Police Break Up Four Gatherings in Lakewood, Including an Open School and Backyard Wedding

Problems have persisted in Lakewood in recent days with adherence to the state’s social distancing orders to stem the spread of...

T.R. Woman Charged for Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Bay Head; Seaside Park PD Arrests 7 on Beaches

A Toms River woman was charged with violating Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order after she was apparently playing a smartphone gaming...

Kite Surfer Rescued Off Toms River, Then Charged With Violating Emergency Order

A 51-year-old North Jersey man was charged with violating ongoing stay-at-home orders after he was rescued while kite surfing off the...

Investigators Probing Discovery of Two Bodies in Lakewood Home

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and local police are investigating the discovery of two bodies found in a residential...

Lakewood: Charges After 50-Person Gathering Outside Toy Store; Large Catered Party in Backyard

Charges continue to roll in from Lakewood, the epicenter of Ocean County’s coronavirus breakout, as groups of residents continue to gather...

Toms River Man Arrested Twice, At Two Wawa Stores in Two Hours, in Mask Disputes

State officials said Monday that a 70-year-old was jailed following two altercations at two separate Wawa stores within a span of...

Cops: Drunk Driver Jumped Curbs, Took Down Traffic Lights Before Truck Caught Fire

Toms River officials were busy Monday clearing an accident scene on Route 37 that resulted in a significant amount of property...

Prosecutor: 85 Lakewood School Buses Were Delivering Food, Not Transporting Kids

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday that the results of its investigation into an allegation of a Lakewood school bus...

Police Charge 10 Lakewood Residents at Illegal Engagement Party

Lakewood police have, again, charged homeowners for hosting a social gathering in violation of a state social distancing order in place...

Ocean County Legislators: Letting Out 800 Prisoners Amid Outbreak Has ‘Too Many Unknowns’

A plan by state officials that could allow as many as 800 prisoners – at least 300 of which would be...