Gunfire erupts outside high school football game in Charles County, no injuries reported
Waldorf, MD – A Friday night football game at St. Charles High School ended in chaos after gunshots were fired in the parking lot, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Police respond to Jackson 21 call for man armed with baseball bat, setting bean bag on fire
JACKSON, NJ – On Monday December 20, 2021 at 1:49 am, Officers John Araneda, Matthew Jamison, Javier DeLaTorre, Robert Reiff and Randall Trasky responded to a residence located on Chatham Court located…
Toms River man charged for double murder, after shooting two men in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who entered an apartment and shot two men in the head, killing them. Tyshaun Drummond, 39, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of Murder on…
Prosecutor offers few details in Lakewood double homicide
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township woke up to a double homicide early Sunday morning, but the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is releasing few details of the incident at this time. “We have…
New York City car thieves lead Brick police on dangerous chase before crashing
BRICK, NJ – On Thursday afternoon, at about 2:00 P.M., off-duty Brick Township Police Officer Kevin Ryan was leaving the LA Fitness gym in Brick Plaza after working out when he heard…
Toms River ‘twin towers’ apartment building approved by planning board
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The future of Toms River is coming soon. This week, the Toms River Planning Board has approved the first step in Toms River Mayor Mo Hill’s plan to…
Woman in critical condition after collision with garbage truck in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman is in critical condition after driving through a stop sign and colliding with a township garbage truck. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at approximately 7:50 AM…
Monmouth County Lyft driver found guilty for murder of 14-year-old Hazlet girl
FREEHOLD – A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of stalking a then-14-year-old girl in Hazlet several years ago, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Friday. Shyam Gurung, formerly of Jersey…
Jersey City murder suspect, fugitive captured in Asbury Park wanted for killing girlfriend
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Jersey City man wanted in connection with the death of his girlfriend, 27-year-old Diamond Davila of Jersey City, was arrested on Thursday, December 16, 2021, shortly before…
Soldiers in Germany and Korea receive Christmas cards sent by Toms River students
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas cards sent by the Toms River school district students at the Early Learning Center have arrived at U.S. military bases in Germany and South Korea. Troops stationed…
Abbot wins third consecutive USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River Intermediate North student has won her third consecutive USATF Junior Olympic championship down in The Toms River School District reported: Intermediate North’s Jessica Abbott– last…
Toms River High School North theatre troupe helps Beachwood PTO collect 170 toys for children in need
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Students from Toms River High School North’s theatre troupe rolled up their sleeves for the holidays and helped spread holiday cheer in the community. The Toms River School…
Are Shore area schools safe on Friday after TikTok threats for school shootings? Ocean County Prosecutor says yes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ominous warning spread virally across TikTok this week claiming Friday, December 17th was “National Shoot up your School Day” and parents are worried. The messages did not…
Jackson carjacker punched woman in face before fleeing with her vehicle
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Another violent carjacking has taken place in this once-sleepy community of Jackson. After stealing a car in Jackson and beating his victim, the carjacker fled to nearby Lakewood…
Jackson Police Department rolls out officer-worn body cameras
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police officers in Jackson are now equipped with body cameras according to Captain Steven Laskiewicz. “Every uniformed officer has been issued a body worn camera after receiving training…
Longtime Ocean County GOP insider dead at 88
Toms River – Joan E. Kaplan, 88, of Toms River passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a…
Jackson carjacker arrested in Lakewood
JACKSON, NJ – A man suspected of allegedly armed carjacking in Jackson Township headed eastward on County Line Road before being caught by police in Lakewood Township as a crowd, one person…
As overdevelopment encroaches, New Jersey farmers are under attack with bad faith complaints
Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho that would strengthen the legal protection of commercial farmers under the Right to Farm Act was endorsed today by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. The bipartisan…
Parents threaten Jackson BOE with homeschooling over Phil Murphy COVID-19 mandates
JACKSON, NJ – Parents upset with Governor Phil Murphy’s school mask mandate and the Jackson Board of Education’s acceptance of the mandate are now threatening to pull their students and start homeschooling.…
Jackson police seeking Mercedes involved in car thefts at golf course
JACKSON ,NJ – The Jackson Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in the burglaries of two motor vehicles parked at the Pine…
Brick police confiscate pellet gun after student makes ‘suspicious’ comments
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick police say they confiscated a family’s pellet gun for ‘safe-keeping’ after their child made a threat that involved a firearm at the Lake Riviera Middle School. The…