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Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor reflects not just the low crime rates…

April 18, 2024

Barnegat Drug Queen Ran Meth Trafficking Operation Down the Shore

BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, was…

April 12, 2024

Barnegat Lighthouse Looks Like New After Million Dollar Restoration

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Situated on Long Beach Island, the Barnegat Lighthouse now shimmers brightly in the Jersey Shore after a much needed million dollar face lift was completed last year. After…

March 26, 2024

Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain Announces Retirement, Praises Successor

BARNEGAT, NJ – Chief Keith Germain of the Barnegat Police Department announced his retirement at the recent township committee meeting, marking the end of a distinguished 30-year career. On Tuesday, Feb. 6,…

February 25, 2024

Barnegat Township Police Warn of Caller ID Spoofing Scam

Barnegat, NJ – The Barnegat Township Police Department is alerting the community about a deceptive practice involving caller ID spoofing, where fraudsters mimic the department’s phone number to solicit personal information from…

February 22, 2024

Distressed Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near Barnegat Inlet by Local Marine Mammal Stranding Team

Seaside Park, NJ – A young grey seal pup is receiving care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) following its discovery and an eventful transport. On Thursday, February 8, the male…

February 12, 2024

Barnegat Woman Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking Role

Ocean County, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty to a major narcotics offense. The plea, entered on January 29, concerns…

January 30, 2024

Barnegat Blvd Reopened Following Vehicle Fire

BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Blvd. was temporarily closed between Route 9 and Rosehill Road due to a vehicle fire, Barnegat Police Department reported. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM, disrupting traffic and…

December 13, 2023

Barnegat Woman Charged with DWI, Child Endangerment in Beachwood Crash

BEACHWOOD, NJ – A 36-year-old woman from Barnegat faces multiple charges, including DWI and child endangerment, following a vehicle accident on Route 9 & Route 166. Officer Justin Apel responded to the…

November 13, 2023

This Stewart’s Root Beer Jug Washed Up Along the Shore of the Barnegat Bay

In the wake of the recent storm last month and subsequent coastal flooding, a piece of Americana washed up along the Barnegat Bay shoreline of Toms River—a Stewar’ts Rootbeer plastic jug. This…

November 12, 2023

Barnegat Man Charged for Killing His Elderly Parents

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Michael Mulgrew, 34, of Barnegat, has been charged with the murder of his parents, Eugene Mulgrew, 71, and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, following a grim discovery at their home…

November 3, 2023

Two People Murdered in Barnegat, Police Arrest Suspect

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Police Chief Keith A. Germain confirmed an ongoing investigation into a double homicide on Lincoln Avenue. The joint investigation involved the…

November 2, 2023

Rise in Distraction Thefts Prompts Warning from Barnegat Police

BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Police have issued a warning about an uptick in distraction thefts taking place at neighboring shopping centers. These thefts are usually perpetrated by individuals known as “crime tourists,”…

October 16, 2023

Elderly Woman with Dementia Missing in Barnegat

BARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat Police Department has released a public advisory seeking assistance in finding Sheila Best, a 65-year-old resident originally from Asbury Park. Sheila, who recently moved to Barnegat two…

October 10, 2023

Rodrick Says No Development at Ciba Geigy as Save Barnegat Bay Vows to Fight Murphy Plan

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to settle a decades-long lawsuit against BASF, the current owners of the Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site, one of America’s worst toxic disasters on record.…

October 5, 2023

Stranded Whale Freed in Barnegat Bay Swims Off Into Sunset Beached Again

BARNEGAT, NJ – A 22-foot minke whale stranded near Conklin Island was successfully led to deeper waters by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) with the support of multiple agencies over a…

October 4, 2023

Barnegat Police Seek Vehicles in Hit and Run

BARNEGAT, NJ – The local law enforcement agency is seeking help in identifying two vehicles linked to a hit and run accident that occurred in the vicinity of 16 David Dr on…

July 8, 2023

Barnegat Lighthouse restored, ready and reopened for summer

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – After an extensive $1.3 million renovation project, Barnegat Lighthouse reopened to the public on Saturday, June 10. The iconic structure, located on the northern tip of Long…

June 19, 2023

New York City Medical Examiner on scene.

NYPD Investigating Homicide After Death Of 2-Month-Old Barnegat Boy

STATEN ISLAND, NY — NYPD detectives have classified a tragic death at 15 Arden Avenue in Staten Island on Wednesday, March 8 as a homicide. As of now, no arrests have been…

June 16, 2023

Barnegat Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of $108k

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Lisa Dowd, a 52-year-old resident of Barnegat, has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for theft by the Honorable Linda G. Baxter, J.S.C. Dowd…

June 3, 2023

Ironworkers on Route 37 bridge assist in rescue of distressed kayaker in Barnegat Bay

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two ironworkers working on the Route 37 bridge project in Toms River, above the Barnegat Bay, noticed a boater in distress Friday afternoon and threw the stranded kayaker…

February 25, 2023

16-year-old Barnegat girl has been missing since Christmas day

BARNEGAT, NJ – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Christmas day, according to the center. The Barnegat Police…

January 19, 2023

Roadways flooded along Barnegat Bay in Berkeley and South Seaside Park

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Roadways are flooded along the waterfront in Berkeley Township on both sides of the Barnegat Bay and Mayor Carmen Amato is urging residents to avoid the area until…

December 23, 2022

Newly sworn in Barnegat cop comes to department with accolades

BARNEGAT, NJ – There’s a new police officer in town, and she’s coming to the department in high regards with academic accolades. She was chosen out of 500 applicants. Ptl. Amanda Sa,…

December 19, 2022

Police in Barnegat searching for hit-and-run driver

BARNEGAT, NJ – Police in Barnegat are asking the public to assist in locating a white female driver wanted for striking a parked car and fleeing the area in Whispering Hills on…

December 11, 2022

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