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Ghastly find in Lakewood — NJ Top News
SADDLE RIVER — A man from New York City was drunk and speeding when he crashed into two police vehicles involved in a traffic stop, according to prosecutors. Joseph Ford, 18, was one of four people hospitalized by the four-car chain-reaction crash in Saddle River late Saturday night. He's...
Body found hanging in tree in Lakewood, report says
LAKEWOOD — Police are investigating the death of a man in this Ocean County township. The apparent victim is a 23-year-old Hispanic man, according to Lakewood police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith. His body was found hanging in a tree Sunday morning around 7 a.m., the Lakewood Scoop reported. Authorities have...
New Police Chief Chosen In Toms River
TOMS RIVER – Lt. Peter Sundack was promoted to chief of police, filling a void in leadership. The previous chief and both captains retired this year, leaving the department without the top brass. Below these positions were seven lieutenants. A senior officer was placed in charge during the interim.
Mount Laurel Police Detail Recent Arrests, Investigations
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through a new community reporting system. The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website earlier this year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter delivered to their inboxes that summarizes the number of investigation reports, calls for service motor vehicle collisions and overdoses that have taken place throughout the week. The newsletter also highlights specific investigations and arrest incidents. The latest report details incidents that occurred from September 26 through October 2. The...