Woman Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Toms River
by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On March 3rd at 7:13 pm police and medical units responded to the corner of Bay Avenue and Coolidge Avenue for a woman that was struck by…
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Pedestrian in Critical Condition after Being Struck by Car
On March 2nd at 7:38 pm police and medical units responded to the area of Route 37 and Hawser place for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival they located Lovell Smith, 39,…
Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center Receives the 2017 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Breast Centers
The Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Breast Centers by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best…
Prosecutor: Toms River Fatal Fire Started by Discarded Smoking Material in Plastic Trash Can
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little today announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Arson Unit/Major Crimes Unit, Toms River Police Department, Toms River Bureau of…
Three Year Old Girl Who Saved Mom's Life with 911 Call Recognized by Law Enforcement
by Brick Police Department BRICK-On February 4, 2016 at approximately 1:30 PM, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department 911 received a call from a 3 year old girl, calling from her mother‘s cell phone.…
Concert Series Returns to Berkeley This Summer
BAYVILLE-Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is proud to announce the Sounds of Summer Concert Series will return to Veterans Park this summer. “I am pleased to announce the return of our popular…
Two Arrested After Stealing Car, Eluding Police
Two individuals from Laurence Harbor were arrested following an extensive search by Manchester Township Police Officers on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after the stolen vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a…
Freehold Township High School Wins Monmouth County Consumer Bowl
HOWELL, NJ – Freehold Township High School came up winners in the 2017 Monmouth County Consumer Bowl, a game-show-style competition for teams of high school students held Feb. 14 at the Monmouth…
OC Police Chiefs Call for Repeal of Bail Reform: Dangerous, onerous and fiscally disastrous
TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police called upon call upon Governor Christie, the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts and New Jersey Attorney General Christopher…
North Jersey Police Powerless in Stopping Man Who Got Out of Jail Three Times in One Week Under Bail Reform
HOPATCONG-A man posing as a DPW worker to commit burglaries is on the streets again in North Jersey, thanks to the state’s new public safety assessment and bail reform laws. Police here…
Who is Tim Schnacke and why is he pushing bail reform down our throats in New Jersey?
Tim Schnacke lives in Colorado, but suddenly has an interest in touting New Jersey’s Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act as a monumental success. He has been attacking the media, including yours…
Seaside Park Bombing Terrorist Would Have Scored Lower Than Shoplifter Under NJ Bail Reform PSA?
A document making its rounds today purportedly shows a leaked training document claiming Ahmad Khan Rahami, the terrorist who was shot and captured in Linden after setting off bombs in Seaside Park and…
Jackson Township Prepares for upcoming Winter Storm
As per the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. Starting around midnight tonight, rain will start then quickly transition into snow leaving significant snowfall amounts. The heavy snow,…
County to Launch Study on Northern Ocean County Road Infrastructure
TOMS RIVER – With the completion of the Route 9 corridor study and an increase in population growth, Ocean County is undertaking a study to review potential county road network improvements in…
Freeholders Seek $1 Million for Airpark Improvements
Ocean County is applying to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for two grants to cover the cost of improvements to the Ocean County Airport, Route 530, Berkeley Township. “While the funds…
New Jersey Police Detective Speaks Out Against Bail Reform
After our coverage last week regarding the problems associated with New Jersey bail reform, many police officers have contacted us thanking us, but very few would go on the record criticizing the…
Former Lakewood Code Official Sentenced For Taking Contractor Bribes
TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that a former electrical code inspector for Lakewood Township was sentenced to prison today for accepting bribes from contractors in exchange for preferential treatment…
Singer Sings the Blues After Lack of Support on Bail Reform Funding Bill
LAKEWOOD-Senator Robert Singer, who represents New Jersey’s 30th district, which includes Lakewood Township today withdrew a bill he sponsored to allow governments to exceed the Christie imposed 2% tax cap to pay…
Officials Oppose Civilian Housing at NWS Earle
MONMOUTH COUNTY-Public officials opposing private housing at Naval Weapons Station Earle are asking for a stay on civilian housing at the base. NJ Senate Republicans Reported: Senator Jennifer Beck, Freeholder Director Lillian…
Most NJ Governor Candidates, Governor Christie Silent on Bail Reform Failures in first 30 days
TOMS RIVER-With the apparent breakdown of bail reform in New Jersey in the first 30 days of its existence, New Jersey’s Republican candidates have kept their distance from the topic. After a…