Update: Manhunt Begins For Fugitive Criminal Migrant Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Let Into U.S. During Biden Immigration Surge
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an illegal alient during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, and the suspect remained at large as of Tuesday,…
Ocean County Irish Festival Brings Irish Spirit to Manahawkin Lake Park
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The 7th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival is set to bring a lively celebration of Irish culture to Manahawkin Lake Park on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to…
Manahawkin Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $178,000 From Engineering Company
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 1, 2024, Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, of Manahawkin, pled guilty to theft before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C. This plea…
Stafford Incident Leads to Lewdness Arrest for Indecent Act in Manahawkin
Manahawkin, NJ – Stafford Township Police have arrested 24-year-old Austin Mousley from West Creek, NJ, following reports of lewd behavior in the parking lot of Ulta Beauty in Manahawkin. The incident, reported…
Man Seriously Injured in House Explosion in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A large explosion followed by a fire erupted at 253 Neptune Drive during the early hours on October 31. Stafford Township Police Department officers, upon arrival, found a…
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Manahawkin Motorcycle Crash
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Friday evening resulted in one individual being airlifted to Atlantic City Trauma Center for treatment. The accident occurred at 6:32…
Firefighters battle structure fire for three hours in Manahawkin
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A structure fire in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin on Thursday, at around 6:30 pm, required a coordinated response from several fire departments and emergency services. Upon arrival,…
Fire damages home in Manahawkin overnight
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stafford Township firefighters battled an overnight blaze at a home in Manahawkin Wednesday morning. According to the Stafford Police Department, a 911 call was made reporting the fire…
21-Year-Old Woman Struck While Crossing Route 72 in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – police in Stafford Township are investigating after a 21-year old woman was struck by a car while crossing Route 72 with a group of friends early Monday morning.…
15-Year-Old Girl Rushed to Hospital After Being Struck by Pickup Truck in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 15-year-old girl was struck and is in unknown condition at the hospital Wednesday evening. Police said at 7:70 pm, she was struck in the area of West…
Manahawkin Man Charged with Endangering Child For Leaving Gun Unsecured
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Stafford Township man was charged for leaving a loaded Beretta 9mm handgun on a table in reach of a child, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…
Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Route 72 in Manahawkin
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A bicyclist was struck and killed while riding along Route 72 in Stafford Township near the Garden State Parkway exit, Stafford Police said on Tuesday. According to police, at…
Here’s How First Responders Reacted After Vehicle Crashed into Manahawkin Home
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – When firefighters and police officers responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash into an Ocean Acres home last week, part of the response was to ensure the…
Shore Area Drug Dealer Arrested During Trafic Stop in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore area man who had been known to deal heroin, crack and cocaine was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop while he was exiting the Garden State…
Manahawkin residents can Eat More Chicken as long-awaited Chick-fil-A store opens today
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Move over McDonald’s and Burger King, Manahawkin is officially in the chicken business starting today. Doors opened at 6:30 am this morning. The iconic national brand should feel at…
Crash shuts down Route 72 in Manahawkin
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 11:50 am, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 72 and Marsha Drive for the report of a motor…
Manahawkin spearfisherman lands record breaking sheepshead
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Russ Griffin of Manahawkin made his way onto the state spearfishing record fish list by landing a new state record Sheepshead on September 20, while free diving off Long…
Joyrider charged for vehicular homicide after killing girl when he lost control of vehicle
TOMS RIVER, NJ -A 74 mile per hour joy ride down Radio Road, a 35 mile per hour posted road heading toward Mystic Island resulted in one juvenile dead and another hospitalized. …
Manahawkin man charged for vehicular homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 1, 2021, Michael Pillarella, 26, of Manahawkin, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault in…