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Ocean County Man Wanted For Murder
OCEAN COUNTY – A Manchester man is currently wanted by police in connection with the brazen shooting death of a Seaside Heights woman in broad daylight last week. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Police Chief Antonio Ellis announced that 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston has been charged with Murder, in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo, in Manchester Township on June 27, 2024.
Ocean County Woman Sentenced To Prison For Robbery And More
TOMS RIVER – A township woman has been sentenced to state prison after robbing a woman, spitting on police officers and more, officials said. Olivia Paige, 35, of Toms River, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to Robbery in connection to an incident that occurred in Lakewood Township on August 29, 2023. This sentence will be subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, meaning that Paige will be required to serve at least 85 percent of her prison sentence before she may be considered for parole eligibility.
Mother of young son fatally shot near NJ military base
MANCHESTER — A woman who was found shot in the stomach late Thursday afternoon near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be laid to rest Tuesday as the search for her killer continues. The 25-year-old was found around 4:55 p.m. near the intersection of Ridgeway (Route 571) and Hope Chapel...
Motorcyclist Killed In Ocean County Crash
JACKSON – A crash involving a motorcycle and a flatbed tow truck has left one dead and one injured, police said. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday in Jackson. The motorcyclist, 53-year-old Erin Doyle of New Egypt, died at the scene of the crash, Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said.
Trial of Man Accused of Murdering Sayreville HS Student Nancy Noga Set for Later in 2024
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Dates for the trial of 52-year-old Bruce A. Cymanski of Barnegat, NJ, who was arrested in 2021 for the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Sayreville resident Nancy Noga, have been set. Nancy Noga was a high school senior reported missing after she did not return home from work on Jan. 7, 1999. Her body was discovered five days later, on Jan.12, in a wooded area behind what was then Mini-Mall Plaza Shopping Center on Ernston Road in Sayreville. An autopsy later determined that she died from blunt force trauma to the head. The police report said...
Disastrous Collision Off Barnegat Light
This is the first in a series. When you think of shipwrecks off the Jersey coast, you almost always picture a lone vessel battling the seas on a dark and stormy night. But one of the most controversial ones occurred in 1890, and it didn’t involve a storm. The...
Police Investigate Murder in Central Jersey Suburb
The Ocean County Prosector's Office and Manchester Police confirm that a murder took place on June 27. Police received a call at approximately 4:55 pm about a possible gunshot victim. Police arrived on the scene at Ridgeway Road and Hope Chapel Road and found a 25-year-old woman with a gunshot...
Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver In Ocean County
BRICK – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a car that eluded police after hitting a patrol vehicle Sunday morning. Around 11 a.m., a Sheriff’s Officer attempted to pull over a car at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Brick Boulevard. The car proceeded to pull into the Brick Mall and parked behind the building.
Teen Night Winding Down in Beach Haven as Lawsuit Looms
As dozens of teens boogied and mingled within the walls of a Beach Haven restaurant and bar, police officers were stationed on the corner outside awaiting their exit. Beach Haven Borough Council banned teen nights, a long-running Beach Haven tradition, on June 19 after reports of unruly behavior swirled around the annual, summer events. Michael Battista, a local business owner who hosted the gatherings, fired back at the town with a lawsuit, arguing that the events are safe, supervised and an invaluable piece of the Island’s teenage culture.
Barnegat Police Department Announces Latest Promotions
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Police Department recently announced several promotions and welcomed a new officer. Promotions CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lieutenant Nicholas Venuto will oversee the Patrol Division. Sergeant Kristopher Burke will supervise the midnight shift on patrol. Sergeant Anthony Carlo will also supervise the midnight shift on patrol. New Hire Patrolman Landon Zagacki joins the department from the Hopewell Township Police Department. Chief Carroll congratulated the promoted officers and highlighted their dedication and skills. "We are immensely proud of Lieutenant Venuto, Sergeants Burke and Carlo, and Patrolman Zagacki," said Chief Carroll. "Their promotions are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the safety of Barnegat. We wish them the best in their new roles and are confident that they will continue to uphold the highest standards of law enforcement, ensuring the safety and security of our community." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Several Officers Promoted at Manchester Police Ceremony
Chief Antonio Ellis is proud to announce the promotion of severalveteran Manchester Township Police Department officers to new leadership roles within the agency during a ceremony held on July 3, 2024: Lt. Albert Vega to Captain, Sgt. Charles Brooks to Lieutenant, Sgt. Paul Bachovchin to Lieutenant, Ptl. Michael Guarino to Sergeant, Ptl. Steven Wendruff to Sergeant, and Ptl. Ryan Saul to Corporal. Mayor Robert Arace had the honor of administering the Oaths of Office in the presence of family, friends, police, and township personnel.
Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire
Six people were injured, including three firefighters, when townhomes caught fire near the Toms River waterfront, officials said.Silverton firefighters responded to the fire on Kettle Creek Road at around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, July 1, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention said in a news…
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
Multiple Injuries Reported in Route 70 Crash
Manchester Township, NJ — A significant traffic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon involving three vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road. The collision, which happened around…
NJ professional pleads guilty to stealing more than $300K
PLUMSTED — A 50-year-old former bookkeeper from Ocean County pleaded guilty to theft in court last week. Karly Simon-Sapp, of Plumsted, used her position as bookkeeper for the New Jersey Apartment Association to steal more than $350,000, prosecutors said. From January 2016 to January 2022, Simon-Sapp forged the signatures...
Ocean County Man Drowns Swimming In Delaware River
JACKSON – A 24-year-old Jackson man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming at a national park, officials said. Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes was missing for four hours before divers found his body off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap. According to witnesses, he was last seen around 3:15...
Jersey Shore town lightning sirens nearing completion after fatal strike on the beach
Word of mouth may not always alert beachgoers of looming thunderstorms, so one Jersey Shore community plans to use sirens with high-end technology to bystanders at the earliest sights of lightning. A set of lighting-detection sirens is nearly finished being installed in Seaside Park. Their activation comes one week after...
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