New Jersey lawmakers introduce new law in response to Belmar beach badge surfer arrests
The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested after refusing…
New Jersey’s Ridiculous Beach Badge Laws Mocked by The World After Belmar Surfer Arrested
BELMAR, NJ (OP-ED) – New Jersey’s infamous beach badge policy is making headlines again after a surfer was arrested in Belmar for not displaying his badge. The incident involved Liam Mahoney, who…
Belmar Police Dig Proverbial Hole in the Sand After Violent Arrest of Surfer Over Beach Badge
Belmar, NJ – Belmar, the Jersey Shore’s go-to spot for sun, sand, and, apparently, a little too much law enforcement. What started as a routine beach badge check turned into a chaotic…
Police Body Cam of Drunk Driver Who Nearly Struck Multiple People in Belmar Released
BELMAR, NJ— A man who was visibly drunk and crashed into a vehicle after nearly missing several pedestrians is facing multiple charges. On July 11, at around 9:16 AM, Belmar Police Department…
Lakewood Man Faces Charges in Collision That Injured Belmar Motorcyclist
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 48-year-old Lakewood man has turned himself in to face 4th Degree Assault by Auto charges from a motor vehicle collision on November 15, 2023, on Allenwood Lakewood…
Congressman Opposes New Verizon Tower in Belmar
Belmar, NJ — Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has issued a letter to Verizon, asking the company to rethink its plans for installing twenty 30-foot 5G towers along Belmar’s boardwalk. The letter is…
Belmar Presents Spectacular Independence Day Concert and Light Show
Belmar, NJ – Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with an extraordinary evening of music, lights, and fireworks at Silver Lake, located at Taylor Pavilion. On June 30, the picturesque…
Belmar police respond to social media posts about woman stabbed and left to die
BELMAR, NJ – A social media post being shared this weekend reported a woman had been beaten, stabbed and mugged in Belmar, then left beside the road. According to the post, ‘Belmar…
One Swimmer in Distressed Group Drowns off Beach in Belmar
BELMAR, NJ – One person was killed in a drowning incident at the Belmar beach on Monday, according to the Belmar Police Department. According to police, at approximately 12:29 pm the department…
Jersey Shore BBQ is closing the doors at its original Belmar location
BELMAR, NJ – The owners of Jersey Shore BBQ, Dana and Doug Walsh have announced that they are closing their Belmar restaurant after ten years in operation. “It is with a heavy…
It Makes No Sense: Karate School Remains Closed As Hundreds Wait on Long Line at Nearby Beach
https://www.facebook.com/JoeNval/videos/10220119867820625/ WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Joe Gregory is the owner of World Karate in Wall Township on Belmar Road, secondary thoroughfare along the main road into Belmar. As traffic mounted on Saturday…
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