No Asbestos DEP Says as Toms River Moves Ahead With Clifton Avenue Park Project
Independent testing found no asbestos contamination at the future Clifton Avenue park site, allowing Toms River to move forward with plans for a new downtown green space despite months of scrutiny and…
Brick Township Man Charged in Fatal Cocaine Overdose Death of 27-Year-Old Woman
A Brick Township man is accused of supplying cocaine that prosecutors say caused the overdose death of a 27-year-old woman earlier this year. An Ocean County man has been charged with strict…
White House Reports “Aliens Walk Among Us” Release Report on Lakewood
A new White House immigration website shows 114 arrests in Lakewood between February 2025 and May 2026, with officials citing a range of criminal charges and gang affiliations among some individuals taken…
Update: Manhunt Begins For Fugitive Criminal Migrant Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Let Into U.S. During Biden Immigration Surge
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an illegal alient during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, and the suspect remained at large as of Tuesday,…
ICE Agent Struck by Vehicle on Route 72 as Suspect Escapes; Federal Investigation Underway
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle during an incident on Route 72 in Stafford Township, where federal agents reportedly fired shots as a suspect fled the scene…
Mikie Sherrill Slams the Brakes on Meals on Wheels Funding in New Budget
Meals on Wheels Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson plans to retire on Jan. 1, 2027, ending more than 26 years with the nonprofit organization that provides meals and support services to…
Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…
New York Man Arrested in Berkeley Township Elder Scam Investigation
Police arrested a New York man accused of acting as a courier in a scam that allegedly convinced a Berkeley Township senior citizen to hand over large sums of cash and transfer…
Three Lakewood Cops Disciplined Following Separate Internal Investigations
Three Lakewood police officers received suspensions after internal investigations found violations involving a vehicle pursuit and the handling of an injured crash victim, according to New Jersey major discipline records. Three officers…
Berkeley Township Officer Named in New Jersey Major Discipline Report After Resignation
A Berkeley Township police officer resigned before discipline was imposed after an investigation found he shared sensitive law enforcement information that was later used in a burglary and assault, according to state…
Jackson Police Sergeant Fired After Submitting False Overtime Reports, State Records Show
A Jackson Township police sergeant was terminated after an investigation found he submitted multiple inaccurate reports seeking overtime compensation through a grant-funded program. A former Jackson Township police sergeant was fired after…
Toms River Fire Department Silent on “White Power” Call to “Shoot All Jews” Emergency Radio Broadcast
An audio recording obtained through a public records request is being swept under the rug after a voice on a Toms River fire dispatch channel made an antisemitic statement before being told…
Toms River Police Foundation Cancels Once Popular Junior Police Camp for Second Straight Summer
The Toms River Police Foundation has canceled its Junior Police Camp program for a second consecutive year, disappointing families who hoped the longtime summer program would return in 2026. Children hoping to…
Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities
Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business
Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…
New Egypt Speedway Sits Silent This Spring After 30 Years of Thunder in the Pines
NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The engines will go quiet in Ocean County next year as New Egypt Speedway plans no racing season in 2026, ending a nearly 30-year run of continuous competition…
Seaside Park woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 75-year-old man
A late-night hit-and-run in Seaside Heights led to a vehicular homicide plea after the victim died weeks later from his injuries. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – A Seaside Park woman has pleaded guilty…
AG Grewal, OC Prosecutor Address Anti-Semitism in Wake of Jersey City Shooting
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer hosted a round table discussion with religious and law enforcement leaders from around Ocean County on Thursday in light of the tragic shootings in Jersey City…
