Three people were arrested Monday night on drug possession charges following a shoplifting investigation at a Target on Route 66, Ocean Township Police announced. Latoya N. Stevens, 36, of Asbury Park and Jemal Kenney, 46, of Brielle were charged with heroin and crack cocaine possession,  evidence tampering, drug paraphernalia possession and shoplifting. Jordan Jacobson, 49, […]

Police officers responding to an early morning blaze at a Maidenstone Drive home were successfully able to rescue a child from an upstairs bedroom, according to an Ocean Township Police Department news statement. Officers Chris Clune and Arthur Barnek were in the midst of a residential patrol, when they noticed ash in the air and […]

An investigation into what appeared to be suspicious activity in a 7 Eleven parking lot led to the drug possession arrest of man and woman, Ocean Township Police Department announced in a written news statement. Brady Taylor, 41, of Beachwood and Kasey Burket, 39, of Manahawkin, were charged with possession of crack cocaine, a hypodermic […]

Soulful crooner Remember Jones will take on the lead role in Axelrod Performing Arts Center [APAC] Jekyll and Hyde, opening Nov 4. “I’m very excited to return to the theater world in a role that will challenge me physically, emotionally, and creatively,” the Asbury Park native said. “The folks at the Axelrod continue to make brave […]

A mother of three faces DWI and child endangerment charges after police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint at Applebee’s Restaurant on Route 66 Monday, Ocean Township Police Department announced in a written news statement. Stella A Johnson, 36, of Asbury Park was charged with endangering the welfare of children, assault on a police officer, […]

Reported theft investigations this week led to the arrests of two men; one for stealing brass collection plates and the other for scamming an elderly woman out of $7,000. Officials said Robert Cohan, 31, of Lakehurst was charged with theft by deception following his apprehension Friday in Marlboro for a similar crime. Cohan is charged […]

A Monday night car chase led to the cocaine and stolen property possession arrest of a Neptune man, Ocean Township Police Department announced in a written statement.   Frank Cooper, 40, of Neptune was charged with eluding, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, loitering with the purpose to obtain drugs, and being in receipt of […]

A 29-year-old Toms River man again landed himself in jail for allegedly burglarizing a Route 35 eatery for the second time within three days, Ocean Township Police Department officials announced in a written statement. Kevin Soloman was charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, possession of heroin, drug paraphernalia and syringes. Police […]

Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey have launched a clothing drive in support of a Neptune City family who lost everything in a Sept. 21 fire. The family of eight was displaced following a devastating fire that destroyed their West Sylvania Avenue home and most of their belongings, including much of their clothing, Houghtaling […]

Restoring the early 20th century Stucile Farms water tank holder is at the center of the “Save The Tower” campaign by the Ocean Township Historical Museum. The historical group is most known for successfully moving its headquarters, the 18th Century Eden Woolley House, from the corner of Route 35 and Deal Road and renovating its […]