A small kiln fire overnight at the Horbelt School meant that the district experienced a two-hour delayed opening Friday.
Multiple agencies responded to the fire, sparked by a faulty solar panel battery, according to officials.
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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.
Laurie Maxson, 54, was sentenced to prison for using her Barnegat home to store and distribute narcotics throughout NJ, officials said.
The young humpback whale had bruises and fractures, indicating blunt force trauma, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.
Stafford animal control is urging residents to keep their eyes out for ill wildlife in the area.
The source of the threat is still under investigation, but there is no immediate danger to students and staff, police said.
Marine Mammal Stranding Center staff are responding to a dead humpback whale that washed up in Long Beach Township Thursday.
Methamphetamine, heroin, crack cocaine, MDMA and drug paraphernalia were seized from the Berkeley home, officials say. Three were charged.
Gogi Jailava, 30, lost control of his car on Route 539 and left the road, colliding with a tree, police said.
The five, including four minors, were caught by local police after the stolen Mercedes GLC drove through Stafford, police said.
Forked River's Dawn Sanzari was charged with theft after Macko Construction reported more than $100K was stolen from their business account.
Manahawkin Native Cassandra McDonnell encourages other women - and men - to challenge themselves and serve their community by volunteering.
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.
Firefighters were able to contain the 3 a.m. blaze to the home's garage area, Stafford police said.
The fire at Oxycocus Elementary School started after school hours, and there were no injuries, Stafford police said.
Thomas Lester and Ethan Salter were charged with aggravated arson in connection with a Jan. 8 house fire in Little Egg Harbor.
The annual report reflects on the department's achievements, statistics and other highlights in 2023, the 50th year of Barnegat police.
Three people have been charged in connection with several "distract-and-grab" thefts over the summer in Stafford and surrounding towns.
Sherry Lee Heffernan, of Pennsylvania, stabbed her father and his girlfriend, and shot them both in the face, according to officials.
Chief Thomas Dellane has retired after serving as chief since 2016 and being part of the police department since 1987.
Austin Mousley, of West Creek, was engaging in "lewd and inappropriate" acts in plain view of the public, Stafford police said.
When a commercial fishing vessel called for help, another showed up to tow them back to Barnegat Light, the Coast Guard said.
An Eagleswood man drove away after a cop pulled him over and started approaching his truck, according to police.
Scammers are using a spoofing app to mimic the police department's number in order to defraud residents, police said.
NJSACOP accreditation is a "highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence," Chief Thomas Dellane said.
The counterfeit cash looks strikingly similar to real U.S. currency, but you'll notice some differences marking it as for movie use only.
The worker was identified as 50-year-old West Creek resident Timothy Hannold, Lakewood police said.
Laurie Maxson, 54, was storing and distributing pain medication from her Barnegat home, authorities said.
Eli Angel Perez and Kevin C. Downes, both of Toms River, stole two cars from Lester Glenn Hyundai in Toms River, police said.
Stafford police said they will conduct details to more strictly enforce laws against off-roading as complaints rise in Warren Grove.
Gerardo Antonio Hernandez-Martinez, 24, ransacked five Jennings Road homes, stealing flat screen TVs, food and more, police said.
Authorities allege Steven T. Johnson set fires three times between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12 at his neighbor's home.
If you saw an accident at Barnegat Boulevard North and Ravenwood Boulevard on Monday afternoon, police ask you to contact them.
Three teen boys were fighting when the mother of one, Jennifer Adams, got involved and stabbed a 17-year-old, police said.
Khaadim Abdullah, of Mays Landing, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine after he was caught in a multi-agency drug bust.
The trial date for Christopher Gregor, charged with murder of his six-year-old son, is set almost exactly three years after his death.
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.
Michael Mulgrew, charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, will remain detained pending trial, officials said.