Fire Damages Ocean Acres Home: Police

The back of the house and the deck were engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at about 11:30 p.m., police said.

Barnegat Man Indicted In 2022 Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor

Lamare R. Walker, of Barnegat, and Keansburg's Kedrick Chatmon were indicted on first-degree murder charges in the 2022 shooting.

Stafford Superintendent On Leave Following DUI: Reports

Following reports of an October DUI, Superintendent George Chidiac has taken a temporary leave of absence, effective immediately.

Manahawkin Hit-And-Run Suspect Caught: Police

Matthew Clinton, 38, also had multiple warrants out of Seaside Heights and is accused of stealing thousands of dollars of power tools: cops.

Power Tools, Equipment Stolen From Manahawkin Business: Police

The accused thieves were caught after returning to the property the day after they stole thousands of dollars worth of items, police said.

Stafford Schools Superintendent Nets DUI Charge After Crash: Report

George Chidiac was charged with a DUI after hitting a utility pole near his home in Berkeley, according to a report.

Police Warn Of Phone Scam In Barnegat

Scammers are pretending to be Barnegat police officers to get personal information from residents.

Fire Burning Closes Route 72 In Stafford: Police

A downed electrical pole sparked the fire Tuesday evening, and Route 72 is closed both ways, police said.

Door Shattered, Vapes Stolen In Early Morning Manahawkin Theft: Police

A Manahawkin man broke the glass door at the Manahawkin Shell Tire & Auto and stole about $100 worth of vaping devices, police said.

2 Busted For Illegal Gun Distribution: Stafford Police

A Beachwood man and Whiting woman had defaced handguns, ghost guns, rifles, shotguns, ammo and more, Stafford police said.

2 Found With Cocaine, Cash In Beach Haven West Home: Police

Police say they found cocaine, packaging material, drug paraphernalia and a lot of cash in a Betty Drive home.

Another Charged In $4K Theft From Manahawkin Store: Police

A Pine Beach man is accused of being involved in shoplifting more than $4,000 worth of merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods in Manahawkin.

$4K+ Worth Of Merchandise Stolen From Manahawkin Store: Police

Isaac Brown Jr. was charged with shoplifting after stealing about $4,630 worth of items from Dick's Sporting Goods, Stafford police said.

Man Sentenced For Illegal Gun, Dealing Drugs In Barnegat

Clifford Holland, 48, was sentenced after detectives seized a quantity of cocaine and a .22 caliber revolver at a Barnegat home.

Missing South Jersey Woman Found Safe: Police

The woman was found safe Thursday afternoon, police said.

Man Caught Stealing From Cars In Ocean Acres: Police

Stafford police say that the man was found walking around Mizzen Avenue at 1 a.m. with money and other items he stole from cars.

Drug Investigation Nets Meth, Gun Charges For Manahawkin Man: Police

Michael Scully, 58, was charged with drug and weapons offenses after a several month long investigation, police said.

Manahawkin Woman Sentenced For $178K Theft From Former Job

Dona Carlo-Tanzola stole $178K in checks made payable to the engineering firm where she worked and then deleted the records, officials said.

Manahawkin Man Who Sexually Assaulted, Killed Baby Gets Life In Prison

Michael Disporto, 30, had been dating the 23-month-old's mother for two weeks before her death, officials said.

Shooting, Then Hiding Gun Nets Barnegat Man Prison Sentence

Louis Stokes, 27, shot another man in the leg and then hid the gun to hinder his arrest, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.

Ship Bottom Fire Hosts Volunteer Ignite Night on Friday, Oct. 11

Meet emergency & non-emergency volunteers & find YOUR perfect way to make a difference! Stop by 2006 Central Avenue from 4 to 7 p.m.

Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Smoke Alarms In Stafford

The Stafford Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week.

5 Charged In Little Egg Harbor Drug Bust: Prosecutor

Three of those charged in the investigation into drug dealing were from Little Egg Harbor, one from West Creek and another from Lakewood.

'No Threat' To Southern Regional Schools, Police Say

A legal document shared on social media showed potential safety concerns, but Stafford police say there's no threat to the district.

Man Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed Barnegat Woman

The woman was found dead along White Horse Pike in Galloway, police said. The man has been charged with leaving the scene, prosecutors said.

Watch For 'Cell Phone Theft Ring' In Barnegat, Police Warn

Two have been arrested in connection with cell phone thefts in the Barnegat area, but police say the ring is much bigger than that.

Man Sentenced For Dealing Drugs, Stealing Gun In Barnegat

Quaison Ellis, 25, was caught with 1,550 wax folds of heroin in one incident, and with a stolen gun and more drugs in another, cops said.

Seagull Attack Details Sought In Stafford: Police

In two separate incidents, witnesses say that they saw vehicles purposefully drive through flocks of seagulls in the Costco parking lot.

Man Admits To Cocaine Distribution In Barnegat

Detectives seized a quantity of cocaine and a .22 caliber revolver at a Gunning River Road residence this past February.

Car Crashes Into Home, 2 Airlifted In Barnegat: Police

Neither of the car's occupants were wearing seatbelts when the vehicle accelerated and went into a Seacrest Pines home, police said.

Threat Against Pinelands Regional Schools Investigated: Police

A social media screenshot referencing a school shooting circulated among students Monday evening, Little Egg Harbor police said.

Man Struck By Boat Propellers In Manahawkin Bay Hospitalized: Police

Authorities said the man, who was on a small watercraft, collided with a 28-foot boat in Manahawkin Bay and was pulled underwater.

Southern Ocean Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: Police

Andrew Uveges, 31, ran off the roadway and his motorcycle overturned, ejecting him and throwing him into a tree, police said.

Teen Girl Dismembered In Jersey Shore Boating Accident: Police

An 18-year-old girl was dismembered in what authorities called a "tragic boating accident" off Harvey Cedars, police said.

'Tragic Boating Accident' Under Investigation At The Jersey Shore

Harvey Cedars police and New Jersey State Police are investigating the tragic accident Sunday evening.

Boat Badly Damaged After Hitting Water Marker In Stafford: Police

One boater was injured when the boat struck the intercoastal water marker and began taking on water early Friday morning, police said.

Lights! Camera! Ship Bottom!

Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company First Responders Star in Volunteer Recruitment Video & Radio Spots

Dozens Rescued From Hurricane-Fueled Jersey Shore Rip Current

Two were rescued from a jetty and dozens were rescued from the water as dangerous rip currents threatened the shore this weekend.

Body Found On Shoreline Of Jersey Shore State Park: Officials

The body was recovered Thursday afternoon at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, officials told Patch.

Police Say They'll Amp Up Speeding Enforcement In Stafford

Chief James Haldenwang said police would increase enforcement of traffic safety after a petition got more than 250 signatures.