Toms River man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material and faces a potential decade in state prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced.…

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Sexual assault suspect held on ICE detainer in Toms River jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man identified as Jorge Macas-Vera is being held in the Ocean County Jail without bail following his arrest on charges related to the sexual assault of a…

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Toms River Boosts Summer Programs After Police Camp Cancellation

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Today, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed disappointment after the Toms River Police Department announced it will no longer be hosting its annual police summer camp. The Toms…

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Toms River councilman joins rally to build homeless shelter on Route 9

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter. The rally,…

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Toms River Democrat primary pits tech entrepreneur against ex-con in Ward 4 race

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democratic primary race for Toms River’s Ward 4 council seat features two sharply contrasting candidates: one with a background in technology and the arts, the other seeking…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade Set to Kick Off Early Monday Morning

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, the township of Toms River and American Legion Post 129 are inviting the entire community to come out and attend this year’s Memorial…

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Package thief on the prowl in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a package theft that occurred May 10 at an apartment on Walnut Street, the Toms River Police Department said in a statement released this week.…

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Toms River Council Candidates Get Into Downtown Barroom Scuffle

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shortly after Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was spotted downtown with a camera crew, led by development lobbyist George Gilmore, it was reported that he got into…

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Bahama Breeze in Toms River abruptly closes down, employees left outside

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Bahama Breeze restaurant in Toms River closed without warning Friday, leaving employees and patrons surprised as they arrived to find the doors locked. Workers reported to the…

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Fire breaks out at Toms River mobile home park

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A structure fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Roberts Mobile Home Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and leading to the safe evacuation of all residents and their…

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Toms River issues fire safety guidelines ahead of Lag B’Omer celebrations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention released safety guidelines Thursday morning ahead of Lag B’Omer, a Jewish holiday traditionally marked with bonfires, which begins Thursday evening and…

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Toms River said no, but June primary election could revive canceled downtown tower project

Mo Hill allies could revive halted downtown tower project in Toms River GOP primary fight TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A June 10 Republican primary in Toms River is shaping up as a…

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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…

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Ocean County sheriffs deployed to downtown Toms River as homeless concerns grow near library

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has stationed officers in downtown Toms River and at the Ocean County Library in Lakewood, citing public safety concerns as tensions rise over…

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Everything you need to know about this weekend’s double stabbing and murder in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing early Friday morning in Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley…

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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…

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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…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade set for May 26

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, the township of Toms River and American Legion Post 129 have announced the date and time for this year’s Memorial Parade. The community…