Ocean County prosecutor honors 'Father of Narcan' at awards ceremony
On Tuesday, Dr. Kenneth Lavelle was presented with an award and named an honorary member of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. TOMS RIVER -- Just after Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato...
View ArticleN.J. faces 'increased' threat of severe flooding from nor'easter
Depending on the exact track and intensity of the storm, most parts of New Jersey could face winds of 25 to 40 mph, with higher gusts possible, when the storm moves in late Friday into early Saturday....
View ArticleN.J. man shot by troopers during drug sting admits to dealing crystal meth
N.J. man shot by troopers during drug sting admits he's a meth dealer Man who was shot by troopers during sting admits to dealing meth MOUNT HOLLY -- A Pemberton Township man who was shot by state...
View ArticleNew law clarifies who has authority over N.J. waterfront access
The bill is in response to a Dec. 22 appellate court decision that sided with the Hackensack Riverkeeper and said the DEP doesn't have authority over public access to the state's waterfront areas...
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Weather models predicting big storm, but N.J. snow totals vary widely
Two major computer models are projecting a different storm track, but the Garden State could still get hit with moderate snow and pounding surf. Watch video Most of the key ingredients for a powerful...
View ArticleParts of Jersey Shore 'vulnerable' heading into weekend storm, officials say
The state DEP along with New Jersey State Police and the Office of Emergency Management are closely monitoring the storm to determine whether any action has to be taken at the Shore ahead of the...
View ArticleAuto body shop owner helped cops make arrest in a fatal hit-and-run
Thanks to the investigative efforts of Alan Picker, an auto shop owner in Point Pleasant Beach, detectives were able to make an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case in Toms River. Watch video TOMS RIVER...
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Vintage photos of streets and roads in N.J.
One thing is for certain; if you can drive in New Jersey, you can drive anywhere. I never thought the day would come when I would have my picture taken at a traffic light. And, as one might guess, the...
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Blizzard watch issued in 3 counties; here's what to expect across N.J.
Here are the latest snowfall projections, the timing of the storm and biggest threats. In many counties, snowfall projections are now as high as 18 inches. Watch video A winter nor'easter is on the...
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11 places to go in N.J. and pretend it's summertime
Tired of the cold and snow already? Check out these 11 locations where you can participate in summer activities in the warmth of an indoor facility. Even though Old Man Winter left New Jersey alone...
View ArticleShore towns bracing for possible severe coastal flooding, snowfall
A strong winter nor'easter could bring heavy snowfall and severe coastal flooding along the entire coast. Watch video Officials at the Jersey Shore are preparing for a poisonous concoction of heavy...
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Christie doesn't plan to cut campaign short and return to N.J. for storm
Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday state officials are "preparing for the worst" on this weekend's potential snowstorm, but warned it's too early to tell exactly how it will affect the state. Watch...
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Brick officers' use of deadly force deemed justified in shooting
The report details the events that unfolded on Cherrywood Circle after 21-year-old Julian Hoffman called 911 at around 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2015, and told a dispatcher that there was a disturbance...
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Shoplifter accused of attacking store security guard arrested
Paul Tomasi Jr., 28, of Manahawkin, surrendered to Tom River police on Wednesday after investigators received more than a dozen tips about his identity, authorities said. Paul Tomasi(Ocean County...
View ArticleParents charged after toddler drowns in neighbor's pool
Police were called to the Bittern Place house that Brigitte McCarthy shared with Robert Trella and her three children on a report of a missing child. Eventually, the toddler was found unresponsive in...
View ArticlePolice ID N.J. man killed in dump truck crash
Police said the 52-year-old man was not wearing his seat belt when he collided with the dump truck at about 6:45 a.m. PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP -- A 52-year-old Manahawkin man died after his vehicle crashed...
View ArticleN.J. Shore town recommending residents evacuate ahead of nor'easter
Barnegat police issued the voluntary evacuation notice late Thursday afternoon for residents around Bayshore Drive and asked them to leave by 6 p.m. Friday. Watch video BARNEGAT -- Facing the threat...
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Why did N.J. miss out on $300M in federal Hurricane Sandy aid?
The state submitted a "weaker application" and received just $15 milion in disaster relief funds rather than the $326 million requested. WASHINGTON -- New Jersey got only $15 million of the $326...
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Homeless N.J. man was paid to pour coffee on his head
Outraged community members later came forward to help the 65-year-old LAKEWOOD -- Members of the public have come forward to aid a homeless man humiliated for a paltry amount of cash, an ugly incident...
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Christie continues to 'actively monitor the winter storm' from N.H.
Gov. Chris Christie continues to monitor the a winter storm from New Hampshire that has most counties in New Jersey under a blizzard watch and the rest of the state under a winter storm watch LACONIA,...
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