The Cost of Being Murdered in Ocean County: Commissioners approve over $2 million in new medical examiner contracts

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials have approved a series of professional service contracts totaling more than $1 million to support the operations of the County Medical Examiner’s Office through next…

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Ocean County inmate held on credit card fraud and immigration detainer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A 32-year-old man identified as Luis Edinson Ramirez-Gonzalez remains in custody at the Ocean County Jail after being charged with fraudulent use of a credit card and placed…

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Ronald Reagan Arrested for Drug Manufacturing in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Ocean County man identified as Ronald Vincen Reagan has been booked into county custody following his arrest on several controlled substance and drug manufacturing charges, according to…

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Lakehurst man arrested after plowing through construction site killing man

Lakehurst man indicted after drunk driving crash kills construction worker in Toms River Toms River, NJ — A Lakehurst man has been indicted for vehicular homicide after investigators say he plowed into…

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Police recover body of 19-year-old after reported jump from Causeway Bridge

TUCKERTON, N.J. – After nearly three weeks of searching, recovery teams have found the body of a 19-year-old man who was reported to have gone over the Causeway Bridge shortly before Thanksgiving.…

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NJEA Defends Superintendent Citta’s $80,000 Raise as Mayor Demands Resignation

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Board of Education’s latest meeting was anything but ordinary. At its heart: Superintendent Mike Citta’s demand for an $80,000 raise—bringing his salary to $308,000. The…

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No Bueno: Man wanted in multiple states captured in Ocean County

Ocean County man held without bail on theft and burglary charges TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Juan Bueno was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday following his arrest on multiple theft…

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Beachfront dune path feud spills into New Jersey Tax Court as homeowners challenge assessment

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Tax Court is preparing to hear a high-stakes valuation dispute stemming from a bitter decade-long feud between beachfront homeowners John and Lori Westerhold and the…

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Romance scam, burglary, and DWI among November incidents in Berkeley Township

Police respond to multiple fraud, bias, and property damage reports throughout the month. BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A series of unrelated incidents ranging from a romance scam to a burglary and DWI…

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Mother killed in fiery Jackson crash had no family in U.S. as friends launch GoFundMe campaign for burial in Domican Republic

Jackson Police say the Perth Amboy woman died after attempting an illegal pass that led to a head-on collision. JACKSON, N.J. – A 43-year-old mother from Perth Amboy was killed Friday afternoon…

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New Jersey advancess Ocean County criminal justice test to track domestic violence offenders

Four-year “Lisa’s Law” pilot would use electronic monitoring with victim alerts, add fees and penalties, and set up a state fund to pay for the program. TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers…

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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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At nearly 200 pounds, Ocean County service dog Jager is a gentle giant bringing comfort to victims

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Towering at nearly 200 pounds, Jager, a therapy dog serving Ocean County law enforcement, is earning admiration for his calm nature and vital role in helping victims of…

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Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…

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Costs climb again in construction of Ocean County Justice Complex annex

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s long-planned Justice Complex Annex project continues to grow in cost as commissioners approved another increase tied to ongoing construction challenges. The latest adjustment, Change Order No.…

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Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

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Ocean County man charged with arson after weekend blaze, held without bail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Ocean County man identified as Israel M. Salgado-Miron is being held in the Ocean County Jail following his arrest Sunday on multiple arson-related charges connected to a…

Helicopter crews to conduct powerline work across Jackson Township through winter

Jackson, NJ – Residents can expect to see helicopters hovering over parts of Jackson Township this month as federally approved powerline maintenance begins across several major roadways. FAA Safety Inspectors from the…

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State Reveals Criminal Sex Charges Against Silverton Fire Department Chief

A former police officer and fire chief is accused of abusing his authority to commit sexual acts against fellow firefighters, prosecutors said. Toms River, NJ – A retired Island Heights police officer…

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Fugitive ex-New Jersey cop and firefighter wanted for sex abuse charges captured in Florida

FORT MYERS, FL – A former police officer and assistant fire chief accused of sexually abusing young volunteer firefighters in New Jersey was captured in Lee County after weeks on the run.…

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