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 Fire Department deploys rehab unit to support firefighters battling Jackson wildfire
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department has dispatched its Rehab and Care (RAC) Unit to aid in the ongoing response to a large forest fire in Jackson, N.J., providing critical support…
Krispy Kreme Opening New Location in Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — After nearly two decades, Krispy Kreme is set to make a comeback in Ocean County with a new store opening next week on Route 70 in Lakewood. The 4,000-square-foot…
Lakewood completes infrastructure upgrades with minimal traffic disruption
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents and visitors in Lakewood have likely noticed smoother roads, new sidewalks, and improved traffic signals as a series of infrastructure projects were recently completed across the township. The…
Lakewood Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Charges
Lakewood Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Charges **Toms River, NJ** - Timothy Myers, a 52-year-old resident of Lakewood, was sentenced on November 1 to ten years in New Jersey State…
Cyclist Injured in Lakewood Hit-and-Run Incident
Cyclist Injured in Lakewood Hit-and-Run Incident **Lakewood, NJ** - A hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist occurred on Tuesday at approximately 7:15 p.m. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department arrived at the…
The Area’s Best Fried Chicken Can Actually Be Found at this Lakewood Takeout Joint
In the heart of Lakewood, New Jersey, Mike’s Chicken offers a delightful and crunchy take on the classic fried chicken experience, with a focus on kosher preparation. Located at 700 Cedarbridge Avenue,…
Guilty! Toms River Man Convicted for Double Murder in Lakewood
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man was found guilty on all charges, including two counts of murder, in connection with the 2021 shooting deaths of Nicholas Hardy and Sergio Chavez-Perez,…
Former Lakewood Mayor Endorses Zach Dougherty for Council
The Democrat candidate for Toms River, Zachary Dougherty, is facing criticism following reports that his campaign has received donations from two prominent figures in Lakewood. The contributions come from Marta Harrison, former…
Toms River Candidate’s Campaign Funding From Lakewood Power Brokers Raising Eyebrows
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Democrat candidate for Toms River is under fire this week after taking campaign donations from two of Lakewood’s biggest power powerbrokers, a realtor and the head of…
Body of 23-year-old man found outside Lakewood home
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 23-year-old man was found dead outside his family’s home on Cedar Street early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to the residence shortly after 7 a.m. following reports…
Lakewood man arrested for taking upskirt photos at New Jersey Target store facing worse charges
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. – David I. Sutton of Lakewood was arrested Tuesday on charges of second-degree possession of lewd images of children and fourth-degree lewdness, according to the Wall Township Police Department.…
Lakewood Bloc Vote Founder Passes Away After Longtime Illness
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood has lost a major figure this week with the passing of Rabbi Israel Schenkolewski, a key force in Ocean County politics. Schenkolewski, who passed away at 80 after…
Lakewood Man Accused of Taking ‘Upskirt’ Photos of Woman at Shore Area Target Store
WALL TWP, NJ – In an unsettling incident at a Target store in Wall Township, 20-year-old David I. Sutton from Lakewood was arrested on Tuesday, August 28, after allegedly invading a customer’s…
Lakewood Rabbi, Father Drowned While Saving Children in the Delaware River
BUSHKILL, Pa. — A 39-year-old man from Lakewood, New Jersey, drowned Monday afternoon while saving his children from the waters of the Delaware River. The incident occurred near the Bushkill Access within…
Lakewood Firefighters Receive $75,000 Grant for Essential Protective Equipment
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, announced that the Lakewood Fire Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant under the American Rescue Plan…
Lakewood Man Charged with Lewdness and Child Endangerment
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Two men were arrested in separate incidents on Monday, following investigations by local law enforcement, with both cases involving charges of child endangerment. Patrolman Daniel Grothues apprehended Bassem Benhaiem,…
Lakewood Developer Threatens Action Against Toms River Mayor for Downtown Project Delay
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Development has stalled at a large mixed-use urban style construction project in Downtown Toms River. The lawyers for Moshe Tress, a prominent Lakewood developer are accusing Mayor Dan…
Lakewood Woman Arrested for DUI
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police have reported recent arrests involving outstanding warrants and intoxicated driving offenses. Patrolman David Smithman arrested 57-year-old Gladys Decos of Lakewood after the Wall Township Municipal…
Lakewood Man Arrested for Bank Robbery in Brick Township
BRICK, NJ — Chief of Police David Forrester of the Brick Township Police Department announced the arrest of Andrew Borbotko, 3rd, 44, from Lakewood, charged with second-degree robbery related to a recent…
Lakewood Home Struck by Gunfire, Suspected Vehicle Found Abandoned Nearby
LAKEWOOD, NJ—Lakewood Police Department is currently investigating a potential shooting incident reported last evening on Cedar Street. The initial call came in just before 9:15 p.m., with a resident reporting a “loud…
Child Dead After Being Left in Scorching Car in Lakewood for Two Hours
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Days after a child was left in a hot car in Howell and needed to be treated medically for heat exposure, a child has been reported dead in nearby…
Uber Offers Drivers Premium for Pickups in Lakewood Area
Uber Offers Premium for Jobs in Lakewood Area Lakewood, NJ – An Uber driver shared a Reddit post displaying an incentive offered by the company to take rides in Lakewood and neighboring…
Lakewood Child Rescued After Being Left in Hot Car in Howell
HOWELL, NJ – Police and EMTs rescued a child after being notified they were left in a hot car on a blistering day this week in Howell Township. In a life-saving rescue…
Lakewood Firefighters Prepare for Hi-Rise Firefighting
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department recently completed a high-rise operations training session at a construction site located at 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood. This training was aimed at enhancing…
Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Two Children Scheduled for Pre-Trial Release Hearing Today
Naomi Elkins to Appear for Pre-Trial Release Hearing in Ocean County Ocean County, NJ – Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, is scheduled for a pre-trial release hearing today. Elkins faces charges of…
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