Brick Man Indicted for October Shooting in Long Branch

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

by CHRIS SWENDEMAN Man Facing Charges of Armed Burglary, Attempted Murder, Weapons Offenses FREEHOLD – An Ocean County man is named in a 4-count indictment handed up by a Monmouth County grand…

January 9, 2018

1 min read

Gas Leak Forces Neighborhood Evacuation

Police Blotter

On Saturday, a natural gas leak forced a temporary evacuation of homes in the Lake Riviera section of Brick Township. Ocean County Sherrif’s officers assisted along with Brick Township Police near Tennessee…

January 8, 2018

1 min read

Jackson Cop Who Shot Knife-Wielding Suspect Identified

Police Blotter

JACKSON-Two days before Christmas, Jackson police officers were dispatched to a home on Laurel Avenue, in a sleepy lakeside neighborhood of the township. Around 8pm, on December 23rd, police received a 911…

January 3, 2018

1 min read

Army sergeant based in N.J. killed in Afghanistan

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·US and World News

A sergeant who was stationed in Fort Lee was killed Monday while serving in Afghanistan, the U.S. Army said. Sergeant First Class Mihail Golin, 34, died of injuries sustained from small arms…

January 3, 2018

1 min read

Teenager shot parents, sister, family friend ‘at close range,’ prosecutor says

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

The Long Branch teenager who allegedly killed his parents, sister and a family friend on New Year’s Eve opened fire “at close range” using a semi-automatic rifle containing 15 bullets, prosecutors said…

January 3, 2018

1 min read

Jackson Residents Upset Over Township Leaf Removal Program

In the News

JACKSON-Residents in Jackson are upset because piles of leaves placed in the fall of 2017 remain lining township roads well into the first week of 2018. The township’s leaf collection program calls…

January 2, 2018

1 min read

Cops Shoot Knife Wielding Man in Jackson Reportedly Holding Hostages

Police Blotter

Submitted by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Jackson Township. Preliminary details of the event…

December 24, 2017

1 min read

Prosecutor: Jackson Man Among Nine Arrested in Freehold Drug Ring Bust

Police Blotter

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – Nine members of a Freehold Borough cocaine distribution ring were arrested yesterday, after a nine-month investigation. The group was moving approximately one-third of a kilogram of…

December 18, 2017

3 mins read

Fatal Crash Reported in Manchester

Police Blotter

Submitted by Manchester PD On Monday, December 11, 2017, at approximately 11:48 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of mile marker 41 along Route 70 in…

December 12, 2017

1 min read

Police Release Mugshots of 10 Arrested at Troublesome Toms River Motel

Police Blotter

On November 22nd the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Townships Quality of Life Task Force, executed two search warrants at the Americana Motel; 925 Route 166. One…

December 4, 2017

1 min read

National News: Man Arrested For Drawing Mass Shooting Scene On Student’s Homework

Police Blotter·School and Education News·US and World News

A man from Florida was arrested Friday because he reportedly drew a disturbing and threatening picture on an elementary school student’s homework. The drawing showed a schoolhouse on fire as a man…

December 4, 2017

1 min read

Ten Arrested During Raid on Another Toms River Motel

Community News·Police Blotter

by Ralph Stocco Toms River- On November 22nd the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team, along with the Townships Quality of Life Task Force, executed two search warrants at the Americana…

November 30, 2017

1 min read

Holiday and Christmas Events in Ocean County This Weekend. Dec. 1-3, 2017

What to do: Upcoming Events

Event: Our Gang Players presents Miracle on 34th Street Date: 12/1/2017 – 7pm, 12/2/2017 – 7pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Stafford Township Arts Center When 12/1/2017 – 7pm12/2/2017 – 7pm12/3/2017 – 2pm Click for more…

November 30, 2017

6 mins read

Councilman Nixon: Jackson’s Division Between Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Must End Now

Community News·Government News

JACKSON-The township council of Jackson which has drafted a large number of ordinances aimed to curb the growth of Orthodox Jews here is now singing a different tune after it was issued…

November 28, 2017

3 mins read

Jackson Church Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Community News

by John White The celebration of our church anniversary is significant because of its threefold impact: It expresses gratitude to God, appreciates parishioners for their dedication, diligence, and hard work, and looks…

November 13, 2017

5 mins read

Jackson Memorial Band Wins National Championship

Community News·Entertainment News·School and Education News

by Jonathan Wood The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band are the US Bands Group VI-A National Champions!!! On Saturday, November 4th in Allentown Pa., they put on the show of…

November 13, 2017

3 mins read

Homeless Man Found Dead After Falling Into Toms River

Community News·Police Blotter

by Al DellaFave, OCPO On November 2, 2017 at 2:48 pm, the South Toms River Police Department received a 911 call reporting an unknown male had fallen into the Toms River. South…

November 3, 2017

1 min read

Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities

Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…

November 3, 2017

1 min read

At Least 8 Killed by New York Motorist in ‘Cowardly Act of Terror’

Police Blotter·US and World News

At least eight people were killed Tuesday and more than a dozen others were injured when a man drove a rented truck onto a busy bike path in New York City. “Based…

November 1, 2017

1 min read

Jackson Memorial Band Wins State Championship

Community News·School and Education News

by Jonathan Wood JACKSON-All one had to do was walk outside this past Saturday, take a deep breath, look at the deep blue sky and feel that it was the perfect day.…

October 30, 2017

2 mins read

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