Photo caption: Screenshots of text messages exchanged between Toms River officials show Council President David Ciccozzi declining a township-issued cellphone after stating he no longer wished to conduct township business on his personal phone.

Exclusive: Toms River Stops Paying Council Amid Communication Dispute, Violating Its Own Ordinance

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A series of text messages obtained by Shore News Network raises new questions about ongoing claims by Toms River Council President David Ciccozzi that Mayor Daniel Rodrick has…

August 20, 2026

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Cumberland Police Make Three Separate Arrests for Assault, Failure to Appear and Court Violations

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Cumberland police announced three separate arrests involving an assault investigation and outstanding court warrants, with two suspects ordered held at the Allegany County Detention Center pending further proceedings.…

August 18, 2026

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Single-use plastic utensils and straws may no longer be automatically provided with takeout and delivery orders under New Jersey's "Skip the Stuff" law. - AI Satire

New Jersey Tells Residents How to Report Restaurants for Violating Plastic Utensil and Straw Laws

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New Jersey residents can report restaurants that automatically provide plastic utensils, straws or condiment packets under the state's new "Skip the Stuff" law, which took effect Aug. 1.…

August 14, 2026

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Mattapan patrol confrontation leads to firearm arrest after park curfew violation

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Dorchester firearm arrest: teen charged after loaded gun recovered at Harambe Park BOSTON, MA – A late-night patrol in Dorchester led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Braintree woman after officers say…

July 18, 2026

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Cumberland woman accused of violating protective order

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Police allege a Cumberland woman violated the terms of a court-issued protective order by contacting the protected individual. CUMBERLAND, MD — A Cumberland woman is facing a criminal charge after police say…

July 17, 2026

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Toms River Council Majority Charged for Holding Illegal Secret Meeting, Violating State Law

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A dispute over legal representation has erupted into a legal Sunshine Law violation after Toms River Township Attorney Jonathan Penny accused a majority of the Township Council of…

July 9, 2026

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Lakewood Code Enforcement Targets Overgrown Lawns, Illegal Signs and Property Maintenance Violations

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Lakewood, NJ – Recent code enforcement activity in Lakewood Township shows officials focusing on a range of quality-of-life issues, including overgrown lawns, illegal signage, trash accumulation, and other property maintenance violations. Records…

July 8, 2026

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Illegal Rooms, Significant Violations Uncovered During Jackson Landlord Inspections

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Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Rental Safety Bureau has completed more than 250 rental property inspections since the program launched, averaging approximately 30 inspections each week as officials continue enforcing…

July 5, 2026

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Police Arrest Report: Handcuffs used by police.

Cumberland woman charged with violating peace order after alleged threats

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Police say a woman allegedly made verbal threats following an altercation between juveniles and was found to be in violation of a court order. CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Cumberland woman has been…

June 25, 2026

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Passaic Police Officer Received 180-Day Suspension Following Crash and Pursuit Violations

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A Passaic police officer was suspended for 180 days after disciplinary investigations found he was involved in a preventable patrol vehicle crash and later ignored multiple supervisory orders to stop following a…

June 21, 2026

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Camden County Jail Guard Suspended 210 Days After Repeated Lateness Violations and Sick Leave Abuse

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A Camden County police officer received four major disciplinary suspensions totaling 210 days after repeated lateness violations and misuse of leave policies, according to state disciplinary records. A Camden County law enforcement…

June 20, 2026

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Probation violation lands Cumberland woman back in custody

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Police say a bench warrant was issued after a court condition was allegedly violated last month CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Cumberland woman was arrested on a probation violation warrant after authorities said…

June 5, 2026

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Cumberland man jailed without bond after missing court date and violating probation

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Two active warrants catch up with local man already facing prior criminal cases CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Cumberland man is being held without bond after police arrested him on two outstanding bench…

June 5, 2026

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Jersey Shore Towns Crack Down on Teen Curfew Violations as Memorial Day Crowds Swell

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Seaside Heights, NJ — Shore towns across New Jersey ramped up curfew enforcement Saturday night as large crowds of teenagers flooded boardwalks, amusement areas, and beach streets during Memorial Day weekend, prompting…

May 24, 2026

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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Teaneck BOE of Violating Free Speech Rights at Meetings, Censoring Critical Hamas Speech

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TEANECK, NJ — A former Teaneck councilman and local news publisher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the Teaneck Board of Education and several current and former officials of violating…

May 18, 2026

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Baltimore man jailed without bond after probation violation arrest

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Cumberland police say suspect was taken into custody on bench warrant tied to trespassing case CUMBERLAND, Md. — A Baltimore man was taken into custody and ordered held without bond after Cumberland…

May 16, 2026

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Cumberland man arrested on probation violation tied to theft conviction

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Police say local suspect was taken into custody on bench warrant Thursday CUMBERLAND, Md. — Cumberland police arrested a local man Thursday after serving a bench warrant tied to an alleged probation…

May 15, 2026

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Major Court Victory In Fight Against New Jersey’s OPRA Ethics and Transparency Violations

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey officials released internal ethics training materials for government lawyers after a public records battle that forced a transparency organization to sue, lose in trial court, win on…

May 14, 2026

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Cumberland woman jailed without bond after allegedly violating court order

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Allegany County woman remanded without bond after arrest CUMBERLAND, MD — A Cumberland woman was jailed without bond after police served a bench warrant accusing her of failing to comply with a…

May 11, 2026

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State Flags Major Contract Violations by NJ Education Services Commission, Orders Reforms

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Piscataway, NJ — New Jersey’s Office of the State Comptroller has found widespread violations of public contracting laws by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), warning the agency to halt…

May 5, 2026

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