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.

Support Pours In For Families Of Victims In Fatal Route 37 Crash

Evan Fiore, 23, and Kiley Armstrong, 21, were killed; Kiley's twin, Krista, and Ryan Chapman, 19, were injured, family members said.

South Toms River Man Charged With Murder In Wife's Death: Prosecutor

Authorities found the woman unconscious with blood on her face and the belt around her neck, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

22-Year-Old Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash: Police

The Manahawkin man suffered fatal injuries when the SUV he was driving crashed in Toms River, police said.

2 Die In Route 37 Crash As Unlicensed Teen Drove 118 MPH: Prosecutor

Two people are in critical condition; the BMW was seen speeding east on Route 37 and on Route 35 before returning west and hitting a Toyota.

DUI Sex Offender Hits NJ Boardwalk, Didn't Report Address Change: Cops

The prosecutor's office says Ava Williams, a registered sex offender, failed to report his move from Long Branch to Island Heights.

Patient Accuses Chiropractor Of Inappropriate Touch At Ocean Office

The patient told authorities the sports chiropractor touched her in ways that had nothing to do with the treatment she was to receive.

2 More Charged With Attempted Murder In Toms River Shooting

An adult and 2 children were in a Hopes Crossing apartment when gunshots were fired into it, authorities said.

Ex-OC Performing Arts Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Contact With Teen

Douglas J. Bollinger pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child for his conduct with the student, authorities said.

Ex-Toms River Man Accused In Brother's Death Wrote Poems Of Pain, Loss

Matthew and Joseph Hertgen grew up in Toms River and graduated from Toms River North. Both went on to play soccer in college.

2 Plead Guilty In Cocaine Distribution In Ocean County

Authorities seized more than a kilogram of cocaine and $500,000 in the 2023 case involving men from Toms River and Long Branch.

Pair Indicted On 'Ghost Gun' Charges In Ocean County Probe: State AG

A Beachwood man and a Manchester woman were arrested in November and numerous firearms seized, authorities said.

Ex-Code Officer In Beachwood Pleads Guilty To Theft, Record Tampering

Michael Ruvo, 58, admitted using his role as code enforcement officer in Beachwood in transactions that benefited himself personally.

2 Pedestrians Killed In Toms River Identified

The two, a man and a woman, were trying to cross Fischer Boulevard when they were hit, police said.

2 Pedestrians Hit, Killed On Fischer Boulevard In Toms River: Reports

The incident is under investigation.

Driver Crashes Onto Island Heights Boardwalk, Charged With DUI: Police

The crash took down a light pole and caused extensive damage to the boardwalk, authorities said.

Cats Saved As Fire Damages Mobile Home In Toms River

The fire has been deemed accidental and was brought under control quickly, officials said.

Teen, Pets Found In Unsanitary Toms River Home, Woman Charged: Police

The home was declared uninhabitable because of unsanitary conditions, police said. The utilities at the home had been shut off.

5 Charged, Crack, Cocaine, Pills Seized In Toms River Bust: Prosecutor

The arrests resulted from a monthlong investigation into drug distribution that was based in Toms River, authorities said.

Man Who Dragged Woman From Car At Diner In Beachwood Sentenced

Dylan S. Panatero of Toms River was arrested following a chase in Toms River that ended in a crash on Fischer Boulevard.

10 Pounds Of Marijuana, Psilocybin Seized In Beachwood Drug Probe

Two men were arrested in the investigation into drug distribution in Ocean County, the prosecutor's office said.

Drive-By Shooting In Toms River Leads To Attempted Murder Charge: PD

A 20-year-old from Manchester has been arrested in the shooting that happened in mid-January, police said.

Island Heights Man Killed Crossing Route 37 In Toms River

Route 37 was partially closed for several hours as a result of the crash, police said.

Angry Mom's Threats Prompt Shelter-In-Place At Toms River School

The mother shouted threats at the school when she got angry over the reason she was called to pick up her child early, police said.

Man Admits Shooting Jackson Victim In The Face

The guilty plea was negotiated as the victim, who was beaten as well as shot, refused to cooperate with prosecutors, authorities said.

Woman Sentenced In Killing, Dismemberment Of Toms River Man

Elizabeth C. Mascarelli received a prison term in the killing of Kerry Rollason, who owned the house where she holed up during a standoff.

Stay Off Ice On Barnegat Bay, Toms River, Fire Officials Say

The fire companies have been training for ice rescues, but say the ice on both bodies is not safe for people to be on it.

Man Pleads Guilty In Toms River Shooting

The man grabbed a gun from the victim's home and shot the victim twice, authorities said.

Woman Recounts Stabbing, Survival In Brick Lot As Attacker Sentenced

Harry Bray Jr. stabbed Eva Phillips 38 times and left her to die in a parking lot in Brick in 2023. She shares her story of survival, hope.

ID Of Person Lurking At Closed Businesses Sought In Toms River

A person and commercial truck were seen at two businesses after they were closed for the night. Police hope someone can help with the ID.

Electrical Fire Damages Roof Of Rehab Hospital In Toms River

Firefighters were able to contain the fire on the roof of Encompass Health Rehabilitation, authorities said.

Woman Hit, Killed Crossing Route 166 In Toms River

Police said the 67-year-old woman was crossing in the area of Winteringham Village.

Death Of Missing Toms River Man Under Investigation

"There does not appear, at this time, to be any foul play involved" in the death of Deane LaBranche, the prosecutor's office said.

Search Ends For Missing Toms River Man, Family Says

Deane LaBranche's car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove; he was last seen alive on Jan. 3, his family says.

Toms River Man Missing; Family Pleads For Public's Help In Finding Him

Deane LaBranche last spoke to someone by phone on Christmas, his sister said. His car was found at Shelter Cove, she said.

Man Sentenced In Kidnapping-Assault Spree In Ocean County

Quamel J. Benton tried to kidnap a teen in Lakewood, then grabbed a woman in the Target parking lot, and ran from police before his arrest.

Toms River Man Sentenced In Double Murder

Tyshaun R. Drummond, 42, received consecutive sentences in the 2021 killings of Nicholas Hardy of and Sergio Chavez-Perez.

Power Restored In Toms River After Outage That Delayed Schools

Power has been restored after an outage that disrupted traffic on Route 37 and delayed school openings in Toms River.

Mercedes Passing Front-End Loader Hits Route 9 Pole In Toms River: PD

The driver, a Manchester resident, suffered minor injuries in the crash, Toms River police said. Route 9 was closed for several hours.

Crash Closes Route 9 In Toms River

Route 9 is closed in both directions as a result of the crash, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said.