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The Christopher Gregor trial in Toms River NJ: What we know
The criminal trial of a Barnegat father who stands accused of endangering and ultimately murdering his 6-year-old son got underway this past week. The case, before state Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, has already become one of the most high-profile in Ocean County in years, with the proceedings even being carried by Court TV. ...
N.J. father on trial in son’s death after allegedly increasing speed on treadmill, causing falls
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (TCD) -- A 31-year-old father went on trial this week for allegedly abusing and killing his 6-year-old son in 2021. The child reportedly died of blunt force trauma. According to a news release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, on April 2, 2021, Stafford Township Police responded...
Stafford Police Arrest Three during a Package Delivery Theft Sting Operation
STAFFORD - On Wednesday, May 1, Detectives from the Stafford Township Police Department conducted an undercover operation and successfully apprehended three suspects involved in a series of smart phone package thefts being shipped by FedEx. These thefts are part of an organized crime operation and have been occurring frequently in Stafford Township and throughout the state. The Detectives observed a Honda CRV with a New York registration approach a residence on Blue Jacket Ave in Ocean Acres. 23 year-old Joel Ramirez Espinal of New York, exited the vehicle and attempted to steal a FedEx package off of the front...
Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island. Save Long Beach Island, Defend Brigantine Beach and Protect Our Coast NJ filed suit in appellate...
10 most expensive homes sold in Ocean County, April 22-28
A house in Surf City that sold for $6.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ocean County in the past week. In total, 143 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $577,735. The average price per square foot ended up at $362.
Real-Life Example Pops Up At Police Presentation On Scams
BARNEGAT – A recent presentation by the Barnegat Police Department on how to identify and avoid scams proved to be more than just informative. For a local resident, it was the realization that she was likely in the middle of being targeted by one. As she listened to the...
Schooner’s Wharf for Sale for $15 Million
Schooner’s Wharf, one of Beach Haven’s most iconic attractions, has gone on the market. Located at 301 Ninth Street, the commercial development has a price tag of nearly $15 million, according to Nathan Colmer, a real estate agent for the Van Dyk Group. Colmer said the 1.5-acre tract,...
'I feared for Corey's life,' Breanna Micciolo says during treadmill abuse trial
TOMS RIVER — After noticing bruises on her young son's body in late March 2021, Breanna Micciolo said she feared for his life and made an emergent application to a family court for sole custody of the boy. On April 1, 2021, Micciolo said she learned that her application was denied. ...
Ship Bottom to Restrict Commercial Parking on Boulevard
Ahead of the upcoming summer season, Ship Bottom officials are taking steps to protect local roadways. That includes introducing a measure that, if approved, would prohibit commercial vehicles from parking on Long Beach Boulevard. “A commercial vehicle is a bus and/or vehicle registered as a commercial vehicle or containing advertising...
Christine Sanfelice And Alex Crawford Arrested
Christine Sanfelice, 32, of Camden, and Alex Crawford, 27, of Hammonton, were arrested on Tuesday, Apr. 23. The Brigantine Police Department announced their arrests in a news release on Wednesday, May 1. Officers responded to a report of a woman peeing behind a Wawa convenience store at around 10:21 a.m....
Tuckerton Historical Society Flea Market Will Fund Little Borough Hall Updates
On June 8, the Tuckerton Historical Society will partner with the Tuckerton Historic Preservation Commission to raise the funds needed for the restoration of the windows and exterior of Little Borough Hall. The event, held at Little Borough Hall, will feature a flea market of antiques, collectibles and crafts. The...
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