Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found …
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Whale that struck boat in Barnegat Inlet before washing up dead near channel was in poor condition prior to impact
BARNEGAT BAY, NJ — It happened on Saturday when a mike whale slammed into a boat in the Barnegat Inlet, throwing one person overboard and …
Caught on Camera: Minke whale struck and killed in Barnegat Inlet throwing boater overboard
A 20-foot Minke whale was fatally struck by a vessel in Barnegat Bay on Saturday afternoon, leading to a coordinated response from marine agencies and …
Watch: One Person Tossed Overboard After Minke Whale Struck in Barnegat Inlet
A 20-foot Minke whale was killed in Barnegat Bay on Saturday after being struck by a vessel, prompting a coordinated emergency response and plans for …
Swimmer injured off Barnegat Light beach transported to hospital for treatment
BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — A swimmer sustained a minor leg injury while in the water near the 9th Street beach in Barnegat Light on Saturday …
Barnegat Lighthouse: “Old Barney” on the Jersey Shore is a Beacon of the Past
Perched at the northern tip of Long Beach Island in New Jersey, USA, Barnegat Lighthouse — affectionately known as Old Barney — stands as a …
Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired …
Barnegat police seek help identifying individuals in vape shop fraud case
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted for questioning in a fraud investigation at …
Barnegat police respond to report of abduction
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police have confirmed that no abduction took place following reports of a possible incident just before midnight on June 5. The Barnegat …
Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration …
Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat …
Barnegat police seek public’s help to identify suspect caught on Wawa surveillance
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person captured on surveillance footage earlier this …
Two South River men charged in drug death of Barnegat woman after fentanyl overdose
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men from South River have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death following the fatal overdose of a 34-year-old woman …
Forest fire forces voluntary evacuation across Barnegat neighborhoods as flames threaten homes
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A fast-moving forest fire in Southern Ocean County has prompted a voluntary evacuation in multiple residential neighborhoods in Barnegat Township as shifting …
Barnegat Bay Blitz returns with student-powered cleanup in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ — Volunteers across the Barnegat Bay Watershed will take to streets, parks, and shorelines Thursday for the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an annual large-scale …
New traffic signal shake-up set for Barnegat: Changes coming to West Bay Avenue and beyond
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Drivers in Barnegat should expect changes at several key intersections this week as Ocean County Engineering prepares to overhaul traffic light timing …
Barnegat Township welcomes new officer with experience across multiple shore departments
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed Patrolman Stephen Adams to its ranks on Tuesday, swearing in the seasoned officer during a …
Barnegat Junior Police Academy returning in July for 5th and 6th graders
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Barnegat Township Police Department has announced the return of its Junior Police Academy, set to begin on July 7, 2025, …
Barnegat man pleads guilty to robbery, shoplifting in Stafford Township
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Barnegat man has pleaded guilty to robbery and shoplifting in connection with multiple incidents in Stafford Township last year, according …
Ziggy the Fox Rescued After Wandering the Ice for Days in the Barnegat Bay
In a heartwarming twist straight out of a Disney movie, Ziggy the fox (aka Little Foot) has survived a wild misadventure that had the internet …
Barnegat Police Department welcomes two new officers to the force
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Township Police Department officially welcomed two new officers, Patrolman Kevin Wagner and Patrolman Evan Sands, during a swearing-in ceremony held …
Pitbull in Barnegat awaits adoption as shelter spotlights Carson
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter is highlighting Carson, a 6-year-old pit bull, as he waits for a forever home after the …
Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel
Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel
**Barnegat, NJ** – Barnegat Police Department responded to a distress call on Thursday from a boater reporting their vessel was sinking near Sun Harbor Marina. Patrol units arrived but were unable to locate the stranded individuals from the land.
Off-duty Lt. Ryan used his personal boat to assist in the search. Officers found two individuals and their dog in the water after their vessel had submerged.
The team successfully secured the people and dog on Ryan’s vessel. They transported them safely to Barnegat Public Docks.
All involved were confirmed to be safe and recovering. The department expressed relief and gratitude for Lt. Ryan and his team’s swift action.
Multi-vehicle crash in Barnegat sends several to hospitals
BARNEGAT, N.J. – A multi-vehicle accident on Barnegat Boulevard North Tuesday morning resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations, authorities said. The crash occurred at approximately …
Barnegat police win championship at Manchester Police flag football tournament
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Police Department’s PBA 296 flag football team has claimed victory in the Manchester Police Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament, taking …
Barnegat police urge residents to report suspicious drone activity
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Amid reports of drone sightings across New Jersey, the Barnegat Police Department is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious …
Drones in Barnegat: Police urge residents to report suspicious drone activity
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Amid reports of drone sightings across New Jersey, the Barnegat Police Department is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious …
Barnegat man charged with $50,000 theft of lottery tickets
BARNEGAT, N.J. — A Barnegat Township man faces charges of theft after authorities say he illegally obtained more than $50,000 in New Jersey Lottery tickets …
Barnegat officer honored as NJ State PBA Executive Board Member of the Year
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Patrolman Chris Ebert of the Barnegat Township Police Department has been named Executive Board Member of the Year by the New Jersey …
Barnegat police seek information on group involved in property damage incident
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying six individuals suspected of damaging a window at a residence in the Crosswinds …
Barnegat woman wins $1 million Powerball prize after years of trying
TRENTON, N.J. — A Barnegat woman has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after purchasing a winning quick-pick ticket at a local convenience store, marking …
Barnegat Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Handgun Charges
Barnegat Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Handgun Charges
**Barnegat, NJ** – Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat, received a prison sentence on Friday following his guilty pleas to drug and weapons charges. Judge Dina M. Vicari sentenced Holland to three years in New Jersey State Prison for possession with intent to distribute less than half an ounce of cocaine. Additionally, he received a 10-year sentence, with a five-year parole ineligibility, for unlawful possession of a handgun.
The charges stem from a February 23 incident in Barnegat. During a narcotics investigation, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Gunning River Road. Police seized cocaine and a .22 caliber revolver.
Holland had been detained since his arrest on that date. He entered his guilty pleas on September 9 before the same judge. The sentences will be served concurrently.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke and various law enforcement agencies. The coordinated effort led to the successful prosecution and sentencing of Holland.
Barnegat man found guilty in 1999 murder of Sayreville teenager
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — Bruce A. Cymanski, 52, of Barnegat, was found guilty by a Middlesex County jury for the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga, …
Barnegat man found guilty in 1999 murder of Sayreville teenager
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — Bruce A. Cymanski, 52, of Barnegat, was found guilty by a Middlesex County jury for the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga, …
Barnegat Man Sentenced to 10 Years in State Prison for Narcotics Distribution, Burglary, and Weapon Charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Barnegat Township man has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for narcotics distribution and other charges, …
Barnegat Township man pleads guilty to drug and weapon charges
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat, has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and illegal possession of a firearm, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley …
Daring Rescue Saves Two Fisherman Stranded on the Barnegat Inlet Jetty During Passing Tropical Storm
BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men who became stranded on the south jetty of Barnegat Inlet as the …
Barnegat Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault and Firearms Offenses
Mays Landing, NJ — Louis Stokes, 27, of Barnegat, NJ, pleaded guilty on Thursday to second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an …
Barnegat Township Police Department Seeks New Recruits
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township Police Department (BTPD) announced today that it is now accepting applications for new police officers. This recruitment drive aims …
25-Year-Old Barnegat Mother Shot and Killed in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NJ – Police have yet to announce an arrest or details in the shooting death of a 25-year-old mother from Barnegat, Gabriella M. Caroleo. …
This Strange Abandoned Building Along The Barnegat Bay Marsh Played A Key Role in American History
Historical Report on the New Jersey Ocean Gate Radio Transmitting Station Nestled deep in the marshes along Barnegat Bay, a solitary structure stands shrouded in …
Jetskier in Distress Rescued from Barnegat Bay
LAVALLETTE, NJ – Water Rescue Units responded swiftly to a distress call involving a jet skier near 115 Brooklyn Avenue on the Barnegat Bay in …
Motorcycle Accident in Barnegat Leaves Man Dead
Barnegat, NJ – A 63-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life on Sunday night after colliding with a deer on County Route 610. The incident occurred …
Barnegat High School Student Triumphs in Anti-Drug Music Competition
BARNEGAT, NJ — Jordan Ford, a senior at Barnegat High School, has won the top prize at the 20th Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout …
Body of Missing Barnegat Bay Kayaker Found at Good Luck Point
Body of Missing Island Heights Woman Found by Paddleboarder in Berkeley Township, NJ BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A paddleboarder discovered the body of Karen McKenna, …
Barnegat Township: 16th Safest in New Jersey
BARNEGAT, NJ – Barnegat Township Police Department has been recognized as the 16th safest town to live in New Jersey. This acknowledgment highlights the commitment to …
Stafford, Barnegat Named Two of New Jersey’s Safest Towns
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Stafford Township community is celebrating a significant achievement, having been recognized as one of the safest towns in New Jersey. This honor …
Barnegat Drug Queen Ran Meth Trafficking Operation Down the Shore
BARNEGAT, NJ – A local woman has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for her role in a large-scale narcotics distribution …
Barnegat Lighthouse Looks Like New After Million Dollar Restoration
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Situated on Long Beach Island, the Barnegat Lighthouse now shimmers brightly in the Jersey Shore after a much needed million dollar …
Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain Announces Retirement, Praises Successor
BARNEGAT, NJ – Chief Keith Germain of the Barnegat Police Department announced his retirement at the recent township committee meeting, marking the end of a …