Suicidal Man On Northampton Blvd. Convinced To Give Up Shotgun: Police

Police closed Northampton Boulevard south of Route 37 Wednesday morning while they talked to the man to get him to give up.

Man Pulled From Harry Wright Lake Dies: Manchester Police

The drowning remains under investigation, police said, but said it appears to be accidental.

3 Swimmers Rescued From Harry Wright Lake In Manchester: Police

One of the swimmers was pulled from beneath the surface of the water; the 3 swimmers had been trying to swim across the lake, police said.

Man Dies As Car Runs Off Road, Hits Trees In Manchester

First responders tried to save the man's life but he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital after the crash Sunday, police said

Scammers Pretending To Be Manchester Police, Department Warns

If someone claims they are going to arrest you for unpaid fines, hang up, then call Manchester police directly, police said.

Manchester Man Kicked, Threw Dog Before Leaving It At Groomer: Police

The man has been charged with animal cruelty after witnesses reported and video captured him kicking his dog several times, police said.

Ocean Couple, Son Indicted In Military Parts Fraud Scheme: US Attorney

The owners of Monmouth Marine are accused of swapping cheaper parts for ones agreed to in contracts with the Defense Department.

Tornado Warning Issued For Manchester: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Manchester on Friday afternoon, meaning rotation has been seen.

Manchester Man Found Safe, Police Say

The Manchester Township Police Department​ says a man reported missing Sunday has been found safely.

Alleged Gang Member Charged In Manchester Drug Distribution Bust: PD

Eugene A. Ayala Jr., 27, who authorities allege is a Crips member, was arrested after a Glock with hollowpoint ammo was found, police said.

Boys 15, 13, Charged After They're Found Driving Stolen Pickup: Police

The boys, from Jackson and Holmdel, had been reported missing from a group home in another county, officials said.

2 Charged As Heroin, Methamphetamine Seized In Lakehurst Stop: Police

A Toms River woman and a Jackson man were being held after authorities seized drugs following a motor vehicle stop.

Brush Fire Along Route 70 In Manchester Quickly Contained: Police

A 7-acre fire early Tuesday did not cause extensive problems, police said.

Manchester Couple Injured When Deer Hits Their Motorcycle

Frederick and Phyllis Fritz of Manchester were taken to a trauma center; they could not avoid the deer, which knocked them off the bike.

Manchester Man Indicted In 28 Fires, Including 617-Acre Forest Blaze

Gregory P. Fullman Jr, 32, was tied to the fires by DNA, tire and shoe impressions, and cigarette butts, the prosecutor's office said.

600 Pounds Of Marijuana, Cocaine, Percocet Seized In Ocean, Mercer

A Lakehurst woman and 4 Ewing residents have been charged in the investigation, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced.

Manchester Police Seek Tips In Dirt Bike Thefts

Two dirt bikes were stolen from a home in Roosevelt City. Police hope someone can provide tips to identify and track down the thieves.

Thieves Steal $80K Mercedes Left Running In Jackson Home's Driveway

The woman started the car about 6:30 a.m. and went back inside her home; 20 minutes later it was gone; it was found in Newark, police said.

Woman Dies In Route 70 Car-Pickup Crash in Manchester

The crash shut down Route 70 at Manchester Boulevard for several hours Thursday night for the cleanup and investigation, police said.

Manchester Man Gets 6 Years In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Whiting

Kevin Noonan hit Jack Gotfried while picking up free furniture at Gotfried's home, then took off, leaving Gotfried injured in the road.

1 Killed, 1 'Critical' After 4-Vehicle Route 571 Crash In Manchester

The crash, which involved an NJDOT pickup, started when a car failed to negotiate a curve in the road, authorities said.

Fire Damages Apartments Under Construction In Jackson

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire at the site of The Paragon, the new apartment complex off New Prospect Road.

2 Loaded Guns Found In Man's Waistband In Lakehurst Stop: Police

Lakehurst police said the Monmouth County man's car was searched after they saw a switchblade on his lap during a motor vehicle stop.

Manchester Police Seek ID In ShopRite Theft

Manchester police say the man was seen on surveillance video removing price tags from steaks in the store and redeeming them for a refund.

Manchester Police Hiring Dispatchers

Public safety telecommunicators, often referred to as dispatchers, are being hired in Manchester. Find out how you can apply.

Manchester Police Revive Tow Truck Driver At Crash Site

John Macchia, 61, of Bayville, who responded to tow cars after a Route 571, was revived through CPR and an AED by Manchester officers.

Fire Damages Crestwood Village 6 Home In Manchester

Firefighters were able to contain the fire and limit the damage, officials said.

UPDATE: Missing Manchester 16-Year-Old Found

Samantha Mendez has been found safe, police said.

Manchester Police Seeking IDs In 50-Inch TV Theft

Two people are being sought in connection with the theft, police said.

Fire Destroys Manchester Apartment Building, Kills Pets

A fire at the Suncrest Village complex forced people from 16 apartments on Sunday, Manchester police said.

Chevy Silverado Sought In Manchester Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

A pickup truck hit a utility pole Monday night at Commonwealth Boulevard and broke it, and left parts behind, police said.

Man, 21, Critically Injured In Route 571 Crash In Manchester: PD

Sean Page of Howell was not wearing his seatbelt and was partially ejected from his car in the crash Saturday, Manchester police said.

Manchester Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

Kevin Noonan, 63, is anticipated to be sentenced to 6 years in jail; he backed up and hit Jack Gotfried, 69, then left him in the road.

Man Admits Ramming Joint Base Police Cars While Trespassing: Feds

Hal Wander, of Florida, drove through a checkpoint at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst at high speed, then rammed police who blocked him.

Man Who Fled Route 70 Crash Arrested After Search: Manchester PD

Roy Deronde Jr. was arrested after Leisure Village West residents said he was knocking on their doors, 24 hours after the crash, police say.

OCPO: TOMS RIVER MAN CHARGED WITH CAUSING FALSE PUBLIC ALARM

On February 5, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of ...

OCPO: EWING MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR ELUDING, TERRORISTIC THREATS, AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

On May 8, 2021, Jackson Township Police Officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a stabbing incident on Maria Street. Responding ...

Door Dash Driver Charged In Manchester Hit-And-Run: Police

The driver, a Berkeley Township man, turned himself in to Manchester police after the department posted on social media about the crash.

OCPO: MANCHESTER MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ARSON

On January 31, 2022, a multi-jurisdictional investigation into numerous forest fires intentionally set in Ocean County culminated with F ...

Manchester Man Faces 25 Arson Counts In Ocean County Fires

Gregory P. Fullman Jr. is accused of setting multiple fires in Lakewood, Manchester and Little Egg Harbor since May, the prosecutor said.