2 Cars Set On Fire In Lakewood; Authorities Investigating

Breaking: The two fires do not appear to be motivated by bias, police said.

Fugitive Sandy Contractor Accused Of $1.5M In Fraud To Remain Jailed

Jamie Lynn Lawson of Brick is accused of taking $1.5 million from customers and then never doing the work on their homes.

Lakewood Home Invasion Under Investigation: Reports

Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area of Route 88 in Lakewood.

Brick Man's Body Found Floating In Massachusetts River: Authorities

The body was found by a resident who called police.

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Lakewood Hit-And-Run, Driver's ID Sought: Prosecutor

Breaking: The Ocean County prosecutor's office and police are hoping someone can identify the driver of a Ford Explorer similar to this one.

Brick Police Issue Fireworks Warning After Law Change Sparks Confusion

Breaking: With Gov. Chris Christie signing a law allowing certain kinds, some stores started selling ones that aren't legal, Brick PD said.

Anti-Semitic Banner, Fliers In Lakewood Investigated As Hate Crime: Attorney General

The banner and fliers referenced the recent string of arrests in a public assistance fraud investigation.

Have A Fake ID? Don't Try It In Brick Bars, Restaurants

The police department and DART Coalition coordinated a training session to teach bar and liquor store employees how to pick out the fakes.

6 More Arrests As Lakewood Fraud Raids Continue: Prosecutor

The three married couples are accused of more than $670,000 in fraud, the prosecutor's office said.

Don't Stop Here: Brick Police Issue Warning To Drivers On Intersection Gridlock

The warning, both visual and in text, aims to help address one of the most challenging intersections in the township.

Details Released In Arrests Of Lakewood Rabbi, 7 Others, In Public Aid Fraud Case

Breaking: One couple used money from their businesses, including an autism nonprofit, to pay expenses but didn't report income: authorities.

Lakewood Rabbi, 7 Others Arrested In $1.3M Welfare Scheme

The arrests are the result of a three-year investigation and more are expected, authorities said.

Brick Police Auctioning Off Old Cars

Cruisers that have been put out of service due to mileage or other issues are up for sale.

Bank Teller's ID Leads To Robbery Charge For Brick Man: Police

Breaking: The teller described the man, saying he was someone she knew; a police officer familiar with the man knew were to find him.

Man Rescues Brothers From Burning Brick Home: Police

The man, Victor Diaz, was driving by when he saw flames coming from the front of the home, and forced his way in to wake the two men.

Rabbit's Death At Hands Of Brick Teen Under Investigation: Authorities

A resident says a teen broke its legs and killed it; videos show him dismembering it. NJ SPCA officers are looking into it, they said.

Man Wanted On ICE Warrant Nabbed In Brick Motor Vehicle Stop: Police

Police said ICE confirmed he is in the United States illegally and is wanted in El Salvador on a homicide warrant.

School Bus Driver Was Impaired During Lakewood Crash: Report

Breaking: The driver, from Howell, told police he had taken oxycodone, the report said.

Battery Spark Caused Flash Fire At Brick Recycling Company Fire: Authorities

Burning tires at the site sent up smoke visible for a few miles and the fire forced police to close Hooper Avenue in Brick for an hour.

Hooper Avenue In Brick Reopened After Vehicle Fire: Sheriff

Smoke from the fire could be seen billowing into the sky several blocks, witnesses said.

Volume Slowing Northbound Parkway Traffic: Sheriff

It's a typical summer Sunday evening, so buckle up and be patient, the Ocean County sheriff's office says.

Civil War Re-enactment Set For Brick School Friday

The historical presentation will include the sound of gunshots, and police are urging residents to be aware and not panic.

ID Sought On Man Using Stolen Home Depot Credit Card: Brick Police

Police say the card was stolen not long before the man pictured used it at the Home Depot.

Brick Police Seeking Driver's ID In Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

If you know of a Jeep Wrangler with new damage or have any information in the case, please contact Brick police.

Princeton Avenue Closing Friday Morning: Brick Police

The roadwork is to address an immediate issue, police said.

Brick Man Among 5 More Charged With Sandy Fraud

A total of 91 people have now been charged with fraudulently obtaining funds to repair secondary homes damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

Brick Police Add Boat To Department's Patrol Efforts

The boat was acquired from Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook and outfitted with drug forfeiture funds.

Man Punches Taxi Driver, Refuses To Pay Fare, Says 'I Don't Pay Non-Americans': Police

The Ocean County man has been charged with robbery and theft, according to the criminal complaint.

Leaking Carbon Dioxide Tank At 7-Eleven Triggered Hazmat Response: Brick Fire Chief

The convenience store was expected to reopen later Tuesday, officials said.

Overturned Dump Truck On Parkway Ramp Shuts Chambers Bridge Road: Authorities

Traffic on Route 88 is not being permitted to turn onto Chambers Bridge Road to go to the Garden State Parkway southbound, witnesses said.

Fire Erupts At Lakewood Construction Site: Report

Breaking: The blaze on Prospect Street is putting out smoke that can be seen for miles.

'Click It Or Ticket' Seat Belt Enforcement Starts Monday In Brick

Wearing a seat belt reduces the likelihood of dying in a motor vehicle crash significantly, police say.

Power Knocked Out To 1,500 Customers In Brick: JCP&L

The outage lasted nearly three hours for most of those affected.

Parkway Interchange 91 Traffic Changes Causing Delays; Police Urge Caution

Brick police urge motorists to follow the signs closely for the changes, which include southbound Parkway access.

Monmouth County Couple Indicted In Murder Of Brick Man Found Dead In Park: Prosecutor

Trupal Patel was found dead Feb. 22; Joseph C. Villani originally was arrested in the murder; Villani's girlfriend was charged later.

Brick Police Add Drone To Give Department Eyes In The Air

Breaking: The unmanned remote control device will be used for missing persons searches, crowd control, crime scene documentation and more.

Ocean County Driver Dies In Garden State Parkway Crash On Mother's Day Weekend

A New Jersey man was killed in a Garden State Parkway crash this weekend, police said. Story developing.

Ocean County Man Gets 5 Years For Sharing Child Porn

Breaking: Video of a young girl performing a sex act on an adult man was traced to his computer; he pleaded guilty in January.

Forge Pond Car Burglary Victims Urged To Call Brick Police

Breaking: Police are urging residents to contact them after arrest turns up stolen items that weren't reported missing.

Man Tried To Lure Girl, 15, For Sex: Monmouth Prosecutor

Breaking: Authorites say the man, from Brick Township, talked to her online and arranged to meet up with her in Howell.