Lakewood Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Prison
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dayewon Crockam, 23, of Lakewood, received a seven-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison for possession and intent to distribute heroin and …
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Fire That Gutted Lakewood Home Sparked by Menorah
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A menorah is cited as the cause of a significant blaze that ravaged a residence in Lakewood’s Raintree neighborhood on Thursday evening. …
Lakewood Man Charged for Shooting Mailbox, Illegal Guns in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Police arrived at the scene after the sound of gunfire was reported in Jackson. When they arrived, they had found a mailbox …
Lakewood Street Fight Ends in Stabbing
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fight that broke out outside a Lakewood Township business between a large group of individuals ended with a stabbing. Up to …
Thanksgiving Day School Bus Crash Injures One in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A school bus veered off course Thursday morning, impacting eight vehicles. The incident occurred at around 8:35 AM. The driver, experiencing a …
Health Officials Warn of Bacterial Disease Spreading in Lakewood, Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Northern Ocean County faces a health challenge with a rising number of shigella cases, a bacterium found in the intestinal tract of …
Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Device Tied to Telephone Pole in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Lakewood Township Police Department officers responded to a report of a suspicious item attached to …
Man Sentenced in Lakewood Bank Robbery
DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Darren Michael Connolly, age 27, of Englewood, was sentenced to 147 …
Lakewood Based Kars4Kids Ordered to Pay $10 Million in Damages
LAKEWOOD, NJ – After an eight-year legal battle, a jury found Kars4Kids guilty of trademark infringement against America Can! Cars For Kids, a Dallas-based vehicle …
Lakewood Man Sentenced to Year in County Jail Over Reckless Driving Death
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Avrohom Pam, 21, of Lakewood, received a sentence of 364 days in county jail and three years of probation for Reckless …
Lakewood Police Dept. Hosts Annual Car Show
LAKEWOOD, NJ — The Lakewood Township Police Benevolent Association’s second annual “Cars for a Cause” auto show, despite early rain, attracted enthusiasts with over 80 …
Three From Brick Charged for Throwing Eggs at People in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Police apprehended three individuals early this morning following multiple reports of egg-throwing at pedestrians and properties from a moving vehicle. Officer …
Fire in Lakewood Housing Authority Residence Linked to Open Flame
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal explosion occurred on November 1 at a residence within the Lakewood Housing Authority on Sampson Avenue, leading to the …
Driver Charged for Crash Involving Lakewood School Bus
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A collision involving a Ford Explorer and a school bus at Oak Street and Towbin Avenue resulted in injuries and a summons …
Giovine Visits Lakewood to Get Out the Vote in Toms River Mayoral Election
LAKEWOOD, NJ – With just days left before Tuesday’s election for mayor in Toms River, Democrat Ben Giovine visited Lakewood Township and met with Meir …
Lakewood Jewish Federation Director Endorses Ben Giovine for Toms River Mayor
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Toms River mayoral candidate Ben Giovine secured significant funding in his campaign, totaling one-third of his contributions by Sharron Greenberg, a director …
Man Charged for Waving Gun After Lakewood Road Rage Incident
LAKEWOOD, NJ — A road rage dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man brandished his licensed gun at another driver in Lakewood Township. The Lakewood …
55-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times on Lakewood Avenue
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A 55-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday night in Southeast Baltimore, prompting an investigation by Baltimore homicide detectives. At …
Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Shawn Frederick, 34, was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 200 River Avenue …
Man Shot Multiple Times on North Lakewood Avenue
BALTIMORE, MD – On Saturday, around 9:49 p.m., Southeast District patrol officers responded to a reported shooting on the 800 block of North Lakewood Avenue. …
Lakewood Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced today that John Filistovich, 59, has been indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on charges of Murder …
Lakewood Airport Offers Educational Tours for School Groups
Lakewood Airport on Cedarbridge Avenue has launched an initiative to offer educational tours to local school groups, aiming to spark interest in aviation among youngsters. …
Caught on Video: Man on Fire Runs Out of Lakewood Supermarket
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A video shared by the Lakewood Scoop shows a man, on fire, running out of the Breadberry Supermarket on CountyLine Road in …
Three Victims in Deadly Lakewood Crash Identified
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred in Lakewood Township on October 7 has left three individuals dead. Ocean County Prosecutor …
Lacey Township Student Among Three Killed in Tragic Lakewood Crash
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lacey Township High School student and former resident of Lakewood Township was killed in a tragic crash that claimed three lives …
Ocean County Sheriff’s Office in Full Force in Lakewood After Israel Terror Attack
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Sheriff’s Deputies were deployed across Lakewood in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel that killed over 1,000 …
Three Dead, Two Critical in Tragic Lakewood Crash
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A serious motor vehicle accident in Lakewood Township is currently under active investigation. Early Saturday morning, at around 2:20 a.m., Lakewood …
Lakewood Carjacker Captured After Standoff With Police at Nearby Hotel
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 52-year-old Lakewood man suspected of a carjacking near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal was apprehended today after a police standoff …
Carjacking at Lakewood Bus Terminal Under Investigation
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A carjacking near the New Jersey Transit Bus Terminal is under active investigation by the Lakewood Police Department. Capt. Greg Staffordsmith stated, …
Lakewood Historical Society to Offer Public Talk on Local History
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Commission have announced a public lecture to explore the town’s multifaceted history. The event …
Early Morning Crash Leaves 69-Year-Old Lakewood Man Dead
FREEHOLD, NJ – A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 9 and Aldrich Road in Howell early this morning has left a 69-year-old male …
Two Injured in Head-On Crash With School Bus in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A van collided head-on with a stationary school bus early Monday morning, injuring at least two individuals. The incident occurred around 7:30 …
Lakewood Police Department Honors Female Officers on National Police Woman Day
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department paid tribute to its female officers this September in honor of National Police Woman Day. Police Chief Gregory …
Teenager Critically Injured in Lakewood Crash on Rt. 70
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition following a major accident that took place t at the intersection of Route 70 and …
Police Investigating Stabbing at Maggie’s in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Maggies Bar, located within the Lakewood Country Club on County Line Road was the scene of a stabbing early Saturday morning. According …
Lakewood News Website Slams Rodrick After Democrat Endorsement
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A report published by Lakewood Alerts, a Lakewood-based Orthodox Jewish online news website yesterday reported that the Toms River Jewish Community Council …
Man Killed in Industrial Accident in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police responded to a concrete company in the Lakewood Industrial Park early Friday morning. In addition to the Lakewood Police Department, emergency …
Lakewood Man Shot at by Teens with BB Gun While Driving Car
LAKEWOOD, NJ – An alarming incident occurred on Saturday night when three juveniles allegedly shot a BB or pellet gun at a driver along Monmouth …
1,500 Still Without Power in Toms River, Lakewood; Here’s What’s Happening
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Restoration work continues in the wake of an early-morning substation fire in Toms River, which initially left 9,900 customers without power. …
Toms River Democrats Pushing Lakewood Bank Exec for Mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrats are pushing for an executive at a Lakewood headquarters bank, to challenge Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick for …
Lakewood Based First Commerce Bank Opens First Jackson Branch
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – First Commerce Bank, a bank headquartered in Lakewood Township, has opened its first branch in Jackson Township today. The branch will …
Ocean County Drug Bust Sends Lakewood Man to Jail
Brick Township, NJ – Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has recently announced that a collaborative investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies led to a significant drug …
Lakewood Man Fled Serious Motor Vehicle Crash Scene
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – On Thursday, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Emmanuel Rodriguez-Galindo, 36, from Lakewood Township, was charged with Hindering the Apprehension …
Lakewood Fire Department Hosting BBQ During Latest Recruitment Drive
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer …
One Injured in Lakewood Fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The …
Trump Pardoned Lakewood Scammer Arrested Again
NEWARK, NJ – Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, a previously convicted fraudster, was charged again along with four other men, for conspiring to defraud investors of over …
Arrest Made in Lakewood Bank Robberies
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department announced the arrest of 67-year-old Ivan Sevastianow in connection with the robbery of a local TD Bank on …
Power Outage Scheduled Today in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – It’s hot and muggy out there, but an emergency power outage is still planned for today in Lakewood Township. Later today, there …
These 10 Famous People Have Ties to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township has become a cultural and religious center for the growing Orthodox Jewish community in America, but there’s more to Lakewood …
Lakewood woman pinned under rolling car while unloading groceries
Lakewood, NJ – Police are investigating after a woman was pinned under her car while unloading groceries. At approximately 9:45 pm yesterday evening, a 62-year-old …