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…
Lost Miniature Pinscher mix found roaming Blandina Street in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — A female Miniature Pinscher mix was found loose on Blandina Street after reportedly roaming the area for several days, according to the Utica Police Department. Officers were able to…
New Jersey Fines Property Owners for Denying Rentals to Section 8 Illegal Aliens
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for allegedly discriminating…
Migrant with ICE detainer held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man remains in custody in Ocean County after being charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, according to jail records. Joel Herrera-Cortes, 30, was booked into…
Ocean County’s Stance on ICE Detainers Remains Unclear, Unchanged Under Governor Phil Murphy Guidelines
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s approach to handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers remains unclear, with local officials caught between state mandates and federal immigration enforcement. Commissioner Jack Kelly of…
Toms River mayor, council reject state’s demand for 670 more affordable housing units
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing units, arguing that the municipality has already…
Celebrating National Pizza Day: Toms River’s Top Pizzerias You Need to Try
In honor of National Pizza Day, there’s no better time to explore the best pizza spots in Toms River, New Jersey. Whether you crave a classic New York slice, a thick Sicilian…
New Jersey church with ties to Phil Murphy received $18 million in federal funding to shelter migrants
HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. — A New Jersey church that received $18 million in federal aid to resettle migrants is now struggling after its funding was cut off, leaving its programs in crisis.…
Migrant Sex Offender Faces Uncertain Future As Ocean County Reverses Stance on Immigrant Detainers
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal immigrant held in Ocean County Jail faces an uncertain future after county commissioners announced they will no longer comply with a directive from Gov. Phil Murphy…
Man Held on Detainer After Giving Cops Bad Information
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man was taken into custody in Ocean County on Friday and is being held on multiple charges, including obstruction of justice and providing false information to law…
Three Ocean County men charged in narcotics investigation
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Three Ocean County men have been charged with multiple drug offenses following a three-month investigation into narcotics distribution, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Tuesday. Detectives from…
Brick Man Gets 8 Years for Desecrating Human Remains in Grisly Countywide Double Murder-Suicide
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brick Township man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for his role in the desecration of a murder victim’s remains following a homicide in…
A tale of two winter storms: North and South Jersey brace for weekend snow and ice, here’s what to expect
TRENTON, N.J. — A winter storm is set to impact New Jersey this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with conditions varying between North and South Jersey. In North Jersey, temperatures…
Illegal aliens charged with execution style murder, linked to international crime syndicate, to remain jailed in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Four Indiana men charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the October 2024 killing of an Indian national in Manchester Township will remain detained…
Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez held without bail in Ocean County on child abuse, assault charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Elvin J. Ortiz-Vazquez was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday and is being held without bail on multiple charges, including child abuse, aggravated assault, and unlawful…
Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to inmate records. He has an active detainer…
Island Heights man killed in Route 37 pedestrian crash
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 56-year-old Island Heights man was fatally struck while crossing Route 37 on Tuesday night, Toms River police said. Jason Matthews was hit around 9 p.m. west of…
Brick Township schools announce delayed opening due to icy conditions
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Brick Township Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed opening schedule Thursday due to forecasted inclement weather and potentially hazardous icy road conditions, officials announced. The Brick…
Jackson schools to open on two-hour delay Thursday due to icy conditions
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening Thursday due to expected overnight freezing and hazardous road conditions, officials announced. The district cited the anticipated wintry…
New Jersey man held without bail for assaulting law enforcement officer and trespassing charges
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man is being held without bail in Ocean County on assault and criminal trespassing charges, according to jail records. Alan Yayr Cielo-Garduno was booked on February 4…
Illegal alien held without bail on aggravated assault, weapons charges in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ — An illegal migrant is being held without bail in Ocean County on multiple aggravated assault and weapons charges, according to jail records. Nery Lopez-Rafael was booked on February…