Woman Charged With Harboring Manchester Slaying Fugitive In Toms River

Authorities say Elizabeth Mascarelli let Maxwell Johnston stay with her for 4 days and knew he was linked to Gabriella Caroleo's killing.

Manchester Fugitive Takes His Life, Ending Standoff In Toms River

Maxwell A. Johnston, wanted in the June 27 slaying of Gabriella Caroleo, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Man Beaten, Shot In Face Sitting In Vehicle With Woman In Jackson

A Freehold man is accused of shooting the victim, who had been sitting in a vehicle with a woman before the assault, authorities said.

Teen Still Hospitalized After Toms River Townhouse Fire

A cousin of the 17-year-old is trying to rally support for the boy, his brother and their father, who is disabled, she said.

6 Injured, 10 Homeless As 6 Townhouses Burn In Toms River

One person was hospitalized as a result of the fire, which has been ruled accidental, authorities said.

2023 Robbery Leads To Prison Sentence For Toms River Woman

Olivia A. Paige had pleaded guilty in a robbery in Lakewood and to cocaine distribution in Brick, the prosecutor's office said.

Man Dies Trying To Get Kids Off Beach In Storm In Seaside Park: Report

Patrick Dispoto was found unresponsive; his girlfriend said he was trying to get kids to safety as the thunderstorm began, the report said.

Fireworks Warning Issued Ahead Of 4th Of July In Ocean County

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is asking residents to leave fireworks to the professionals as July 4 approaches.

1,300+ Without Power In Toms River, Traffic Lights Out

Some traffic lights were out in the area of Fischer Boulevard and Hooper Avenue Friday afternoon.

Duo Tied Woman To Recliner At Toms River Facility, Ignored Her: NJAG

The two employees of the Alzheimer's care facility have been indicted in the case, authorities said.

Toms River Man Charged In Shooting That Injured 2nd Man

A man suffered a gunshot wound after the suspect fired two shots into a car that was sitting in front of a home, Toms River police said.

Toms River Man Indicted In Shooting Of Lost Driver

The injured man took himself to the hospital for treatment after the shooting at the West Gate Shopping complex, officials said.

Fire Destroys Homeless Person's Camp Site In Toms River

The fire is under investigation, authorities said.

Man Admits Fatally Punching Bicyclist In Seaside Heights

Anthony P. Collins, 41, pleaded guilty to punching Robert May, who hit his head on a curb and died of his injuries 2 weeks later.

Motorcyclist From Toms River Severely Injured In Manchester Crash

The motorcyclist tried to avoid the crash but slid into the car and was dragged several feet, suffering severe head injuries, police said.

Swimmer Cut By Boat Propeller In Barnegat Bay

The woman was flown to a hospital after getting cut while swimming near a pontoon boat, New Jersey State Police said.

Toms River Driver Arrested In Jackson Crash That Killed Child, Woman

The woman was using her cellphone when she hit a GMC head-on, killing a child in her minivan and the other driver, prosecutors said.

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.