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…
Man Jailed on Assault Charges in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man was taken into custody in Ocean County on Tuesday on an assault charge, according to jail records. Jose Enrique DeJesus, 30, was booked into the Ocean…
New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River
TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, making it available in New Jersey’s 15…
Spadea Pulls Out of GOP Nomination Process, Conway PAC Says Former Radio Host Afraid to Face the Music
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 radio host Bill Spadea appears to be chickening out of competing against Jack Ciattarelli and John Bramnick to win the official Republican county nominations…
Point Pleasant Lottery Player Snags $50K Powerball Prize
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A Powerball ticket sold in Point Pleasant Beach has won $50,000 in the Saturday, Feb. 1, drawing, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Monday. The winning ticket was…
Toms River North Placed on Lockdown After Parent Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River High School North was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a mother, upset with the school disciplining her child, confronted school officials and allegedly threatened to…
Illegal Alien Jailed in Ocean County for Assault, Strangulation
TOMS RIVER N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation of a domestic violence victim, according to inmate records. Erik D. Jimenez…
Illegal Alien at Ocean County Jail Charged for Threatening to Kill, Illegal Weapon Possession
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including making a death threat and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to inmate records. Airo Rene…
Serious Crash at Ocean County College Sends One to Trauma Center
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A motor vehicle accident at Ocean County College early Monday morning required a medical evacuation due to the severity of the incident, officials said. Emergency responders from Silverton…
Freehold Borough man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Jackson Township shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Freehold Borough man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a weapons offense in connection with a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township, Ocean…
MAGA gubernatorial candidates call for ICE investigation into Gov. Phil Murphy over alleged harboring of illegal immigrant
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Two Republican candidates for New Jersey governor are calling on federal authorities to investigate Gov. Phil Murphy after a video surfaced in which he allegedly admitted to harboring…
Man accused of stealing nearly $1,800 in 43 shoplifting incidents at New Jersey ShopRite
STAFFORD, N.J. — A Forked River man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly shoplifting from a Stafford supermarket 43 times over a two-month span, authorities said. Stafford police took the 28-year-old…
Jackson Township extends landlord registration deadline to February 28th
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials have extended the deadline for landlords to renew their registrations and complete lead-based paint (LBP) requirements, if applicable, until Feb. 28, 2025. The township will update…
As New Jersey Math, Reading Scores Drop, Gopal Says Students Need to Learn Union Labor, Organizing
NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes, and collective…
After two years, shelter dog Spice Girl finds forever home
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — After nearly two years at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a dog named Spice Girl has finally found her forever home with shelter employee Wendy. Spice Girl,…
Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents struggling with utility bills will have an opportunity to connect with assistance programs during Ocean County Utility Assistance Day, a free community event scheduled for February 19.…
Jackson fire crews battle structure fire for hours in non-hydrant area
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon, operating for nearly four hours before returning to their stations. The fire broke out…
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp and the Toms River Recreation Department, is…
Beloved dog returns to Jackson shelter after owner’s death leaves her homeless
JACKSON, N.J. — After spending seven years with a loving family, a 10-year-old dog named Kali has found herself back at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility following the death of her…
After Killing and Dismembering Corpse of for Boyfriend, New Jersey Woman Gets 25 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman was sentenced Friday to 25 years in state prison for the killing and dismemberment of a Toms River man whose remains were found scattered…
Lacey Township man indicted for father’s 2022 murder
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lacey Township man has been indicted for the 2022 murder of his father, authorities announced Thursday. Justin Donaldson, 38, was formally charged by an Ocean County Grand…