Manchester Township
CRIME & SAFETY
Ocean County Man Arrested For Gun Offenses
MANCHESTER – A Township man has been arrested and charged for recklessly shooting a firearm in the woods early Sunday morning, police said. Around 2:09 a.m., Ptl. Maliff was patrolling in the the area of Manchester Boulevard and Wranglebrook Road when he heard several gunshots. He later identified the car coming from the area and pulled the vehicle over.
Christopher Gregor, NJ dad accused of son’s treadmill death, tried to coach his mother’s testimony
The New Jersey father accused of killing his 6-year-old son by forcing him into a grueling treadmill workout called his mother to coach her before she was expected to testify, a court heard on the seventh day of his murder trial. Christopher Gregor, 31, phoned his mother Carolyn Gregor on May 10 — less than a week before she was due to take the stand in his trial, according to the Asbury Park Press. Rather than hearing her testimony Wednesday, the court instead spent the day listening to the call — made from Gregor’s current home at the Ocean County Jail —...
Surveillance Video Shows Cyclist Being Struck by a Vehicle in Lakewood
Surveillance video captured the moment a cyclist was struck by a vehicle in Lakewood this afternoon. The accident happened shortly before 5:00 PM at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Cedarbridge Avenue. Video shows the cyclist crossing over New Hampshire Avenue while vehicles were turning from Cedarbridge Avenue. Luckily,...
Resident Seeks Help in Identifying Suspect Who Cut Lock, Stole Electric Scooter [Surveillance Video]
A Lakewood resident is asking for the public’s assistance and identifying the suspect who stole his child’s electric scooter by cutting the lock. The theft occurred on Tuesday, between 5:10-5:25 pm at the corner of Cross and Rustic. Anyone with information of the suspect or vehicle is asked...
Manahawkin Contractor Who Bilked Sandy Victims for Almost $700,000 Given Five-Year Prison Term
A Stafford Township contractor, who pled guilty to theft by failure to make required disposition last June after stealing nearly $700,000 from victims of Superstorm Sandy, was sentenced to five years in state prison on May 3, according to a statement released by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. State...
Fessler, Eiker Given New Ranks Within Stafford Township Police Department
Stafford Township Police Chief James Haldenwang had nothing but praise for the two officers promoted at the start of the May 7 council meeting. “This is a really special honor tonight. We’re going to promote two excellent candidates,” Haldenwang said. “Steve Fessler is an officer of the highest character. I’m thrilled to be able to add him to my administration, and his family has a lot to be proud of. Karl Eiker also is a man of exceptional character. I’m very proud to be promoting him tonight. One of the great honors I get as chief is to make this happen with my good friends and brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and this is a wonderful night for him and his family.”
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