NJ court released child-sex suspect — now he's a fugitive
Police are looking for a child-sex suspect who was arrested last year but then went missing after being released without bail.
Ocean County
Dogs Bite Six People After Terrorizing LEHT for Months, Cops Say
LEHT Police said they have responded to seven calls in the last four months for a total of at least 12 bite victims. Police said there have been other unconfirmed reports of dog bites.
Driver 'significantly impaired' when Porsche landed on 2nd floor
Braden DeMartin, 22 of Toms River, had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, and THC in his system, authorities say.
Two Ocean Co. Men to Prison for Trying to Have Sex With Minors
Two Ocean County men are heading to prison for trying to arrange sex with underage victims who turned out to be undercover police officers.
Dumb: Brick Man Posted Pictures Online Leading to His Drug Arrest
A Brick man was tracked down and arrested after he allegedly posted photos on Snapchat, showing off a gun and large amounts of cash in his vehicle.
Man Crashes Car into Ocean County Gun Shop, Causes Gas Leak
A car plowed into a Stafford Twp. gun shop early Friday morning creating a gas leak, shutting down a road, and the evacuation of several nearby houses.
19-year-old from Galloway Charged in Connection to Drug Death
Authorities say 19-year-old Shemar Jackson of Galloway has been arrested and charged with strict liability drug induced death in connection to a man who died last month in Toms River.
Ocean Co. Man Who Drove Over Five Geese in Toms River Indicted
An Ocean County man who intentionally drove over a family of five geese last year in Toms River has been indicted on five counts of animal cruelty.
Looking for Borgata? Waze is getting cars stranded in Pinelands
Police had to rescue at least 10 people from the thick sugar sand of the Pinelands in Jackson looking for the Atlantic City casino.
Ocean Co. Man Goes to Jail for Letting Dog Die in Hot Weather
A 31-year-old Brick man was sentenced to nine months in county jail after pleading guilty to leaving his dog caged outside during a blistering hot day.
Native American Artifacts Stolen from Tuckerton Hist. Society
The Tuckerton Historical Society said five stone pieces were taken from their display cases over the summer.
Coast Guard Picks-up Cruise Passenger in Distress Off NJ Coast
The Coast Guard airlifted a 70-year-old man from a cruise ship 17 miles off the New Jersey coastline on Saturday night.