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…
Toms River Council President lands misogynistic farewell as town’s only female elected officials depart
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It was a bittersweet moment on the Toms River Township Council Tuesday night as the township bid farewell to its only two elected female officials, Councilwoman Maria Maruca…
Ocean County sees 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as testing center overloaded minutes after opening
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re hoping to get a COVID-19 test in Ocean County at the health department clinic, think again. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the center at Ocean County College…
Here’s where you can bring your Christmas Tree for disposal in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup. Most of the trees that are collected go to the Ocean County…
Ocean County records 872 new cases, a record and testing center booked through January
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County recorded 872 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and booking at the Ocean County College testing site is now booked solid through the end of January. The…
Silverton EMS unable to save girl, 9 after crash into tree police say
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at approximately 9:16 AM police were dispatched to the intersection of Whitty Road and North Bay Avenue for a serious motor vehicle accident.…
Ocean County Commissioners give high ranking employees third big raise of 2021
TOMS RIVER, NJ – While many in Ocean County pushed through the COVID-19 pandemic hoping to have a job, county workers remained employed, many working from home throughout. Now, to reward them…
Ocean County reports over 2,000 more confirmed positive COVID-19 cases over Christmas weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s COVID-19 positive caseload continues to grow as 2,125 new cases were reported over Christmas weekend between Friday and Sunday. These totals do not include at-home rapid…
Brick police searching for marina robbery suspect
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On December 17, at approximately 8:20 pm, the individual below was seen on the property of Pier 281 Marina on Princeton Ave. The individual later returned during the…
Reckless driver arrested by Lacey police charged with DWI
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, December 20, 2021, at 2:32 p.m., police dispatch received a call concerning a possible driver under the influence. Officer Michael Hein located the vehicle on Hollywood…
Lacey police arrest DWI driver
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:08 p.m., officers were requested at Wawa, 701 Route 9, in reference to an intoxicated female. Officer Scott Keefe located Susan Loudermilk…
Lacey police investigating burglary at Family Dentistry office
LACEY TWP, NJ – On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:31 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Detective Jesse Dalziel responded to a commercial burglary at Family Dentistry on Route 9. Officers discovered…
At Least 64 Dead After Boat Crashes In Ocean. Search Helicopter Crashes Too, Leaving Top Minister To Swim For 12 Hours
At least 64 people have died in a boat crash off the northeastern coast of Madagascar, and searches were performed for additional 24 passengers, Reuters reported. The vessel carrying 138 passengers sank…
Brick police special unit makes another arrest
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – On 12/17/21 at approximately 11 p.m. Brick SCU was conducting surveillance at 715 Rt 70 (Quick Check) when they observed a male sleeping inside a vehicle in the…
Police respond to Jackson 21 call for man armed with baseball bat, setting bean bag on fire
JACKSON, NJ – On Monday December 20, 2021 at 1:49 am, Officers John Araneda, Matthew Jamison, Javier DeLaTorre, Robert Reiff and Randall Trasky responded to a residence located on Chatham Court located…
Toms River man charged for double murder, after shooting two men in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man who entered an apartment and shot two men in the head, killing them. Tyshaun Drummond, 39, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of Murder on…
Prosecutor offers few details in Lakewood double homicide
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township woke up to a double homicide early Sunday morning, but the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is releasing few details of the incident at this time. “We have…
New York City car thieves lead Brick police on dangerous chase before crashing
BRICK, NJ – On Thursday afternoon, at about 2:00 P.M., off-duty Brick Township Police Officer Kevin Ryan was leaving the LA Fitness gym in Brick Plaza after working out when he heard…
Toms River ‘twin towers’ apartment building approved by planning board
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The future of Toms River is coming soon. This week, the Toms River Planning Board has approved the first step in Toms River Mayor Mo Hill’s plan to…
Woman in critical condition after collision with garbage truck in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A woman is in critical condition after driving through a stop sign and colliding with a township garbage truck. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at approximately 7:50 AM…
Monmouth County Lyft driver found guilty for murder of 14-year-old Hazlet girl
FREEHOLD – A 43-year-old man has been found guilty of stalking a then-14-year-old girl in Hazlet several years ago, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Friday. Shyam Gurung, formerly of Jersey…