Drone Sightings Spread To Ocean County But Calls Are Few: Authorities

The U.S. Air Force said there were no fighter jets flying in the area Thursday. The FBI is investigating drone reports throughout the state.

Corrections Officer From Brick Admits Beating Inmate Over Argument

Giuseppe Mandara admitted repeatedly punching the inmate at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center; the man later died of a stroke.

Middle School Student Threat Investigated In Brick

Brick police and school district officials said the threat was reported Wednesday afternoon.

Brick Woman Charged With Sex Trafficking Teen Girl: Feds

The woman and an Elizabeth man advertised the girl as available for sex dozens of times, federal authorities said.

Brick Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman Then Abandoned Her Sentenced

Gary M. Kearns used a fake name on Facebook dating to get to know the woman, officials said.

Police, EMS, Fire Training Exercises Underway In Brick

The exercises are in the eastern part of the township, Brick police said. Drivers and residents should anticipate some traffic disruptions.

Man Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Of Ex-Girlfriend In Brick Parking Lot

He stabbed the woman stabbed 38 times in a parking lot near the Cherry Quay bicycle trail. A police officer on patrol found her.

Police, EMS Announce Training Exercise In Cherry Quay In Brick

The training exercise will bring a heavy law enforcement presence to the area, officials said.

Illegal Ammo Caused Shotgun Wildfire, Man Charged With Arson: OCPO

Sparks from the illegal ammunition, called Dragons Breath, caused the fire, authorities said.

Shotgun Wildfire Reaches 350 Acres In Ocean County

The fire is continuing to burn in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson, 1 of 3 wildfires burning south of Interstate 195.

Extreme Drought Fuels Fall Wildfire Season In NJ

"We need the public to be extra careful" with anything that could spark a fire even unintentionally, New Jersey's chief firewarden says.

350 Acres Burned, 'Significant Progress' On Shotgun Wildfire In Ocean

The fire in Jackson was 60 percent contained Thursday night, forest fire service officials said.

Evacuations Lifted, 'Shotgun' Wildfire At 175 Acres In Jackson

New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials hoped to have the fire 100 percent contained by Thursday morning.

Parkway Exit 90, Nearby Roads Closed Due To Vehicle Fire In Brick

Traffic is being detoured in the area of Chambers Bridge Road in Brick, police said.

Fire Damages Auto Repair Shop On Route 88 In Brick: Videos

The blaze forced closure of Route 88 in Brick while firefighters battled it.

Motorcyclist, 64, Dies In Brick Boulevard Crash

The Brick Township man appeared to be trying to stop before the motorcycle slid, police said.

Brick Man Charged With Child Pornography Possession

Authorities found numerous images on the man's electronic devices, the prosecutor's office said.

Dirt Bikers 'Recklessly' Riding At Brick Soccer Complex, Police Say

Brick Township police say they are seeking help identifying the bikers, who have put children in danger and damaged the fields.

Brick Woman Threatened Store Clerk, Stole Cash, Cigarettes: Prosecutor

The woman is accused of robbing an Ocean Gate store after smashing a store's window but couldn't get to the cigarettes, authorities said.

Boat Burns Off Princeton Avenue In Brick: Video

Brick Township police are urging people to avoid the area because of the odor of burning plastic and as firefighters try to fight the blaze.

Landscaping Truck Crashes Into Brick Home: Reports

The pickup truck crashed into a home in Brick's Greenbriar community, according to reports.

Toms River Man Set Fire To Brick Home: Prosecutor

The fire on Sept. 13 injured three firefighters, the prosecutor's office said.

Brick Man Dies In Route 72 Motorcycle Crash

New Jersey State Police said his motorcycle went off the road and hit a tree.

NJ Fugitive In 2010 Attempted Murder In Brick Captured: Authorities

Marciano J. Sanchez, 40, on the NJ Most Wanted List, has been captured in New York City, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced.

Fire Destroys Home Undergoing Renovations In Brick

The fire left the structure unsafe, authorities said.

Public Comment Sought As Brick Police Seek Reaccreditation

The Brick Township Police Department is seeking its 4th straight accreditation.

Gas Leak Closes Drum Point Road In Brick

Roads are closed because of the gas leak, which was caused by construction, Brick police said.

Threat By Brick Middle School Student Deemed Not Credible: Police

The incident involving a Lake Riviera Middle School student remains under investigation, Brick Township police said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured As Dump Truck, SUV Crash In Jackson

The crash happened on Cassville Road at Reed Road, police said.

Man Indicted On 149 Counts Of Animal Cruelty In Brick Cat Hoarding

There were 157 cats removed from the home Jeffrey S. Finlay was renting in 2023; 25 of those cats had to be euthanized, authorities said.

Death In Midstreams Home Ruled Natural Causes: Brick Police Chief

"Any other allegations about this incident are false," Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester said.

Investigation Reveals No Slaying In Brick: Officials (Updated)

Authorities have been at the Midstreams Road home since Thursday afternoon.

Police Activity In Lake Riviera In Brick 'Complete': Sheriff

The incident prompted some evacuations but authorities said there was "no additional threat to the public" before it was concluded.

2 Men Charged In Connection With Ocean County Shooting

On June 27 a man was shot in the face as he was sitting in a vehicle with a woman outside a home.

'Keep Kids Alive Drive 25' Campaign Comes To Brick

Brick Township police say the program aims to remind drivers to slow down, especially in residential neighborhoods.

Brick Man Sent Nudes To Detective Posing As Teen Girl: Prosecutor

Christian M. Kohl sent "inappropriate" photos and video of himself to someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, authorities said

Brick Women Sentenced To Jail In Animal Hoarding Case

Aimee J. Lonczak, 51, and Michele Nycz, 60, also have been banned from owning or working with animals for the rest of their lives.

Flooding Closes Part Of Route 35, Mantoloking Road: Authorities

"Unless it is an emergency, you should refrain from being on the road. Flooding is occurring on all streets throughout town," police said.

Kayaker Who Died After Capsizing In Ocean County Lake Identified

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death of the 29-year-old Old Bridge man, authorities said.

29-Year-Old Dies After Boat Capsizes In Ocean County: Police

The victim was found more than 24 hours after the boat capsized at Prospertown Lake, authorities said.