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Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor
Bicyclist Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor An unidentified bicyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck that fled the crash scene, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer are seeking the public’s assistance with the fatal hit and run crash that occurred at 8:12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the intersection of Route 70 and New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood Township. “We are seeking assistance in locating a full size, four-door ‘Pepsi Blue’ pick-up truck with possible front, driver’s side headlamp damage," they said. The vehicle was last se…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers
Jersey Shore Newlywed Killed In Road Rage Crash Between Other Drivers An 18-year-old driver was charged in a deadly road rage incident that killed a 26-year-old man just three weeks after his wedding. Nearly $30,000 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for the family of Sean Avon, of Brick Township. "Sean Avon was an innocent bystander driving home from working late at work, just hoping to get home to his wife of 3 weeks, reads the campaign, launched by Heather Mae Wisser.  "One of the cars ended up hitting Sean’s car head on and killed him on impact." Meanwhile, Avrohom Pam was charged with vehicular homicide, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradle…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Towns Rank Worst In Coronavirus Vaccine Rates, Murphy Says These Towns Rank Worst In Coronavirus Vaccine Rates, Murphy Says
These Towns Rank Worst In Coronavirus Vaccine Rates, Murphy Says Want to know where it's presumably safer to live, work and dine in New Jersey? Gov. Phil Murphy released a ranking of the lowest vaccination rates among Garden State cities and townships on Monday, along with a new "Operation Jersey Summer" campaign to reach underserved communities. The governor focused on 16 communities with 10,000 or more residents -- where less than 40% of those eligible got an initial shot. Lakewood Township, which met the most initial resistance to wearing masks, has the lowest vaccination rate, at 10%, according to Murphy. Irvington and Pemberton townships tied for…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jackson Man, 23, Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Jackson Man, 23, Arrested In Fatal Stabbing
Jackson Man, 23, Arrested In Fatal Stabbing A 23-year-old Jackson Township man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and murder, authorities said.  Jshawn Cutler was charged with murder, burglary and weapons charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said in a statement late Friday. Earlier Friday, Jackson police officers responded to an overnight 911 call from a house on Cannon Boulevard about a man with a stab wound, they said.   Police found Isaiah Renouf, also 23, on the floor of the home with a large stab wound to his chest, they said. First responders t…

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by Jon Craig