Three Lakewood Cops Disciplined Following Separate Internal Investigations

Three Lakewood police officers received suspensions after internal investigations found violations involving a vehicle pursuit and the handling of an injured crash victim, according to New Jersey major discipline records. Three officers…

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Berkeley Township Officer Named in New Jersey Major Discipline Report After Resignation

A Berkeley Township police officer resigned before discipline was imposed after an investigation found he shared sensitive law enforcement information that was later used in a burglary and assault, according to state…

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Jackson Police Sergeant Fired After Submitting False Overtime Reports, State Records Show

A Jackson Township police sergeant was terminated after an investigation found he submitted multiple inaccurate reports seeking overtime compensation through a grant-funded program. A former Jackson Township police sergeant was fired after…

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Toms River Fire Department Silent on “White Power” Call to “Shoot All Jews” Emergency Radio Broadcast

An audio recording obtained through a public records request is being swept under the rug after a voice on a Toms River fire dispatch channel made an antisemitic statement before being told…

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ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired

A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…

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Jersey Shore Weather: Sunshine Returns Before Storm Chances Build Later This Week

Pleasant beach weather is expected through midweek, but showers and thunderstorms could return as temperatures climb into the 80s by Thursday. The Jersey Shore is set for a stretch of sunny and…

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Rep. Rob Menendez Repaints Jersey City Pride Crosswalk Ahead of Annual Celebration

The New Jersey congressman joined volunteers at the Hudson Pride Center to refresh a prominent rainbow crosswalk before Jersey City Pride festivities. Rep. Rob Menendez joined community members in Jersey City to…

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Governor Sherrill Celebrates Pride Month at Drumthwacket, Highlights New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ History

Governor Mikie Sherrill welcomed elected officials, advocates and community members to the Governor’s Mansion as New Jersey marked Pride Month and reflected on decades of LGBTQ+ progress. Governor Mikie Sherrill hosted a…

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Alexandria Hit-and-Run Leads to Stabbing, Suspect Arrested After Traffic Stop

Police say a crash on Mount Vernon Avenue escalated into a stabbing on West Glebe Road, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries and leading to an arrest. An Alexandria man is facing…

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Allegany County Drug Trafficking Investigation Expands Into Virginia, Yields Drugs, Guns and Cash

Investigators seized additional narcotics, 17 firearms and thousands of dollars after search warrants in Virginia linked to an Allegany County traffic stop. A narcotics trafficking investigation that began with a traffic stop…

Virginia News·Police Blotter

Brick Republican Club Silencing and Censoring Criticism Online, Republican Residents Say

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Press release by Team Brick)— Team Brick is calling on the Brick Republican Club to stop blocking local Republicans from its Facebook page and to commit to open, transparent…

Ocean County News·Government News·Local Politics

Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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Banana Ball Steals World Cup Thunder at the Jersey Shore with Sold Out Crowds and Its Own Overpriced Tickets

Sold-out crowds, secondary-market tickets topping $200 and nonstop entertainment turned ShoreTown Ballpark into one of the hottest attractions at the Jersey Shore this weekend. LAKEWOOD, N.J. — While soccer fans flocked to…

Local Sports News·Central Jersey News

Young Republican Chairman Race Draws Attention to Embattled Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Ties

A contested race for chairman of New Jersey’s Young Republican Federation is prompting debate over leadership, transparency and longstanding ties within Ocean County Republican politics. BRICK, N.J. — Marc Vazquez, president of…

Politics·Ocean County News

Hochul, Sherrill, and Mamdani Claim They Are The ‘Dream Team’ at World Cup Opener

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared together at MetLife Stadium as the FIFA World Cup kicked off in New Jersey,…

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Toms River Recreation Offering Pickleball Classes and Summer Chess Camp

Residents looking to learn a new skill this year can sign up for beginner pickleball lessons or a week-long chess camp through Toms River Recreation programs. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River…

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NJ Transit Celebrates Problem-Free First Day of World Cup Train Rides

After months of criticism over delays and service disruptions, NJ Transit says it successfully moved more than 21,000 World Cup fans from MetLife Stadium without major operational issues following the tournament’s first…

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Seaside Heights Police Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance after a vandalism incident in Seaside Heights involving several individuals who were seen leaving the area toward Seaside Park. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Seaside…

Police Blotter·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

New Jersey’s First World Cup Match Ends in a 1-1 Tie, Reminding The World Why We Don’t Love Soccer

East Rutherford, NJ – The first FIFA World Cup match ever played in New Jersey was supposed to be a historic moment. Instead, many Americans left MetLife Stadium and turned off their…

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Wildwood Liquor Makes Public Offer to Alleged Booze Thieves

A North Wildwood liquor store is publicly asking two suspected shoplifters to return and pay for stolen merchandise before the matter is turned over to police. NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Green’s Liquors…

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