Smash-And-Grab Burglar Makes Off With Jewelry In Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant police say the burglary appears to be connected to similar ones in other nearby towns.

Man Arrested In Early Morning Home Burglaries In Point Pleasant

John P. Cottrell of Jackson has been charged with burglary and theft in a string of burglaries, Point Pleasant police said.

Dog Saved From Lagoon By Good Samaritans, Point Pleasant Officer

Neighbors pulled the dog from the frigid water. A police officer made sure she was breathing again.

Comedy Club Beer-Throwing Incident Draws Guilty Plea: Report

The Brick man denies throwing the beer at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club but said fighting in municipal court was too costly, the report said.

Dunkin Customer Thwarts Vehicle Theft In Point Pleasant Beach

The man found the suspect trying to get into his car, police said.

Sit, Talk With Point Pleasant Beach Police Over Coffee

The police department is participating in the national Coffee with a Cop program that provides for people to get to know their officers.

Man Charged In Attempted Break-In At Motel In Point Pleasant Beach

Police said the motel room's door chain prevented the man from forcing the door open.

Flooding Closing Roads In Point Pleasant, Bay Head

Ocean County is under a coastal flood warning as the winter storm moves through the area.

'Check Washing' Fraud Warning Issued In Point Pleasant

Police said they have received reports of checks where the amount and the person being paid were changed, and money stolen.

Point Pleasant Pharmacy Honored For Strides Against Opioid Abuse

A local Point Pleasant pharmacy was honored this week for its groundbreaking efforts to curb opioid abuse in Ocean County, officials said.

Increased Drunk Driving Patrols In Place In Point Pleasant

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be targeting impaired drivers through saturation patrols, police said.

Emergency Construction In Point Pleasant Closes Bridge Avenue: DOT

The construction project in Point Pleasant is expected to cause delays through Thursday, authorities said.

Point Pleasant Beach Hiring Special Officers For 2023 Summer Season

The police department is accepting applications for Class 1 officers for the summer season.

6 Vehicles Set On Fire; Point Pleasant Beach Realtor Charged

Harcourt "Paul" S. Ward, who owns Ward Realty and Insurance, has been charged with arson in Wall, the Monmouth County prosecutor said.

Comic Declines To Press Charges In Beer-Flinging Incident: Police

Point Pleasant Beach police say are prepared in case Ariel Elias wants the man from Brick charged in the incident caught on video.

Woman, 73, Charged With Assault At Point Beach DWI Checkpoint: Police

The Brick woman was one of 4 people arrested during the sobriety checkpoint over the weekend, Point Pleasant Beach police said.

DWI Checkpoint Set For Point Pleasant Beach

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced the checkpoint that will be conducted this weekend.

Coastal Flood Warning In Point Pleasant Beach

Borough officials are urging residents to move vehicles from flood-prone areas.

Back To School Brings Safety Reminders From Point Pleasant Police

Drivers, bicyclists, children walking to school and riding the bus need to heed the rules of the road to keep everyone safe, police said.

Traffic Safety Crackdown In Point Pleasant Beach As School Starts

With the return of students and adults going to and from school, Point Pleasant Beach police will be reminding motorists to drive safely.

Point Pleasant Beach Officers Honored For DWI Enforcement Efforts

Police officers and other first responders were honored at the Salute to Heroes Night at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws game.

Graffiti Suspect Sought In Point Pleasant Beach, Police Say

Someone spray painted the letters "CROE" around the borough some time Monday night, police in Point Pleasant Beach said.

11 People Rescued From Sinking Boat In Point Pleasant: NJ State Police

The boat started taking on water after several large waves came over the bow. None of the adults or children rescued were hurt, police say.

19 Tickets: Drivers Warned To Stop For Pedestrians In Point Beach

There were two traffic tickets and 17 borough ordinance violations issued in 2 hours as police reminded drivers they must stop.

Juvenile Pedestrian Fatally Struck By NJ Transit Train: Officials

A juvenile pedestrian was hit and killed by a Bay Head-bound NJ Transit train Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Flooding Reported In Point Pleasant Beach Thursday Morning: DOT

Flooding in Point Pleasant Beach has prompted commuting delays in the area Thursday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest.

School Police Officer Sought In Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Police Department is a hiring Class III officer who will work in the Point Pleasant Borough schools.

Point Pleasant School Crossing Guard Retires

Marie Saporito helped ensure the safety of the Point Pleasant students for more than 20 years.

Point Pleasant Beach Taking Steps To Prevent Future Pop-Up Parties

In recent weeks, content creators on TikTok or other social media platforms have galvanized thousands of people to head to the Jersey Shore.

Point Pleasant Beach Officers Promoted, New Officer Hired

The officers took on their new roles ahead of the summer season.

Point Pleasant Beach Police Now Wearing Body Cameras

The department equipped its officers with the cameras in response to the state attorney general's directive that police officers wear them.

Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Woman's Death In Point Pleasant

Curtis Geathers, 37, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty in the woman's death in 2019 from a fentanyl overdose, authorities said.

Possible Pop-Up Party In Point Beach Being 'Aggressively Monitored'

Point Pleasant Beach police say they are working with other agencies to verify social media posts touting a party in the borough June 18.

Fire Leaves Point Pleasant Home Uninhabitable; Family, Pets Safe

A neighbor suffered smoke inhalation from the fire, which the fire marshal ruled was not suspicious, police said.

Coast Guard Airlifts Man Off Point Pleasant Boat After Emergency

The Captain John sportfishing boat from Point Pleasant was 45 miles offshore when the emergency happened, the Coast Guard said.

Herbertsville Road Diesel Spill Came From Truck's Cracked Fuel Pump

Point Pleasant police said the spill covered the length of Herbertsville Road in the borough along with part of Route 88.

Point Pleasant Police Announce DWI Arrests

Point Pleasant Police released the information as part of their monthly police blotter.

Tik Tok Water Bead Challenge Draws Point Pleasant Police Warning

The Tik Tok "Orbeez challenge," where frozen water beads are shot at people and vehicles, can result in criminal charges, police said.

Point Boro Police Set For Distracted Driving Crackdown

The UDrive. UText. UPay campaign of heightened enforcement runs throughout the month of April; Point Pleasant will have extra patrols.

Point Beach Police Ready For Distracted Driving Crackdown

The UDrive. UText. UPay campaign of heightened enforcement runs throughout the month of April, Point Pleasant Beach police said.