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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Keansburg man accused of beating girlfriend to death after motel attack in Seaside Heights

Woman fatally beaten at motel murder charge follows hospital drop-off Toms River, NJ – A woman found unconscious with severe head trauma at a local hospital on Sunday has died, and the…

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Four-legged officers save lives and solve crimes in Jackson

Jackson K-9 units praised after locating missing juveniles and tracking suspects JACKSON, NJ – Two K-9 units from the Jackson Police Department are being recognized for a string of successful operations, including…

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Gun hidden in porta-potty lands Jersey duo in hot water

Seaside Heights men busted after gun found hidden in park toilet Seaside Heights, NJ — A quiet afternoon in a Lakewood park turned into a scene out of a crime drama when…

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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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Wall Township police report arrests in weeklong sweep across Monmouth County

Wall Township, NJ – Local officers made a series of arrests last week involving charges ranging from forgery and obstruction to multiple counts of driving while intoxicated, according to the Wall Township…

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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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Two cats killed in Manchester Township blaze as couple escapes

Couple escapes midnight inferno in Whiting but cats perish in fire sparked by electrical malfunction MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A late-night fire tore through a single-family home in the Whiting section of…

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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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Police bust four on outstanding warrants across Monmouth and Ocean

DWI arrest and multiple warrant busts in Wall Township weekend sweep WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police made a series of arrests on Saturday, October 25, following a busy stretch of…

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Lakewood’s Jewish councils unite behind Ciattarelli in historic first of its kind political endorsement

Lakewood, NJ – In a political shift without precedent, every Jewish council in the Lakewood region has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The coordinated announcement marks the first time…

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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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