JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A reported drone hovering low over Jackson Township on Thursday night sparked concern among dozens of residents. The sighting began around 9:00 p.m., with witnesses reporting …
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Breaking News
Ocean County drone command center has become ground zero for alleged offshore “mothership” activity
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has a command center stationed along the beachfront in Seaside Heights after reporting an unusual wave of drones launching from the …
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Two men face murder charges in a deadly shooting in Neptune Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — Two men have been indicted by a Monmouth County Grand Jury in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of a Neptune Township man, Monmouth County Prosecutor …
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TRENTON, N.J. — An Ocean County player struck gold on Dec. 6, matching all five numbers in the New Jersey Lottery’s Cash 5 game to win a $1,883,824 jackpot. The …
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Monmouth County Sheriff Sees New Jersey Drone Event as Opportunity to Push Recreational Anti-Drone Legislation
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, NJ – Politicians will never let a big story go to waste. Now, one official in Monmouth County sees the current drone scare in New Jersey as a justifiable …
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New Jersey News
New Jersey lawmakers demand federal action on drone sightings
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNJ Republicans demand federal action as drone sightings raise alarms across state TRENTON, N.J. — Amid growing public concern over unexplained drone activity in New Jersey, the state Senate Republican …
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Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Tensions are rising in Jackson Township as the Board of Education prepares to address the possibility of school closures and redistricting at its meeting Wednesday evening. …
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Ocean County man jailed on charges of resisting arrest and property damage
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Arturo Dayan Barraza Lopez was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday, charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and criminal mischief. According to court …
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This Could Have Been Worse, New Jersey Candidate for Governor Says of Drone Incursions
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — A mysterious fleet of drones off the New Jersey coast has ignited a heated political debate, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo warning of potentially catastrophic risks …
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Former NJ GOP chairman calls for action on unidentified drones: ‘Blow one out of the sky’
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. — Former New Jersey GOP Chairman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Doug Steinhardt called for decisive action regarding mysterious drone activity along the state’s coastline, suggesting that unidentified drones …
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OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Lisa Marie Dulany was incarcerated on Monday at the Ocean County jail after being charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on law enforcement officers and …
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Drones in Barnegat: Police urge residents to report suspicious drone activity
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBARNEGAT, N.J. — Amid reports of drone sightings across New Jersey, the Barnegat Police Department is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving unmanned aircraft in …
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Judge Orders Second Toms River Murder Suspect to be Held in Prison During Trial
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men accused of murdering Rondell Proctor in 2010 will remain detained in the Ocean County Jail as they await trial, judges ruled this week. …
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Former Brick Township “employee of the month” recreation director pleads guilty to theft
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The former Director of Recreation for Brick Township, Daniel Santaniello, 46, pled guilty to theft on Tuesday, admitting to stealing township funds during his tenure, the …
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Killer’s Lover Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge in Gruesome New Jersey Double Murder, Suicide Case
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Seaside Heights woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with a July 2024 killing tied to a gruesome case that included another murder …
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Toms River announces holiday break DJ skate nights at Winding River Ice Rink
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Families and residents in Toms River will have the chance to enjoy festive fun on the ice during the school district’s holiday break, as the Winding …
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Ocean County man charged with aggravated assault, weapons offenses, and property damage
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Heber Jimenez-Martinez, 29, was taken into custody on Monday in Ocean County and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, weapons possession, and criminal mischief, according to …
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Man convicted in Ocean City boardwalk stabbings sentenced to 10 years
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOCEAN CITY, Md. — A Ridgely man was sentenced to a decade in prison on November 8 after being found guilty of first-degree assault in a violent 2022 boardwalk attack …
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Megan’s Law Sex Offender Arrested in Ocean County for Failing to Register
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSTAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under …
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Either Government Is Useless Or They Are In On It: Why Everybody Sees The Drones, But They Can’t Figure It Out
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Jersey’s skies have turned into a real-life episode of “The X-Files,” with mysterious drones making nightly appearances across the state. From Bergen County to Morris and Somerset, residents are …
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Jackson Woman Among Seven charged in Rutgers University app based drug trafficking operation
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON, N.J. — Seven individuals have been arrested following “Operation RU Pharm,” a months-long undercover investigation targeting a social media-based drug trafficking network involving Rutgers University students, Middlesex County Prosecutor …
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Ocean County man held without bail on domestic violence and burglary charges
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Edvin Mejia-Juarez, 32, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday after being charged with aggravated assault related to domestic violence and burglary, according to …
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Illegal Alien Arrested for Assaulting Cops in Ocean County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. — Misael Cardos Moro, a 34-year-old man booked in Ocean County on Monday, faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged violent encounter with law enforcement, according to …
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Floating belongings spark water rescue operation at Northside Park in Ocean City
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOCEAN CITY, Md. — Emergency responders launched a large-scale search at Northside Park on Saturday night after personal belongings were discovered floating in a lagoon, but no individuals were found …
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Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board …