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…
Ocean County mourns passing of Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger, a 19-year veteran of the department who passed away Wednesday after battling ALS. Detective…
Illegal Migrant Busted in Ocean County Held on ICE Detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been detained in Ocean County without bail after being charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to court and jail records. Marco Antonio…
Ocean County man held on $20,000 bond for assaulting health care worker
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been incarcerated in Ocean County after being charged with aggravated assault on a health care worker, according to jail records. Asan M. Paige, 28, was…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Joins Long List of Republican Leaders to Support Sauickie, Clifton in District 12 Election
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblymen Rob Clifton and Alex Sauickie announced Thursday their plans to seek re-election to the New Jersey Assembly in 2025, representing the 12th legislative district. Backed by a…
Registered sex offender arrested for not reporting new address in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been incarcerated in Ocean County after being charged with failing to notify law enforcement of an address change, a requirement under New Jersey’s sex offender…
Jackson Township targets court congestion with review of overreaching and burdensome legacy ordinances
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township officials are taking steps to reduce the burden of minor code enforcement cases on the municipal court system by reviewing many ordinances, some on the books since…
Jackson School District Announces High School Merger, Here is the Plan
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has announced a major restructuring plan that would consolidate the district’s schools, including closing Goetz Middle School and turning Jackson Memorial High School into a…
Shy kitten Iris seeks loving home to discover her true potential
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A 7-month-old kitten named Iris, described as shy but affectionate, is searching for her forever home through the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter. Staff at the shelter say…
Working dog Crinkles seeks experienced handler for second chance at life
FORKED RIVER, N.J. — A nearly six-year-old dog named Crinkles, once trained as a skilled scent and bite work dog, is seeking a new home through the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter.…
Ocean County Residents Urged to Check Pick 6 Lottery Tickets After $32 Million Jackpot Sold at Local Quick Mart
TRENTON, NJ — A single ticket sold at a convenience store in Ocean County has won the $32 million Pick-6 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery confirmed Tuesday, making it the first major…
Manchester police warn residents of suspected rabid fox, urge caution
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities in Manchester Township have issued a warning about a potentially rabid fox sighted in several residential areas, with multiple minor injuries reported. According to Manchester Police, the…
Toms River man faces prison after pleading guilty in June 2024 shooting
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River resident has pled guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection with a shooting that occurred in…
Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…
Jackson’s cherished Koto Sushi Hibachi to close after nearly two decades
JACKSON, NJ — Beloved Japanese restaurant Koto Sushi Hibachi will close its doors for good on January 26, marking the end of 17 years in the Jackson Crossings Plaza on Hope Chapel…
Man arrested on assault and weapons charges filed in Ocean County
MIDDLESEX, N.J. — A man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to official records. The incident happened, allegedly…
Leader of organized retail theft enterprise arrested in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities have arrested Paola I. Cabrera-Delapaz, 36, on charges related to her alleged role as the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise. Cabrera-Delapaz is facing multiple charges,…
Crash closes Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash involving a downed utility pole and wires has closed Jackson Mills Road in both directions from Georgia Road to Farmingdale Road, according to the…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested as Migrant Based Ocean County Shoplifting Criminal Enterprise Broken Up
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Wady A. Lopez-Florentino, 35, was arrested on January 18, 2025, in Ocean County on multiple charges, including shoplifting, resisting arrest, and obstructing the administration of law. Lopez-Florentino, who…
Fire damages Tri City Plaza in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Tri City Plaza shopping center on Route 9, prompting a swift response from the Pleasant Plains Fire Department and temporary closure…
Ocean County man sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder in 2023 stabbing
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for the attempted murder of a woman in a 2023 stabbing incident, Ocean…