seriously injured…
Fatal Route 70 crash leaves one dead in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TWP., NJ – A deadly Monday morning crash on Route 70 left one person dead and several others injured after a Dodge van struck a Ford Sprinter van attempting a left…
South Toms River driver hit with homicide and gun charges
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 41-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and multiple related charges in connection with a June crash that killed a woman in South Toms River, according to…
Father arrested after 2 year old left in locked vehicle in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 34-year-old Lakewood man is facing charges after authorities said his 2-year-old child was found locked alone in a vehicle outside the Lakewood Township Police Department on Tuesday. Prosecutors…
NJ man indicted for strangling wife in South Toms River
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 38-year-old man has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in connection with the death of his wife earlier this year, prosecutors…
Lacey Township woman charged in Toms River hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 22-year-old woman from Lacey Township has been charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a 60-year-old man critically injured in Toms River…
Wall police make multiple arrests for DWI, drugs, and outstanding warrants
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Police Department reported a series of arrests last week ranging from shoplifting to drug possession and multiple driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. On Tuesday, June…
Dozens of homeless seek shelter at Toms River library amid heavy rain and outreach effort
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Dozens of homeless individuals took refuge Tuesday morning at the Ocean County Library and nearby municipal facilities in downtown Toms River as rain swept through the area, effectively…
One Dead, Three Stabbed, Over 70 Arrests Made During Wild Memorial Day Weekend in Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A wild weekend filled with violence, police activity, public brawls, three stabbings and one death marred Memorial Day weekend celebrations at the Jersey Shore. In total, police made…
Seaside Heights Boardwalk Shut Down After Third Night of Violence and Third Stabbing
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — For the third consecutive night, the Seaside Heights boardwalk was the host of multiple large scale brawls, disorderly conduct, and a stabbing. It was the third stabbing, with…
Pedestrian struck near St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency personnel responded Saturday evening to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in front of St. Joseph’s Church on Hooper Avenue, prompting a road closure and an active…
Woman stabbed outside Seaside Heights motel airlifted to trauma center
Stabbing in Seaside Heights prompts police response and medical evacuation SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — An 18-year-old woman was stabbed Saturday evening in the area of the Sunset Motel on Webster Avenue in…
Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…
Unlicensed driver charged for death of 10-month-old in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lakehurst woman has been charged with causing death while driving without a valid license following a crash that killed her ten-month-old son in Jackson Township on Saturday…
Downtown Toms River Homeless Advocate Arrested for Killing Woman in Horrific Lakewood Crash
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A man who serves as a homeless advocate for those in need in Downtown Toms River has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that occurred early Tuesday…
Jackson Township man charged with murder after Toms River stabbings, killing Brick man
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been charged with murder and several related offenses following a double stabbing Friday morning that left one man dead and another injured, Ocean…
Fatal stabbing in Toms River under active investigation
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Friday morning on Adams Avenue in Toms River, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…
Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…
Migrant with New Jersey probationary license ran red light at 120 MPH before hitting cop
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated assault after authorities say he barreled through a red light at 106 mph, slamming into a vehicle driven by an off-duty…
Seaside Park Police mourn loss of K9 Jax after 9 years of service
SEASIDE PARK, NJ — The Seaside Park Police Department announced the passing of K9 Jax, a longtime service dog with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. K9 Jax served the community for nine…