Crash by DWI driver on phone causes Toms River blackout, cops say
The impact of the crash brought down a utility pole and caused damage to a second knocking out power to much of Toms River.
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Shots fired outside restaurant at Monmouth Mall, police say
Police have asked for the public's help after the incident outside T.G.I.Friday's in Eatontown on Saturday. No injuries were reported.
NJ prisoners are getting the COVID-19 vaccine before the public
NJ healthcare workers still are first priority, as the state hammers out its next groups eligible amid a slow arrival of vaccine doses.
Amid NYE drug deal bust in Brick, police officer dragged by car
The detective was pulled for about ten feet by his clothing snagged on a mirror before being thrown free, according to police.
NJ trooper of 2020: Survived hail of bullets in home robbery case
State police say a trooper shot while investigating a reported home invasion robbery at a mobile home park last spring has been named New Jersey's state trooper of the year.
NJ State Police: How to stop thieves from taking your packages
With online ordering and home delivery almost sure to be more popular than ever this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NJSP says opportunities for thievery figure to increase as well.
NJ man cut gas line, trying to kill his ex's family, police say
A New Jersey man was charged with attempted murder after police say he cut a gas line inside the Pennsylvania home of a former girlfriend and left an explosive device that could have caused a large explosion.
Not so fast! NJ voters have spoken but marijuana is still illegal
Be careful about lighting up just yet.
3 charged with murder of 19-year-old shot in head in Toms River
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the trio "acted together and in support of one another" to fire shots at Javon Cutler on October 11.
Year since Stephanie Parze went missing, homicide case still open
Her ex-boyfriend John Ozbilgen is considered by prosecutors to be responsible for her death and was never charged.
Teen charged with attempted murder in Seaside Park shooting
A 17-year-old teen was charged with attempted murder and robbery following a late Tuesday morning shooting in Seaside Park.
Stress of 2020 results in more calls to NJ's cop support lines
"Officers are not wired differently than civilians, they are just asked to do and feel differently," said Stephanie Samuels, founder of CopLine.