Red Bank driver accused in Lakewood double fatal crash stays jailed
Red Bank man to remain jailed on manslaughter and homicide charges after deadly Lakewood crash TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 43-year-old Red Bank man charged in a July crash that killed two…
Lakewood Township planning Memorial Day ceremony and parade
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Menashe Miller, Lakewood Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Veterans Advisory Committee, has announced that Lakewood is hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29, 2023, beginning…
Recreation and open space component of Berkeley Township master plan to be revised
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Planning Board has announced that it will be holding a hearing to consider amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Inventory Element of the Master…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
Jackson Memorial girls LAX wins close game against Brick Township
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial lacrosse team pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Brick Township in a high-scoring match that ended 15-14. The intense match saw both teams putting in a…
Toms River Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Connection with Fatal Crash in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County…
Berkeley Township Provides Free Child Passenger Safety Seat Safety Inspections
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Kevin Santucci have collaborated to promote child safety by announcing a new initiative. The Berkeley Township Police Department, in partnership…
Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred to the…
Police investigating alleged gun threat at Brick Township school
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick are continuing to investigate a reported gun threat at a school in Brick Township. According to police, a parent reported statements made by unnamed individuals…
Hit-and-Run Crash in Berkeley Township: Police Seek Information
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, a hit-and-run occurred in the parking lot of 657 Route 9. The caller reported that a dark grey 2008-2012 Ford F150 Super cab struck a utility…
Crate looking forward to continuing Ducey’s success as Brick Township mayor
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Lisa Crate, the newly sworn-in mayor of Brick Township acknowledged she has big shoes to fill when it comes to replacing longtime mayor John Ducey. Ducey resigned this…
Lakewood man arrested for assault and kidnapping of woman in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police responded to an apartment building after receiving a 911 call regarding a possible assault on a child by an adult in December. Police discovered that…
Admired Jackson Township school teacher named new mayor of Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – John Ducey, the well-respected former mayor of Brick Township is out. Ducey resigned last week after being nominated to serve as New Jersey judge. Last night, the Brick…
Brick Township mayor resigns to take seat on New Jersey bench
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, who led the Democrat Party to victory ten years ago in one of New Jersey’s most Republican-leaning towns has resigned. Ducey will be…
Seal pup caught jaywalking on Route 35 in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A young gray seal pup stopped traffic on Route 35 in Brick Township on Monday. Police officers with the Brick Township Police Department, with the assistance of passersby,…
Prosecutor’s office investigating Berkeley Township brush fire homeless camp
BERKLEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a makeshift homeless encampment at Johnson’s Pit in Berkeley Townships is being investigated as a possible arson. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Traffic alert: Overturned vehicle on Route 35 in Ocean Township
OCEAN TWP, NJ – Police in Ocean Township are advising travelers to avoid the area of Kings Highway and Route 35 due to a traffic crash. The crash was reported at around…
Brick Township officials to approve funding to preserve 31-acre proposed development as park space
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Officials in Brick Township are ready to approve the purchase of a 31-acre piece of land slated for development to preserve it as public park space. The Township…
Brick Township burglary suspect captured, another still at-large
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Wall Township have arrested one of two wanted burglary suspects in connection with a residential burglary in Wall. A search warrant was executed by members of…
Brick Township names new police chief
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township Mayor John Ducey announced that veteran police officer David Forrester has replaced Chief James Riccio who retired after 36 years on the job on January 31.…
Jackson Township man killed in off-road crash
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Lacey reported that a 58-year-old Jackson Township man was killed in a crash while riding an ATV in Lacey Township. Police arrived to the area of…