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CRIME & SAFETY
Manchester man murdered Seaside Heights mom, cops say, and he's still on the loose
Authorities are searching for a 35-year-old Manchester man accused of slaying 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo in the township on June 27. Maxwell Johnston has been charged with murder and weapons offenses in the shooting of Caroleo of Seaside Heights, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Police Chief Antonio Ellis said in a statement Wednesday. ...
Judge postpones jail hearing for Lakewood mom accused of murdering her two toddlers
LAKEWOOD - A judge Monday postponed a hearing to determine whether a Lakewood woman will remain incarcerated without bail to await trial in the murders of her two toddlers. Superior Court Judge Pamela Snyder granted a request by Naomi Elkins' attorney to adjourn the detention hearing, which had been scheduled to take place...
TRAGEDY STRIKES LAKEWOOD: R’ Shloimy Lonner Z”L Murdered In South Jersey
It is with much regret that Lakewood Alerts informs you of the petirah of R’ Shloimy Lonner z”l, who was stabbed at a mental health facility he operated in Atlantic City today. He was just 49 years old. R’ Shloimy was a devoted husband to his wife, Shani...
Early-Morning Fire Destroys Multiple Apartments In Toms River; Three Hospitalized [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
Early this morning, the Toms River Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire with entrapment at Mariners Cove. Upon arrival, approximately 3:20 AM, units found the apartment fully involved and transmitted a second alarm, bringing more resources to the scene. Upon further investigation, it was found that...
Toms River Woman Who Robbed Woman With Knife, Had Cocaine, Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
Olivia Paige, 35, was sentenced on Friday, June 29 to seven years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced in a news release on Monday, July 1. She pleaded guilty on Monday, Apr. 22 to robbery, possession of cocaine, and aggravated assault. Brick Township police responded to a shoplifting...
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...
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.
Two Women Hospitalized After Car Runs Stop Sign, Crashes In Berkeley Township: Police
Berkeley Township police responded to the crash at the intersection of Jamaica Boulevard and Bimini Drive at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, the department said in a news release. Officers found a tan Toyota Camry and a white Honda Civic with heavy damage. Investigators said the Toyota was heading...
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...
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.
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…
Freehold Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Connection with Jackson Shooting
A Freehold man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Jackson Township, prosecutors said today. Michael Vulpis, 26, of Freehold Borough, was charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon or Ammunition, in connection with an incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024.
Point Pleasant Beach police enforcing strict rules, including curfew, to deter rowdy teenagers in NJ
As many get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, New Jersey authorities will be enforcing a curfew for teenagers in Point Pleasant Beach.Under the town's ordinances, anyone under the age of 18 is not permitted to hang out between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on streets, sidewalks, highways, boardwalks or other public places without an adult. Sitting and standing on railing along the beach boardwalk is also prohibited.The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department says that violators will be arrested, while their parents could face a fine of up to $2,000.Recently, there has been an increase in incidents involving teenagers...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Rebuilding Hope: Assisting Toms River Family After Fire
Ron Turcotte is organizing this fundraiser. Hi I am Ron, a good friend of Gary Hipple and his wife Dana. Early this morning on Monday their house caught on fire! They lost everything! They have three children and all are safe . But now to relocate and and start over...
SEEKING INFO: Family Of 12-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Lakewood Accident [UPDATED]
UPDATE: We have received the family’s contact information and are in touch with them. Thank you to the many people who reached out within minutes to provide assistance with this chesed. A special thank you to Chaveirim of Central Jersey, who were extremely helpful, as well. No additional information...
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