Man Throws Park Bench Through Convenience Store Window; Tries to Set Concrete on Fire

by Stafford PD On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 AM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to McKinley Avenue Plaza located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 for a…

September 3, 2017

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Accident Under Investigation in Manahawkin

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On January 20th, 2017 at approximately 4:20pm, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Neptune Drive and Breakers Drive. This is…

January 23, 2017

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Overdose at Nursing Home Leads to Suspected Heroin Dealer

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On Friday, 12/30/2016, at approximately 9:25 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department was dispatched to an overdose at the Manahawkin Nursing and Rehab located at 1211 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, NJ.…

January 11, 2017

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Ocean County man charged with multiple sexual offenses

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Ocean County man charged with multiple sexual offenses TOMS RIVER, NJ — Darnell Williams, 34, of Manchester Township, has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact and two counts of…

October 12, 2025

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Spring City man convicted of first-degree murder in fatal 2023 shooting

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A Chester County jury has found Quinzell Mickey guilty of first-degree murder and a firearms offense in the 2023 shooting death of 33-year-old William Stafford, officials announced Friday.…

June 21, 2025

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Jackson man gets 7 years for weapons and meth after multi-town raids

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple weapons and narcotics charges spanning several municipalities over a…

April 10, 2025

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No Happy Ending for Jersey Shore Massage Parlor Madame

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A Jersey Shore massage parlor operator is in trouble after police discovered illegal up-charged services that weren’t on the official price sheet. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, alongside Barnegat Township Police…

June 28, 2024

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New Jersey Dad Who Killed Son on Treadmill Convicted

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Authorities have announced the conviction of Christopher Gregor, a 32-year-old from Monroe Township, for the aggravated manslaughter of his six-year-old son, identified only as C.M. The verdict followed…

June 1, 2024

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Carjacking at Lakewood Bus Terminal Under Investigation

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – A carjacking near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal is under active investigation by the Lakewood Police Department. Capt. Greg Staffordsmith stated, “We are actively investigating a carjacking that…

September 28, 2023

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Early Morning Fire At Jersey Shore Home Depot Reported

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MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Friday, at around 4:12 AM, the Stafford Township Fire Company was dispatched to the Home Depot in Manahawkin following reports of a structure fire. Additional units from Stafford…

June 10, 2023

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Missing woman, 4-year-old child found safely in Lakewood

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – A woman and her 4-year-old daughter were reported missing in Lakewood on Friday and later found inside the township safely. The Lakewood Police Department, in collaboration with various community…

June 10, 2023

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Student struck while exiting school bus in Lakewood

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – A student exiting a school bus in Lakewood Township Wednesday night was struck by a passing vehicle Wednesday night. According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Gregory Staffordsmith, the incident…

March 23, 2023

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“The Chairman is targeting me” Gove announces she will fight back against Gilmore

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to a report today, New Jersey Assemblywoman Diane Gove said Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is targeting her. Gove says Gilmore, in a coordinated scorched earth…

February 25, 2023

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Judge revokes pre-trial release of Brick women in alleged mass animal cruelty case after visit to shelter

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58 after the couple embroiled in a mass…

February 1, 2023

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Got hazardous waste in Ocean County? Here’s where you can get rid of it

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Get a head start on spring cleaning this year by emptying out your home of hazardous materials in a safe manner. Ocean County has announced the hazardous waste…

January 31, 2023

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Ocean County women in Brick mass animal cruelty case in trouble again

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two Brick Township women accused of hoarding and neglecting over one hundred dogs and 43 cats inside their home are in hot water again. Now, the Ocean County…

January 21, 2023

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Fire damages home in Manahawkin overnight

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stafford Township firefighters battled an overnight blaze at a home in Manahawkin Wednesday morning. According to the Stafford Police Department, a 911 call was made reporting the fire…

October 5, 2022

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What’s That Smell? Wind Shifts Smoke Plume From 12,000 Acre Fire Across Ocean County

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police across southern and central Ocean County today have reported calls from concerned residents regarding a heavy smoke smell and haze. This comes as the 12,000-acre Mullica Township…

June 21, 2022

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Teen Crashed Car into Home, Fled Scene

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teen driver crashed his car into a home in Manhawkin then fled the scene, police said today. According to police, on Saturday, at around 11:39 PM, Patrolman…

April 26, 2022

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New Jersey dad who killed six-year-old son on treadmill to remain jailed until trial

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A New Jersey dad who allegedly called his six-year-old boy fat and forced him to run on a treadmill, eventually pushing him to his death will remain in…

March 19, 2022

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