CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of more than 15 burglaries in Lakewood, Toms River; faces gun charges too
LAKEWOOD - A man who police believe was involved in more than 15 burglaries across Lakewood and Toms River has been arrested, and four firearms were found in his possession, authorities said. Christopher Green was arrested on Wednesday, according to Lakewood police. Between March 30 and April 6, Green was allegedly involved in...
North Jersey Man Drowns At Spring Lake Beach: Police
Spring Lake police responded to the beachfront near St. Clair Avenue for a swimmer in distress at around 2:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the department said in a news release. The first officers at the scene found a man floating face down in the surf and he was pulled out of the water for life-saving measures.
NJ first responders partially close Route 35 in Wall during fire at local art gallery
WALL - A fire at the O.P.I. art gallery on Route 35 on Friday afternoon forced authorities to divert southbound traffic on the state highway for about two hours, according to township police. The blaze was reported at 2:48 p.m. by a passing motorist who saw smoke coming from the...
Father of Christopher Gregor, accused NJ killer dad who forced son, 6, to run on treadmill, is ‘highly decorated’ retired state trooper
Christopher Gregor — the New Jersey father accused of killing his 6-year-old, Corey Micciolo, by forcing him to run on a treadmill at high speeds — is reportedly the son of a former New Jersey state trooper. David Gregor, 64, could not be reached by The Post for...
OPI Gallery Fire
Wall Township police said a driver called 911 and reported smoke coming from OPI Gallery on Route 35 at around 2:48 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Officers arrived and found an active fire inside the business. Wall firefighters worked for about two hours to put out the flames. The state...
Hazlet Vape Shop Arrests
Abdullah Hassan, Waqas Ahmed, and Muhammad Khan were arrested on Wednesday, May 1, the Hazlet Police Department said in a news release on Friday, May 3. They were taken into custody at Vape God, a store in the Wellington Square shopping plaza on Poole Avenue. Police received a tip about...
Driver Arrested for DUI Following Head-on Collision in Lakewood [PHOTOS]
A driver was arrested for DUI after causing a head-on collision on New Hampshire Avenue early this morning. The incident happened around 2:00 AM near the Mesivta of Eatontown building. No serious injuries were reported.
LFD Chief on Lakewood Fires: No Reason To Believe Fires Were Intentionally Set; Cause For Some Determined
The Ocean County Prosecutor and Fire Marshals Offices are investigating five separate structural fires the occurred within the last week in Lakewood, some of which a cause has already been determined. Chief Jon Yahr told TLS, “While Multiple Alarm fires like these is not common, it’s certainly not unprecedented, each...
Crash Knocks Down Traffic Light In Holmdel, Power Lost For Dozens
The crash happened at the intersection of Red Hill and Everett roads, according to a Facebook post from the Holmdel Township Police Department at 6:54 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Police didn't say how many vehicles were involved or if there were any injuries reported. The crash is near exit...
Manchester appoints 24-year veteran as next police chief
MANCHESTER — Antonio Ellis, a 24-year township police veteran, has been sworn in as Manchester Township’s eighth chief of police. Ellis, who took the oath of office on May 1, succeeds outgoing Chief Robert M. Dolan, who retired on April 30 after 32 years in the department, officials said in a release.
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