New York Man Charged With Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Vehicle, Home in South Toms River

A New York man has been charged with aggravated arson and possessing a destructive device after allegedly fashioning a Molotov cocktail-style...

Teen Shot in the Face at Ocean County Mall During ‘Altercation’ Wednesday Night, Suspect Fled

A shooting at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Wednesday night resulted in a 17-year-old victim being taken to...

Cops: South Toms River Man Arrested After 360 Grams of Cocaine, $150K Seized

Two men – including a South Toms River resident – have been arrested on charges of drug trafficking after an investigation...

Man Shoots, Kills His Child’s Mother, Her Two Parents in Bayville Triple Homicide

UPDATE: 4:45 p.m., March 10, 2026 The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has released new details on the triple homicide that occurred...

Juvenile Charged With Murder in Lakewood Shooting

A juvenile, whose name has not released publicly, has been charged with murder following a shooting in Lakewood on Sunday. According...

Toms River Council Meeting Descends Into Chaos After Police Staffing Ordinance Introduced

Wednesday night’s meeting of the Toms River township council produced its usual rounds of political fireworks mere minutes after being called...

Toms River Man Gets Decade in Jail for Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography

A 53-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for utilizing a number of smartphone apps...

Toms River Man Charged With Manslaughter in 106mph Crash to Remain in Jail

A 40-year-old Toms River man who is accused of causing a fatal accident by allegedly driving 106 m.p.h. will remain in...

Former Toms River Cop Gets Probation in Viral Burglary, Assault Case

A former Toms River police officer whose activities at an ex-boyfriend’s home became viral fodder earlier this year was sentenced to...

Ocean County Sheriff Taking Audit of Abandoned Boats in County Waters Friday

Mariners whose derelict vessels are abandoned in Ocean County waters may soon have to pay the piper. The Ocean County Sheriff’s...