Accused Arsonist In NJ Wildfire Released From Jail

Joseph Kling, charged with aggravated arson and arson, will be on home detention until trial.

Man Charged In 15.3K-Acre Wildfire Planned To Blame Mexicans: OCPO

Joseph Kling, who was charged with hindering in addition to arson, was to remain in jail through the weekend.

2nd Suspect Charged In 15.3K-Acre Jones Road Wildfire

The ongoing investigation has resulted in additional charges for Joseph Kling of Waretown, who was arrested in the fire, prosecutors said.

Watch For Wildfire-Related Scams, Lacey Police Warn

Solicitors claiming to be from Lacey Fire are attempting to charge residents up to $30,000 for smoke remediation in a scam, police say.

Police Chase Bandana-Wearing Thief From Lacey: Officials

Ryan Dautorio, 35, was seen running across a Holmdel road at 3:30 a.m. with a bandana on his face and a trash bag of stolen items: cops.

Waretown Man Accused Of Sparking Massive Fire To Stay Jailed

Joseph Kling, 19, charged with aggravated arson, will stay jailed until at least Friday, when his detention hearing is set.

Jones Road Wildfire Still Burning In Ocean County

Though the fire has reached 75 percent containment, smoke will remain in the area until significant rainfall occurs.

Prison For Lacey Man Who Made Racist Threats, Grew Marijuana

John Vincentini, who told a Black delivery driver he was in a "racist neighborhood" was sentenced for his threats and for growing marijuana.

Sign Up For Reverse 911 System For Emergencies In Lacey

To be prepared for future emergencies, Lacey police offer a reverse 911 system so residents can be notified:

Jones Road Fire In NJ Reaches 15.3K Acres, 60% Containment

The Jones Road Fire burning in Lacey and Waretown has now reached 60 percent containment.

Stop Flying Drones Over NJ Wildfire, Fire Chief Says

"When these drones are flying, we're unable to fly," Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly said Thursday.

Don't Panic If You See More Helicopters, Smoke In Lacey As Fire Rages

The Jones Road Wildfire remains at 50 percent contained as of Wednesday, according to authorities.

Jones Road Wildfire Grows To 15K Acres, Officials Say

The fire raging through Southern Ocean County is 50 percent contained as of Thursday evening, according to authorities.

Waretown Man Accused Of Starting Jones Road Fire That Burned 15K Acres

Joseph Kling, 19, lit wooden pallets on fire and then left without extinguishing the blaze, causing a massive wildfire, authorities say.

NJ Wildfire: New Map Shows Blaze Perimeter As 13K Acres Burn

The Jones Road Wildfire is burning 13,250 acres and has reached 50 percent containment as of late Wednesday, officials said.

NJ's Forest Fire History: A Look At State's 10 Largest Blazes

State officials say the Jones Road wildfire is among the largest in 20 years. Here's a look at the largest wildfires in NJ history.

No 'Elevated Threat' To Bamber Lake, Lacey Police Say

Heavy smoke can be expected in the Bamber Lake area, according to Lacey police.

NJ Wildfire: Pictures, Videos Depict Damage As Fire Rages

Videos and photos of the wildfires burning in South Jersey depicted an Armageddon-like scenery.

Oyster Creek Owner Clarifies Plant Status Amid Wildfire In Lacey

Rumors spread online claimed that buildings at the property, which was decommissioned in 2018, had been damaged by the fire.

Clammer Rescued After Floating In Oyster Creek For 'Hours': Officials

John Mazzy, 72, was found clinging to a dayboard in the channel after the Coast Guard discovered his boat with no one on it.

Lacey Man Tried To Lure Children For Sex: AG

Daniel J. Dagostino, 39, thought he was arranging to have sex with two girls aged 8- and 10-years-old. He was really speaking with a cop.

Suspect Sought In iPad Theft At Forked River Service Area

State Police are seeking the suspect who stole an iPad from the A Plus Convenience Store at the Celia Cruz Service Area on the Parkway.

Lifelong Lacey Residents Join Police Department

Three new officers joined Lacey's force and two existing officers were promoted as the police department continues to grow.

'Cop Card' Program Restarts In Lacey

The program's goal is to bridge the gap between residents and officers, familiarizing children with their local police.

8 Charged After Fight At Lacey Materials Site: Police Blotter

The fight was one of the incidents reported in the January Lacey police blotter.

Son Indicted For Dad's Murder In Lacey Home: Prosecutor

A grand jury indicted Justin Donaldson on murder charges connected with the death of his father, David Donaldson, in 2022.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Lacey Shooting: Police

Jessica Bartky, 44, was charged with attempted murder after shooting at another person Wednesday evening, police said.

Fatal House Fire Under Investigation In Lacey: Prosecutor

Edward Teixeira, 75, was found outside of his Signal Street home covered in burns from a house fire Friday, authorities said.

Bar Fight, Drunken Drivers: Lacey Police Blotter

Here are the incidents Lacey police responded to in the month of December:

Road Rage Fights, Man Follows Girl At Park: Lacey Police Blotter

Road rage turned into physical fights, a "suspicious" man followed a young girl at Gille Park and more in November, according to police.

Drunken Driver Strikes Pedestrian, Her Car In Lacey: Police

A Bayville woman was hospitalized Monday night after an alleged drunken driver struck her and then her parked car, police said.

Man Killed After Car Goes Off Road, Flips In Lacey: Police

The car was heading north when it went off the road and hit a pole, then crossed into the south lane, hit the guardrail and flipped: police.

Burglar Flees After Confrontation With Homeowner: Lacey Police

Mark Paturzzio was charged with burglary and theft after breaking into a Lacey home and stealing from a car in the garage, police said.

2 Charged In String Of Car Break-Ins In Lacey: Police

The two broke into cars at McDonald's and Encore Dental, police say. One also stole a bag of clothes from a car and returned them for money.

Lacey Woman Admits Using Kid To Grow, Deal Shrooms

Margaret Whalen was the legal guardian of three minors when she was growing and distributing magic mushrooms, authorities said.

Chair Thrown Through Car Windshield In Fight: Lacey Police Blotter

A bar fight led to a chair being thrown through a car windshield, cones were stolen for a TikTok video and more this past month in Lacey.

Psych Eval Ordered For NJ Woman Who Faked Kid's Cancer: Reports

Alicia Campbell must undergo an evaluation after allegedly faking her child's cancer to delay trial in a separate case, officials said.

NJ Woman Faked Kid's Cancer To Get Case Adjourned: Prosecutor

After stealing $175K from a Waretown senior community, Alicia Campbell lied about her child having cancer to adjourn the case, cops say.

Bikes Stolen From High School, Package Thefts: Lacey Police Blotter

See the crimes reported in September, according to the Lacey Township Police Department.

'Large Scale' Fire Drill Set In Lacey: See Detours, Closures

The large scale drill Saturday in the Barnegat Pines section of Lacey will close some roads and detour others: