Lawsuit: NJ assistant fire chief handcuffed men, groped them
A longtime volunteer fire official is accused of preying on young volunteer firefighters in a lawsuit that alleges sexual abuse, assault and battery in Ocean County.
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Body of missing Ocean County, NJ woman found on shoreline
An obituary for Karen McKenna appears to confirm she was found dead after going missing on Monday.
Man citing ‘medical episode’ dies after arrest in Toms River, NJ
Attorney General Matt Platkin said officers from the Island Heights and Toms River police and the Ocean County Sherriff’s Office attempted to take a man with several outstanding warrants sitting inside a parked vehicle into custody.
Police Detective in Ocean County Suspended, Facing Charges
A detective with the Island Heights Police Department is facing charges after he allegedly filed false reports about having previously sold guns that he was required to surrender.
Island Heights, NJ, Police Officer Rescues Child from Locked Vehicle, Helps Pay for Broken Window
In Island Heights, Ptl. Mellott came to the rescue of a child locked inside of a vehicle and then helped ensure the vehicle was taken care of as well.