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New Jersey man sentenced to 7 years in arson, antisemitic graffiti cases
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in connection with an arson and antisemitic graffiti last year, authorities said. Ocean County prosecutors said Ron Carr, 35, of Manchester Township was sentenced Friday on guilty pleas to arson, bias intimidation and criminal mischief. The seven-year, five-year and 18-month terms imposed for the convictions are to run concurrently.
5 Ocean County kids get the 'Banana Ball' experience
Five Ocean County kids recently earned a once-in-a-lifetime experience — learning the secrets of Banana Ball. Stafford Township residents Xander Kopenhafer and Patrick Robillard, Chase Bavuso, of Tuckerton, Baylon Jackson, of Barnegat Township, and Jason Scardone, of Lacey Township, along with their families, traveled to Cleveland from Aug. 6 to 10 to meet the players of the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals, a national sensation that is putting the fun back in baseball.
Judge sentences two Brick animal hoarders to 364 days in jail, imposes lifetime pet ban
Two Brick women have been sentenced to 364 days in Ocean County Jail following their June guilty pleas to two counts of animal cruelty for hoarding more than 170 dogs and cats in squalid conditions. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51, also received lifetime bans on owning or working with animals from...
Body Found Near Shoreline At Barnegat Lighthouse State Park: Njdep
State park police were dispatched to the area at around 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, a state Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson said. The person's body was discovered off the western shore of the High Bar Harbor section in Long Beach Island Township. The body was sent to the...
YUM! Burger 25 Opening In Brick Township Next Week🍔
We have many perfect places to eat and when it comes to "burgers" we have some of the best locations and one on the list of great "burger joints" is Burger 25. When people mention Burger 25 they think of fantastic burgers and some of the best milkshakes anywhere in New Jersey.
“Crazy Rescue Ladies” Jailed For Animal Cruelty
BRICK – Two women who stockpiled animals in their home have received jail sentences for animal cruelty and child neglect. Michele Nycz, 60, and Aimee Lonczak, 51, both of Brick, will serve 364 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of a four-year probationary term. Judge Guy Ryan additionally imposed a lifetime ban on animal ownership and working with animals, and they will have to do community service (not to involve animals).
Capturing History’s Human Drama: Garrett Graff's Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Award-winning journalist Garrett M. Graff's ability to place world-shaking events in the perspectives of the people they affect have produced some of the most gripping narratives of the past two decades. Join this remarkable writer for his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.
This NJ group is here to help grieving families
The loss of a loved one is something that no one person deals with in the exact same way even those that lose a parent at a young age. Thankfully some outstanding organizations and people dedicate their time, treasure, and talent to help those in need. One of the great...
10 of the Best Waterfront Restaurants With Amazing Views in Ocean County, New Jersey
It's almost summertime here at the Jersey Shore. We have some of the most beautiful spots to eat a perfect meal here in Ocean County, right along our waterfront. We've had so much rain we need a fabulous weekend for one of these delicious and beautiful spots in Ocean County.
NJ man accused of sending nudes to ‘teen,’ keeping child pornography
BRICK — A 46-year-old township man has been accused of sending various nude selfies and videos to a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl. Christian Kohl, of Brick, was charged with possession of child pornography, attempted endangering the welfare of a child, and attempting to provide obscene material to a minor.
Brick Man Chatting With Undercover Agent Posing As Teen Found With Child Porn, Prosecutor Says
Between May and August 2024, Christian Kohl, 46, of Brick Township, chatted with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl on the Kik messaging app, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Kohl, who identified as a 38-year-old man, sent multiple photos and videos of himself to the "girl,"...
Ocean County Man Charged With Sending Nudes To Undercover Cop
BRICK – A 46-year-old man was arrested for sending nude images of himself to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl, police said. Christian Kohl of Brick was charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Attempt to Provide Obscene Material to a Minor.
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