Pumpkin spice season arrives early at Krispy Kreme in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Pumpkin spice fans in Brick Township won’t have to wait until fall to get their fix — Krispy Kreme is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnut…
Mission BBQ to bring first Shore location to former TGI Fridays
BRICK, N.J. — A long-vacant restaurant on Route 70 may soon get new life as Mission BBQ looks to open its first Jersey Shore location in Brick. The national barbecue chain has…
SummerFest concert in Brick canceled due to weather, rescheduled for July 31
BRICK, N.J. — Brick Township Police announced the cancellation of Thursday night’s SummerFest concert due to forecasted inclement weather. The performance by The Brit Pack was originally scheduled for the evening but…
Crash suspect flees Brick Township scene on foot, gets caught
Brick Township, NJ — A 54-year-old Brick Township man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that left one passenger injured, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced…
Brick Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun, Still Facing Domestic Violence Related Charges
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 42-year-old Brick Township man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in connection with a February 2024 search that uncovered a stolen firearm and ammunition,…
Retired Brick Township officer Anthony Barlowski dies, served 24 years
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Former Brick Township Police Officer Anthony Barlowski, badge #53, has died, the department announced, marking the loss of a long-serving officer who dedicated nearly a quarter-century to the…
South Amboy man sentenced in fatal Brick hit-and-run, booked into Ocean County Jail
BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in…
SETS Hybrid Training opens new fitness center in Brick after success in Jackson and Toms River
BRICK, N.J. — A new SETS Hybrid Training location officially opened its doors in Brick over the weekend, following successful launches in Jackson and Toms River. Local officials, including Mayor Lisa Crate…
Brick Cops Chicken Out at Local Community Event
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Officers from the Brick Township Police Department participated in a community engagement event Tuesday at Chick-fil-A, where they connected with residents during the “Chicken with a Cop” gathering.…
Brick Republican Leaders Must Return Ill-Gotten Consulting Fees – OP-ED
The recent revelations about financial misconduct within the Brick Republican Club have shaken the trust of our community. Reports indicate that Marc Vasquez, a club leader, paid himself nearly $20,000 in consulting…
Brick breaks ground on long-awaited Sports Dome at long abandoned Foodtown site
BRICK, N.J. — Construction of the long-anticipated SportsDome is underway in Brick Township, following a ceremonial groundbreaking last week at the site of the former Foodtown property. Mayor Lisa Crate, along with…
Brick GOP leader paid himself $20,000 in consulting fees during recent election
BRICK, N.J. — Top officials in the Brick Republican Club are under increasing pressure to resign following allegations of questionable financial activity related to the 2023 election cycle. Ruthanne Scaturro, who serves…
Toms River man pleads guilty to arson in Brick, criminal mischief in Lacey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to arson and criminal mischief in connection with two incidents that occurred in Ocean County in September 2024, prosecutors announced. Charles…
Wild Pursuit Ends in Chaos: Toms River Suspect Wrecks Car While Evading Cops in Brick
BRICK, N.J. — A Toms River man was arrested Thursday following an assault and subsequent police pursuit that ended with a Brick Township officer injured in a crash, according to police. Brick…
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Brick Township
BRICK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to robbery charges stemming from a violent 2023 home invasion in Ocean County, authorities announced. Vongvichit Vatthanavong, 50, admitted to his role in…
Brick Township honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade
BRICK, N.J. — Residents gathered Monday, May 26, for Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, coming together to honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The parade…
Brick Township detective completes advanced crime scene investigation training
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Police Department has announced that Detective Brian Foley has graduated from the New Jersey State Police Crime Scene Investigation Course. The department shared the news…
Toms River man charged in string of Brick Township business burglaries
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Toms River man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of commercial burglaries in Brick Township, police announced Tuesday. Alfred John Oliveri Jr., 67,…
Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work
BRICK, N.J. — Exeutive board members of the Brick Republican Club are under mounting pressure to resign from township Republicans following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle.…
Brick Township swears in two new special law enforcement officers
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester and Mayor…
Brick GOP leaders urged to resign amid payments to club leaders, husband of board president
BRICK, NJ — Leading members of the Brick Republican Club are facing growing pressure to resign following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle. Calls for the resignation…