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 charged with aggravated assault causing serious injury in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nelbin Sanchez, 25, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, according to public records. Sanchez,…
Missing Manchester Man Last Seen in Keansburg, Police Report
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 58-year-old Richard J. Rokicki, who was last heard from on Friday morning after speaking with family by phone. Rokicki,…
Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…
Lakewood residents petition township committee for return to in-person meetings
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents of Lakewood are calling on the township committee to reinstate in-person public meetings, starting January 2025, in a petition urging a return to pre-pandemic governance practices. The petition,…
Downtown Toms River to host annual tree lighting with live entertainment
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Toms River is set to take place on Wednesday, December 6, offering live holiday entertainment, refreshments, and an appearance by Santa…
Ocean County man arrested on unlawful weapons possession charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Travis Ryan Heck, 26, was arrested Thursday and charged with multiple weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a handgun, according to authorities. Heck was taken into custody on…
Ocean County man arrested on assault and property damage charges
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Traesean Krause, 28, was taken into custody Friday on multiple charges, including aggravated assault and criminal mischief, following an incident that remains under investigation, according to authorities. Krause…
Ocean County man charged with attempted bodily injury in Thanksgiving Day domestic incident
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Jonathan Ryan Spangler, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday and faces charges of attempting to cause bodily injury to another person, according to Ocean County authorities. Spangler,…
Ocean County man jailed on multiple charges, including domestic violence and threats to kill on Thanksgiving Day
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Thomas Joseph Carrano, 33, was booked into Ocean County custody on Thursday, facing a series of serious charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident, according to authorities.…
Jackson Township police launch Instagram page to connect with community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department has launched a new Instagram page to strengthen its connection with the community and showcase its officers’ involvement in local events and activities. Residents are…
Manchester Township offers safe exchange zone for online purchases, custodial exchanges
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Manchester Township Police are reminding residents of a designated Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Complex, designed to ensure safety for those completing online purchase transactions or child custodial…
Whitesville Road in Jackson to close for construction, access restricted
JACKSON, N.J. — Whitesville Road will face daily closures this week, starting Monday, as construction crews conduct roadway work, according to local authorities. The road will be closed to all traffic, except…
Kingda Ka is Officially Gone Forever, Here’s What’s Happening and Which Coasters are the New Kings of Speed and Height
JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is shaking things up in a big way. The park has officially retired Kingda Ka, the towering titan that held the title…
Crash on Garden State Parkway causes delays near Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A crash on the northbound Garden State Parkway south of Exit 89A for NJ 70 East in Lakewood Township is causing traffic disruptions Monday morning. As of 8:31 a.m.,…
Reddit Radicals Against New Jersey Businesses as The Great Boycott Backfires by the Local Left
When Reddit’s keyboard warriors take aim, it’s usually a popcorn-worthy saga. This time, their target? Local businesses in New Jersey accused of supporting former President Trump. The latest drama comes courtesy of…
$150K Powerball ticket sold at Toms River pharmacy
TRENTON, NJ — A Powerball ticket sold in Toms River, Ocean County, has won $150,000 after matching four of the five white balls, the Powerball, and the Power Play in Monday night’s…
Jackson Township seeks volunteers for advisory boards and commissions
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Mayor and Township Council are calling on residents to step forward and serve their community by volunteering for one of Jackson Township’s advisory boards or commissions. Interested…
Electric vehicle charging stations bring green energy boost to Seaside Heights
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Six dual-port electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Seaside Heights as part of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) stemming from a settlement with the New Jersey…
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for home repairs
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s to support critical home repair projects for five homes in northern Ocean County, the organization…
Toms River man arrested after dropping gun in church, falsely claiming to be police officer
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — A Toms River man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly dropping a gun inside a church and falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer, authorities said.…