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.

NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed Woman, Injured Another Sentenced

Mordechai Berkowitz, 24, was driving over 90 MPH at the time of the crash in July 2022, authorities said.

Teen Hit By School Bus While Riding Scooter At The Jersey Shore, Police Say

The accident occurred Sunday morning on West County Line Road near Hope Chapel Road, according to police.

Man Charged With Arson After Setting 3 Fires In Lakewood Township: Authorities

Israel Salgado-Miron was charged with aggravated arson and two counts of arson, authorities said Sunday.

Woman Found Dead At Lakewood Home, Reports Say

An investigation was underway into the discovery, according to reports.

Fire In Vacant Home Under Investigation In Lakewood

The fire was burning on the second floor of the home when firefighters arrived, authorities said.

NJ Con Artist Pardoned By Trump Headed Back To Prison

Eliyahu "Eli" Weinstein was freed by Trump from a 24-year prison sentence in 2021. A jury convicted him in a new scheme earlier this year.

NJ Cop Asked Skateboarder For ID. Instead He Spit In His Face, Authorities Say

The Lakewood police officer told the teen to leave the zone for his safety; when the officer asked for ID, he spit instead, police say.

Drunk Driver Indicted In Crash That Killed Lakewood Mom, Daughter

The man, who is in the U.S. illegally, remains held in the Ocean County Jail.

Drunk Driver In Turnpike Crash That Killed 4 Yeshiva Students Had Guns Illegally, Authorities Say

The Colorado man has been charged with 4 counts each of manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the crash that killed the 4 teens.

4 Teens Killed In Fiery Turnpike Crash By Wrong-Way Driver Were Headed For Vacation, Reports Say

State police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.

4 Teens, 3 From Lakewood, Killed By Wrong-Way Driver On Turnpike: Police

A 41-year-old man also suffered serious injuries, police said.

80 Students, Staff Fled Fire At School In Ocean County, Reports Say

The fire at the former Piner Elementary School in Lakewood happened during Friday evening classes held by a Polish school, the reports said.

Fire Damages Elementary School In Lakewood

The cause of the three-alarm fire remains under investigation.

Man Accused Of Setting Fire At Lakewood Apartment

The man is accused of lighting a liquid on fire; the blaze spread to clothing and an air conditioner, authorities said.

Parents Indicted In Death Of 3-Month-Old Daughter In Ocean County

Caitlin M. Gibson and Ruben Santiago remain in the Ocean County Jail; an autopsy showed "devastating" injuries, the medical examiner said.

Speeding Drunk Driver To Remain In Jail In Crash That Killed Woman, Daughter In Ocean County

Raul Luna-Perez, who is in the U.S. illegally, will remain held until trial, authorities said.

3 Mexican Men Arrested In Lakewood After Multiple Deportations, ICE Says

The three men "have shown blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws," an ICE spokesperson said.

Speeding Drunk Driver Nearly Triple DUI Limit In Crash That Killed Mom, Daughter, Prosecutor Says

Raul Luna-Perez had passed 4 vehicles just before hitting Maria Pleitez's Nissan head-on, authorities said. He's facing more charges.