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 trapped in a tide pool…
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool…
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…
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 a planned necropsy to be…
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 a necropsy early Monday. At…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 home the championship trophy. In…