Ex-cop in wrong-way crash 'disgusted' by his prior life, prays to victims daily

STATEN ISLAND — Former Linden police officer Pedro Abad – who is charged in the crash that killed two men – gave a rambling statement to reporters Thursday, saying he repulsed by…

Body of fisherman missing since January found on Barneget Bay island

LITTLE EGG HARBOR — The body of a Tuckerton fisherman who has been missing since January was found Friday on an island in the Barnegat Bay, authorities said Thursday. Christopher Hugg’s body…

Joe Rullo Challenges New Jersey's Assault on Gun Rights in Jackson Township

JACKSON-New Jersey candidate for Governor and Ocean County resident Joseph Rullo spoke Wednesday night in front of a standing room only crowd at the Jackson Township based Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol…

With Rullo Endorsement, Lamb Vows to Challenge Status Quo in Toms River

PELICAN ISLAND-This weekend, Joe Rullo, an anti-establishment Republican candidate running for Governor of New Jersey in the June 6th Republican primary election endorsed political newcomer Justin Lamb for Toms River’s Ward 1…

Establishment Republicans in Toms River Launch Attack Against Primary Challenger Lamb

TOMS RIVER-A press release issued by the Toms River Republican Club, the political powerbrokers of the community, criticized fellow Republican opponent Justin Lamb, just days after Lamb thanked the town council for…

Governor Christie Visits Toms River to thank Chief for Medicine Collection Activities

Posted by Toms River Police Department on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Governor Chris Christie spoke at headquarters today about the opiate crisis. He was joined by Mayor Tom Kelaher, Ocean County prosecutor Joe…

DUI Suspect hits two vehicles; flees scene

On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Andrew Slota responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Route 9 in Forked River, for a report of a…

Mayor Ducey, Brick Announces Safe Exchange Zone for Online Buyers

The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department have created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody…

N.J. man admits to diesel fuel theft scheme, torching mini-bus in coverup

MAYS LANDING — A Stafford Township man has pleaded guilty to an elaborate diesel fuel theft scheme throughout the state, as well as causing a vehicle to explode while in a police…

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

JACKSON-Taxes in Jackson are on the rise again. On April 11th, the township council approved an ordinance to raise taxes beyond the state’s annual 2% tax increase cap set forth by Governor…

Accused Drug Dealer Out on Bail Reform Ankle Bracelet Arrested

An court ordered ankle bracelet placed on a suspected drug dealer wasn’t enough to keep him off the streets of Ocean County this week in Brick. Rashon Brown was arrested again,…

Opponents Blast Guadagno Tax Plan as "Short Circuit" and "Rearranging Deck Chairs on Titanic"

TOMS RIVER-This week Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno unveiled an immediate property tax relief proposal which promises tax cuts for middle class families. Guadagno called her tax relief program a property tax ‘circuit breaker’…

Man Who Offered 12 Year Old Gaming System for Sex Indicted

Originally published by Al DellaFave, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the Ocean County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Christopher Wilson, 20, of Little…

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

TOMS RIVER-Seaside vacationers looking for a place to spend a few days on the barrier island in Ocean County these days are turning to Airbnb to find short term summer vacations rentals. Airbnb…

McDonalds Employees Assaulted, Stabbed Over Drive Through Order Complaint

BERKELEY TWP-On Sunday, April 9th, two McDonalds employees were assaulted, one slashed with a knife after a drive through window order escalated into violence. Berkeley police officers were dispatched after they received a…

Ocean County Says It Is NOT a Sanctuary County

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County officials are trying to set the record straight, it is not a sanctuary county, despite it once being identified as such by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division…

Brick Township Creates Safe Zone to Complete Online Transactions

BRICK-The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department have created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody…

Mob kills Muslim man transporting cows in India

A Muslim man has died after being attacked by a mob while transporting cows in India, police said on Wednesday, as tensions continue to rise over the slaughter of what is considered…

Reported Hostage Incident in Jackson was "Swatting" Prank

JACKSON-On Tuesday April 4, 2017 at approximately 8:06 pm, multiple officers responded to a residence on Tilford Street after a call was received at police headquarters from an unknown phone number indicating…

March Madness in Ocean County: Top Craziest News Stories You Might Have Missed

2017 has been a very strange year here in Ocean County in the news. Here’s our list of the top 10 craziest stories in case you missed them. Million Dollar Heroin Man…

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