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…
Search ends for man and toddler reported missing in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River emergency services were deployed to find a man and his missing toddler Sunday evening. After a two hour search, the two were found in Cattus Island…
Everything you need to know about Six Flags Great Adventure Holiday in the Park for 2021
It’s that time of year in Jackson Township, New Jersey, the celebration of the holidays at one of the world’s best rollercoaster amusement parks, Six Flags Great Adventure. Here’s what Six Flags…
Police say rumor of a possible threat to Brick students was unfounded
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – School officials and police in Brick are dismissing a possible threat to students at Brick Township High School after an investigation found no credible threats. Police issued the…
Burglary and fraud highlight Lacey weekly police blotter
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between November 4-11, 2021. Burglary- On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was dispatched…
Ocean County moves forward on massive 215 acre park on Route 571 in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – With bustling traffic and residences nearby, Ocean County’s plan to construct a regional park on a 250 acre site in Manchester Township may be just what residents and visitors…
Ocean County hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5-11
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is hosting vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 in the coming weeks and warning parents against the possible side effects found in children who have received…
Multiple car thefts in Jackson Township tracked back to Newark, New York City
JACKSON, NJ – Since late October, vehicles are being stolen out of driveways across Jackson Township with thieves targeting high-end vehicles. To make their job easier, most of the vehicles being stolen…
Toms River extends the deadline for hi-rise developer to build more downtown apartments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With no solid plan on the table to build more hi-rise apartment complexes in Downtown Toms River, the township council voted to extend the timetable for the Capodaglia…
Toms River council moves to block private schools from plan to turn downtown into bustling city
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council proposed an ordinance to block the development of private schools in the Downtown Toms River redevelopment plan. In 2019, the township published the…
Toms River planner announces “significant development” at Ciba Geigy superfund property
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River on Tuesday night announced what is being described as a “significant” development project at the former Ciba Geigy owned superfund site. Township planner…
Ocean County Republicans call for Van Drew primary after party asks followers for forgiveness
The Democrats in Congress gave President Joe Biden a much-needed win on Friday, but they had some help. That help came in the form of New Jersey Republican Congressmen Chris Smith and…
Helicopter that illegally landed in Crown Heights, chased to Lakewood by NYPD air unit
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A helicopter that landed illegally, several times in a Crown Heights, New York City neighborhood on Thursday ended at the Lakewood Township Municipal airport in Ocean County, New Jersey.…
Illegal alien charged with luring young girl in Jackson Township from vehicle using illegal license plates
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, November 4, 2021, with thanks to the New Jersey State Police for their assistance and also concerned residents who contacted investigators in response to an earlier…
One dead in single-vehicle crash in Jackson Township
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has reported one person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Jackson Mills Road near the I-195 overpass. The Jackson Police Department issued the following…
2021 election hints Lakewood Bloc Vote, VAAD endorsement not as important any longer
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township and surrounding communities are changing. In years past, a predominantly local population in Lakewood would often take political direction from the Lakewood VAAD, a once powerful and…
Daughter who killed elderly dad and his girlfriend ordered to stay in jail during trial
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 3, 2021, the Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr.P, ordered that Sherry Lee Heffernan, 55, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, shall…
Couple indicted for child endangerment, multiple drug charges after 16-year-old found dead
LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 4, 2021, David Belk, 45, and Stephanie O’Neill, 44, both of Little Egg Harbor, were indicted by…
Police investigating luring of a teenage girl in Jackson Township by ‘Hispanic male’
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of a reported attempted luring incident which took place on Pitney Lane near Danielle Court.…
Some New Jersey trick or treaters got pot gummies on Halloween
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Either somebody in Stafford Township wanted to give children great treats or somebody in Stafford Township is upset because they accidentally gave away their pot goodies. At least…
Tanker truck bursts into flames after hitting disabled vehicle on Route 37 that hit deer
Manchester Twp NJ – On Wednesday, October 3, 2021, at approximately 2:58 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to State Highway 37 near Mile Marker 1.5, to investigate a…