Ocean County

A federal fugitive is in custody after FBI agents and U.S. Marshals tracked him to Barnegat this past weekend.

Ocean County Library hosts its 8th Autism Resources Fair Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., featuring support services, activities, and more. Free admission; no registration required

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on October 14, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Officers from the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to a 911 call at a residence on Radio Road.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on October 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Lakewood Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire at Piner Elementary School on East County Line Road.

An investigation into meat and poultry products sold at the Toms River Stop & Shop has lead to the chain paying a $75,000 fine.

A boating accident in Barnegat Bay Saturday morning left one man dead and another injured after both were thrown from a vessel, according to New Jersey State Police.

The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard “Bud” Lomell following a vote by the U.S. Senate to adopt a resolution ordering the naming.

According to a social media post, The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that they were contacted on Saturday at 2:45pm by the NJ State Police Marine Unit reporting a whale observed in Barnegat Bay near the inlet.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 29, 2025, Simcha Feldman, 34, of Lakewood, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with an incident that occurred on Lakewood on July 29, 2025.

According to NJ.com, Six Flags Great Adventure will halt a popular seasonal attraction.