Lakewood man indicted for vehicular homicide in crash that killed 82-year-old

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old Lakewood man has been indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of an elderly driver, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

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Lakewood couple to remain jailed pending trial in infant daughter’s murder case

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Lakewood woman and her co-defendant will remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail as they await trial on murder charges in connection with the death of…

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Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…

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Stafford County deputies investigate shots fired and hit-and-run in Garrison Woods

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a chaotic incident in the Garrison Woods subdivision involving shots fired, multiple vehicle crashes, and a suspect fleeing the scene. Deputies responded…

Three arrested in Southwood Square drug and gun bust following police chase

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested in Southwood Square on April 7 following a vehicle stop that turned into a police pursuit and led to the discovery of…

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Downtown Toms River Homeless Advocate Arrested for Killing Woman in Horrific Lakewood Crash

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A man who serves as a homeless advocate for those in need in Downtown Toms River has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that occurred early Tuesday…

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Lakewood man sentenced to 12 years in prison for heroin distribution and weapons offenses

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 28-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a multi-agency investigation…

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Truck crashes through Wildwood boardwalk, police release video

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ — A delivery truck crashed through the wooden boards of the North Wildwood boardwalk Monday evening, prompting a swift response from police and the release of surveillance footage showing…

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Lakewood parents charged with murder in death of 3-month-old daughter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Lakewood couple has been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old daughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Wednesday. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson,…

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Wildwood Crest man charged with murder in 2024 Millville park shooting

Kirk E. Williams, 30, of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, has been charged with the murder of Teaoshia Still, 36, following her shooting death in a Millville park last November. The Cumberland County…

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Woodbridge man accused of raping 13-year-old girl

A 20-year-old man from Woodbridge has been arrested and charged with raping a young girl under the age of 13, following an incident that occurred last month in Prince William County. Prince…

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Wildwood says Canadians may skip annual Jersey Shore vacations

It takes two to tango, as they say. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued some sharp rhetoric against the Canadian government. In response, the Canadian government has called upon its citizens to…

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Elmwood Park throws open Market Street for all-day Spring Festival celebration

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Market Street is closed to traffic and transformed into a vibrant block party today as Elmwood Park hosts its annual Spring Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…

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Woodbridge woman killed in Dale Boulevard crash involving two vehicles

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 32-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Barksdale Street, according to the Prince William County Police Department. At approximately…

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Multiple people shot in Woodlawn overnight

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A shooting early Friday morning in the Woodlawn area has left several individuals hospitalized, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Authorities said officers from the Woodlawn Precinct…

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Woodbridge mom crashes, flees — leaves daughter in wrecked car

Prince William County, VA — A 29-year-old Woodbridge woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing a crash scene and abandoning her 10-year-old daughter in the vehicle, authorities said Wednesday. The Prince…

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Fire engulfs Beachwood home, spreads to cars, collapses second floor

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A fast-moving overnight fire destroyed a home and ignited three vehicles early Wednesday on Capstan Avenue, prompting a multi-department response and forcing firefighters to halt interior operations after a…

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Lakewood fire ends in heartbreak as family dog vanishes in chaos

Lakewood, NJ — A family is desperately searching for their beloved dog, Bambi, after a devastating house fire forced them to flee their home in the early hours of April 28. As…

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View of Point of Woods Way from the adjacent Toms River Country Club

Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…

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Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Lakewood apartment fire displaces multiple families

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A late-night apartment fire displaced several families in Lakewood on Saturday, prompting emergency evacuations but fortunately resulting in no injuries, authorities said. The Lakewood Police Department received reports of…

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