Gunpoint Robbery Sends Little Egg Harbor Man To State Prison

Marc Manfredonia was sentenced to prison for his role in the 2023 robbery; his accomplice is charged with attempted murder.

See Year's Achievements In Stafford Police Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Report for the Stafford Township Police Department was released Thursday.

NJ Dad Sentenced In Treadmill Abuse Death Of Young Son

Christopher Gregor, found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the abuse death of his six-year-old son, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Barnegat Man Admits To Shooting Another, Then Hiding Gun

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

Accused Meth Dealer Caught In Manahawkin: Police

Rosario Russo, 56, is suspected of distributing methamphetamine in Stafford, according to police.

Package Theft Sting Operation Nabs Another In Ocean Acres: Police

These thefts, typically of packages containing iPhones, involve fraudulently obtained tracking numbers which are then sold, police said.

Man Killed In Fiery Crash In Stafford: Police

An Edison man crashed into another driver on Route 72, causing his car to hit a pole and burst into flames, Stafford police said.

Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Stafford: Police

Anyone who witnessed the crash Saturday night at Route 72 and Mill Creek Road is asked to contact Stafford police.

Man Admits To 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.

Wildfire Grows To 1,167 Acres In Warren Grove

The "Whip-poor-will Wildfire" at Warren Grove is 80 percent contained as of Wednesday morning, forest fire officials said.

150 Acre Wildfire Burning At Warren Grove Range, Officials Say

Dubbed the "Whip-poor-will Wildfire," the blaze at Warren Grove Air to Ground Range was at 150 acres as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Manahawkin Restaurant Owners Busted For Money Laundering: Police

Jennifer and William Schlette, owners of The Salty Chick, were charged with drugs and money laundering offenses, police said.

$178K Stolen From Firm By Manahawkin Employee: Prosecutor

Dona Carlo-Tanzola was an administrative assistant at an engineering firm when she stole checks and covered it up, authorities said.

Dog Ban On Barnegat Bay Beach Will Be Enforced, Officials Say

Township officials said that they have received an influx of complaints about dog poop on Barnegat's Bay Beach.

Asleep Driver Hits Pole, Sparks Another Round Of Outages In Barnegat

Some of Barnegat woke up to no power - again - on Sunday after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck a utility pole, police said.

2 Barnegat-Manahawkin Spas Used As Front For Prostitution: Prosecutor

The owner of Rainbow Spa in Barnegat and Bay Spa in Manahawkin used the businesses as a house of prostitution, authorities said.

Thousands Without Power In Barnegat Monday: JCP&L

Much of Barnegat and Waretown are dealing with power outages Monday morning, according to JCP&L.

Knife-Wielding Convenience Store Robber Identified By Stafford Police

Nicholas L. Santiago of Barnegat was identified as the suspect in the May robbery of OA Convenience and another robbery in New Grenta: cops.

Man Admits To Little Egg Harbor Robbery, Murder Charges Pending

Marc Manfredonia admitted to demanding money from a man, but an attempted murder charge for shooting him is still pending.

Rule-Breaking Boat Stopped Off Jersey Shore: Coast Guard

The commercial vessel's voyage was stopped when the Coast Guard learned the acting captain didn't meet regulatory requirements.

Father and Son Serve Others Together at Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.

When it comes to giving back to the community, Dante D'Antonio followed the footsteps of his father, Mike, into the Ship Bottom firehouse.

Police Warn Of 'Smash And Grab' Burglaries In Barnegat

Barnegat police shared tips for business owners to deter a rise of smash and grab thefts seen throughout the county.

Car Stolen In Manahawkin; Found In Atlantic City: Police

The 2023 black Ford Explorer was stolen from a Sugar Hill Road home and then found abandoned in Atlantic City, police said.

3 Stolen Cars Drive Through Manahawkin; Teen Charged: Police

A 16-year-old was caught after spike strips stopped one of the stolen cars, and police are working to identify additional suspects.

Shoplifting Suspect Caught With Live Fawn, Crack: Stafford Police

After police saw the fawn poke its head out of Matthew Keithley's shopping bag, he lied about his identity and tried to run away.

Watch For Package Thefts In Barnegat, Police Warn

The package thefts are specifically targeting people getting cell phones delivered to their homes, according to police.

Barnegat Dad Guilty Of Killing 6-Year-Old Son, Jury Rules

Christopher Gregor was convicted of aggravated manslaughter more than 3 years after the death of his son, Corey Micciolo.

Autism-Friendly Blue Envelope Program Established In Stafford

The Blue Envelope aims to make interactions between local police and residents with autism smoother and more supportive.

Watch For Social Media Ticket Scams, Barnegat Police Say

You might see people on Facebook selling concert tickets for your favorite artist. But Barnegat police warn that you should be wary.

Off-Road Motorcyclist Injured In Crash In Barnegat: Police

The man broke his femur while he was off-roading and struck an exposed root, ejecting him from the motorcycle, police said.

Life In Prison For PA Woman Who Killed Dad, Girlfriend In Surf City

Sherry Lee Heffernan was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for stabbing and shooting her father and his girlfriend, officials say.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Deer In Barnegat: Police

The 63-year-old motorcyclist was heading south on Warren Grove Road when a deer ran onto the roadway, police said.

‘No Evidence’ Of Crashed Plane in Barnegat: Police

An aircraft sent a distress signal to the FAA in a rural area west of Warren Grove Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Manahawkin Contractor Sentenced For Superstorm Sandy Fraud

Adam Nevius, who stole from Sandy victims, never appeared for his original sentencing in Aug. 2023 and was found in Indiana, officials said.

Murder Trial Of Barnegat Dad Accused Of Abusing Son, 6, Starts

The trial of Christopher Gregor, accused of causing the blunt force trauma that killed his six-year-old son, kicked off this week.

Overnight Fire Causes Delays In Barnegat Schools

A small kiln fire overnight at the Horbelt School meant that the district experienced a two-hour delayed opening Friday.

Solar Shed Catches Fire In Stafford: Police

Multiple agencies responded to the fire, sparked by a faulty solar panel battery, according to officials.

Barnegat, Stafford Among NJ's Safest Towns: Report

SafeWise, a security product review platform, compiled FBI data to find the safest cities in New Jersey.

'Gut Feeling' Had Barnegat Toll Worker Call Out Before Crash

Jessica Daley had a "gut feeling" about a crash and called out of work. Several hours later, a garbage truck smashed into her toll booth.

Prison For Barnegat Woman Who Dealt Drugs Across State: Prosecutor

Laurie Maxson, 54, was sentenced to prison for using her Barnegat home to store and distribute narcotics throughout NJ, officials said.