Man Threw Molotov Cocktails At Home, Vehicle In South Toms River, Prosecutor Says

A New York man is under arrest and awaiting extradition in connection with the incident, the Ocean County Prosecutor's office said.

Disbarred Ocean County Attorney Charged With More Fraud, Prosecutor Says

The man, a former assistant prosecutor, is accused of taking more than $60,000 for legal services he couldn't provide, authorities said.

Teen Charged In Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Face At NJ Mall

The 17-year-old who was shot in the face remains hospitalized, authorities said.

17-Year-Old Shot In Face At Ocean County Mall, Prosecutor Says

The shooter tried to instigate a fight before firing multiple gunshots at the teen, authorities said.

Brother Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity In Killing Of Toms River Grad

Matthew Hertgen has struggled with severe mental illness since 2021, a psychologist told the judge in the case.

Fire Leaves Ocean Beach Home Uninhabitable, Toms River Fire Official Says

The fire at a barrier island home was quickly contained to keep it from spreading to other houses, the official said.

Toms River Woman Lied To Police During Pool Drownings Probe, Prosecutor Says

The woman was a lifeguard at a community pool where two brothers drowned in 2022, according to court documents.

Woman Enters Plea In DWI Crash That Killed Popular Restaurant Owner In Ocean County

Genell McInaw, 51, was charged with vehicular homicide in the 2024 Seaside Heights hit-and-run crash that killed fishing icon Bob Popovics.

Woman Killed In Route 9 Crash In Toms River Identified

Her family is pressing for answers while remembering a woman who loved being a mom, reports say.

Extra Police Officers At Toms River School After Social Media Incident

The school's principal urged parents to remind their children to speak up if they see something concerning.

7 Forced From Toms River Home After Dryer Fire, Officials Say

Several pets were rescued but two of the family's cats remained missing, a fire official said.

Woman Dies From Head-On Crash On Route 9; DUI Suspected, Prosecutor Says

A man was hospitalized following the crash that shut down Route 9 at Whitty Road, the prosecutor's office said.

Family Loses Toms River Home To Fire While Attending Funeral, Friend Says

The family's dog was rescued before firefighters arrived and there were no injuries, a Toms River fire official said.

Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Shooting At Hookah Lounge In Toms River

Eric Manzanares pleaded guilty in the shooting that killed Nymere Tinsley of Brick in August 2022.

Cocaine, Heroin, Pills Seized, 5 Arrested In Toms River-Brick Drug Bust

Authorities seized $25,000 and the narcotics during searches of three homes and a motel room, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Traffic Signals Out Amid Large Power Outage In Toms River

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office is urging drivers to be cautious in the area.

Island Heights Man Held Sexual Video Chats With Adolescent Victims, Prosecutor Says

Thomas C. Koch, arrested on drug charges on Feb. 12, is accused of encouraging the children to have sexual video chats, officials said.

Cocaine, Meth Seized, Island Heights Man Charged, Prosecutor Says

The man's home was searched as part of an ongoing investigation, the prosecutor said.

Toms River Man's 'Erratic Behavior' Leads To Standoff In Monmouth County, Police Say

The man had been seen knocking on the door of a home before police were called to a Wawa about his behavior, police said.

Man Linked To 2 Fires Before Blaze At Toms River Gym, Affidavit Says

A man charged with aggravated arson in a fire at Planet Fitness was given a warning about an open burn hours earlier, documents say.

Church Shelter Hearing Canceled As Toms River Awaits Flooding Cleanup

Town Hall remains closed. Some Toms River services could move to other buildings temporarily, Mayor Daniel Rodrick said.

Man Set Fire To Gym In Toms River, Prosecutor Says

The man is accused of setting the fire to the outside of the building, authorities said.

Driver In High-Speed, Drunken Crash On Route 37 Ordered Held Until Trial

The man had been hospitalized after the crash with a broken femur, authorities said.

Man Admits Selling Cocaine To Undercover Officers In Ocean County

The man, from Middlesex County, was arrested after selling cocaine to undercover officers in Lakewood and Toms River, authorities said.

Beachwood Trio, Toms River Woman Charged In Cocaine Bust, Prosecutor Says

The charges resulted after a nearly four-month investigation into drug distribution, the prosecutor said.

Woman Set Fire At Route 37 Motel, Prosecutor Says

The woman is charged with third-degree arson in the fire at the motel in Toms River, the prosecutor said.

Man Indicted In Beating Death Of Girlfriend In Ocean County

Emiliano Davila was indicted on a charge of murder in the November death of Mary O'Connor, 32, of Seaside Heights, authorities said.

Woman, 74, Dies In Car In Toms River Parking Lot, Prosecutor Says

The woman was ID'd as a Berkeley resident, a report said. Code Blue centers are full, leaving people seeking shelter outside, nonprofits say

Man Was Driving At High Speed Seconds Before Route 37 Fatal Crash, Prosecutor Says

Charges have been upgraded against Jamie Doyle, 40, in the crash that killed Ronald Bucher, 76, the prosecutor's office said.

Toms River Man Killed As Drunk Driver Ran Red Light On Route 37, Prosecutor Says

The driver, whose license was suspended, was hospitalized after the crash; witnesses said he ran several red lights, the prosecutor said.

Woman Sentenced In Route 571 Crash That Killed 2 Toms River Men

Danielle M. Bowker, of Manchester, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the 2022 deaths of Michael Sadis, 48, and Paul Lamberti, 58.

Missing Man Sought In Toms River

The man has been missing since Friday, police said.

Man Tried To Tie Up Smoke Shop Worker During Toms River Robbery, Police Say

The man was last seen in the area of Jamestowne Apartments, police said.

NJ Cop Who Assaulted Ex, His New Girlfriend Sentenced As Suit Looms

"You'll never live a day in peace ever again," Rebecca Sayegh threatened before the attack. She forfeited her Toms River police position.

Comments Sought For Toms River Police Accreditation Assessment

Police departments that achieve accreditation are eligible for grants and can be eligible for insurance discounts.

Motorcyclist Dies In 3-Vehicle Crash In South Toms River

The 25-year-old Toms River man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, police said.

Fire Damages Ocean View Restaurant In Seaside Heights

The fire happened hours before the restaurant's planned New Year's Eve party.

Downed Lines Leave 2K Without Power In South Toms River, Beachwood

The outages were concentrated near Double Trouble Road.

Goal: Zero Traffic Enforcement Aims To Get Ocean County Holiday Shoppers Home Safely

The monthly high-visibility traffic detail aims to address a 32 percent surge in traffic deaths in Ocean County.

Man, 20, Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Parkway Crash In Ocean County

The driver, from Toms River, and his passenger, from Long Branch, were both thrown from the car during the crash, state police said.