Lacey, NJ|News|
Police Chase Bandana-Wearing Thief From Lacey: Officials
Ryan Dautorio, 35, was seen running across a Holmdel road at 3:30 a.m. with a bandana on his face and a trash bag of stolen items: cops.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, NJ
Hi! I'm a Local Editor covering Berkeley, Lacey, Barnegat-Manahawkin, Galloway and Ocean City. I'm an Ocean County resident with a love for all things New Jersey. I've spent most of my life here and graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2020 with my B.A. in Journalism & Professional Writing.
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Ocean City, NJ|News|
Spring Block Party, Martin Z. Mollusk Day This Weekend In Ocean City
Martin Z. Mollusk will determine if summer will come early on Friday, followed by the popular Spring Block Party on Saturday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Man Admits Fake Bomb Threat; Setting House Ablaze In Little Egg Harbor
Ethan Salter stole a handheld radio used by Walmart employees to make a fake bomb threat and set a house on fire, authorities say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Special Budget Meeting Planned For Lacey Schools
The Lacey Township Board of Education will present another 2025-26 budget at a special meeting Thursday.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Unexploded WWII Ordnance Forces Closure Of Cape May Canal
An unexploded ordnance from World War II was spotted in the canal during low tide, closing the waterway overnight.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Waretown Man Accused Of Sparking Massive Fire To Stay Jailed
Joseph Kling, 19, charged with aggravated arson, will stay jailed until at least Friday, when his detention hearing is set.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Free Rabies Clinic Set In Ocean Gate
The clinic on May 10 is open to all Ocean County residents.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Sensory-Friendly Outpatient Lab Opens At Shore Medical Center
The new outpatient lab offers a calming, supportive environment for bloodwork and testing tailored to the patients' sensory needs.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
$750K Gold Bar Scam Intercepted In Barnegat: Police
The 76-year-old man gave nearly $200K in gold bars to the scammers and almost gave an additional $550K before police intervened.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Barnegat Teen Singer Competes In Statewide Anti-Drug Song Contest
Riley Donlon's song, "Hold On," is part of this year's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey contest.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Off-Duty Cop Broke Into Berkeley Home: Prosecutor
Toms River Police Officer Rebecca Sayegh broke into the home by smashing a glass door and assaulted two people inside, authorities say.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Nearly 33% Tax Hike Possible In Little Egg Harbor School District
The Little Egg Harbor School District is about to "fall off this fiscal cliff," according to its superintendent.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
$6.2M Bond Ordinance Would Fund Projects In Ocean City
The proposed bond ordinance would fund road improvements, dredging projects and more.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Closures, Detours Ahead As New Traffic Light Installed On LBI
The intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and 8th Street in Ship Bottom will have lane closures Tuesday as the work nears completion.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Jones Road Wildfire Still Burning In Ocean County
Though the fire has reached 75 percent containment, smoke will remain in the area until significant rainfall occurs.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Prison For Lacey Man Who Made Racist Threats, Grew Marijuana
John Vincentini, who told a Black delivery driver he was in a "racist neighborhood" was sentenced for his threats and for growing marijuana.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
Waived Fee Weekends Set At Atlantic County Animal Shelter
"Waived Fee Weekends" during May allows you to adopt a dog from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter with no fees.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Sign Up For Reverse 911 System For Emergencies In Lacey
To be prepared for future emergencies, Lacey police offer a reverse 911 system so residents can be notified:
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Car Explodes, Igniting House Fire In Ocean Acres: Police
A man was working on the car in the garage when the gas tank exploded, igniting both the vehicle and the house, police said.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Jones Road Fire In NJ Reaches 15.3K Acres, 60% Containment
The Jones Road Fire burning in Lacey and Waretown has now reached 60 percent containment.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
