Disabled Vehicle Stop Ends With Crack Arrest In Lakewood

A 42-year-old Brick man was arrested for crack cocaine possession, police said.

Road Raging Man Beats Victim Unconscious After Car Crash, NJ Police Say

A Toms River man has been charged with aggravated assault; police said he knocked the victim unconscious.

$450K In Cash Stolen From Lakewood Business, Police Say

Police were told $100,000 was missing. Detectives quickly learned it was significantly more, police said.

Gunshot Investigation Ends In Police Chase, Crash In Ocean County

A Howell Township man is being held after police officers chased him on foot following the crash, police said.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Lakewood Crash

Officers found the victim unconscious at the scene.

Cocaine, Uzi-Style Submachine Gun Seized In Ocean County Bust, Prosecutor Says

A Lakewood man is accused of being a large-scale cocaine distributor, authorities said.

2 Men Arrested After Lakewood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Narcotics: Police

Both men were transported to the Ocean County Jail.

NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed 2

The man pleaded guilty to charges on Monday.

Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty In Lakewood Crash That Killed Mom, Daughter

Raul Luna-Perez had an estimated blood-alcohol content triple the legal limit and was speeding when he hit the mom head-on, officials said.

Lakewood Police Host AAA Pedestrian Safety Training For Area Officers

The workshop covered NJ pedestrian laws, the "3E" approach and a hands-on exercise on Pine Street.

Lakewood Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges, DUI, Police Say

Officers seized marijuana and cash after determining the driver was impaired, according to the department.

Lakewood Police, Schools Carry Special Olympics Flame Of Hope Through Township

Officers, staff, and students from Lakewood Public Schools and Ocean Academy Charter High School participated in the Torch Run.

Man Assaulted Lakewood Officer During Downtown Disturbance

Jonathan Lopez-Perez, 24, was arrested early Friday after officers responded to a reported disturbance at 2nd Street and Clifton Avenue.

Freehold Man Charged With Theft, Drug Possession After Lakewood Cell Phone Probe

Nicholas Shapiro, 33, was arrested May 29 with help from Tinton Falls police.

Driver Charged With DWI, Drug Possession After Crash At Lakewood Intersection

Police said Jaime Comse-Gonzalez, 41, appeared to be under the influence after a Ford Transit van crash at Ocean and New Hampshire avenues.

20-Year-Old Toms River Man 'Critical' After Crash In Lakewood, Police Say

The car hit a utility pole and a parked vehicle before rolling onto its side, trapping the driver, police said.

Lakewood Woman Cut, Stole Verizon Wires From Utility Poles, Police Say

Bobbi Joe Dunn was identified through surveillance footage and arrested weeks later during an unrelated Toms River traffic stop.

Lakewood PD Find Crack Cocaine, Counterfeit Pills During Proactive Patrol Stop

Officers arrested a 40-year-old Lakewood resident on drug possession charges after Sunday's traffic stop on John Street.

Man Stole Boat Engine From Lake Carasaljo Marina, Lakewood Police Say

The man was identified after a nearly monthlong investigation, police said.

Lakewood Police Identify, Charge Driver In Eluding Case

Detectives identified Nicholas Ratajczak as the driver in a May 4 incident; Bronson Sandford was also issued motor vehicle summonses.

Lakewood Police Honor Officer William Preslar, Killed In Line Of Duty 19 Years Ago

Officer William "Nichie" Preslar, a six-year veteran of the department, was killed in the line of duty on May 14, 2007.

Lakewood Man Charged In Synagogue Burglary Spree, Police Say

Naor Chen faces multiple counts of burglary and theft after detectives linked him to overnight thefts from donation boxes.

Early Morning Fight Leads To Drug Arrests In Lakewood

Police responding to a fight saw two men who they said had connections to drug distribution in the area and the two were arrested.

Portable Toilet Explodes At Construction Site In Ocean County

The explosion is under investigation, police said.

Lakewood Teen Killed, Driver Injured As Car Collides With Tractor-Trailer

The driver of the U.S. Postal Service tractor-trailer, which hit the car that drove across the truck's path, was injured too, police said.

Child 'Critical' After Hit-And-Run Crash In Ocean County, Man Charged, Prosecutor Says

An Ocean County man has been charged after hitting the boy and leaving the scene, the prosecutor's office said.

Naked Man Steals Beer, Drinks It Outside Liquor Store In Lakewood, Police Say

The 69-year-old man began yelling "alarming statements" at police when they arrived, police said.

Woman Charged With Bias Intimidation in Lakewood, Police Say

The woman is accused of making derogatory remarks toward her neighbor, then repeating the comments to police.

Boy Fatally Shot In The Back, Youth Charged, NJ Prosecutor Says

The youth accused of the shooting has been charged with murder, the prosecutor's office said.

Don’t Let Fire District #s Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Offers Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

If Fire Station #55 is your fire company, you're in the Jackson Twp. Fire District #3 voter area. The lean budget sustains 24/7/365 coverage

Minor Claimed Bomb Was In College Dorm In Ocean County, Authorities Say

The bomb threat caused authorities to evacuate buildings at the campus, authorities said.

Bomb Threat Under Investigation At NJ College, Police Say

Authorities say the area "has been secured" while the threat is investigated.

Snowboarder Hit While Being Towed Down Lakewood Street, Police Say

The driver towing the snowboarder, who is hospitalized, is facing criminal charges, police said.

Angry Man Shatters MVC Office Door Over Registration Denial, Police Say

The man "forcefully struck" the door as he walked out mad, Lakewood police said.

Mother Free In 3-Month-Old Daughter's Death, Charges To Be Dropped, Prosecutor Says

Caitlin M. Gibson's charges will be dismissed in the death of her 3-month-old daughter in Lakewood, the prosecutor's office confirmed.

Dad Pleads Guilty In Slaying Of 3-Month-Old Girl In Lakewood

The father told multiple stories about how the baby suffered two skull fractures and a subdural hematoma, authorities said.

Jump in 911 Calls Prompts Fire Station #55 to Educate Residents About Feb. 21 Fire Budget Vote.

The minimalist budget, if passed, maintains 24/7/365 firefighter coverage. The average homeowner will see an increase of $3.50 per month.

Fatal Shooting In Lakewood Investigated, Report Says

The death was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the report said.

Driver Who Stopped For Pedestrians Attacked At Jersey Shore, Police Say

The victim said another driver rear-ended his vehicle, then attacked him when he got out to discuss the crash, police said.

Kitchen Argument Ends With Meat Cleaver Threat, Lakewood Police Say

A Jackson man was arrested after making the threat, police said.