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…
Lakewood Man Charged with Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On July, 3 at approximately 9 am, Officers were dispatched to the area of West County Line Road and Hope Chapel Road for a report of an active dispute.…
Toms River Murder Suspect to be Released From Jail Again by Judge, it Was Just a For a Happy Meal
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A murder suspect who was recently reincarcerated for violating his terms of pre-trial release is about to be released again by Superior Court Judge Lourdes Lucas. Marcus Morrisey…
After Crushing Defeat, Ginny Haines Caught Emptying Out GOP Headquarters in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines is still a Republican, but on Thursday night, the elder stateswoman was seen with a male subject emptying items from the Ocean County…
Shore Man Heading to Prison for 5 Years for Child Luring
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 8, 2022, Richard Hoffman, 27, of Mays Landing, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P, to five years New Jersey…
Ortley Beach Losing Family Appeal As Unruly Teens Blamed by Police for Unlawful Behavior
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Move over Seaside Heights, Ortley Beach is becoming the new place for teenagers to spend their summer days at the beach, but police here say the large crowds…
There’s a New Sheriff in Town as Gilmore Defeats Mastronardy in OC GOP Chairman’s Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former Ocean County Chairman George Gilmore is back. On Thursday night, Gilmore defeated Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. Gilmore said under his leadership, he will bring the fractured…
Take a Look Inside Jackson’s New State of the Art Prototype 7-Eleven
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over the past few years, Jackson Township has lost its two 7-Eleven stores, but this week, it gained a new state-of-the-art prototype store just outside of Six Flags…
Looking for a job? Lakewood’s Strand Theater is Hiring
By Fran Kirschner LAKEWOOD, NJ – The board of the Stand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, is holding a job fair July 16 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Available positions are…
Embattled and Split, Jackson GOP Endorses Mastronardy Urges Voting at Lakewood Polling Daycare Center
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Jackson GOP, which has been fighting an internal civil war since before the June primary election has endorsed Sheriff Michael Mastronardy to be the next Ocean County GOP…
Tired of Lakewood Smelling Bad on Garbage Day? Mayor Says You Can Do Something About it
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Residents in Lakewood asked Mayor Ray Coles about the stench of liquid garbage that drips from some of the town’s garbage trucks, especially on hot summer days when people…
Can’t Get A MVC Appointment in New Jersey, Mobile Service Coming to Lakewood Next Week
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having trouble with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in disarray since Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide lockdown in 2020 that continues to affect services for drivers across…
Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Baseball Stadium During Fourth of July Fireworks Show
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A fire broke out in the outfield landscaping at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws minor league baseball team’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at ShoreTown Stadium in Lakewood. The…
After Crash, Lakewood Man Carjacked Other Vehicle
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man involved in a crash on Pine Street on June 25th exited his vehicle and carjacked the other vehicle involved in the crash. At around 6 pm,…
Missing Lakewood Man Found in Woods During Extensive Search
LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Saturday night, a Lakewood man who went missing earlier in the day in the community was found. In response, a multi-volunteer agency search conducted by Hatzolah, Chaveirim, Shomrim,…
Jackson Police Department Announces Retirement of Steven Laskiewicz, Frank Mendez
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – You might recognize the name. Captain Steven Laskiewicz has served for years as the Jackson Township Police Department’s public information officer, informing residents daily about what’s happening in…
Jackson Police Announce Graduation of Newest Motorcycle Patrol Officers
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township police have announced the addition of three officers to the department’s motorcycle unit. According to the department, four officers have recently graduated from the Philadelphia Highway…
Storm Battered Ortley Beach Expected to Be Fully Open for Fourth of July Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There’s good news for visitors to Toms River’s Ortley Beach. The storm eroded beach will be open for Fourth of July weekend, according to Art Gallagher, former campaign…
Lakewood Boy Who Nearly Died in Freak Playground Accident Heading Home Today
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Just in time for the sabbath, a Lakewood boy who nearly died in a freak playground accident last Monday is returning home to his family today. The six-year-old boy…
Toms River Car Fire Linked to Faulty Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car fire in Toms River has been traced back to an overheated faulty lithium-ion battery charger. According to Chief Inspector John Novak, the fire was responded to…
Howell Girl Scouts Donate Cookie Sale Money to Police K-9 Unit Who then Pay it Forward
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Like a scene out of the movie Pay it Forward, the Howell Township Police Department took a donation from Girl Scout Troop 60771 and paid it forward. The…
