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Tire flies into windshield on Garden State Parkway
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. - A woman was seriously injured when a tire bounced across the Garden State Parkway and smashed into her windshield Thursday. It happened at 3:23 p.m. in South Toms River, Ocean County. What happened on the Garden State ParkwayAccording to police, 21-year-old Emily Newton was driving southbound in the left lane. Police say a spare tire came loose and flew off a vehicle driving in the northbound lanes. The wheel careened over the center concrete divider and hurtled into Newton's car, smashing into its windshield and roof. Newton suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. There's no word as yet as to which vehicle the spare time came from. The crash remains under investigation.
NJ teen’s rapist and murderer convicted, over 20 years later
A 52-year-old Ocean County man has been convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in Sayreville more than 20 years ago. Bruce A. Cymanski, of Barnegat, was found guilty by a Middlesex County Jury for the 1999 murder of Nancy Noga, a Sayreville resident.
2 nursing assistants accused of assaulting patient in Ocean County, New Jersey
Two nursing assistants in Ocean County, New Jersey, are accused of assaulting a patient.Prosecutors announced on Friday that 28-year-old Dhenmark Francisco and 31-year-old Jovi Esperanza are each charged with aggravated assault.According to investigators, authorities at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Facility in Berkeley Township told police a 52-year-old patient had been assaulted on Monday.The patient was hospitalized in critical, but stable condition.Both suspects were taken into custody the next day.
Fugitive captured after nearly 14 years on the run will remain jailed until trial
A man arrested earlier this month after being on the run for over 14 years following an alleged attempted killing in Ocean County will remain jailed until his trial, prosecutors said. Marciano Sanchez, 40, whose last known address was in Queens, New York, will be held in the Ocean County...
NJ woman desperate for nicotine steals cigs in armed robbery, cops say
BERKELEY — An Ocean County woman is charged with stealing cigarettes at knifepoint, prosecutors said. Jessica Napolitano, 37, of Brick Township, is charged with robbery, burglary, criminal mischief, and weapons offenses. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, she was arrested for incidents at two convenience stores in Bayville...
Jim Hutchinson Sr. LBI Region Fishing Update: October 19, 2024
LONG BEACH ISLAND - “The stripers are coming! The stripers are coming!” Not to be confused with the Revolutionary refrain of “The Redcoats are coming,” this is the statement of the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. With cool nights dropping the water temperatures, and schools of bunker just to the north of Long Beach Island, the striped bass action off the coast should be hopping in no time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There has been some striped bass action in the Beach Haven area during the past couple of weeks,...
Check Out these Decorated Halloween Houses You Can’t Miss in New Jersey
Halloween is so close and the decorations are fantastic for Halloween. I never remember front lawns looking as impressive as they do now for Halloween. These yards throughout Ocean County are just incredible. The hours that families spend putting everything up is just amazing. Thank you all for sharing with us.
Wildfire Burning at Joint Base May Cause Drifting Smoke
JOINT BASE McGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST, NJ – Smoke may be seen or smelled in towns near the Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst because of a fire burning on the property. According to a post on social media by the Joint Base, a “wildland fire located within the confines of Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) range area” was burning as of Friday evening. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThey noted that wildland crews were “implementing strategies to ensure the fire remains in place to reduce the risk of spread.” In addition, firefighters could be operating on nearby roadways to battle the blaze. Motorists are urged to observe warning and road closure signs that may be necessary because of limited visibility of the drifting smoke from the fire. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New way to scare people on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ
Someone has come up with a new, fun (kinda) way to scare people on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Picture this: you're walking along on the great wooden way in the World's Play Ground, maybe not paying attention to what's happening around you, and out of nowhere a Chucky doll on a mini-ATV with green lights zooms by you.
2 Winning Lottery Tickets Were Sold IN Bayville, NJ
At the BP on Route 9, someone paid $3 for a crossword scratch-off and ended up winning $20,000, talk about a return on investment!. Patch reports that another winning lottery ticket was sold just down the road at a Quik Chek someone won just over $36,000 by playing a $2 lottery scratch-off.
Let’s Not Forget Atlantic City Police Officer; Killed 43 years Ago
October 14th came and went, without hardly a word about a forever young Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Officer … who forfeited his life in the line of duty on October 14, 1981. There was a high-speed car chase and fierce gun battle that took the life of a...
Toms River North Football Shuts out Southern, Extends Winning Streak to 13 games
STAFFORD - The Southern Rams ran into a buzzsaw on Friday night. They fell to Toms River North 35-0. TRN may be the best team in New Jersey. They are definitely the best public team in the state.Southern has had a solid season, but it is not easy when you have Toms River North. Toms River has three high schools, and the best football players migrate to TR North and Toms River East and South have the leftovers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThat makes it tough for Southern. The Rams fell to...
Urgent need for nurses: NJ training high schoolers
TOMS RIVER — The nursing shortage in New Jersey and around the U.S. is intensifying and the need for nurses is more crucial than ever. Pre-nursing students outside Community Medical Center in Toms River (Jenna Rosenfeld , OCTVS Employment & Industry Development Coordinator) Pre-nursing students outside Community Medical Center...
Allegations Are Worse Involving Autistic Atlantic City, NJ, Child
Yesterday, we addressed allegations of alleged physical abuse involving an Atlantic City, New Jersey autistic child. The serious allegations were revealed by the child’s Grandmother on social media and in a direct communication to us. If you missed our coverage, here is a link:. Now, the child’s Mother has...
Amazing Restored Photos of the Atlantic City Boardwalk,1919
Look at these beautiful still images taken from a restored, colorized video of Atlantic City in 1919. Using the latest technology on video over 100 years old, Nass has restored this old video of the Atlantic City Boardwalk in 1919 and allowed us to get a closer look at life in the time of your great grandparents.
Operation Halloween "Terror in the Pines" Set for October 25 and 26
BARNEGAT - Operation Halloween will take place on October 25 and 26. The "Terror in the Pines" fundraiser presented is presented by the Southern Ocean County Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council.The event take place from 4 to 10 p.m. each day at the Citta Scout Reservation in Brookville section of Barnegat.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERActivities include Hay Maze, -scary hayride and scary haunted walk, pumpkin painting, inflatables, consumed characters, and a zombie outbreak maze. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ mayor suspended from being a referee after firearm incident
⭕Northfield Mayor Erland Chau faces a weapons and harassment charge. ⭕He has been on a medical leave since the incident went public. ⭕His own party has called for him to resign the office he has held for 10 years. Northfield Mayor Erland Chau has been banned from officiating at NJSIAA...
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter raises more than $50,000 at casino night
BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Arc, Ocean County Chapter raised more than $50,000 at its inaugural Celebrate The Arc Casino Night fundraiser, held on Oct. 4, at the Days Hotel by Wyndham in Toms River to benefit its mission advocating and providing opportunities and support for people with disabilities in Ocean County.
Ducks, Dogs, And Decoys: Rain Fails To Dampen Show
TUCKERTON – There’s a saying that rain is “good weather for ducks,” and that seemed true for the 42nd annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show. Thousands of attendees flocked to Tuckerton on a wet and gloomy weekend, but their faces brightened when they walked around the booths.
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