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…
Canadian teen linked to swatting incidents at New Jersey middle school
TOMS RIVER – A Canadian teenager has been identified as the suspect in two swatting incidents at a Jersey Shore middle school. According to police, on Monday, November 21, 2022, police were…
Toms River Jingle Bells Run 5k returns Sunday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Toms River Police Foundation’s Jingle Bells Run 5k race and walk is returning this weekend. The event kicks off at 2:45 pm with a kiddie dash,…
Man killed after car flips over into Toms River marsh
TOMS RIVER, NJ – One person was killed after the vehicle he was driving ended up overturning into a marsh along Hooper Avenue in Toms River on Saturday. Police believe speed was…
Fugitive gunman arrested in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Detectives in Atlantic City have captured a fugitive wanted for a previous shooting incident in the city on Wednesday. Investigators from the Atlantic City Police Department have identified…
Five charged in Atlantic City drug surveillance operation, given tickets and released
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Five people were arrested and charged in Atlantic City during a drug enforcement operation on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City on Wednesday. Officers conducting surveillance in the neighborhood…
Legislators call for dropping tax on energy after 25% natural gas price hike in New Jersey
New Jerseyans are facing a nearly 25% tax increase in the cost of natural gas this winter. Now, two state senators are trying to relieve the financial pains associated with the hike.…
Atlantic City police increasing patrols to combat Thanksgiving DWI
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Starting tonight, the Atlantic City Police Department is beefing up its patrols around the city to keep an eye out for drunk drivers. Atlantic City is a favorite…
According to Stacker, this is New Jersey’s strangest slang word
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In New Jersey, we have bennies, shoobies, pork roll, parkway exits, the shore, mutz, and the city (New York, of course), but according to Stacker, none of those…
Impaired driver crashes through front door of Toms River home, into living room
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 24-year-old Toms River man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after driving his pickup truck through the front door of a home. Police said…
Police urge caution after Southern Monmouth power outage cuts power to traffic lights
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are advising motorists to use caution while driving in sections of Wall Township after a power outage cut power to traffic lights at several intersections. “The Wall…
Dog found near Five Corners intersection in Absecon
ABSECON,NJ – Do you know this guy? He was found today in the cold weather near the Five Corners intersection in Absecon. He was in the custody of the Absecon Police Department.…
What’s open? What’s closed at Toms River township Thanksgiving week
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township The Toms River Township Department of Public Works will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022. There will be no sanitation or recycling collections…
Monmouth County news photographer was murdered because he was white, suspect admits
FREEHOLD, NJ – Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today that the death of 56-year-old Jerry Wolkowitz on May 1, 2018 was racially motivated. According to Santiago, Jamil Hubbard, 30,…
Toms River police searching for bank fraud, hit and run suspect
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is investigating a bank fraud case involving a suspect that is also being sought for a hit-and-run crash. According to police, a woman…
Jackson Councilman calls for mandate on English language, slams Bramnick’s grief mandate
JACKSON, NJ – New Jersey mandates a lot of things. COVID-19 vaccines, sanctuary state protection, police reform, COVID-19 lockdowns and more, but one New Jersey lawmaker says its time to mandate more…
Woman who hung dolls from tree near political campaign sign identified
ROP GRANDE, NJ – A woman who was reportedly hanging dolls from a tree near the sign of Democrat congressional candidate Tim Alexander, a candidate for office in Rio Grande has been…
Jersey Shore teen found dead at recycling center after climbing into dumpster after college party
19-year-old Ocean County resident Kellen J. Bischoff went missing after a party at Kutztown University on Saturday. Police investigating the incident said Bischoff left the party and stopped at a relative’s home…
Red Bank man wanted for ‘upskirting’ women in supermarket
SHREWSBURY, NJ – A Red Bank man who eluded police investigating an “upskirting” incident at a local supermarket is wanted by police. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Christopher W. Cox,…
Jackson Township Council to meet for the first time since contentious election
JACKSON, NJ – It has been a week since the public has heard from former mayoral candidate Marty Flemming and his running mates after they lost their bid for re-election on Tuesday.…
Ocean County man had illegal guns, fake badges, feds say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man is going to federal prison for 12 months and a day after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms and fake federal identification badges. Jeffrey…
Police investigating Atlantic City shooting
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Police in Atlantic City are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday morning in the area of North Kentucky Avenue. Police received a report for a shooting at…
Red Bank teacher arrested after long-term relationship with student
RED BANK, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Red Bank Regional High School Teacher criminally for a long term-relationship with a student. Michael F. Canning, 41, an English…
After 45 years, owners of Pisces Seafood moving on
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Remnants of Toms River’s past are quickly fading, and this week, a Jersey Shore icon, Pisces Seafood, announced the longtime business has been sold. The family that has…
Muslim arrested for attack threats against Synagogues in New Jersey
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Muslim man from Sayreville has been arrested after causing widespread fear and panc by making credible threats against Jewish Synagogues last week. Omar Alkattoul, 18, of Sayreville was…
Chris Smith easily defeats Democrat challenger in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Chris Smith easily won his bid for re-election against Democrat challenger Matt Jenkins on Tuesday. The final result was a 71% to 27% victory for the incumbent…
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