CRIME & SAFETY
Ocean County Man Arrested In DUI Crash
TOMS RIVER – A Jackson man has been arrested and charged for allegedly driving under the influence, which caused him to crash into a tree and injure two passengers, police said. Erick Perez-Ramirez, 40, was charged with two counts of Assault by Auto, in connection with a crash that...
Driver Suffers Medical Episode, Crashes Into Pole
MANCHESTER – Two Ocean County residents have been hospitalized after a driver suffered a medical episode and crashed into a utility pole Tuesday, police said. The single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Route 70 and Green Acres Road. According to police, a 2020 Honda SUV was traveling east on Route 70 when the driver suffered a medical episode causing the car to veer off the roadway. The vehicle traveled about 55 feet in the grass shoulder before colliding into a utility pole.
Shawn Connolly Of Asbury Park Sentenced
Shawn Connolly, 37, was sentenced on Tuesday, Apr. 23 to 40 years in prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced in a news release. He'll be eligible for parole after 34 years under the No Early Release Act. Asbury Park police responded to a home on Seventh Avenue just before...
Two Local Firefighters Honored For 50 Years Of Dedication
TOMS RIVER – Two local firefighters were recently recognized for their incredible dedication to the Toms River community. Mark Autenrieth and Stephen Hayes boast a century of combined volunteer service with the Toms River Fire Department, Company No 1. Councilman James Quinlisk led the tribute to the two firefighters...
Roadwork, Lawbreaking Addressed
JACKSON – Street maintenance and educating the public on new parking protocols are part of the roadmap of change in the township. Mayor Michael Reina announced that road improvement projects were on the horizon and were “vital to our residents and to the safety of all. These roads have been identified through our roadway grading system which helps us identify our municipal roadways that need repair.”
Barnegat, Stafford Among Safest Towns in NJ
A security product review platform has rated Barnegat and Stafford townships among the safest towns in New Jersey. SafeWise reviewed FBI crime statistics for cities and municipalities in the state to compile its 10th annual Safest Cities report. A total of 102 cities met the criteria to be considered for ranking. It cited voluntary information that towns report through the FBI Summary Reporting System and National Incident-Based Reporting System.
N.J. man conspired with postal clerk to steal $150K in checks
A 25-year-old New Jersey man admitted he worked with a postal clerk and others to steal more than $150,000 in checks from the Keansburg post office. Malachi Jefferson, of Newark, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to bank fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Jersey said. Jefferson recruited the postal...
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