Murphy School Security Cut Angers Community that Supported His Campaign for Governor

TRENTON-New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has cut over $500 million from the state legislature’s “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act” on Monday. Originally proposed last month as a $1 billion aid package…

August 30, 2018

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Toms River Police Officers Recognized for Efforts in Fatal Fiery Crash

Police Blotter

(Via PATCH) TOMS RIVER— On June 7, Toms River Police Officer Kyle Lamar gave chase when he saw a car wanted in connection with a shooting in Lakewood earlier in the evening.…

July 26, 2018

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Two Teens Indicted for Murder of 10 Year Old Boy

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County grand jury has returned a six-count indictment charging a Neptune Township man and his juvenile co-defendant in the shooting death of a 10-year-old Asbury Park boy back…

July 18, 2018

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Prosecutor Says Jersey Shore “Serial Shooter” Now in Custody

Monmouth County News·Police Blotter

FREEHOLD-NBC reports today, “A serial shooter who has been terrorizing a New Jersey county, opening fire at least three times at random in the last few weeks and killing a woman, is…

May 4, 2018

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Congressman Chris Smith Pledges Continued Support of “Assault Weapons” Ban

Monmouth County News·Politics

RED BANK-Congressman Chris Smith, a Republican who is running for reelection in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District this year pledged his continued support for a federal assault weapons ban. Smith met with…

March 25, 2018

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NJ Election Watch 2018: Singh Claims Only He Can Defeat Democrats in Jersey’s 2nd District

New Jersey News

LACEY TWP-Hirsh Singh, an engineer from Linwood has secured the nomination of the Ocean County Republican Committee claimed last week on his Facebook page, “I am the ONLY candidate capable of stopping…

March 20, 2018

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McGovern Takes a Stand for Lacey Students Suspended for Posting Pictures at the Gun Range

New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News·US and World News

LACEY-The Lacey Township School District on Monday said the language in their student handbook that landed two students with suspension for posting photos of themselves legally possessing and using firearms at a…

March 20, 2018

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

Community News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

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…

March 14, 2018

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

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

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…

March 9, 2018

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Two Plead Guilty to Attempted Murder in Long Branch

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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,…

March 7, 2018

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Terror-inspired killer admits gunning down Brendan Tevlin, 3 others

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

The man accused of killing Livingston native Brendan Tevlin three years ago in a terror-inspired slaying abruptly pleaded guilty during jury selection Tuesday to fatally shooting the Seton Hall Prepatory School graduate…

March 7, 2018

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Dick’s Sporting Goods to end sales of assault-style guns

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News

US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it would stop selling assault-style rifles and bar gun sales to any customers under 21 years old in the wake of the Florida school shooting.…

March 2, 2018

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Walmart raises to 21 minimum age to buy firearms, ammo

Business News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

US retail giant Walmart announced Wednesday that it was raising to 21 its minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition, the latest US company to recalibrate its stance on weapons after a…

March 2, 2018

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Uber driver who dropped off the Florida school shooter before his massacre breaks her silence

Politics·US and World News

After investigators revealed Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz took an Uber to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where he fatally shot 17 people and injured over a dozen more, the driver…

March 2, 2018

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Jackson Mayoral Candidate Stands up in Trenton Against Democrat Gun Grab

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics·US and World News

Today, I stood (well, sat) in front of the New Jersey Assembly, and spoke in opposition to a bill against our RIGHT to own and carry firearms via the Second Amendment. I…

March 2, 2018

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Law Enforcement Officials Discuss School Safety in Toms River

Police Blotter·Politics·School and Education News

Last week, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, Toms River Regional Schools released a statement of assurances regarding school safety and security in response to heightened concerns stemming from the tragic school shooting…

March 2, 2018

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A football coach is being hailed as a hero for his actions in front of the shooter at Douglas High School

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Among the wounded in today’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida is a Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He’s also being celebrated as a hero, according…

February 15, 2018

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Toms River School District Hosts Regional Robotics Competition

Events and Festivals·New Jersey News·School and Education News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Parents, friends, and other robot enthusiasts packed the bleachers at the newly renamed RWJBarnabas Health Arena on January 21st to cheer on the robotics teams from Toms River…

January 24, 2018

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Berkeley Mayor, Police Chief Promote Firearm Safety

Community News·Police Blotter

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP- Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Karin DiMichele are pleased to announce Berkeley Township’s participation in “Project Child Safe.” “Project Child Safe” is a program of the National Shooting Sports…

January 11, 2018

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Cops Shoot Knife Wielding Man in Jackson Reportedly Holding Hostages

Police Blotter

Submitted by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced preliminary details of last night’s police involved shooting within the jurisdiction of Jackson Township. Preliminary details of the event…

December 24, 2017

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