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 nearly capsizing before the whale washed up…
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 morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. According…
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 proud sentinel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and…
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 a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…
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 a local business. According to a statement…
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 Township Police Department announced Thursday that, after…
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 at 580 North Main Street, the former…
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 resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…
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 month. Police said the image was taken…
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 in Barnegat Township in February, Ocean County…
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 winds continue to push the fire closer…
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 litter cleanup aimed at protecting New Jersey’s…
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 along West Bay Avenue, Lighthouse Drive, and…
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 ceremony attended by his family, friends, and…
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, for students entering 5th or 6th grade…
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 to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Nicholas…
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 rooting for him. The scrappy red fox,…
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 this morning in the presence of their…
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 holidays. Carson, described as having a shiny…
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…
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 7:11 a.m. between Melissa Drive and Rosehill…