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…
Newsom Gaslights America With Outrageous Claim Blaming Republicans For Border Crisis
NEWARK, NJ – Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a significant escalation in the deployment of the California National Guard to combat drug smuggling, focusing particularly on the opioid fentanyl. At least that’s…
Gel Gun Drive-Bys Prompt Police Warning in South Jersey
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Gloucester Township Police have been dealing with a surge of complaints involving juveniles and young adults using “Orbeez Guns” to shoot gel projectiles at people, animals, and properties.…
Toms River Mayor Serves Cease and Desist on “Fake News” Page for Slanderous And False Claims
“Fake News” Outlet with History of Misinformation Pulls Slanderous Posts About Toms River Mayor After Served with Cease & Desist JCEN, a fire and emergency scanner news page in Ocean County, made…
Students and Faculty Raise Funds for Brick Police Body Armor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Drum Point Elementary School recently organized a Pie Fundraiser to support the Brick Police Department. The event aimed to gather donations for the department’s vest fund, which is…
Jersey Shore Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Salvatore Umek, 46, of Point Pleasant Beach, has pled guilty to theft charges related to misappropriating funds from the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company Number 2, where he…
Brick Township Distributes CDBG Funds to Local Service Organizations
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — Brick Township recently allocated a total of $42,800 in support to various local service organizations through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, sourced from the U.S. Department…
Father-Son Duo Dedicates Time to Toms River Fire Department
TOMS RIVER, NJ—In Toms River, the Rice family exemplifies a multi-generational commitment to service. Matthew Rice, 23, recently earned his master’s degree in fire science, specializing in explosion and investigation. He follows…
Jackson Township Announces New Playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, NJ – At Monday night’s Jackson Township town council meeting, Greg Powell from Ben Schaefer Recreation presented a comprehensive proposal for a new playground at Woodlane Park. The current playground at…
Free Summer Concert Series Announced at Shelter Cove Beach in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are excited to announce this summer’s free concert series at Shelter Cove Beach. Scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 7…
Seaside Heights Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Connection with Local Death
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that 41-year-old Anthony Collins of Seaside Heights has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The plea was entered before the Honorable Guy…
Suspect Wanted for Assault in Pine Lake Park
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that occurred on May 31st in the…
Berkeley Township Police Arrest Intoxicated Man with Outstanding Warrant
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ— A recent arrest made by the Berkeley Township Police highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to manage public intoxication and related offenses. On May 2, 2024, several officers responded to…
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash With Car on Route 571
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred at the intersection of County Route 571 and Beacon Street on Sunday, June 9, around 1:11…
Brick Township Celebrates D.A.R.E Program Graduates
BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and the Brick Township Police Department have extended their congratulations to the graduates of the 2024 D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The commendation ceremony was…
Manhunt for Hit and Run Driver Blamed for Deadly Crash in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz have confirmed that a fatal motor vehicle crash, involving a bicyclist, is under investigation by…
New Arrival at New Jersey Shelter Seeks Loving Home
FORKED RIVER, NJ – Binky, a delightful three-year-old bunny, is searching for a new family at the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter in Forked River, New Jersey. Previously cherished and well-maintained, Binky…
Fatal Crash in Brick Claims Two Lives
BRICK, NJ—A tragic accident occurred in Brick on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of two passengers. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m. at Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road, as…
Police Seeking Witnesses to Saturday Afternoon Crash in Brick
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road. The incident was reported on…
Toms River Begins Transfer of Animal Shelter to Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Animal Control Officer David Matthews prepared the Toms River Animal Shelter for takeover by the Ocean County Shelter today by ensuring all remaining animals were either adopted…
SummerFest 2024 Returns to Brick Township with Exciting Lineup
BRICK, NJ — SummerFest, presented by Pine Belt Cars, marks its 29th season this year at Windward Beach Park, offering a series of free concerts and spectacular fireworks. The event kicks off…