Fake Amazon Workers Stealing Delivered Packages: Toms River Police

People dressed in Amazon vests are taking packages after they've been delivered in Toms River and elsewhere, police said.

Thieves Plunder Multiple Unlocked Vehicles In Toms River

Wallets, sunglasses, headphones and more were taken from several vehicles and a Chevy Suburban was stolen, Toms River police said.

Toms River Teen Was Drunk In Crash That Killed Brick Teen: Prosecutor

Kailyn Gorga, 18, was drunk and had THC in her system when she crashed April 14, authorities said. Catalina Reinoso, 18, did not survive.

Toms River Man Dies As Boat Runs Aground In Raritan Bay

Callers reported the man was unresponsive and the boat was going in circles on the bay, state police said.

Toms River Man Charged With Theft, Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card

The man is accused of using credit cards stolen from multiple vehicles earlier this year, Toms River police said.

Boat Lost In Fog Runs Aground In Ortley Beach

Toms River police said the owner was traveling south in the ocean when he got lost.

90 Arrests During Chaotic Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights

Rumors of a gunshot led to teens sprinting from the boardwalk Saturday; authorities said there were no shots fired.

Teen Curfew Back In Effect In Toms River

The curfew applies to those under age 18 in the barrier island communities, police said.

No Shots Fired In Seaside Heights, Authorities Say, Curfew Instituted

There were no shots fired, despite rumors otherwise Saturday night, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office and Seaside Heights police said.

Bicyclist Shot At, Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In Toms River

Police say the teen knew the bicyclist; at least one more person is being sought in connection with the shooting.

Stolen Gun, Heroin, Cocaine Recovered In Toms River Drug Bust: OCPO

A home in Toms River was being used by an Ocean County man to store and distribute drugs, the prosecutor's office said.

15 Burglaries Tied To Toms River Man, Police Say

Authorities seized four firearms, including an AR-15, when they arrested the man in the burglaries in Toms River and Lakewood, police said.

Pedestrian Killed In Route 166 Crash In Toms River

Authorities said the crash Wednesday evening involved a vehicle and a motorcycle as well.

Beachwood Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash With Police Cruiser

The April 15 crash of a motorized scooter and multiple vehicles on Route 35 in Monmouth County remains under investigation, officials said.

$2,000 Fine For Drivers Who Violate 'No Wake Zones' In Seaside Park

Drivers who speed down flooded roads in Seaside Park will face big fines, a response to damage caused by waves they create, the mayor said.

2 Pizzerias Hit In Smash-And-Grab Burglaries In Toms River

Front windows were smashed and cash was taken, Toms River police said.

Machete-Wielding Man Arrested After Toms River Road Rage: Police

The man is accused of threatening another driver at a red light and chasing him through the Ocean County Mall lot before crashing in Brick.

Police Officer by Day, Volunteer Firefighter by Night

Diamonique Kennedy volunteers with Toms River Fire Department with a career as a police officer in Philadelphia.

Body Of Missing Island Heights Woman Found: Sources

A paddleboarder found Karen McKenna's body along the shoreline near Good Luck Point in Berkeley Township Tuesday morning, she said.

5 Injured After Driver Runs Stop Sign In Toms River

The crash disrupted traffic on Hickory Street and Vermont Avenue, police said.

2 Injured, Driver Charged With Assault By Auto After Toms River Crash

Two women are hospitalized following the crash that happened on Bay Avenue, the prosecutor's office said.

Search Underway For Woman Missing In Island Heights

Karen McKenna was last seen about 4 a.m. Monday, authorities said.

New Child Porn Charges For Toms River Man: Prosecutor

A Toms River man who was found with more than 1,000 images of child pornography last summer has been hit with new charges, authorities said.

Man's Death After Arrest At Route 37 Gas Station Under Investigation

Toms River and Island Heights police responded to the incident that led to the man's arrest, authorities said.

Thieves Steal Medication, Perfumes From Toms River Walgreens

The thieves loaded duffel bags with stolen merchandise 3 times within an hour at the Church Road store, police said.

Windows Smashed, Cash Stolen At Bagel Shop, Deli In Toms River

Both businesses are on Fischer Boulevard and the burglaries were in the early morning hours, Toms River police said.

Man Charged In Kidnap Attempt, Groping In Ocean County Ordered Held

Quamel J. Benton, 35, is accused of attacking his girlfriend, trying to grab a teenage girl in Lakewood and groping a woman in Toms River.

Mother Pushing Stroller Hit At Route 166 Intersection In Toms River

The mother was critically injured; her children were taken to the hospital for treatment, Toms River police said.

Toms River Man Sentenced In Heroin Distribution Case

Zachary Lockwood, 25, was sentenced in connection with two cases from 2023.

Earthquake Shakes Ocean County; Officials Urge Calm

"Unless you have an actual emergency, do not call 911," the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook NJ.

$100K Jewelry Stolen In Trio Of Crimes In North Dover: Toms River PD

Three homes in the Tallymawr development were targeted in a 30-minute span, police said.

Couple Robbed At Gunpoint In Bedroom In Toms River

Toms River police said the couple woke up to find the man in their bedroom. Authorities are searching for the suspect.

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting At Toms River Home

The 18-year-old is accused of brandishing a handgun then firing a shot through the back door of the victim's home, Toms River police said.

New Details Released In $1M Jewelry Heist From Ocean County Mall Store

Toms River police say they have surveillance video and have identified vehicles possibly involved in the Venzio Jewelers burglary.

$1M In Jewelry Stolen From Ocean County Mall Jeweler

A vacant store next door was used to gain access to the store and a torch was used to get into the jeweler's safe, Toms River police said.

Teen Who Was Drunk, Fled Fatal Route 37 Motorcycle Crash, Is Sentenced

The teen from Toms River gave authorities a fake ID after he August 2023 crash that killed Jeffrey Schlinger of Toms River.

2-County Kidnapping, Assault Spree Ends With Toms River Crash, Arrest

The man is accused of trying to kidnap a Lakewood teen, sexually assaulting a female and an assault in Burlington County, officials said.

Teacher Who Took Porn Photos In Toms River Classroom Sentenced

Kyle Banner of Brick Township must register as a sex offender and forfeit his teaching certificate.

Solar Panels Catch Fire On Roof Of Toms River Home

The fire was quickly extinguished, a Toms River fire official said.

Man Threatening Self Found Safe In Cattus Island Park: Toms River PD

The man's girlfriend said he had been threatening to harm himself before he walked into the woods.