Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police
Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…
Barnegat police win championship at Manchester Police flag football tournament
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Police Department’s PBA 296 flag football team has claimed victory in the Manchester Police Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament, taking home the championship trophy. In a social…
Manchester police address recent drone sightings, urge public not to call 911 to report sightings
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Police Department is investigating a series of drone sightings reported in the area, asking residents to avoid dialing 911 for non-emergency concerns regarding the devices. In a…
Manchester police seek help identifying suspect in smoke shop burglary
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village earlier this…
Electrical failure sparks fire, displaces residents in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire that broke out late Friday night at a residence on Hudson Parkway left the home uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported, authorities said. Officers from the…
Missing Manchester Man Last Seen in Keansburg, Police Report
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 58-year-old Richard J. Rokicki, who was last heard from on Friday morning after speaking with family by phone. Rokicki,…
Manchester Township offers safe exchange zone for online purchases, custodial exchanges
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township Police are reminding residents of a designated Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Complex, designed to ensure safety for those completing online purchase transactions or child custodial…
Grand Jury Declines Charges in Manchester Township Police Shooting
Grand Jury Declines Charges in Manchester Township Shooting **TRENTON, NJ** - A state grand jury voted not to file criminal charges related to the death of Shannon Rose, a 39-year-old from Manchester…
Manchester man pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2023 stabbing
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Manchester man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with a January 2023 stabbing that left a female victim seriously injured, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…
Missing Manchester Girl Found
Manchester, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance in finding a missing 14-year-old girl, [redacted]. She was last spotted on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the vicinity of…
Elderly Man Reported Missing in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The Manchester Township Police Department seeks assistance in finding 82-year-old Clifford B. Reid, last seen Sunday around 5 p.m., in the area of Township Line Road in Whiting.…
Online Threat to Manchester School Not Credible, Police Say
Manchester, NJ – A Snapchat post alleging vague school threats led to a police investigation in Manchester Township on Tuesday at 8:06 PM. The Manchester Township Police Department was alerted to the…
Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Manchester Township
Manchester, NJ – On Wednesday, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Wilbur…
Manchester Police Arrest Toms River Man in Connection with Series of Vehicle Burglaries
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 30-year-old Toms River man, Cody Diaz, has been arrested following a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township on…
Manchester Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Pine Lake Park Vehicle Break-In Attempt
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance footage attempting to break into vehicles in Pine Lake Park. The…
Manchester Police Use Fitness for Team Building, Force Readiness
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Manchester Township Police Department recently launched its inaugural Voluntary Physical Fitness Test, encouraging officers to demonstrate their commitment to physical well-being through friendly competition. The event, held…
Police Investigating Corona Caper in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA – The Northern York County Regional Police Department is currently investigating a theft that occurred at the Rutter’s Farm Store on Susquehanna Trail. The incident took place on August…
National Night Out Rescheduled in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NH—The Manchester Police Department has announced the rescheduling of the National Night Out event, now set for August 14, 2024. The event was originally postponed due to inclement weather conditions. The…
Fake Scam Court Letter Being Distributed in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Manchester Township Police are warning residents about a scam involving fake court summons letters being left on vehicles in local shopping plazas. These fraudulent letters claim to summon…
Large Police Presence at Manchester Township High School, Here’s Why
Manchester Township, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department has announced a scheduled training exercise today at Manchester Township High School. This exercise is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to enhance…
Manchester Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl and Crack
CONCORD, NH—Walter Velez, 41, of Manchester, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.…