Ex-Stafford Teacher Indicted On Child Sex Abuse Charges: Prosecutor

Darnell Williams, a Manchester resident and former educator in both Stafford and Atlantic County, was indicted by an Ocean County jury.

Body Of Teen Who Jumped Off Manahawkin Bridge Located: Police

A 19-year-old was seen jumping from the bridge on Nov. 25; his body was recovered Wednesday evening, Stafford police said.

Man Tried Breaking Into Parked Cars At Southern Regional, Police Say

Bradley Stanley was caught with stolen property after he was seen trying to break into cars at Southern Regional High School, police said.

Man Takes Manahawkin Nursing Home Employee's Car For Joy Ride: Police

The man drove the unoccupied car away from the nursing home before returning it a few minutes later, Stafford police said.

Man Shot Beach Haven West Neighbor's House With BB Gun: Police

A two-month investigation discovered that Mark W. Hazley had been shooting his neighbor's house with an air rifle, police said.

Man Severely Injured When Jeep Overturns In Manahawkin Crash: Police

Anyone who witnessed the two-car crash Wednesday morning in Manahawkin is asked to contact Stafford police.

Search Launched After Person Seen Jumping Off Bridge In Manahawkin: Police

People are asked not to fly drones in the area of the Route 72 Causeway bridge after a person was seen jumping off the bridge.

Duo Sentenced For Setting Fire To Southern Ocean Home

Ethan Salter and Thomas Lester will go to prison for aggravated arson; Salter was also sentenced for calling in a fake bomb threat.

Got a Firefighting Certificate? Share it With Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company!

Pre-certified firefighters quickly help meet the need for volunteers and provide an exchange of knowledge and techniques between fire compan

Barnegat Man Charged In Vandalism Of U.S. Attorney's Office, Feds Say

Keith Michael Lisa, a Barnegat resident, brought an aluminum baseball bat wanting to go to Alina Habba's office, officials said.

$95K Scam Stopped By Barnegat Police

A Barnegat resident was almost scammed out of $95,000 after a pop-up saying his computer was infected with malware led to him sending money.

Stafford Man Dealt Drugs On LBI, Police Say

James Malandro, 22, is accused of dealing cocaine and Adderall at various locations in Long Beach Township, police said.

Baby's Death Under Investigation In Southern Ocean, Prosecutor Says

A 2-year-old boy was pronounced dead after police found him unresponsive inside a Little Egg Harbor home, officials said.

Families Lose 'Everything' In Jersey Shore House Fire: How To Help

Donations are being collected for families displaced by a fire this week in Beach Haven:

More Charges For Ex-South Jersey Educator Accused Of Child Sex Assault: Prosecutor

Darnell Williams, who worked at schools in Stafford and Hamilton, is now accused of sexually touching five underage girls.

Good Samaritans Rescue Capsized Boaters Near Barnegat Inlet

Good Samaritans on jet skis helped rescue multiple people from an overturned boat Sunday afternoon.

Manahawkin Teen's Fatal Crash Followed Mom's Death By Domestic Violence

17-year-old Gabriel Saldana was predeceased by his mother, who was killed in an act of domestic violence this past January.

Man Admits Setting Fire To Southern Ocean Home: Prosecutor

Thomas Lester, 21, admitted to setting a Little Egg Harbor home ablaze in January 2024.

Dog Abandoned After Woman Evicted From Manahawkin Home: Police

The 11-year-old pit bull was "severely neglected" and a dead hedgehog was also found in the house after the woman left, police said.

Teen Driver Killed After Hitting Pole, Flipping Truck In Manahawkin: Police

The 17-year-old driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel prior to the early Tuesday crash, Stafford police said.

$6K Of Jewelry Stolen By Cleaner From Manahawkin Home: Police

The Waretown woman is accused of stealing about $6,000 worth of assorted jewelry from a local house while employed as a cleaner.

Celebrate Piney Heritage At Ocean County's Annual Decoy & Gunning Show

The Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show returns for its 43rd year this month.

Jersey Shore Man Run Over By SUV After Falling Off Skateboard Dies, Police Say

The man had been ejected from his electric skateboard and was lying in the road before he was hit by a SUV, police said.

Man Shared Child Sexual Abuse Images Online: Barnegat Police

Aiden Grady, husband of a local church's ex-youth director, had the images on his phone and sent them on Snapchat, police said.

Prison For Ex-Director Who Stole From Waretown Senior Community, Faked Kid's Cancer

In addition to her prison sentence, Alicia Campbell will have to pay nearly $150K in restitution to Greenbriar Oceanaire Community.

100K+ Child Sex Abuse Items Found On Southern Ocean Man's Devices: Prosecutor

An initial exam found 1,000 child sexual abuse items on Alfred Annibal's devices; authorities say they then found more than 100,000 items.

Showering Teen Girl Filmed At Jersey Shore Rental, Prosecutors Say

David Lyons, a resident of Glenside, recorded multiple people in various stages of undress at two Beach Haven rentals and his PA home.

Labor Day Car Crash Closes Manahawkin Road: Police

One person was taken to the hospital for treatment after Monday evening's crash, Stafford police said.

3 Homes Damaged In Beach Haven West Fire: Police

One Mitzie Lane home was fully engulfed in flames, which also damaged the two neighboring homes, Stafford police said.

6 Charged In Illegal Weed Delivery Service Bust: Ocean County Prosecutor

A Toms River business, two homes in Waretown and one Jackson home were used to distribute marijuana throughout the county, officials say.

Boater Killed After Being Knocked Overboard In Barnegat Bay: Police

The boat's two occupants were knocked overboard when their vessel struck a large wake in Barnegat Bay, state police said.

Aggravated Assault Suspect Caught In Manahawkin

Christopher Therien, wanted for stabbing a healthcare worker by Toms River police, was caught Thursday in Manahawkin, police said.

Pickup Truck Hits Barrier Near Barnegat Toll Booth, Flips, Catches Fire: Police

The pickup truck driver was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries following the Monday morning crash, police said.

Man Charged In Car Burglary As Barnegat Police Continue Investigation

Raymond Maggelet was charged with burglary and theft; additional vehicle burglaries with a different suspect are under investigation.

Man Shows Genitals During Argument With Manahawkin Neighbor: Police Blotter

Along with the lewdness arrest, multiple shoplifting arrests were made recently, according to the Stafford police blotter.

2 Charged In Manahawkin Drug Bust: Police

Two Philadelphia residents were charged at the conclusion of a narcotics investigation, Stafford police said.

Attempted Car Break-Ins Reported In Barnegat: Police Seek Suspects

Four people were seen trying to enter unlocked vehicles overnight in the Timbers and Settlers sections of Barnegat, police said.

Bank Teller Stole Card Info From Manahawkin Customers, Spent Their Money: Police

The TD Bank employee linked customers' debit cards and bank account information to a digital wallet she used to make purchases, police said.

Ex-Director Admits Stealing $175K From Waretown Senior Community, Faking Kid's Cancer

Alicia Campbell stole $175K from her former job, then lied about her child having cancer to get the case adjourned, authorities said.

Swimmer Stabbed By Possible Needlefish At Jersey Shore, Police Say

The man was taken to the hospital after his leg was injured while swimming in Barnegat Light, police said.