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Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
Thieves Shatter Windows, Steal Cash From Toms River Restaurants: Police
Two restaurants in Toms River had money stolen from them by brick-wielding thieves overnight, authorities said. In a news release, Toms River police said they were investigating burglaries, thefts, and "criminal mischief" at Breakin Bread Eatery and New York Water Bagel Company. Both restaurants are on Fischer Boulevard. The burglaries happened overnight on Tuesday, Apr. 16, and Wednesday, Apr. 17. The suspects smashed the front window of Breakin Bread with a brick and stole a safe containing cash. The thieves also shattered the front window of New York Water Bagel with a paver brick. They…
Police & Fire
Toms River Man Sentenced For Dealing Heroin Throughout Ocean County
A Toms River man was sentenced after admitting to selling heroin throughout Ocean County, authorities said. Zachary Lockwood, 25, was sentenced on Friday, Apr. 5 to 10 years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced in a news release. He'll be eligible for parole after five years. Lockwood pleaded guilty to possession of one-half ounce or more of heroin with intent to distribute, being a certain person not to possess a weapon, and resisting arrest on Monday, Feb. 12. He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated eluding charge from a second incident. Toms River…
Police & Fire
Car Sought In Toms River Home Burglary
Police in Toms River are looking for whoever stole from a home late at night, authorities said. Toms River police received a report of a home burglary at around 10:26 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the department said. It happened near Fischer and Cattus Island boulevards. The Toms River Police Department also released a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 14 of a car suspected of being used in the burglary. In the picture, the car appears to be a white sedan. Anyone with information about the burglary or the suspected car should call Toms River police at 732-349-0150, ext. 1292.
Police & Fire
Toms River Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty
A Toms River man admitted to selling heroin throughout Ocean County, authorities said. Zachary Lockwood, 25, pleaded guilty on Monday, Feb. 12, to possession of one-half ounce or more of heroin with intent to distribute, being a certain person not to possess a weapon, and resisting arrest, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced. He also pleaded guilty to an unrelated eluding charge from a second incident. Toms River police started investigating Lockwood in July 2023 as someone distributing heroin in Ocean County. Police were granted search warrants for his home a…
Police & Fire
Senior's Car Crashes Into Church Leaving It 'Unsafe': Toms River PD (
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Going to church took on a whole new meaning in Toms River. An 86-year-old motorist crashed her car into a church building leaving it unsafe, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 on Fischer Boulevard,, Toms River police said. Police and EMS units were dispatched to St. Justin’s Roman Catholic Church for a reported vehicle into the building. Frances Baranowski, of Brick, told police that she was attempting to pull out of her parking spot when her foot became stuck on the gas pedal and behind the brake pedal, causing her vehicle t…
Police & Fire
Dead Body Found Hanging In Toms River Woods
Multiple police agencies responded to a report of a dead body found hanging from a tree in Ocean County, authorities said. The body was reportedly found about 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the woods near Fischer Boulevard and Hooper Avenue, according to initial reports. Toms River police were treating the death as a possible suicide, according to an unconfirmed report. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UIPDATES
Police & Fire
Update
: Lightning Strikes, High Winds Ravage Toms River
UPDATED: All Toms River Fire companies are out throughout the township for numerous storm-related calls, authorities said. Beginning about 3 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters and EMS personnel were called to three structures hit by lightning. One home caught fire on Riverbrook Court, a fire dispatcher said. Numerous trees are down including on a home on Twin Oaks Drive. Live power lines are reported down, authorities said. SEE: Jersey Shore Boater Reported Missing There were at least two calls about gas leaks and damage from high winds along Gilmore Island Drive. Trees had fallen on cars a…
Lifestyle
Pizza For
Covid-
19 Shut-Ins, Thanks To Toms River Police
There is a tasty reward for sheltering in place from the coronavirus in Toms River. In the spirit of Great American Takeout Day, the Toms River PBA, FOP and Police Foundation are donating pies to the first 300 customers at specified pizzerias on Thursday. Mention “TRPD Pizza Pies” when ordering one pizza per family while supplies last. "We are here for our community to support our residents and our local businesses," the Toms River Police Department said in a Facebook post. "Thank you to our brothers and sisters at Lacey PBA for initiating this program." The six local pizzerias that will …
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