Killer in Jackson shooting case sentenced to prison
A Freehold Borough man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison following a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township that left a man with a gunshot wound to the…
Florida woman indicted for allegedly stealing $80K from Long Island church
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. — A Florida woman and former church bookkeeper has been indicted on grand larceny charges after prosecutors say she embezzled approximately $80,000 from a Selden church for personal use,…
Repeat shoplifter in Utica charged with burglary after violating store ban
UTICA, NY — A man with a history of retail thefts is facing felony burglary charges after being caught shoplifting again at a South Utica grocery store from which he had previously…
Ex-Walmart employee pleads guilty to bomb hoax, arson in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, stemming from a December 2023 bomb threat and a…
Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals after pleading guilty to two counts of…
Lakewood man admits to drunk driving joyride that killed one, injured another
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 23-year-old Lakewood man pleaded guilty Wednesday to vehicular homicide and assault by auto stemming from a July 2022 high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash that killed one woman and seriously…
Two South River men charged in drug death of Barnegat woman after fentanyl overdose
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman in Barnegat Township in February, Ocean County…
Jackson man gets 7 years for weapons and meth after multi-town raids
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…
Toms River cocaine trafficker gets 11 years in state prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics charges tied to two cocaine distribution investigations…
Governor Murphy Ready to Tackle Rampant Retail Theft, a Problem He Created in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he has a solution to a problem he created. Since taking office, his relaxed stance on retail theft-related crimes and liberal judges unwilling…
Stolen car recovered in minutes: Manchester cops nab woman with help from OnStar
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A stolen vehicle was swiftly recovered and a suspect arrested Friday after a car was taken from outside a convenience store while the owner was inside, Manchester Township…
Elderly Man, 78, Ran Drug Trafficking Operation Out of Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A 78-year-old Lakewood man has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution and financial facilitation in connection with a narcotics investigation that led to his arrest in July 2023,…
Spadea Slams Sherrill Over Pushing Social Security “Fear-Mongering” Narrative on Campaign Trail
TRENTON, NJ – The race for New Jersey governor is heating up, with Republican candidate Bill Spadea launching a fiery critique of Democratic contender Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday. Spadea, a former…
Three charged in Ocean County fentanyl drug dealing investigation
WARETOWN, N.J. — Three Ocean County residents have been charged with narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into drug distribution, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that detectives identified…
Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by an adult…
Former performing arts teacher sentenced for child endangerment in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A former teacher at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy has been sentenced to Parole Supervision for Life after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child,…
Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Overdose Death at Toms River Motel
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Browns Mills man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2019 drug-related death of a 29-year-old man at a Toms River motel, authorities said. William…
Brick Township Cat Hoarder Pleads Guilty As State Pushes for Jail Time, Pet Ownership Ban
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brick Township man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 157 cats and three dogs living in squalid conditions at his home,…
Man posing as FBI agent arrested in $40,000 scam attempt in New Jersey
EVESHAM, N.J. — A Cherry Hill man was arrested after allegedly attempting to defraud a resident out of $40,000 by posing as an FBI agent, Evesham police said. Detectives began investigating the…
Toms River man sentenced to state prison for violent year long crime spree
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, eluding police, and…