Toms River Domestic Dispute Ends with Suicide

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near Silver Bay Road overnight. Upon their arrival a man exited the home and shot himself. The man…

Meet The Chris Christie the Media Doesn't Want You To Know

Say what you want about Governor Chris Christie, but he’s always been a frontlines kind of guy, especially in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy here in New Jersey. On September 12, 2012,…

This kills more people on N.J. roads than anything else

Driver inattention was the top factor in fatal collisions in 2014, more than speeding and drug or alcohol impairment, according to a State Police analysis. Of the 582 drivers involved in a…

Manchester Township officer Douglas Higgins Receives Corporal distinction

MANCHESTER – Veteran officer Douglas Higgins of the Manchester Township Police Department received the Corporate recognition badge during a Jan. 13 ceremony at the Municipal Complex Civic Center. Higgins has been a…

Manahawkin Teen Charged with DUI in Jackson

At 3:20 am on Tuesday, Jackson Police officers Tristan Bennett, Dave Watson and Anthony Riso responded to the intersection of South Cooksbridge Road and Brewers Bridge Road on the report of a…

Lanoka Harbor Man Charged After Being Found Passed Out in Car at Jackson Crossing Plaza

On January 10th, at 2:27 pm, Jackson police officers Steve Scaglione and James Reynolds responded to the Jackson Crossing Plaza on the report of a male and female who appeared to be…

Lanoka Harbor Woman Charged with Intent to Distribute Heroin in Holiday City

BERKELEY-On January 12th, the Berkeley Township Detective Bureau as well as Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit responded to a Grenada Street address for a narcotics distribution investigation.…

Ex-N.J. man tells 911 dispatcher he killed his mom, girlfriend (AUDIO)

MORRISTOWN — A North Carolina man called police last month to report his involvement in the double murder of his girlfriend and mother, 911 recordings reveal. Cary, N.C. police say 34-year-old Brandon…

Heroin Laced with Pesticides Spreading Through New Jersey

Carbaryl, the chemical found in the common garden pesticide Sevin is popping up in New Jersey’s heroin on the streets this week. NJ.Com reports: New Jersey State Police said heroin seized in Middlesex County…

Another Shooting Reported in Toms River; Victim in Critical Condition

TOMS RIVER-Last week, a teen was shot at a Toms River apartment complex. Yesterday, a man was shot near a construction site on Route 9, just a few miles north. On January…

Stashed heroin falls from Jackson couple's car after traffic stop

ROBBINSVILLE – A Jackson couple were arrested and charged after stashed heroin bags fell out of the front of their car following a traffic stop on I-195 Monday morning, police said. John…

Flags At Half Staff for Fallen Officer

The governor’s office on Saturday ordered flags flown at half staff at all state buildings following the tragic death of a Jackson Township native and Port Authority officer. Officer Earmonn Mautone died…

Arrest in Lakewood Shooting

An arrest has been made following a shooting last Thursday in Lakewood, according to local police. Tom Greene, a 44-year-old resident of Lakewood, was taken into custody the same day police say…

Man Shoots Cop in Philly In the Name of Islam

A Philadelphia police officer was ambushed by a gunman and shot three times in the arm while sitting in his cruiser late Thursday, and a local news outlet is reporting that the…

Weekly Blotter: Berkeley Township PD – Dec. 17, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016

The weekly blotter from the Berkeley Township Police Department: Fire Investigation – On December 17th at 6:17 p.m. a township garbage truck caught fire at the Municipal Garage. Patrolman D.J. Williams was…

Surprise Takedown at Toms River Bus Terminal

On Thursday the Ocean County Prosecutors Office arrested a Pittsgrove man for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female in Manchester. Dennis Myers, 36, was investigated following a report from the victim. She informed…

Woman Spits At, Punches Officer During DUI Arrest

A Toms River woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly punched and spit on a Lacey Township police officer during a traffic stop. Laura Metzger, 35, was…

Late Night Theft at Auto Dealership

Police in Lacey Township are trying to find the person or persons responsible for stealing 14 catalytic converters from beneath automobiles at a local car dealership and repair shop. Last Tuesday the…

Drug Dealer's Home Raided, Three Blocks from Elementary School

LAKEHURST-The Lakehurst Police Department charged Joshua Wharton, 39, Lakehurst after an investigation by Sgt. Matthew Kline. Sgt. Matthew Kline conducted an investigation into the distribution of heroin in the Lakehurst area.…

3 Arrests in Christmas Eve Slaying

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Lakewood Township Police Chief Robert Lawson announced Tuesday arrests in the death of Miguel Rivera of Lakewood, found dead in his home on Christmas Eve.…

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