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Ocean County Jail Blotter: Latest Bookings As of July 31, 2026

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Jail reported multiple new inmate bookings over the past 24 hours, with several defendants facing indictable criminal charges, according to the county’s inmate database. All charges are accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent…

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NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme

A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation tied to South Woods State Prison. TRENTON, N.J.…

35-Year-Old Found Stabbed to Death Inside Chester Township Home, Homicide Investigation Underway

Authorities are investigating a homicide after a 35-year-old resident was found dead inside a Chester Township home with multiple sharp force injuries. A homicide investigation is underway in Morris County after a…

Suspect Sought After Mass Shooting in Trenton Leaves 7 Wounded, More Than 50 Shots Fired

Ten people, including four juveniles, were injured in a late-night shooting in Trenton that investigators believe involved multiple gunmen and more than 50 rounds fired. A massive police investigation is underway after…

Newark Killer Convicted in Deadly West Orange Shooting, Acquitted of Murder Charge

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Man Found Dead with Multiple Stab Wounds, Woman Critically Injured in South River Investigation

North Brunswick Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Kidnap Four Boys Walking Home From School

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Man Found Dead, Woman Critically Injured in South River Stabbing Investigation

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Burlington County Drug Ring Sentenced as ‘Money Mike’ Gets Nearly 19 Years in Federal Prison

Manchester Man Was Impaired During Serious Head On Crash in Toms River, Prosecutor Says

Pedestrian Killed on Sidewalk, Driver Fled Before Dawn; Grand Jury Indicts Truck Operator

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Former New Jersey College Soccer Player Charge With Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Assault After Teen Sought Help at Home

Killed in Front of Their Family: Pennsylvania Man Gets Two Life Sentences for Willingboro Mother-Daughter Murders

Newark Police Search for Suspect Accused of Stealing E-Bike From Norwood Street Home

Newark Police Seek Couple Accused of Stealing Package From Columbia Avenue Porch

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Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Admits Sexually Assaulting Student Over Several Years

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Somerset County Man Accused of Targeting Minors Days After Prison Release Faces Life Sentence

Uzbek National Held in New Jersey Jail After Domestic Violence Assault and Threat Charges, ICE Detainer

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Colombian Migrant Accused of Burglary Spree Held Captured in North Jersey, ICE Files Detainer

Ecuadorian Migrant in New Jersey Sanctuary State Tried Repeatedly to Sexually Assault Young Girl

Manchester Township Police Seek Man Accused of Stealing Kratom Extract Products From Route 530 Store

Wall Township Police Log 13 Arrests in One Week, Including 5 DWI Charges Across Major Highways

Man with active detainer arrested in Ocean County for Posession of Lewd Images of Children

Two arrested after Apple Watch SOS leads to kidnapping rescue in Dover