Ocean County NJ News

A 28-year-old Ocean County man died after being caught in a rip current off Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island Friday afternoon. He was pulled from the surf unconscious and later pronounced dead at a hospital after rescue efforts.

A 77-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced to seven years in prison after investigators discovered more than 100,000 child sexual abuse files on seized electronic devices.

Two Stafford Township police officers are being credited with saving the life of a 10-month-old infant after responding to a choking emergency in a Beach Haven West home.

Authorities in Ocean County are investigating a non-fatal police-involved shooting in South Toms River. Officials say details are limited for now as the probe continues under state guidelines.

The driver killed Wednesday had shared updates about his surgery two days earlier.

A two-month investigation across multiple South Jersey jurisdictions led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of cocaine along with approximately $150,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

A juvenile has been charged in a Friday evening robbery in Manchester Township, Ocean County. The victim escaped, and police, with K-9 and drone units, quickly made an arrest.

Authorities are investigating a triple homicide in Berkeley Township, Ocean County. Three victims were fatally shot; the suspected shooter died at Community Medical Center. Details remain limited.

Five people are facing drug and weapons charges after authorities seized cocaine, heroin, pills, $25,000 in cash, and a firearm during raids in Toms River, Brick Township, and Lakehurst.

A drug investigation in Little Egg Harbor led to the seizure of nearly 1½ pounds of meth, suboxone pills, a shotgun, and more. Two residents are facing multiple drug and weapons charges.