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…
What happened to Jelly the Bear after brief escape from New Jersey zoo enclosure?
West Orange, NJ – For a few tense minutes on a quiet Wednesday morning in May, a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly briefly wandered free from her enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo…
Wrong way driver who killed Manchester grandfather on Route 70 surrenders to police
Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash has been…
Two drown in rip currents as Tropical Storm Erin churns up Jersey Shore waters
Seaside Heights, NJ — A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into distress off Webster Avenue Beach, leaving a…
Wrong-way speed demon charged in Route 70 crash that killed Manchester man
Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more than two miles in the wrong direction…
Legal troubles mount for Bill Spadea, as victim pushes forward with defamation lawsuit
TRENTON, NJ – Former New Jersey 101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea is facing mounting legal problems after a man he defamed on his radio show moves closer to having his…
Illegal alien charged with assault in Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – A 37-year-old male illegal alien was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Tuesday night following an arrest on a simple assault charge, with federal immigration authorities placing…
Doctor suspended after feds say he traded opioid scripts for sex and defrauded Medicaid
Trenton, NJ – A Bergen County physician accused of running a high-volume pill mill and trading opioid prescriptions for sexual favors has had his medical license temporarily suspended by New Jersey’s State…
ICE operation in Lakewood nets three repeat illegal Mexican border crossers
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests were confirmed…
Dangerous Rip Currents in Seaside Heights Leave One Dead, Multiple Injured in Weekend Packed with Rescues
Seaside Heights, NJ – Waves churned and currents ripped along the Jersey Shore for days, pulling swimmers into trouble from Seaside Park to Barnegat Inlet, and on Monday night, the danger turned…
New Yorker accused of stealing nearly $500K from Ocean Township employer
Freehold, NJ – A 28-year-old New York man is facing charges after prosecutors say he stole almost half a million dollars from his former Ocean Township employer over a three-year period while…
Lorenzo Eduardo Velazquez Romero arrested for assault in Ocean County
Ocean County authorities announced the arrest of 5-foot-10, 150-pound Lorenzo Eduardo Velazquez Romero, who was booked into the county jail on August 10. The married Hispanic man, described as having short black…
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Daughter Back in Ocean Count y Jail After Being Released on Home Detention
Toms River, NJ – On Thursday morning, a man accused of killing a New Jersey mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a late-night crash was brought back to the Ocean County Jail…
German Dejesuromero booked for robbery and weapons possession in Ocean County
Ocean County officials have confirmed the arrest of 5-foot-5, 200-pound German Dejesuromero, who was booked into the county jail on August 11. The 34-year-old Hispanic man, is accused of committing robbery involving…
Traffic stop in Wilkes-Barre nabs fugitive wanted in New Jersey
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A routine traffic stop in the area of Academy and South Main Streets on August 9 led to the arrest of a man wanted in New Jersey on serious…
Fatal Route 70 crash leaves one dead in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TWP., NJ – A deadly Monday morning crash on Route 70 left one person dead and several others injured after a Dodge van struck a Ford Sprinter van attempting a left…
South Toms River driver hit with homicide and gun charges
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 41-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and multiple related charges in connection with a June crash that killed a woman in South Toms River, according to…
Community and police meet-and-greet planned at Lake Riviera Park in Brick Township
BRICK, NJ – Tomorrow afternoon, neighbors will gather at Lake Riviera Park to connect with the officers who patrol their streets. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., residents can meet Brick Township…
Ocean County GOP Chairman’s Attempts to Sabotage Ciattarelli Campaign Not Working as Jack Closes Gap with Sherrill
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For decades, the Ocean County GOP Chairman stood by the side of every Republican candidate running for state office when they visited Ocean County. This time, he hasn’t…
Overturned vehicle on I-280, a crash on I-287, and a downed pole on NJ 18 slow Monday morning’s commute
Edison, NJ – Morning rush hour turned into a gridlock nightmare for commuters across New Jersey as multiple crashes, road closures, and delays crippled major routes Monday. It began just after 5…
Heat returns early this week before storms move into New Jersey midweek
Newark, NJ – A stretch of warm, sunny weather will start the week in New Jersey before storms and unsettled conditions move in by midweek. Today will bring clear skies and a…