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Lightning strike sparks fire at NJ zoo
WEST ORANGE — Lightning touched off a fire in a building at the Turtle Back Zoo, requiring several turtles to be moved to other locations. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the fire caused damage to the roof of the 4,000-square-foot Sea Turtle Recovery Room. The zoo will be open regular hours today.
N.J. football: Results, recaps, photos & video for Week 0, Aug. 29-31
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Asbury Park man indicted in murder of Brick man
TOMS RIVER — Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, has been indicted by a grand jury sitting in Ocean County on the charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of a high capacity ammunition magazine and two counts of being a certain person not to possess a weapon.
Hamilton Man, 18, Arrested for Online Child Exploitation
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Hamilton Township man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into online child exploitation, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton announced on Friday. According to a statement, Gerald Keener, 18, an employee with the Hamilton Township YMCA, is charged with one count of second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), one count of second-degree possession with the intent to distribute CSAM and one count of third-degree possession of CSAM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The prosecutor’s office has requested that Keener be held pending trial. An investigation...
Federal Inmate Takes Life at Hudson County Correctional Facility
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A federal inmate being held at the Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny committed suicide earlier this week, officials confirmed to TAPinto. Despite being on a suicide watch, the prisoner, a source who asked not to be identified said, hung himself with bedsheets in his jail cell.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 27-year-old inmate was found during a routine security check, officials said, adding that despite receiving immediate medical attention he was pronounced dead a short time later. Both the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice are investigating the incident. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Missing child, 4, found dead in N.J. pond near family’s home, authorities say
A 4-year-old drowned Tuesday night in a pond near a home in Monroe Township in Middlesex County, authorities said. Monroe Township police received a 911 call at 6:48 p.m. reporting a child was missing and officers were called to the home to aid in the search, according to a statement from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Nearly 150 counts of animal cruelty for Brick, NJ man
An Ocean County man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty. Jeffrey Finlay, 56, of Brick, was indicted on Wednesday in connection with the removal of cats and dogs from his home over a year ago, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. According to authorities, Finlay called...
Jackson, NJ cops get a citizen citation from a young resident
For 10 years I've been with you in the morning and highlighting the great work of our local, county, and state police officers. For 10 years we've been countering the nasty narrative of the click-bait media which has put cops in a negative light for doing their job. We have policies that work against our officers and Attorney General and a governor who push anti-police narratives and have directly contributed to the dramatic drop in recruiting and respect among young people in our society.
Football: Jackson Liberty Shuts Out Hamilton West, 34-0
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ -- Corleil Thomas scored two touchdowns in the first half to help stake Jackson Liberty to a 21-point lead on its way to a 34-0 football victory over Hamilton West in the opener for both teams on Thursday night. Mason Ciccariello's 7-yard TD pass to James Dressler and Anthony Salaiis' extra point gave Jackson Liberty a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Thomas scored on short runs in each of the first two quarters.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Hamilton West finished with a net total of 78 yards, including 42 on one reception by Luke Bruch. Hamilton West had defeated Jackson Liberty, 7-0, last season. Ciccariello was 12 for 14 for 153 yards passing for Jackson Liberty. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Unexpected scoring binge & shutout for Jackson Liberty in season-opening win
There have been some ugly nights during Jim Sharples’ 11-year tenure as head coach at Jackson Liberty. Thursday night’s 34-0, season-opening victory over Hamilton West, however, was a thing of beauty. “Guys, we don’t score 34 points very often,” Sharples told a beaming post-game huddle. The...
Jackson Day 2024 to Feature Food, Fun, and Fireworks at John Johnson Memorial Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is set to celebrate its annual Jackson Day on Sunday, September 15, at Johnson Memorial Park. Organized by the Jackson Recreation Department, this year’s event…
Suspected Drunk Motorcyclist Injured in Manchester Accident [PHOTOS]
Drunk driving appears to be the cause of an accident which left a motorcyclist injured, police say. At approximately 03:25 am this morning, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Wranglebrook Road and Canton Drive, in the Whiting section of the Township, for the report of a motorcyclist down with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a damaged Harley Davidson motorcycle lying on its side in the intersection and a male occupant laying a few feet away with injuries.
Paralympics Record-Breaking Swimmer Reveals 'Bullying' by Fellow Athletes
On Thursday, USA swimmer Christie Raleigh Crossley won her first-ever Paralympics medal at the 2024 Paris Games, coming in second in the 50-meter freestyle S10 final. On her way there, the 37-year-old from Toms River, New Jersey broke the world record in the first heat of the 50-meter ...
Woman struck by police vehicle on beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, witnesses say
A woman is hospitalized after she was struck by a police vehicle that was driving on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey, according to witnesses.The woman was lying on the beach when she was hit.People on the beach at Rio Grande Ave in Wildwood on Wednesday heard the commotion around 3:30 p.m."Everybody was gathering around screaming, yelling at the person in the truck, 'Stop! There's somebody under your truck! You hit somebody!'" said Rose Simone of Chalfont, Pa.Emergency responders were called to the beach for a report of a person struck by a vehicle.No details have been released by police...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 8/30
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 14 - 20 mph (Gust 25 mph) 12 - 17 knots (Gust 22 knots) FRI: E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds. Scattered showers.
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
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