Berkeley Home Used To Store Drugs: Prosecutor

A Cream Ridge man and Berkeley woman used homes in Toms River and Berkeley to store and distribute drugs, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck, Car Crashes Into Wall: Berkeley Police Blotter

Fires, crashes and more were reported during March in Berkeley. Check out the monthly police blotter:

Driver Ejected In Crash On Berkeley-Lacey Border: Police

The driver had to be airlifted after going off the road and hitting several trees in the single-vehicle crash, police said.

Toddler Rescued From Route 9 By Good Samaritan In Berkeley

Police said the child, who was dressed only in a pull-on diaper, had slipped out of her home and walked two blocks to the highway.

Ex-'America's Most Wanted' Subject Sentenced For Stabbing In Berkeley

Angelo Grenci, a Berkeley resident with a lengthy criminal record, will spend two decades in prison for the fatally stabbing a man.

'Suspicious Vehicle' Seen On Middle School Property: Berkeley Police

Jose Acosta, 34, was charged with trespassing after a "suspicious vehicle" was parked on the school property at 1 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Berkeley Sex Offender To Stay Jailed On Child Porn Charges: Prosecutor

Joseph Asfor, a registered sex offender charged with possession of child pornography, will remain jailed until trial, officials said.

Berkeley Home Used To Store, Deal Drugs: Prosecutor

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

Hydraulic Fluid Washed Into Bayville Lagoon: Police

A sheen on the water surface sparked reports of an oil spill in the lagoon near Carlyle Drive.

Driver Crashes Into Berkeley Physical Therapy Office: Police

The driver told police that he was trying to park his car when it accelerated unexpectedly, crashing into the Bayville NovaCare office.

Sex Offender Busted For Child Porn In Berkeley: Prosecutor

Joseph Asfor, a registered sex offender, was recently found in possession of child pornography, according to officials.

Man Admits To Robbing Berkeley Pharmacy At Knifepoint

Christopher Hurley, of Little Egg Harbor, brandished a knife at a Rite Aid cashier and demanded money, officials said.

See Crimes From January & February: Berkeley Police Blotter

Berkeley police have released their police blotter ranging from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29.

Man Admits Role In Overdose Death Of Berkeley Resident: Prosecutor

Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of a Berkeley man, officials said.

Machete-Wielding Bayville Man Threatens Another In Howell: Police

The machete-wielding man approached the Neptune resident at Collingwood Flea Market over an unpaid car repair bill, Howell police said.

Man Charged In Fentanyl Death Of Berkeley Man: Prosecutor

James Liu, 30, supplied the heroin/fentanyl that led to the 33-year-old Berkeley man fatally overdosing, authorities said.

3 Injured In Accidental Berkeley House Fire: Prosecutor

One of the home's occupants was airlifted to Jefferson Burn Center, where he is currently in critical but stable condition, officials said.

Woman Crashes Car Into Water In Berkeley: Police

The 66-year-old Bayville woman had a medical emergency before her car plunged into the waterway, according to police.

'America's Most Wanted' Subject Admits To Fatal Stabbing In Berkeley

Angelo Grenci, a Berkeley resident with a lengthy criminal record, pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a man in the neck, authorities said.

Ex-Ocean Gate Mayor Sentenced To Prison For Pocketing Public Money

Paul Kennedy will also be barred from holding public office after pleading guilty to using his position to enrich himself.

Worker Falls From Water Tower In Berkeley: Police

The worker was "severely injured" in the fall, which is under investigation by Berkeley police and OSHA.

Ocean Gate Man Charged In Drive-By Shooting At Lakehurst Home

Police allege the shooting was an attempt to intimidate the victim.

Fire Under Investigation At County Utilities Authority In Berkeley

A tank at the Ocean County Municipal Utilities Authority caught fire Monday morning, Berkeley police said.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed Crossing Route 9 In Berkeley: Police

The man was apparently walking from Bayville Elks to Riverside Plaza to retrieve his parked car, according to Berkeley police.

Crashes, Arrests In November: Berkeley Police Blotter

Here's what went on in Berkeley this November, according to the police department's monthly blotter.

2 Dogs Killed In Berkeley House Fire: Police

While residents were evacuated from the Cranmer Road home, two dogs remained inside, Berkeley Township police said.

Fire Damages 2-Story Home In Berkeley

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, authorities said.

3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death Of Berkeley Man: Prosecutor

The three were involved in giving fentanyl to the 55-year-old man the day before he died of an overdose, authorities said.

Man Wielding Hatchet, Knife Threatened Bayville Home: Police

The man, homeless and believed to be living in the woods in Bayville, was found at the front door of a Harbor Inn Road home, police said.

New Charges For Ocean Teacher Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student

Andrew Fantasia, accused of having "inappropriate sexual contact" with a student, was also charged with child pornography possession.

Scammer Sentenced For Bilking $20K From Elderly Woman In Berkeley

Robert Cohan, of Lakehurst, was already charged with theft by deception for stealing $200K when he scammed the woman, officials said.

Ocean Co. Teacher Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student At School

Andrew Fantasia, a Beachwood resident and Jackson middle school teacher, also requested nude photos from the student, authorities said.

Drug Bust Finds Narcotics, Assault Weapon In Bayville Home: Prosecutor

Anthony Isola, 49, was using his Bayville home to store and deal narcotics, officials said. He and three others were charged.

Motor Vehicle Entries Under Investigation In Berkeley: Police

Money and credit cards were taken from some of the vehicles entered on a night where many other thefts happened in surrounding towns too.

Nude Man Likely On PCP Assaulted Elderly Man: Berkeley Police

The naked man in Holiday City-Berkeley also punched the elderly man's car window, breaking it, Berkeley police said.

Meth Dealer Charged In Berkeley: Police

Police seized over an ounce of methamphetamines, paraphernalia and a large sum of cash, Berkeley police said.

Necropsy Results For Barnegat Bay Minke Whale Revealed

After stranding itself repeatedly, the minke whale was euthanized Thursday night, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.

Stranded Barnegat Bay Minke Whale Has Died, Necropsy Under Way

The minke whale that repeatedly stranded itself has died, Marine Mammal Stranding Center officials confirmed.

Ex-Ocean Gate Mayor Admits To Pattern Of Power Abuse

Ex-Mayor Paul Kennedy pleaded guilty to pattern of official misconduct after pocketing thousands of government dollars.

Police Seek Info In Berkeley Business Theft

Police are asking the public to help identify a person of interest in a recent theft.