Body Of 2nd Person Recovered After Jump From Route 37 Bridge: Officials

The two people jumped from the J. Stanley Tunney Bridge that carries Route 37 westbound from Seaside Heights to Toms River. One was rescued.

Burned Woman Lied About Relationship, Attacker: Ocean County Prosecutor

The woman also claimed a second man was her boyfriend and attacked her, so her real boyfriend wouldn't get in trouble, authorities said.

Toms River Man Dies, Woman Injured As SUV Crashes Into Home, Burns

The crash happened in Burlington County; the woman was critically injured, police said.

Beachwood Woman Posed As Her Dead Mom, Stole $200K From Pension Fund: NJ AG

The woman never notified her mother's bank that her mother had died so she could keep receiving the payments, authorities allege.

Woman Dies In Accidental Apartment Fire In Toms River

The fire broke out late Friday night at the apartments on Highland Parkway.

2 Killed, 1 Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash In Toms River

Two vehicles hit a tractor-trailer that was stopped behind a disabled vehicle on the Parkway.

Man Cleared Of Accusations He Burned Girlfriend, Left Her To Die In Ocean County Woods

An Eatontown woman has been charged with making false incriminations, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Toms River Man Admits Shooting Driver Who Got Lost At Lakewood Complex

The driver was on his way to Toms River but turned into the West Gate shopping complex in Lakewood; the Toms River man shot him there.

Camping Trip Argument Ends With NJ Man Torching Girlfriend, Leaving Her For Dead, Affidavit Says

A man accused of trying to kill his girlfriend and leaving her to die had been abusive to her before, her mother told authorities.

2nd Man Who Shot At Bicyclist In Toms River Sentenced

The man was a juvenile at the time of the shooting in 2024.

Woman Seriously Burned, Left Stranded In Woods By Man: Ocean County Prosecutor

A Bergen County man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated arson, Ocean County authorities said.

Teen Faces Child Porn Charges In Toms River

The teen was sharing child sex abuse images via WhatsApp, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Traffic Signals, Hundreds Of Homes Without Power In Toms River

The outage is affecting traffic signals on key roads and much of the downtown area, according to JCP&L.

Toms River Police Chief Maire Set To Retire

The retirement comes three months after Guy Maire took a medical leave; the township is planning what's next for the police department.

Safety Survey Of Barnegat Bay Navigation Being Conducted By Coast Guard

If you have comments about safety issues regarding navigational aids on Barnegat Bay, the Coast Guard wants to hear from you.

Gas Station Owner Fined For Deceptive Pricing In Ocean County

Two Toms River gas stations and a Lakehurst station charged different prices than what their digital signs said, officials said.

New Person Charged In 2022 Parkway Shooting In Toms River

A person who was a teen at the time is accused of shooting a man after an argument at a Route 37 gas station, authorities say.

2 Indicted In Firebombing Of SUV, Home In South Toms River

The second man was at the scene when Molotov cocktails were thrown at the home of one man's ex-girlfriend's family, authorities said.

Flooding Closes Bridges In Jersey Shore Towns As Storm Wallops Coast

Traffic is not being permitted onto the barrier islands as flooding closes roads up and down the coast.

4 Helped Toms River Man Evade Arrest In Fatal Wawa Shooting, Prosecutor Says

Authorities released a new photo of Douglas C. Cobb, who they continue to search for in the slaying of Bruce Gress at a Route 37 Wawa.

Flooding Threat For Toms River Rises As Nor'easter Nears

Residents in low-lying parts of Toms River should take precautions because Barnegat Bay's flood threat is significant, forecasters warn.

Driver In Fatal Lavallette Restaurant Crash Won't Face Criminal Charges, Police Say

The 93-year-old driver will not face criminal charges. Funeral services are set for Ursula Keating, who was killed in the crash.

Victim Argued With Man Before Fatal Wawa Shooting In Toms River: Affidavit

The search for Douglas C. Cobb continues in the shooting that killed Bruce Gress of Toms River, authorities said.

Search For Suspect In Fatal Wawa Shooting In Toms River Continues

Authorities were in the Toms River neighborhood of Douglas Cobb, who is sought in the fatal shooting of Bruce Gress, a source said.

1 Killed As SUV Crashes Into Outdoor Diners At Lavallette Restaurant, Police Say

Seven people were injured after the driver of the SUV hit the accelerator instead of the brake while parking, police said.

Fugitive ID'd In Fatal Shooting At Wawa In Toms River, Prosecutor Says

The victim has been identified as a 42-year-old Toms River man, the prosecutor's office said.

Fatal Shooting At Wawa Under Investigation In Toms River, Prosecutor Says

Crime scene tape surrounds the area around the gas pumps and multiple authorities are on the scene, a witness told Patch.

Man Who Shot At Bicyclist In Toms River Sentenced

The man was part of a duo who were charged in the 2024 shooting.

Toms River Man Killed In Parkway Crash

The man was driving south when he ran off the road and hit a tree, New Jersey State Police said.

11 Victims Assaulted Back To 2002 By Ex-Fire Chief In Toms River, NJAG Says

Some of the victims were assaulted while Robert Sinnott Jr. under a pretense of police training, authorities said.

Toms River Man Admits $10M Mortgage Fraud Scheme Role

He also admitted to stealing more than $1.8 million in COVID business loans from the federal government, authorities said.

Man Admits To Drunken Crash That Killed Road Worker On Route 9 In Toms River

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.

Women Ordered Held In Fatal Grocery Store Parking Crash In Jackson

One woman said she was teaching the other how to drive, according to a report.

Day Of Drinking, Bar Stop Preceded Fatal Boat Crash In Toms River, Authorities Say

A North Jersey man had at least four drinks in 2 hours immediately before the Barnegat Bay crash in July, according to the affidavit.

Woman, Toddler Fall From Sky Ride In Seaside Heights, Police Say

The woman jumped from the ride to help the child who fell; a second toddler had to be rescued from the ride, authorities said.

Toms River Man Dead After Crashing Into Tree In South Jersey: Authorities

The Buick went off Route 70 near a circle.

ICE Seeks To Deport Women In Crash That Killed Infant In Ocean County

The 9-month-old baby died Friday after he, his mother and his sister were hit in a grocery store parking lot in Ocean County.

Man Was Intoxicated In 3rd Fatal Boating Crash At The Jersey Shore: Court Records

A North Jersey man is charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal July Barnegat Bay crash and is accused of boating under the influence.

Unlicensed Driver Hits Family, Killing Infant In Jackson, Prosecutor Says

The boy's mother and sister are hospitalized; the driver and a second woman have been charged, the Ocean County prosecutor said.

Toms River Man Fired From Sales Job Defrauded Company's Clients, Police Say

The clients, who didn't know the man had been fired, sent him money believing he was managing their accounts, authorities said.