Lakewood parents indicted for murder of 3-month-old daughter
Lakewood, NJ – A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted two Lakewood parents on murder charges in connection with the death of their three-month-old daughter earlier this year, prosecutors announced. Ruben…
ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Child with Long Rap Sheet was Released by Ocean County Judge on Home Detention
Lakewood, NJ – He was arrested previously for a violent domestic assault in Red Bank, then twice for DWI in Red Bank, each time, released by a judge, only to kill a…
Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community
A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames tore through one of the buildings at…
NJ state senator slams ‘sanctuary’ policies after illegal alien kills mother and child in Lakewood DWI crash
Lakewood, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is calling for an end to the state’s sanctuary policies after a devastating DWI crash allegedly caused by an undocumented immigrant with a history…
Lakewood father charged after toddler found locked in hot car outside police station
A Lakewood man is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving his two-year-old son locked alone in a parked car for nearly 25 minutes outside the Lakewood Township Police Department, authorities said. Simcha…
Illegal Alien Drunk Driver with Long Criminal Rap Sheet Who Killed Lakewood Mother and Child Released from Ocean County Jail
An illegal alien charged in a fatal drunk driving crash that killed a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Lakewood is in the country illegally, and now he’s no longer listed on…
Lakewood mourns passing of longtime public servant Craig Thiebault
The Lakewood Township community is mourning the loss of Craig Thiebault, a longtime resident and dedicated public servant whose decades of civic involvement left a lasting mark on local government and community…
Body found in port-a-potty at Lakewood downtown square prompts police investigation
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A dead body was discovered inside a port-a-potty in downtown Lakewood, prompting an active police investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday. The body was found inside a portable toilet located in…
Lakewood police urge patience as investigation continues into child luring allegation
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department is calling for community patience as it continues an internal investigation into the arrest of a 40-year-old man accused of attempting to lure a minor,…
Lakewood Yeshiva Student Accused of Luring Child for Sex Released from Jail
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 40-year-old Lakewood yeshiva student and father of seven was released from the Ocean County Jail on Monday under New Jersey’s bail reform system, four days after being arrested…
Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…
Hundreds protest outside Lakewood Police HQ demanding release of suspect accused of luring teen into van
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A large demonstration took place late Saturday night outside Lakewood Police Department headquarters, as community members gathered to protest the arrest of Binyomin Kubani, a local father of eight…
Once Sleepy Cross Street to Become Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become a major…
Lakewood police deploy high-tech drone to improve emergency response
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Police Department has launched a new advanced drone program aimed at enhancing public safety and accelerating emergency response times, officials announced at a soft launch this week…
Lakewood expands emergency alert system for traffic, weather and safety updates
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Lakewood Township and the Lakewood Police Department have launched an enhanced emergency alert system aimed at keeping residents informed of real-time traffic disruptions, weather events, and public safety notifications.…
They’re Here: Mexican Drug Cartel Member Arrested in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Federal immigration authorities arrested a Mexican national with ties to the Cartel del Noreste on Sunday in Ocean County, officials said. ICE is officially operating in Ocean County. Jose…
Overturned oil tanker carrying diesel fuel shuts down US 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — An overturned tanker carrying thousands of gallons of diesel fuel has shut down all lanes of U.S. Route 9 in both directions north of James Street in Lakewood Township…
Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…
Huerta-Arias sentenced to eight years in prison for deadly crash that killed Lakewood man
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed Mark Mandel,…
Spadea relying heavily on Lakewood to win Ocean County in election day hail mary
Lakewood, NJ – As the New Jersey Republican primary for governor approaches its climax on June 10, the battle for Lakewood’s influential block vote has emerged as a pivotal factor in the…
Fact Check: Yes, Toms River Council Candidate Ricotta Accepted Thousands in Dark Money PAC Donations from Lakewood and Downtown Developers
In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled into his…
Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms River, Lakewood…
Lakewood Bus Driver Hit With 47 Charges of Child Endangerment for Reckless School Trip on Garden State Parkway
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao Lei Lei…
Ocean County Commissioners announce new five-lane highway connecting Jackson, Lakewood, and Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to serve the…
Masked man reportedly attempts to abduct girl from Lakewood park, flees after struggle
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred Sunday night in the Lakewood Commons neighborhood, where a masked man reportedly tried to snatch a young girl from a local…
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