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.
The Motor Vehicle Commission and surrounding businesses had to be evacuated Monday afternoon due to the threat, police said.
Jennifer Docherty, Tuckerton's utilities collector, used more than $10,000 in tax payments for her personal benefit, authorities said.
Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew were planning to take their son to get mental health help the day he stabbed them, according to a report.
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.
The school bus overturned in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.
Michael Mulgrew, 34, is accused of stabbing his parents, Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew, to death in their Barnegat home, officials said.
The suspect is in custody now, authorities said. The investigation had several school districts sheltering in place.
The Neptune Drive home exploded shortly after midnight, killing homeowner Kevin Thomas, officials said.
Frank A. Petillo Jr., 19, was struck by a car on the campus of UMass Dartmouth earlier this year and died from his injuries.
The Jet Ski and trailer were stolen by a suspect driving a blue Dodge Crew Cab, Stafford police said.
Michael Disporto, 29, faces a life sentence for the 2016 sexual assault and homicide of his girlfriend's daughter, officials said.
Mayor Greg Myrhe and Lead Animal Control Officer Kelly Karch shared tips on what to do if you see a coyote in your yard:
The Stafford Township Fire Department and a local State Farm agent are teaming up for this year's Fire Prevention Week.
VIDEO: Inclement weather caused the boat to overturn in Great Bay Saturday afternoon, Coast Guard officials said.