Boardwalk Shutdown Stirs New Calls For Tough Laws For Unruly Behavior

With stabbings, fights and nearly 90 arrests during Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement and politicians are calling for tougher penalties.

Toms River Woman Dies In Parkway Ramp Crash In Lakewood

The 20-year-old woman was thrown from her car in the crash, state police said.

19-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle In Seaside Park

The young man, from Toms River, was flown to a hospital, police said.

3 Stabbed, 73 Arrested Over Memorial Day Weekend In Seaside Heights

The boardwalk in Seaside Heights was shut down early Monday morning to quell issues, Seaside Heights police said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Route 37 Hit-Run In Toms River, Teen Charged

The crash sent one car into a utility pole, killing the driver and injuring the passenger; the teen fled to Seaside Park, authorities said

Barrier Island Curfew Returns In Toms River

The Toms River Police Department announced the return of the curfew just in time for the unofficial start of the summer season.

Woman Indicted In Seaside Heights Crash That Killed Restaurant Owner

Genell McInaw has been indicted in a DUI crash that led to the death of Bob Popovics, restaurant owner and fishing icon, authorities said.

Man Stabbed To Death Breaking Up Fight In Toms River: Affidavit

Raniek Mendez of Brick was trying to separate Steven McNeill and Roderick Seward when McNeill stabbed Mendez, authorities say.

Toms River Man Dies In Garden State Parkway Crash

Jonathan Harnish was a Rutgers graduate and was working as an employment recruiter, according to his social media.

Documents Seized From Holiday City Clubhouse In Toms River

The Holiday City board of trustees president declined comment. A resident alleges the community's funds were misspent.

3 Indicted In Drive-By Shooting At Toms River Apartment

An adult and two children were in the Hopes Crossing apartment where the shots were fired, the prosecutor's office said.

Arrest Made, Victims Identified In Toms River Stabbing Incident

One man was killed and a second stabbed and injured during arguments at a Toms River home, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Fatal Stabbing Under Investigation In Toms River

At least one person has been arrested, according to a report.

Toms River Woman Stole $27K From Motorcycle Dealership: Prosecutor

Chelsea A. Marra-Kaufmann is accused of hiding her failure to pay an $18,000 deposit on a motorcycle and writing herself checks, police say.

Toms River Cop Accused Of Attacking Ex Headed To Mental Health Site

Rebecca A. Sayegh had been in a relationship with her ex for 5 years, her attorney said, and her dog is still at the home they shared.

Ocean County Pair Made, Distributed Child Porn: Prosecutor

A Toms River man told a Berkeley woman to take photos of herself touching a child; he then shared the photos, the prosecutor's office said.

Toms River Officer Threatened To Burn Down Ex-Boyfriend's Home: Report

Rebecca Sayegh used her baton to smash the glass door of the home before attacking her ex-boyfriend and a woman, the report said.

Cop Accused In Home Invasion Alleged Discrimination By Toms River PD

Rebecca Sayegh filed suit against the department in October, alleging she was sexually assaulted by another cop; that claim was dismissed.

Man Found Floating In Toms River Identified

The cause of death is pending the results of toxicology tests, authorities said.

Off-Duty Toms River Cop Broke Into Home, Assaulted Pair: Prosecutor

Rebecca Sayegh, 32, resisted arrest when police responded to a domestic disturbance, authorities said

Body Found In Water In Toms River, Authorities Confirm

The man's death is under investigation, authorities said.

'Best Of The Best': Toms River Firefighter Keeps Community Safe

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.

Get Rid Of Prescription Meds At Ocean Prosecutor's Take Back Event

If there are old, unneeded or expired medications in your medicine cabinet, you can bring them to the drop-off site in Toms River.

Get Rid Of Prescription Medicine At Drug Take Back Event In Toms River

If there are old, unneeded or expired medications in your medicine cabinet, you can bring them to the drop-off site in Toms River.

Toms River Man Killed As ATV Hits Trees In Jackson, Police Say

Brandon Orozco-Avila, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash off South Hope Chapel Road, Jackson police said.

Man Set Fire To Living Room In Toms River Apartment: Prosecutor

The man was arrested at the scene of the fire in Winteringham Village, authorities said; the fire was quickly extinguished.

Toms River Man Admits $271K Social Security Disability Fraud

A Toms River resident pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud; he had been working for a home improvement contractor for at least 8 years.

Toms River Couple ID'd As Pair Killed In Head-On Crash In Jackson

A woman and child who were taken to a hospital after the Route 571 crash are recovering, Jackson police said.

Oil-Soaked Rags Catch Fire, Damage Toms River Home

The two-story home was undergoing renovations at the time, officials said.

Shooting Under Investigation In Seaside Heights

There were no injuries reported but authorities said the investigation is continuing.

Weapon, Cocaine Guilty Plea Leads To Federal Prison For Toms River Man

The man initially paid another person to claim responsibility for cocaine and a firearm found in his home, authorities said.

'Goal: Zero' Putting Route 70 Drivers Under Scrutiny In Ocean County

Reckless drivers are the targets of a traffic enforcement campaign that aims to stop fatal crashes by encouraging safe driving.

Bathroom Fire Quickly Extinguished In Silverton Home

The fire was caused by smoking materials that were not properly discarded, officials said.

Toms River Man Convicted In Fatal 93 MPH Route 9 Crash In 2022

Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 26, was found guilty in the March 2022 crash that killed Mark Mandel, 32, the prosecutor's office said.

South Toms River Man Accused In Wife's Killing Agrees To Stay In Jail

Gustavo Juarez-Perez, 38, agreed to remain in jail in the killing of his wife, Cheyanne Juarez, the prosecutor's office said.

Family Of 5, Pets Escape Fire That Destroys Toms River Home

The fire in the two-story home has been ruled accidental, Toms River fire inspectors said.

'I Killed My Wife', South Toms River Man Said In 911 Call: Affidavit

Friends are holding a service Friday for Cheyanne Juarez, who told a friend she was ending her marriage days before her death, police said.

NJ Wildfire Season Brings Warnings As Drought Conditions Linger

NJ remains under a drought warning after a drier-than-normal winter. Authorities say the public must take extra care to prevent wildfires.

ATM Skimmer Found At Wawa After Bank Alerts Police In South Toms River

Anyone who used the ATM at the Wawa on Dover Road in early March is urged to check their bank accounts, South Toms River police said.

Route 37 Crash Victims Were Always Together, Planning Their Futures

The 2 couples were coming home from an NJ Devils game; one had plans to get engaged after one sister's college graduation in early May.