Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…
13-year-old reported missing in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Police in Asbury Park have reported a 13-year-old girl has gone missing. The Asbury Park Police Department needs assistance locating a missing juvenile girl, Thania Patino-Santiago. She’s described…
Marine Mammal center investigating whale deaths denies funding by wind energy companies
As the Marine Mammal Stranding Center awaits necropsy results on several dead whales that have washed up at the Jersey Shore, the non-profit group today denied allegations being made on social media…
Wildwood boardwalk game operator banned for ten years after rigging games of chance
WILDWOOD, NJ – A Wildwood boardwalk game of chance operator has lost their license for at least ten years, according to the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. If customers played…
Officials worried over latest whale death in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Something is killing off humpback whales at the Jersey Shore, and while New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy insists there’s no there, there, 10th District legislators disagree. Murphy has…
New Jersey considering handicap parking access for those with gastrointestinal health problems
LAKEWOOD, NJ -Senator Robert Singer of New Jersey has introduced legislation that would allow individuals with gastrointestinal disorders to park in handicapped parking spaces. “People who live with health challenges such as…
Another dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore
MANASQUAN, NJ – Another dead humpback whale has washed up along the Jersey Shore, adding to the increasing body count that some are blaming on work being conducted to build a massive…
Central Regional superintendent resigns in light of bullying, harassment scandal
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – In New Jersey, school districts make a big deal about zero-tolerance for harassment, bullying and intimidation, but anyone with a child who experienced bullying in school, know that’s…
Retired Jersey Shore cop stole $47,000 from New Jersey PBA funds
FORKED RIVER, NJ – A recently retired police officer who also served as treasurer of the New Jersey Policeman’s Benevolent Association – Ocean County Conference has been arrested and charged after taking…
Jackson Township public relations firm owner running for political office
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Steve Dnistrian, the owner/operator of a public relations firm hired by Jackson Township to write press releases for the township body, has announced he is running for political…
Muslim woman files lawsuit against Six Flags Great Adventure over alleged hijab incident
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to the lawsuit, a mother and her daughter were denied service, removed from the park, and their membership terminated due to an incident involving their religious headgear.…
Female employee stabbed at Jersey Shore Shoprite
ABSECON, NJ – Police are trying to figure out why a man entered a Shoprite supermarket at the Jersey Shore and stabbed an employee. According to the Absecon Police Department, a woman…
Woman with bright political future in New Jersey found dead, shot inside car
SAYREVILLE, NJ – An entire community and state leadership officials are mourning the passing of a rising star in New Jersey politics. An elected councilwoman from Sayreville, New Jersey, was found dead…
94-year-old driver killed in crash at Garden State Parkway toll plaza
BARNEGAT TWP, NJ – A 94-year-old man was killed while driving his vehicle into a toll plaza on the Garden State Parkway on Thursday. The New Jersey State Police reported that Mario…
Jersey Shore mayors call for halt of massive off-shore wind farm amid uptick in whale deaths
Governor Phil Murphy continues to tell residents and officials at the Jersey Shore that there’s ‘no there, there’, but a growing number of political figures and even some environmentalists are calling to…
Brick mayor heading to superior court after Murphy appointment
BRICK, NJ – As reported by Shore News Network last August, it is official. Brick Township Mayor John Ducey will become a Superior Court judge. Ducey has been formally nominated by Governor…
Hazmat team called to deal with rabbit neglect case in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River police officers and the Berkeley Township HAZMAT team responded to a home in Toms River where an alleged abuse and neglect case involving rabbits was reported.…
Shore News Network rated more credible than CNN, Fox News, NY Post, MSNBC for third year
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shore News Network, a regional breaking news and government watchdog news website, has once again received high ratings by Newsguard, an industry leader in combatting online misinformation. For…
Wawa’s not just a Jersey thing anymore, voted best gas station food in U.S.
If you’re from New Jersey, chances are Wawa is your primary pitstop choice. Whether you’re gassing up for work or a trip to the Jersey Shore, most Jerseyans choose Wawa. No trip…
Jersey Shore police officer arrested for series of crimes against ex-girlfriend
SEA BRIGHT, NJ – A Sea Bright police officer has been charged by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office after allegedly committing a series of crimes against his ex-girlfriend. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
Owner of escaped Jersey Shore alligator facing charges
NEPTUNE, NJ – An alligator was reportedly found abandoned at an empty lot in Neptune, at the Jersey Shore this week and today, police announced the owner has been located. According to…
Dead dolphin found on the beach at the Jersey Shore
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – A 6′ 5″ long dolphin was found dead on the beach in Long Beach Township on Monday. The discovery was made in the area of Connecticut Avenue.…
Homeless man sets himself on fire inside bus station
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A homeless man was treated for burns on his torso, including his stomach and chest, after setting his sweater on fire Thursday night. Lakewood Police officers responded to the…
County officials to pay $7.5 million local costs to pay for latest beach erosion replenishment
TOMS RIVER – It will cost the Jersey Shore $60 million for another round of beach replenishment after a series of coastal storms eroded large portions of the Army Corps of Engineers…
Amid investigation into Ocean City Beach Patrol former worker arrested
OCEAN CITY, NJ – Detectives with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office have announced the arrest of 41-year-old Jonathan C. Howell in connection with the sexual assault that took place on June…
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Erik Simonsen, and Asm. Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and…
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