Necropsy Completed On Dead Whale In Long Beach Island

The young humpback whale had bruises and fractures, indicating blunt force trauma, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.

Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon In Beach Haven West: Officials

Stafford animal control is urging residents to keep their eyes out for ill wildlife in the area.

Fake Bomb Threat Called In At Southern Regional High School: Police

The source of the threat is still under investigation, but there is no immediate danger to students and staff, police said.

Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Long Beach Island

Marine Mammal Stranding Center staff are responding to a dead humpback whale that washed up in Long Beach Township Thursday.

1 From Barnegat Charged In Ocean County Drug Bust: Prosecutor

Methamphetamine, heroin, crack cocaine, MDMA and drug paraphernalia were seized from the Berkeley home, officials say. Three were charged.

Driver Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Stafford: Police

Gogi Jailava, 30, lost control of his car on Route 539 and left the road, colliding with a tree, police said.

5 Teenage Car Thieves Caught In Stafford: Police

The five, including four minors, were caught by local police after the stolen Mercedes GLC drove through Stafford, police said.

$100K Stolen From Manahawkin Construction Company: Police

Forked River's Dawn Sanzari was charged with theft after Macko Construction reported more than $100K was stolen from their business account.

Ship Bottom Volunteer Firefighter: “Women Can Do Hard Things, Too.”

Manahawkin Native Cassandra McDonnell encourages other women - and men - to challenge themselves and serve their community by volunteering.

'Suspicious' Man Sends Manahawkin Sunday School Into Lockdown

A caller said a suspicious man was walking around with a bulletproof vest on. It turned out to be a man exercising with a weighted vest.

Faulty Battery Sparks Weekend Garage Fire In Stafford

Firefighters were able to contain the 3 a.m. blaze to the home's garage area, Stafford police said.

Faulty Equipment Sparks Fire At Elementary School In Stafford

The fire at Oxycocus Elementary School started after school hours, and there were no injuries, Stafford police said.

2 Accused Of Setting Fire To Southern Ocean Home: Prosecutor

Thomas Lester and Ethan Salter were charged with aggravated arson in connection with a Jan. 8 house fire in Little Egg Harbor.

Report Shares Barnegat Police Highlights In 2023

The annual report reflects on the department's achievements, statistics and other highlights in 2023, the 50th year of Barnegat police.

3 Caught After String Of Distract-And-Grab Thefts In Stafford: Police

Three people have been charged in connection with several "distract-and-grab" thefts over the summer in Stafford and surrounding towns.

Woman Guilty In Murder Of Father, Girlfriend In Surf City: Officials

Sherry Lee Heffernan, of Pennsylvania, stabbed her father and his girlfriend, and shot them both in the face, according to officials.

Stafford Police Chief Retires After 36 Years

Chief Thomas Dellane has retired after serving as chief since 2016 and being part of the police department since 1987.

Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Acts' At Manahawkin Parking Lot: Police

Austin Mousley, of West Creek, was engaging in "lewd and inappropriate" acts in plain view of the public, Stafford police said.

Good Samaritans Help Disabled Boat Off Barnegat Light: Coast Guard

When a commercial fishing vessel called for help, another showed up to tow them back to Barnegat Light, the Coast Guard said.

Driver Charged After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Stafford: Police

An Eagleswood man drove away after a cop pulled him over and started approaching his truck, according to police.

Scammers Pretend To Be Barnegat Police, Officials Warn

Scammers are using a spoofing app to mimic the police department's number in order to defraud residents, police said.

Public Input Needed For Stafford Police Re-Accreditation

NJSACOP accreditation is a "highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence," Chief Thomas Dellane said.

Watch For Fake 'Movie Money' In Barnegat, Police Warn

The counterfeit cash looks strikingly similar to real U.S. currency, but you'll notice some differences marking it as for movie use only.

Southern Ocean Worker Killed In Recycling Center Accident: Police

The worker was identified as 50-year-old West Creek resident Timothy Hannold, Lakewood police said.

Barnegat Woman Admits To Dealing Narcotics Across State

Laurie Maxson, 54, was storing and distributing pain medication from her Barnegat home, authorities said.

2 Charged After Stolen Dealership Car Seen In Stafford: Police

Eli Angel Perez and Kevin C. Downes, both of Toms River, stole two cars from Lester Glenn Hyundai in Toms River, police said.

ATV Complaints Rise In Stafford, Police Say

Stafford police said they will conduct details to more strictly enforce laws against off-roading as complaints rise in Warren Grove.

Man Charged After Stealing From 5 Stafford Homes: Police

Gerardo Antonio Hernandez-Martinez, 24, ransacked five Jennings Road homes, stealing flat screen TVs, food and more, police said.

Man Accused Of Setting 3 Fires At Neighbor's Home In Little Egg Harbor

Authorities allege Steven T. Johnson set fires three times between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12 at his neighbor's home.

Car Accident Witnesses Sought In Barnegat: Police

If you saw an accident at Barnegat Boulevard North and Ravenwood Boulevard on Monday afternoon, police ask you to contact them.

Mom Charged In Teen Stabbing In Ocean Acres: Police

Three teen boys were fighting when the mother of one, Jennifer Adams, got involved and stabbed a 17-year-old, police said.

Man Admits To Dealing Drugs In Atlantic, Ocean Counties

Khaadim Abdullah, of Mays Landing, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine after he was caught in a multi-agency drug bust.

Trial Set For Dad Charged With Murder Of Barnegat Son

The trial date for Christopher Gregor, charged with murder of his six-year-old son, is set almost exactly three years after his death.

Join Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company & Liven Up Your Off Season

Live or work in Ship Bottom year-round? This quieter time is the perfect time for new volunteers to train and learn from other members.

Barnegat Man Who Accused Of Killing Parents To Stay Jailed: Prosecutor

Michael Mulgrew, charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, will remain detained pending trial, officials said.

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Manahawkin MVC: Police

The Motor Vehicle Commission and surrounding businesses had to be evacuated Monday afternoon due to the threat, police said.

Tax Payments Stolen By Southern Ocean Utilities Collector: Prosecutor

Jennifer Docherty, Tuckerton's utilities collector, used more than $10,000 in tax payments for her personal benefit, authorities said.

Barnegat Parents Sought Help For Son The Day He Killed Them: Cops

Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew were planning to take their son to get mental health help the day he stabbed them, according to a report.

Collision Caused School Bus Crash In Southern Ocean: State Police

A Lexus struck the school bus and ran off the road into an embankment while the bus overturned in the left lane, according to state police.

5 Injured In School Bus Crash In Barnegat: Reports

The school bus overturned in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.