Three Charged for Sex Trafficking with Child in Jersey

by Matthew Reilly, USAO NEWARK– Two individuals who allegedly forced a child into commercial sex acts at multiple hotels throughout Middlesex, Bergen, and Essex counties, will appear in court today with one of…

Jackson Republicans to Require Background Checks, Social Media Checks on Potential Council Candidates

JACKSON–After a year filled with follies by members appointed to Jackson’s various public boards by the all-Republican council, the Jackson Republican Club is now asking those seeking their endorsement to be subjected…

Jersey Shore councilman charged with drug paraphernalia: It wasn’t Mine

A municipal official in a New Jersey shore town who said he would resign after police found a hypodermic needle in his vehicle has changed his mind. Spring Lake Heights Councilman Robert…

Bill Proposed to Exempt Government Agencies from New Jersey’s Outrageous Gas Tax

TRENTON-The same lawmakers who passed New Jersey’s outrageous 23 cents per gallon gas tax are now scaling back after realizing the gas tax, which was meant to provide property tax relief has…

Arrest Made in November Burger King Robbery

LACEY-At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building…

Off-duty cop admits he lied, was drunk when he killed woman crossing the street

An off-duty Long Branch police officer admitted Tuesday that he was driving drunk when he fatally struck a woman as she crossed the street in September. Detective Jake Pascucci acknowledged that he…

Pleasant Plains Fire Department Responds to Car Fire

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On March 28th at 10 pm police and fire units were dispatched to Walgreens, 2353 Route 9, for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival they observed flames from the…

Easter Bunny taken to hospital after falling ill at mall

A woman working as the Easter Bunny became ill while working at Ocean County Mall, and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to officials. Toms River police responded to the…

Body found floating near rocks at marina on the Jersey Shore

New Jersey State Police are investigating the death of a man whose body washed ashore Saturday afternoon at a Cape May County marina, a spokesperson said Sunday. A passerby reported the body…

Driver, 95, killed in head-on crash on Route 9 that left 2 others injured

A 95-year-old Lakewood man was killed Saturday afternoon in Toms River when he crashed head-on into a car in the oncoming lane of traffic, police said. Raymond Gillick was traveling south on…

McGovern, Rullo Both Rally Against Phil Murphy Backed Democrat Gun Grab Legislation in New Jersey

NEW GRETNA–Mark McGovern, a congressional candidate in New Jersey’s second legislative district said today that the New Jersey Democrats’ assault on the second amendment must be stopped today. Follow Mark McGovern on…

Manchester Emergency Personnel Busy with Fallen Power Lines Overnight

by Todd Malland, MPD Manchester Twp. NJ – As Winter Storm Toby leaves the area, both residents and Township officials have begun to assess the damages left in its wake. Prolonged hours…

Brick Hit and Run Suspect Found to be 75 Year Old Man

by Brick PD BRICK-On 03/14/18 at 5:15am Officers responded to Herbertsville Rd two hundred and fifty feet north of Maple Ave for a reported pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. On…

Firefighters at Controlled Burn Site in Jackson Discover Human Remains

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and New Jersey State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a skeletal…

Jackson Council Appoints GOP Insider to Embattled Zoning Board Seat

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year. Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly approved by…

Jackson Zoning Board Vice Chairman Warns of Possible Affordable Housing Avalanche in Jackson Township

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council is once again amending township ordinances to accommodate more affordable housing construction within its borders, but one resident spoke up against the town’s current path. Doctor Sheldon Hoffstein,…

Your News: Toms River Couple Ambushed, Beaten in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Donald Fenimore, 29 of and Emilia Vargas, 25 both Toms River said they were ambushed by three men, one wielding a large stick, in the early morning hours of March 5th.…

Teen Kept Out of School After Posting Gun Pic to Instagram

by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-In the late evening of March 13th the Toms River Police Department was made aware of an Instagram social media posting alluding to a violent act. A…

Two Toms River Apartment Murder Suspects in Custody

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced that on March 13, 2018, Sevon Hill, 24, of Toms River and Shakar Barksdale, a.k.a. “Anthony” Barksdale, 24, of Seaside…

Toms River School District Encourages Walk-Out as Opportunity for Students to Have a Voice

Tuesday, March 13, 2018– Students across the country have been making their voices heard on the issue of gun violence following the tragedy in Parkland, Florida last month. Toms River Regional Schools…

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