Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Toms River Ahead Of Storm

The National Weather Service is forecasting up to 4 inches of snow through Monday afternoon.

Toms River Woman Was Subway Fire Victim: NYPD

The 57-year-old woman died Dec. 22 after she was set on fire in the subway. A man has been charged in the killing.

Girl, 15, From South Toms River Found Safe: Sheriff

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office said the girl has been found safe.

Power Outage Affecting 1,800 Homes, Traffic Signals In Toms River

Downtown Toms River is affected, along with parts of Island Heights, Berkeley Township and South Toms River.

Driver In Severe DUI Crash On Route 70 In Toms River Sentenced

A judge handed down consecutive sentences to the man who was high on meth in the 2023 crash that severely injured a 4-year-old girl.

Duo Charged In 2010 Toms River Slaying Ordered Held Until Trial

Jerron Evans and Maurice Cole of Lakewood have been ordered held until trial, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Woman Pleads Guilty In Toms River Dismemberment Slaying

Elizabeth C. Mascarelli, who allowed a fatal shooting fugitive to stay with her, admitted killing the owner of the home where they stayed.

Drone Caught On Video By Ocean County Sheriff's Office: Report

Ocean County Sheriff's officers are using drones to investigate and said the drone they say was larger than hobby drones, a report said.

New Tests Lead To Arrests In 2010 Fatal Shooting In Toms River

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said new tests on evidence from 2010 led to the arrests in the killing of an Arkansas man.

Driver Flees After Crash Breaks Utility Pole In Toms River

Cedar Grove Road remains closed while the pole is being repaired, and police are searching for the driver.

Man Seriously Injured In Thanksgiving Parkway Crash In Toms River

The Pine Beach man was hurt when his SUV ran off the road in 1 of 2 crashes reported 20 minutes apart on Thanksgiving, state police said.

Man Who Died In Route 37 Police Encounter In Toms River Identified

The NJ Attorney General's office released the names of the man who died and officers who responded to the April incident at a gas station.

Bicyclist Hit By 2 Vehicles In Fatal Hooper Avenue Crash In Toms River

The bicyclist was hit as he rode across Hooper Avenue, police said

Toms River Man Arrested After Dropping Gun In Church

Police said the man claimed to be a law enforcement officer. He wasn't, he didn't own the gun and didn't have a firearms card, police said.

Woman In Fatal Hit-Run Of Restaurant Owner Released: Report

Genell Mcinaw, charged in the hit-and-run that killed fishing icon Bob Popovics, is out of jail to await trial, a report said.

Multiple Guns Seized, Beachwood Man Charged In Weapons Probe: PD

A Whiting woman also was charged; authorities seized defaced and ghost guns from the man's home and a Toms River motel room, police said.

Charges Upgraded As Seaside Heights Hit-Run Victim Dies

Test results show Genell Mcinaw was well over the .08 blood alcohol concentration when she hit Bob Popovics on Sept. 23. He died Friday.

Man Admits Illegally Selling Mercedes Borrowed From Toms River Man

The car was sold to a person in Georgia, instead of being returned to the owner. The man then tried to bribe someone to lie for him.

Woman Indicted On Murder Charge In Toms River Dismemberment Case

Elizabeth C. Mascarelli and three others have been indicted in the death of Kerry Rollason, which was discovered after a standoff in July.

Man Admits Meth Use Before Route 70 Crash That Injured Girl, 4

Charles J. Sharkey Jr. ran a red light at Massachusetts Avenue in March 2023, critically injuring a child who was in another car.

Man Pleads Guilty In Kidnap Attempt, Sex Assault Spree In Ocean County

Quamel Benton still faces charges in Burlington County, accused of attacking his girlfriend with a baseball bat.

'Yeah, I Hit Him', Toms River Man Says Of September Hit-Run: Documents

A Toms River police officer on a routine patrol spotted the car sought in the incident downtown and arrested the man, authorities said.

Surfer, Swimmer Rescue Man From Rip Current In Seaside Park: Video

A man caught in a rip current was helped to safety in an incident captured on video.

Sex Offender Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old In Toms River

The Toms River man offered the girl a ride when she was lost, then assaulted her, authorities said. He is a registered sex offender.

Man Charged In Massachusetts Avenue Hit-And-Run In Toms River

The 28-year-old victim of the hit-and-run is in critical condition, authorities said.

Woman In Seaside Heights Hit-And-Run Knew She Hit Someone: Affidavit

Genell A. Mcinaw said she'd been drinking at 3 restaurants before she hit Bob Popovics, who remains in critical condition.

Crosswalk To Courthouse Opens On Hooper Avenue In Toms River

Pedestrians have a traffic signal-controlled crosswalk near the Ocean County parking garage instead of walking to the Washington St. corner.

Man, 75, 'Critical' After Hit-Run In Seaside Heights; Woman Charged

The man was found unconscious and seriously injured on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights, authorities said.

Man 'Critical' After Hit-And-Run In Toms River

Authorities are searching for a blue Volkswagen sedan that they believe hit the man.

Woman Hit, Seriously Injured Crossing Hooper Avenue In Toms River

The woman was hit while she was in the crosswalk, Toms River police said.

Man Who Flew To NJ For Sex With Teen In Toms River Sentenced

The Louisiana man was arrested in 2023 at the airport when he returned to New Jersey to have sex with a 14-year-old a second time.

3 Rescued From Ocean In Separate Incidents In Seaside Park

Two of the officers had to be treated at the hospital following one rescue, Seaside Park police said.

Fire Forces 12 People From Toms River Apartments

Three apartments suffered water damage from a fire that started with unattended cooking, authorities said.

Trio Indicted In Shooting Of Man In Parked Car In Ocean County

Two of the men are accused of shooting a man in the face, and two are accused of trying to get the victim to lie about it, authorities said.

OceanFirst Bank To Pay $15M For Discriminating Against Borrowers

OceanFirst Bank engaged in redlining, not lending to Black, Hispanic and Asian borrowers, in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex, authorities said

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Old Freehold Road In Toms River

The crash that happened Thursday evening remains under investigation.

Ex-Toms River Music Teacher Accused Of Child Pornography Distribution

The teacher, who lives in Monmouth County, is accused of sending images via social media and receiving them in his personal email.

Motorcyclist Injured In Route 37 Crash In Toms River

The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike after hitting two other vehicles, police said.

Wildfire Burning In Fishers Pit In Berkeley

Road closures may be possible Tuesday morning due to the fire, which was zero percent contained Monday night, officials said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Toms River Parkway Crash Was Selfless: Friends

Antonio Caprara, 26, was a former police officer in South Toms River, officials confirmed. Friends are raising money for his funeral.