Dispatcher Admits $4.6K Theft From EMS Squad: Jersey Shore Today

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Thursday.

Lacey Police Dispatcher Admits Stealing $4.6K From Volunteer EMS Squad: Officials: A full-time police dispatcher who volunteered for Lanoka Harbor's emergency medical services squad has pleaded guilty to stealing $4,690 from the volunteer organization, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. MORE

Asbury Park's Georgie's To Host Town Hall On Inclusivity: Garden State Equality and Miller Lite will hold a town hall on inclusivity at Georgie's bar in Asbury Park as part of the "Open & Proud" program that aims to create safe, inclusive spaces at bars for the LGBTQ community. MORE

Toms River School Board Rejects State-Mandated Policy Over LGBTQ Inclusion, Sex Ed: The Toms River Regional Board of Education declined to approve the state-mandated health and physical education program over concerns about the inclusion of LGBTQ information. MORE

Lacey Man Named Coach Of The Year By NJ Boxing Hall Of Fame: Shawn Darling, the owner of Gladiator Gym, is being honored for his efforts to mentor young boxers both in and out of the ring. MORE

Handgun Used In NJ Double Murder Of Father, Girlfriend: Police: A Pennsylvania woman who has been charged in the killings of her father and his girlfriend now is accused of shooting both before she stabbed them, authorities said. MORE

Townhome Application To Be Heard By Beach Board Of Adjustment: A developer hopes to build nine townhomes on a property that houses commercial businesses and a small residence. The Point Beach zoning board will consider it next week. MORE

Hoofy's Fall Fest Returns To Barnegat Saturday: A Barnegat police officer who died of a medical episode while on duty will be honored at the festival on Saturday. MORE