Manchester Police Add Snake Handler To Job Skills

With timber rattlesnakes native to much of Manchester Township, the police department has had several officers trained to handle them.

Man Accused In Ocean County Garage Fire Said He'd Set Fires Before: Affidavit

Matthew A. Waldman, 21, was squatting at the property where the fire happened and had been homeless since he was 18, authorities said.

Driver Who Hit Manchester Fire Chief Told Police He Was Drinking: Report

Funeral services have been set for Brian Flanagan, the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company chief killed in a hit-and-run on the NJ Turnpike.

Rescuers Who Pulled Teen From Manchester Lake Honored

Five people, the Whiting Fire Company and Manchester EMS were honored for a 2025 rescue that saved the life of a 16-year-old boy.

Ocean County Pair Killed In Route 9 Crash, Authorities Say

The crash shut down the highway in Monmouth County on Tuesday, authorities said.

Man Set Fire That Injured Firefighter In Plumsted, Authorities Say

A firefighter was injured battling the fire in what was an abandoned home, authorities said.

Man Charged After Dog Found Dead In Driveway In Manchester, Police Say

Investigators say the dog was left in a vehicle for an extended period on a warm day, police said.

Joint Base Airman Encouraged Teens To Send Him Sex Videos, Is Sentenced

The airman, who was living at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, enticed teens to send him videos of sexual acts, authorities said.

Manchester Man Remembered For Love Of Doo-Wop, Singing, After Fatal Crash

The man died after a head-on crash in Marlboro on Sept. 11, authorities said. Friends honored him in tributes online.

Police Rescue Man As Car Sinks In Pond In Manchester

The man drove into the water hazard in the Renaissance by accident and had to be rescued as the car slowly sank into the water, police said.

Gymnastics Coach From Manchester Sexually Assaulted His Athletes, Jury Rules

The Manchester resident, who coached at gymnastics clubs in Monmouth County, was convicted after a two-week trial, authorities said.

Man Missing From Manchester For 12 Days, Police Seeking Tips

Manchester police say he may have gone out of state; they are seeking tips from anyone who may have seen him or spoken with him.

Manchester Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Kik Indicted, Prosecutor Says

The man is serving a prison sentence in Pennsylvania for trying to meet a 15-year-old girl to have sex, according court records.

School Bus Hits Home In Lakehurst, 2 Injured, Police Say

There were no students aboard the Manchester Township Schools bus, which hit a Ford F-250 before hitting the house, police said.

Lakehurst Man Admits To Drunken Crash That Killed Road Worker On Route 9

The man was drunk and had illegal drugs in his system when he hit a man working at an Earle construction site on Route 9, authorities said.

Nurse Admits Pepper-Spraying Dementia Patient At Ocean County Facility

The nurse, a Manchester resident, admitted that she pepper-sprayed the elderly man and left him in his room without medical help.

Man Hit By Car On Route 530 Dies, Manchester Police Say

The man was hit by a car when he stepped into Route 530 after dark earlier in August, Manchester police said.

Pedestrian Hit, Critically Injured On Route 530 In Manchester, Police Say

The Manchester man suffered multiple life-threatening injuries, police said.

Woman Dies In Head-On Crash On Route 70, Manchester Police Say

The Toms River woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Transit Bus Crashes Into Home, Leaves It Uninhabitable In Jackson: Police

There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the early morning crash, police said.

Police Training Scheduled At Manchester School

Training exercises are scheduled for the next three weeks, the district said.

3 Cocaine Distribution Cases End In Guilty Pleas For Manchester Man

The man is scheduled to be sentenced in September and faces a lengthy prison term, the prosecutor's office said.

Lakehurst Nurse Charged In $1.65M Medicare Fraud Conspiracy

Federal authorities said she issued prescriptions with little to no observation of patients and got kickbacks for her role.

Man Sexually Assaulted Manchester Girl After Snapchat Talks, Prosecutor Says

The man used Instagram, Tik Tok and Snapchat to contact children and authorities believe there are more victims, the prosecutor said.

Destructive Senior Prank Under Investigation In Manchester

Video circulating online shows students on the high school roof, and other acts are under investigation, an official said.

Woman, Child Hurt As Car Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle In Manchester, Police Say

The car hit another car that was parked along the side of the road near an intersection in Manchester, police said.

Car Fire Closes Route 539 In Manchester

There were no injuries reported, Manchester police said.

E-Scooter Rider 'Critical' After Route 37 Crash With SUV In Manchester, Police Say

The Manchester woman is hospitalized at a trauma center, authorities said.

Contained Wildfire At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Sends Smoke Billowing Into Sky

Photos shared on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the base.

Man Lying In Road Hit By Dump Truck, Killed In Ocean County, Prosecutor Says

Authorities are investigating the fatal incident.

Fugitive Indicted In Route 70 Crash That Killed Van Passenger

The man was indicted on vehicular homicide; authorities say he illegally passed stopped traffic before hitting the van.

Garbage Truck Rolls Onto Pickup In Route 70 Crash In Manchester

One person was taken to the hospital as a result of the crash, police said.

Manchester Man Ran From Head-On Crash On Route 37, Assaulted Police Dog, Authorities Say

Three people were injured in the crash, and the man is accused of assaulting the dog while resisting arrest, authorities said.

Joyriding SUV Sinks Into Popular, Dangerous Mining Lake In Ocean County

The lake in Manchester at ASARCO, also known as Heritage Minerals, has seen multiple drownings in its icy cold waters over the years.

Driver Had Open Alcohol In Pickup, Hit Car Head-On On Route 70, Authorities Say

There were 4 people hospitalized, including the pickup truck driver, authorities said.

Charges Filed In Window-Smashing Store Burglary In Mancheser

A Burlington County man has been charged in the burglary, police said.

Burglar Caught On Video Smashing His Way Into Manchester Store, Stealing Products, Police Say

Manchester police are seeking help identifying the man, who had visible tattoos on his left arm.

Ambulance Involved In Route 37 Crash In Manchester, Report Says

The ambulance was on its way to a call, the report said.

Manchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of His Mom: Prosecutor

Joseph Cavallaro beat his 71-year-old mother with a cane during an argument, authorities previously said.

Police Officers Promoted, Honored At Manchester Ceremony

The police department promoted and welcomed officers at a recent ceremony.