2nd Lakewood Gathering In 24 Hours Broken Up: Prosecutor

The gathering of 35 people took several tries to disperse, officials said; it's fifth violation of the ban due to the coronavirus in a week.

Lakewood Couple Charged In Breaking Coronavirus Gathering Ban

Authorities found 40-50 people gathered at their home; the couple was charged with 5 counts of child endangerment, the prosecutor said.

Man Accused Of Faking Cough, Coronavirus Claim In Lakewood

Police say the man coughed and said he had the virus after store employee wouldn't sell him cigarettes.

Occupied Lakewood Yeshiva, Weddings Amid Coronavirus Spark Anger

Lakewood authorities were sending the students home, and said they will prosecute violators of state orders during the outbreak.

Police Break Up 2 Lakewood Weddings For Exceeding 50-Person Limit

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday limited all gatherings to 50 people to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Lakewood Man Gets 7 Years For Fentanyl, Weapons Charges

Authorities pulled him over in 2016 as part of an investigation into fentanyl distribution in the Lakewood area.

Lakewood School Briefly Locked Down, But Gun Report Unfounded: PD

An Oak Street School student was reported to have a gun, but Lakewood police found no weapon on him or in the school, they said.

5 Lakewood Officers Monitored After Possible Measles Exposure

A person who was arrested may have been exposed to the measles and may have exposed the officers, Lakewood police said.

Lakewood Burglary Arrest Leads Police To Stolen Tablets

Police arrested Mashon Wilson, 29, on charges of burglarizing a private school and an office in Lakewood.

Lakewood Man Gets 4-Year Sentence For Seeking Sex With Teen

Volvi Lowinger, 25, of Lakewood, was among 24 men arrested when they arrived at a Toms River home in 2018 expecting to meet teens for sex.

Lakewood Man Accused Of Burglarizing Lakehurst Home

Police say the man was arrested at the Lakehurst home after a burglary in progress was reported.

Lakewood Man Charged With Resisting During Warrant Arrest: Police

Police said the man was taken down to the ground near the 7-Eleven on River Avenue to complete the arrest.

Man Tried To Sell 3 Guns To People At Car Wash: Lakewood PD

Video shows the man being arrested by Lakewood police; they say he approached people and showed off handguns he was trying to sell.

Lakewood Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Jackson Shootings

Two men remain hospitalized from the shooting early Sunday; "the investigation is far from over," the prosecutor said.

Bus Driver Faces Charges After Crash In Lakewood: Police

Police say the driver was illegally crossing Central Avenue when the bus was hit by a minivan.

Lakewood Police Increase Patrols After Jersey City Shooting

Reports from Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop that the attack targeted a kosher grocery store have Lakewood authorities on alert.

School Bus Driver Takes To Sidewalk To Avoid Lakewood Traffic Jam

Police said the bus driver has been charged with reckless driving after the incident, which was caught on video.

Lakewood, Jackson Police Taking Part In Statewide DWI Crackdown

The police department was among more than 100 across the state that received grants for extra patrols during the holiday season.

Man Pleads Guilty In Lakewood Town Hall Stabbing

Reginald Patillo is expected to get a 10-year prison sentence for stabbing a Lakewood man in the elevator in February, prosecutors said.

Lakewood Officer Shoots Pit Bull After It Tries To Attack: Police

The pit bull was running loose and was aggressive toward another dog before turning on the officer, police said

Weapon Allegation Prompts Lakewood School Lockdown: Police

Police were continuing to look into the allegations that a weapon had been brought onto school grounds.

Lakewood Man Faces Murder Charge After Man's Body Left In Road

Juan Carlos Rivera Rojas, 29, is accused of killing Domingo Merino Rafael​, 33, during an argument, authorities said.

Man With Knife In Bloody Hands Charged In Lakewood Stabbings: PD

The man also is accused of throwing hot water on two other people, police said.

Driver Search In Fatal Lakewood Hit-Run Ongoing As Teen Mourned​

The Lakewood police chief has urged the driver of the Jeep Cherokee believed to have hit and killed Jesús López Grande to surrender.

2 People Stabbed In Downtown Lakewood, 1 Arrested: Police

The stabbings allegedly happened as a result of a fight, according to a report.

Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run Found In Toms River: Lakewood Police

Authorities said they seized the Jeep Cherokee just hours before a candlelight vigil for Jesus Lopez-Grande, 15, who was killed Friday.

Lakewood Teen ID'd In Fatal Hit-And-Run; Reward Offered

Lakewood's school board attorney offered the reward in the case; a candlelight vigil is set for Sunday evening.

Boy, 15, Killed In Hit-And-Run, Jeep Cherokee Sought: Lakewood PD

The dark-colored newer Jeep Cherokee was last seen on Albert Street shortly after 9 p.m., Lakewood police said.

Kitten Recovering From Injuries As Lakewood Inquiry Continues

Police have spoken to two Good Samaritans who found the kitten; one held it for a few days before contacting the rescue for help.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Lakewood Stands

New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Lakewood.

Kids Accused Of Abusing Kitten; Lakewood Police Investigating

Lakewood police said no police report was filed in the case but authorities are following up to get answers to the allegations.

Lakewood Police Investigating Shots Fired At Woodlake Manor

No people were hit but police were continuing to investigate.

Missing Lakewood Teenager Found Safe (Update)

Jennifer Valle-Valiente, who has autism, was found safe on Thursday morning, police said.

Search Underway For Missing Lakewood Girl

Police are searching for the teen, who has autism; she ran away from a family member, they said.

Lakewood Man Faces Federal Charges In Child Porn Case

Samuel Schwinger was arrested in April, accused of enticing an Oklahoma girl under age 16 into sending him sexually explicit videos.

Fire Destroys Catering Business In Lakewood: Reports

The fire at Greenwald Caterers was still smoldering on Monday morning, the reports said.

3rd Shooting On Lakewood Street Under Investigation: Police

Police have been called to the area three times in September; on Wednesday, 4 gunshots were heard, police said.

Man Arrested After Firing Gun In Air During Argument: Lakewood PD

The man tried to run but police found him hiding inside a dumpster.

Tips Sought After Stabbed Man Walks Into Lakewood PD

Lakewood police are seeking tips after the man could not provide a description of the person who stabbed him or a possible motive.

Lakewood Man Charged In South Toms River Shootings

"This wanton brutality will not be tolerated in any of our communities," Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.