Backyard tent fire claims life of South Jersey man

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a tent fire that claimed the life of an Ocean Township man. Police and firefighters responded to a tent fire on Seneca Boulevard in Waretown…

Caught! Man Who Stalked Women at Freehold Mall to their Homes Captured

On March 9, 2018, Tristan Reyes, 19 of Howell, was arrested by Howell Township Police Department Detective Corporal Nancy Carroll #182 and Detective Robert Ortenzi #604 and charged with two counts each…

Guilty! Child Sex Offender Convicted on Multiple Counts in Multiple Towns

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced guilty verdicts in the trial of State v. Christopher Barclay, 40, of Eatontown. The jury returned the verdicts yesterday (3/8) afternoon. On February 23, 2017,…

Jackson School District Urges Students to Have a Productive Day at School on March 14

A planned “National School Walkout” has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th to protest gun violence, but the Jackson School District is hoping students can express themselves and their support while still…

Panel: Would You Call the Cops on Your Own Kid?

Mom calls the police on her own son. Panel debates the mother’s parenting strategy.…

Lucky teacher survives lightning strike during ‘thundersnow’

An eighth-grade Manchester Middle School teacher was struck by lightning during a winter storm as she helped prepare for dismissal at the school Wednesday, authorities said. The 33-year-old teacher reported tingling to…

Two Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Long Branch

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD-Two Long Branch men pleaded guilty to charges of Attempted Murder after admitting they fired multiple shots into a vehicle at a West Long Branch hotel in 2017,…

Middle School Teacher Struck by Lightning During Snow Storm

by Todd Malland MANCHESTER-A 33-year-old middle school teacher from Manchester Middle School was struck by lightning while tending to bus duty outside of the building on Wednesday afternoon. The 8th grade teacher…

Explosion, Fire Reported at Lakewood Business Park

LAKEWOOD-Lakewood Police are reporting that an explosion was heard inside a commercial park on Cross Street at the same time that the ground shook across Ocean County during today’s storm. Many attributed…

7 Ocean County Middle School Students Charged for Threatening to “Shoot up the school”

STAFFORD TWP-On March 7, 2018, Stafford Township Police arrested 7 male students of the Stafford Township Intermediate School and charged each of them with making Terroristic Threats. The arrests were the result…

Fuel Spill Shuts Down Portion of Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-A diesel fuel spill has shut down traffic around Main and Water Street this morning. Firefighters and police are on the scene.…

Prosecutor’s Office Releases Report on Possible Overnight Murder in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little announce an active investigation into the death of a male, 30 years of age, of Brick, NJ, at…

Home Invasion Suspects Assault Holiday City Homeowner, Flee with Stolen Items

BERKELEY TWP-On March 1st, at approximately 7:50 am Berkeley Police responded to a Forte De France Ave home in reference to an alleged Robbery. The victim reported that several men were in…

Report: Man Shot and Killed Outside Toms River Apartment Complex

TOMS RIVER-Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and killed at the Hampton Gardens Apartments on James Street. The Asbury Park Press is reporting that the man was…

Overdose Victim Lands Himself in Ocean County Jail on Outstanding Warrants

JACKSON-On Saturday, at 6 pmm Jackson Police Officer Reiff responded to a residence on Ridge Avenue on the report of an unknown male who had appeared to overdosed in the caller’s backyard.…

Two Suspected Drug Dealers Charged, Released on Summons

JACKSON-On Saturday afternoon, Jackson Police Officer Michael Kelly conducted a motor vehicle stop with a 2005 Lexus on Cross Street for observed violations. While speaking with the driver and passenger, the officer…

Teen Sent to Juvenile Detention After Weekend Scuffle

JACKSON- On Saturday, Jackson Police Officers Morizio and Reiff responded to a residence on Lewis Lane on the report of a dispute. The investigation resulted in a teenaged male being detained and…

Jackson Cop Saves Overdose Victim with Narcan

On Saturday morning, Jackson Police Officer Crinnian responded with first aid and medics to a residence on Vath Street on the report of a 31 year old male who had reportedly overdosed.…

Juvenile Charged with Obstruction after Hiding Missing Teen

Early Friday morning, Jackson Police Officer Foote responded to a residence on Luxury Circle to take a report of a missing teenaged female. The female was later located at another residence. During…

Toy Hand Grenade Causes Alarm in Seaside Park

A call of a possible explosive device that caused emergency personnel to flood the 7th Avenue Beach in Seaside Park on Sunday was prompted by a toy hand grenade, authorities said. Seaside…

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