Lakewood police investigating multiple bank robberies
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Police Department is actively conducting investigations into two bank robberies that took place on Friday. While one of the incidents …
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Convicted Lakewood Scammer Admits to $21.7 Million Healthcare Fraud
Newark, N.J. – Alexander Schleider, a 57-year-old resident of Lakewood, New Jersey, has admitted his involvement in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme, according to …
Mo Hill says he hates term “Lakewood Style Development”
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill continued to beat a dead horse at Wednesday night’s Toms River Township Council Meeting, defending …
Road rage leads to shooting in Lakewood
Lakewood, NJ – In a dangerous road rage incident that occurred late last night, a Lakewood man became the target of an aggressive driver, resulting …
Woman Shot Dead in Lakewood, Investigation Underway
LAKEWOOD, OH – A fatal shooting at a Lakewood residence claimed the life of a 33-year-old woman on Friday evening. The incident took place around …
Maryland Man Extradited to New Jersey on Lakewood Murder Charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On May 30, 2023, Lakewood Township Police responded to a welfare check on Thornbury Court, where they discovered the body of …
Missing woman, 4-year-old child found safely in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A woman and her 4-year-old daughter were reported missing in Lakewood on Friday and later found inside the township safely. The Lakewood …
Woman’s body found by police in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The body of a woman was found inside her home in Lakewood by police who were asked to perform a well check …
Lakewood Township, Shade Tree Commission Join Forces to Celebrate Arbor Day
Lakewood, NJ – In honor of Arbor Day, the Lakewood Township Committee and the Lakewood Shade Tree Commission came together for their annual Arbor Day …
Sizable Explosive device thrown At Jewish Residents in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two pickup trucks in Lakewood Township, New Jersey approached a group of Jewish residents walking down the street, sped off and seconds …
County Commissioners at odds Over Preserving Last Farm in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A farm in Lakewood was the topic of a heated debate among Ocean County Commissioners, who have been at odds with each …
Lakewood Relatives Sentenced for 2019 Machete Killing in Howell
FREEHOLD, NJ – The sentencing of two relatives involved in the 2019 machete killing of Domingo Merino-Rafael was announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. …
Local elected officials come together in Lakewood for PAC promoting unity in Ocean County
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Dozens of Ocean County elected officials and candidates attended a gala hosted by United Ocean County PAC at Glatt Bite Kosher in …
Lakewood, Toms River grapple with future that includes hi-rise buildings dominating landscape
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hi-rise buildings have been the topic of concern for residents in Lakewood and Toms River as officials move forward with plans …
Lakewood man rescued after DUI roll-over crash
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A single-car motor vehicle accident occurred around 9 p.m. last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and South Street, prompting …
One person stabbed in Lakewood, suspect in custody
LAKEWOOD, NJ – An unidentified victim was stabbed multiple times in Lakewood on Tuesday. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Jersey Shore …
15-year-old Lakewood girl killed after being struck by vehicle
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A teenage girl was critically injured in a car accident in Lakewood on Monday evening. According to sources, the accident took place …
Once quiet Lakewood country road to become a 5-lane highway, Commissioner
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just days after promising to pay more attention to roadway and traffic issues in Lakewood and Jackson, Ocean County Commissioner Jack Kelly …
Lakewood man admits to million dollar money laundering scam
Lakewood, NJ- An Ocean County resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges related to his involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in …
Lakewood business owners to meet for networking event hosted by chamber of commerce
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free networking mixer for members, potential members, and friends on Wednesday, May 17, from …
Lakewood Township planning Memorial Day ceremony and parade
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Menashe Miller, Lakewood Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Veterans Advisory Committee, has announced that Lakewood is hosting its annual Memorial Day …
Developer seeks variance for minor subdivision for construction of duplex in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – River Equities, LLC has submitted an application for Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Bulk Variance approval of Lot 8 in Block 420.01, …
Popular Lakewood banquet hall seeks variance after operating without for years
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lake Terrace is one of Lakewood’s most popular banquet halls. Each year, it hosts hundreds of weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and special events. …
Lakewood man killed in motorcycle crash in Manchester
Manchester Township, NJ – A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Sunday in the Whiting section of Manchester Township. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department …
Career and internship fair coming to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township is offering job and internship seekers a chance to meet with various department officials and discuss future opportunities at a …
Toms River Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Connection with Fatal Crash in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was indicted by …
Multiple media outlets misreport Passover carnival accident in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township …
Student struck while exiting school bus in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A student exiting a school bus in Lakewood Township Wednesday night was struck by a passing vehicle Wednesday night. According to Lakewood …
Brooklyn man threatened to shoot workers at Lakewood Supermarket, police report
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged for making terroristic threats at the Evergreen Supermarket located on River Avenue early Tuesday morning. …
Lakewood Strand Theater seeking new manager
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater of Lakewood is seeking a new manager to assist in managing operations at the historic theater. …
Machete wielding suspect menaced multiple people in Lakewood, arrested
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in Lakewood have arrested 22-year-old Max Miliano Sanchez after he waved a machete in front of five people walking along Forest …
Mother, Daughter struck by vehicle while crossing Route 9 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A mother and daughter were struck by a car while crossing Route 9 in the area of Chestnut Street Friday night in …
Robbery suspect armed with scissors arrested in Lakewood after setting fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police arrested a 21-year-old man after a botched attempted armed robbery in Lakewood Township on Thursday. Ricardo Buitron, 21, is alleged to …
Lakewood school bus driver ran over child after exiting, left scene
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A child who exited a Lakewood school bus Thursday evening ran in front of the bus and was run over by the …
Lakewood man arrested for assault and kidnapping of woman in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police responded to an apartment building after receiving a 911 call regarding a possible assault on a child by …
Free rabies clinic in Lakewood
by Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township will be hosting a free rabies clinic for pet owners in April. Lakewood Township has announced that …
Lakewood man pleads guilty to soliciting minor online
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce a young juvenile girl online. United States Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said …
Lakewood Police Department announces response after call for National Day of Hate
LAKEWOOD, NJ – After a small anti-Semitic group based out of Iowa declared Saturday, February 25th as a “National Day of Hate”, police across the …
Man with Lakewood ties shot and killed in North Miami robbery
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police in North Miami Beach reported on Sunday that Hershy Schwartz, 40, was found shot and killed inside his vehicle. Police located …
Man rescued from Lake Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who told police he was fishing prior to falling into a lake in Ocean County was pulled from the water …
CDC warns eyedrops sold by Lakewood company could cause blindness or death
Eyedrops being sold by New Jersey based Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited have been found to be contmaniated with a bacteria that could cause blindness, …
Man found dead inside car at Lakewood gas station
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Police are investigating a suspicious death of a man inside a car at a Lakewood gas station. The incident occurred at around …
Red light runner causes crash in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A two-car collision last night at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue was caused when one vehicle ran a …
Pedestrian critical after being struck by car in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 9 / Madison Avenue in Downtown Lakewood on Thursday. The incident happened …
Lakewood Yeshiva evacuated after man with a machete allegedly chased students
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Students at a Lakewood Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva told police they were approached by a man with a machete and chased down Thursday …
Driver plows through storefront window in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A video published by the Lakewood Scoop to YouTube shows the driver of a sedan entering a parking lot to park in …
Lakewood clothing store targeted by anonymous boycott robocall over selling short skirts
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood women’s clothing store was the target of a robocall calling for a boycott this week because they were accused of …
Route 9 construction to ease burden of travel between Lakewood and Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Work is continuing along the Route 9 corridor between Toms River and Lakewood to make it easier for residents to travel …
Police investigating stabbing in Downtown Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was stabbed during an incident in Downtown Lakewood Tuesday afternoon at around 4:00 pm. The incident happened in the downtown …
Student stabbed during fight at Cross Street yeshiva in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 15-year-old student at a Lakewood Yeshiva was stabbed during a fight reportedly by another student and was rushed to the hospital …