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…
Lakewood School Trip Ends in Disaster as Bus Full of Childen Overturns on Parkway
MONTVALE, N.J. — A school bus heading to New York State overturned on the Garden State Parkway on Monday night, injuring multiple passengers and causing an overnight closure of northbound lanes. The…
Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood
Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…
Fiery Wrong Way Crash Reportd on Route 70 in Lakewood; Multiple Injuries
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A serious accident occurred early Friday morning when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on State Highway 70 West crashed into multiple vehicles, leading to a fiery collision and…
Somebody Stole $15 Million From Lakewood Schools and We Still Have No Idea Who or Why
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody pulled off a $15 million heist in Lakewood two weeks ago and police have not mentioned a single word about. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s silence is deafening. It’s…
Despite Lakewood Endorsement, Ciattarelli Gets Crushed in Ocean County by Spadea
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Going into the biggest Republican stronghold in New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli felt good on Tuesday night in Toms River with the endorsement of the Lakewood Republican Club. He…
Construction worker dies after fall from third floor at Lakewood work site
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A construction worker died Friday morning after falling from the third floor of a work site, prompting an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), authorities said.…
New Jersey Man Busted for Series of Lewd Incident With Young Girls in Lakewood
A Tuckerton man is in custody after being linked to a series of disturbing incidents involving young girls in Lakewood, authorities announced. Michael Marto, 28, faces charges of sexual assault, luring, lewdness,…
One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds
LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…
Mayor Says $15 Million Mysteriously Stolen from Lakewood School District Account
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A $15 million theft from the Lakewood school district’s operating accounts over the weekend has prompted an active investigation, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Raymond G. Coles acknowledged the financial…
Jackson Man Busted for Multiple Lewd Acts With Children in Lakewood
JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Massinissa Ladj, an 18-year-old resident of Jackson Township, has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from a series of disturbing incidents…
Lakewood Power Outage: When Is The Power Coming Back On?
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Severe weather has left 3,500 homes without power across Lakewood, with utility crews en route to assess the damage and begin repairs. Officials have not provided an estimated time…
Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools
JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…
Lakewood DPW urges residents to clear roads ahead of snowstorm
LAKEWOOD, NJ — With a snowstorm expected to hit the area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, the Lakewood Township Department of Public Works (DPW) is urging residents to remove parked vehicles…
Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board
JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…
Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests in Lakewood
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — A routine traffic stop conducted by the Brick Township Police Street Crimes Unit on January 8 uncovered drugs, a defaced firearm, and other evidence, leading to the arrests…
Man Who Tried to Kidnap Young Lakewood Girl Gets 7 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Farmingdale man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for attempting to kidnap a teenage girl and committing multiple other crimes during a violent spree…
Four Reported Injured in Small Plane Crash at Lakewood Airport
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A small plane crashed into a wooded area near Lakewood Airport on Thursday afternoon, leaving four people injured, according Lakewood Police Department Captain Greg Staffordsmith. Emergency services were alerted…
Lakewood woman critically injured in Howell crash, authorities investigating
HOWELL, N.J. – Authorities are investigating a vehicle collision that critically injured a 45-year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening on US Route 9 in Howell Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday.…
Two Lakewood Men Charged with Murder in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men have been charged with murder in connection with the 2010 shooting death of Rondell Proctor, following a renewed investigation that used modern forensic testing, Ocean…
Lakewood residents petition township committee for return to in-person meetings
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents of Lakewood are calling on the township committee to reinstate in-person public meetings, starting January 2025, in a petition urging a return to pre-pandemic governance practices. The petition,…
Crash on Garden State Parkway causes delays near Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A crash on the northbound Garden State Parkway south of Exit 89A for NJ 70 East in Lakewood Township is causing traffic disruptions Monday morning. As of 8:31 a.m.,…
New Jersey GOP Candidate Slams Lakewood Decision to Require Permits for Charities in Town Square
BRICK, NJ — Robert Canfield, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, has spoken out against what he calls “unnecessary bureaucratic barriers” imposed on charitable organizations operating in public spaces, vowing…
Road closure on Lakewood Road in Wall Township until Thursday afternoon
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lakewood Road will remain closed between Route 34 and Route 35 until approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, according to the Wall Township Police Department. Authorities have…
Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Fire crews continued efforts Monday to contain the Country Club Wildfire burning in Pine Park and near the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County, with officials reporting the blaze…
Thirty-Acre Forest Fire Breaks Out at Pine Park in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County has scorched 30 acres as firefighters work to gain control, the New Jersey Forest Fire…
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