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Teen On Ventilator, Families Rebuilding After Massive Townhome Fire In Toms River: Fundraisers Teen On Ventilator, Families Rebuilding After Massive Townhome Fire In Toms River: Fundraisers
Teen On Ventilator, Families Rebuilding After Massive Townhome Fire In Toms River: Fundraisers A teen was put on a ventilator after a fire ripped through a Toms River townhome complex, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said the 17-year-old boy named Matthew was in the intensive care unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after inhaling "a significant amount of soot and smoke." Two of his family members and three firefighters were also injured in the massive fire at Mariners Cove on Monday, July 1. Matthew's GoFundMe page had raised more than $2,200 from at least 39 donations as of Tuesday, July 2. "Our family is absolutely crushed over th…
Man, 33, Struck, Killed In Electric Bike Crash On Jersey Shore Man, 33, Struck, Killed In Electric Bike Crash On Jersey Shore
Man, 33, Struck, Killed In Electric Bike Crash On Jersey Shore A 33-year-old electric bike rider who reportedly swerved into traffic was struck and killed in Toms River, authorities said. The Little Egg Harbor man had not been identified. Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, Toms River police units were dispatched to Route 37 East at the intersection of River Drive for a crash.  The initial investigation revealed the bicyclist was traveling west on the westbound shoulder of Route 37 East when he made a sudden left turn into traffic and was struck by a vehicle in the center lane of the highway, police said. The driver of …
Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds
Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds A predator from Louisiana who drove 2,700 miles roundtrip for sex with an underage Jersey Shore girl was captured when he flew back for more, federal authorities said. Spencer William-Wayne Caudle, 34, began grooming the 14-year-old victim through the Whisper app in April, a complaint on file in U.S. District Court in Trenton alleges. Although he expressed concern about ending up on TV's “To Catch a Predator,” Caudle drove to Toms River and “committed sexual acts on the victim” on May 27, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Caudle left for home later that night, Seliling…
'Reckless' Crash Topples Traffic Light In Toms River: Police 'Reckless' Crash Topples Traffic Light In Toms River: Police
'Reckless' Crash Topples Traffic Light In Toms River: Police A 36-year-old Toms River woman lost control of her car and plowed into another stopped car while toppling a traffic signal, authorities said. On Tuesday, May 23, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Toms River police were dispatched to the intersection of Route 37 and Hooper Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident.  The initial investigation revealed Daniella Ippolitto was traveling westbound on Route 37 "at a high rate of speed" when she lost control of her SUV while changing lanes, police said.  She crashed into a vehicle that was stopped for the red light at t…
'White Lives Matter Too': Man Charged With Smoke Bombing, Pepper Spraying Asbury Church Event 'White Lives Matter Too': Man Charged With Smoke Bombing, Pepper Spraying Asbury Church Event
'White Lives Matter Too': Man Charged With Smoke Bombing, Pepper Spraying Asbury Church Event An Ocean County man was charged with throwing smoke bombs and trying to pepper-spray attendees of an anti-racism concert at an Asbury Park church while shouting "White lives matter, too," authorities announced. Nicholas G. Mucci, 28, of Toms River was wearing a black face covering on Jan. 28 as he blocked attendees from leaving a concert organized by a social justice organization known as the One People's Project at the Trinity Episcopal Parish on Asbury Avenue, state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. “White lives matter, too,” he shouted while tossing two smoke bombs toward the cro…
Distressed Kayaker Rescued By Contractors Performing Bridge Work In Ocean County Distressed Kayaker Rescued By Contractors Performing Bridge Work In Ocean County
Distressed Kayaker Rescued By Contractors Performing Bridge Work In Ocean County Two bridge workers are credited with the swift rescue of a kayaker in distress. The contractors, Randolph Fuson and Charles Baldwin of IEW, were performing maintenance on Tunney Bridge when they noticed an overturned kayak and looked to see if anyone was near, Toms River police said. They heard someone yelling for help and provided a life vest and life ring to the kayaker, holding the rope to keep him in sight until additional help arrived. On Friday, Feb. 24, at 3:16 p.m., police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched to assist the "boater in distress." Officers arrived, and…
'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police 'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police
'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police A man was arrested for creating a false public alarm after saying his backpack was about to explode, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Toms River police units were dispatched to 1786 Hooper Avenue for a welfare check of a reported adult male in his 50’s in emotional distress. Police said he stated that his "backpack was about to explode."  Out of an abundance of caution, the building was evacuated and employees and patrons were directed to an adjacent property.  The male suspect was detained by responding officers while K9 officers …
Impaired Driver Arrested After Plowing Pickup Into A Home: Police Impaired Driver Arrested After Plowing Pickup Into A Home: Police
Impaired Driver Arrested After Plowing Pickup Into A Home: Police A 24-year-old man from Toms River was arrested after driving his pickup truck into a home, authorities said. On Sunday, Nov. 20, at approximately 11:35 p.m., police and fire units were dispatched to Frann Road for a reported crash involving a vehicle into a house, Toms River police said. The initial investigation revealed that Kevin E. Cannon was traveling north on Frann Road when he drove off the roadway and through the front door of a residence, ultimately coming to rest in the living room, police said. Cannon was arrested and charged with driving under the influence,…
Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested On Jersey Shore: Police Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested On Jersey Shore: Police
Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested On Jersey Shore: Police A pair of men from Minnesota were arrested in connection with catalytic converter thefts, authorities said. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at approximately 10:55 p.m., multiple police units were dispatched to Dugan Lane for a reported suspicious vehicle and theft in progress, Toms River police said. The caller said that the catalytic converter to his SUV had just been cut and that the suspects' vehicle, a large white box truck with a loading ramp on the tailgate, was last seen heading toward Lakewood. Numerous patrol units in the area quickly located the box truck and conducted a mo…
Woman Awoke To Early-Morning Home Invaders Standing Over Bed In Toms River: Police Woman Awoke To Early-Morning Home Invaders Standing Over Bed In Toms River: Police
Woman Awoke To Early-Morning Home Invaders Standing Over Bed In Toms River: Police Three masked home invaders broke into Toms River residences through unlocked first-floor windows, in one instance startling a homeowner awake while standing over her bed, authorities said. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Toms River police were dispatched to Hickory Street in reference to a residential burglary. At approximately 5:52 a.m., three males, wearing hoodies and face masks, entered through an unlocked bathroom window and rummaged through several kitchen drawers, removing four sets of keys, before they left the residence via the back door.  The suspects left with the h…
Driver Charged In Crash With Police Vehicle: Toms River PD Driver Charged In Crash With Police Vehicle: Toms River PD
Driver Charged In Crash With Police Vehicle: Toms River PD A 55-year-old driver from Pearl River, NY, was charged with failure to yield after a crash with a police car on the Jersey Shore, authorities said.  On Sunday, Aug.14, at approximately 9 p.m. Brian Ayres was traveling in the left lane heading west on Route 37 when he struck a police vehicle.  Ayres stated that he did not see the emergency lights of the Toms River Police patrol car before striking it on the driver’s side, police said. According to witnesses at the scene, all other traffic had stopped and yielded to the emergency vehicle.  The officer was respo…
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Authorities have released the name of a pedestrian killed while crossing a road in Toms River. Joseph L. Witty Jr. 39 of Toms River, died at about 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, while crossing Route 37, Toms River police said. He was not in a crosswalk when he was struck, police said. Police were dispatched to Route 37 east and Marian Street, in reference to a man wandering in the street in the westbound lanes. Moments later dispatch received another call that a pedestrian was struck in the eastbound lanes of Route 37.  Police found the pedestrian dead in the shoulder …
Family Of Chinese Nationals Killed By Red Light-Running Driver In Toms River: Police Family Of Chinese Nationals Killed By Red Light-Running Driver In Toms River: Police
Family Of Chinese Nationals Killed By Red Light-Running Driver In Toms River: Police A family of three Chinese nationals were killed when the Maryland driver of the car they were in ran a red light in Ocean County, authorities said. Tina Dung, 21, was stopped for the traffic light, but then went through the red signal and collided with a Legacy Towing flatbed wrecker heading east on Lakehurst Road around 12:25 a.m. Friday, July 22, Toms River police said. The three passengers in Dung’s car, all citizens of China, were killed as a result of the collision. They included a 54-year-old man, 52-year-old woman and 23-year-old man, all from the same family, police said. Neither d…
Unruly Youths Quieted By Toms River Police On Holiday Weekend Unruly Youths Quieted By Toms River Police On Holiday Weekend
Unruly Youths Quieted By Toms River Police On Holiday Weekend Toms River police said they had two incidents over the Fourth of July weekend involving unruly youths at Silver Beach. On Sunday, July 3, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the beach, in the area of East Colony Road and South Surf Road for a report from private security of roughly 40 to 50 young adults refusing to leave. Upon officers arrival, the group was advised to disperse and did so without incident, police said. While walking back down the street, an officer heard a male within a small group begin to shout obscenities. Residents from several houses came …
Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore
Police Motorcycle Crashes On Jersey Shore A police motorcycle crashed on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The crash occurred after 2 p.m. on Route 9 at Cox Cro Road in Lakewood, initial reports said. The crash involved a Toms River police motorcycle, a department spokeswoman confirmed.  A medical helicopter had taken the officer to Jersey Shore Medical Center, an unconfirmed report said  No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Unregistered Home Contractor Charged With $150K In 'Improvement' Thefts On Jersey Shore Unregistered Home Contractor Charged With $150K In 'Improvement' Thefts On Jersey Shore
Unregistered Home Contractor Charged With $150K In 'Improvement' Thefts On Jersey Shore A 35-year-old Ocean County man was charged with theft by deception for home contracting, authorities said. On Thursday, June 23, Toms River Police Detective Robert O’Neill arrested and charged Robert Cohan, of Lakehurst, with theft as well as multiple counts of unregistered home improvement contracting, police said. Beginning in February, and continuing through May, Cohan allegedly targeted the residents of the Gardens of Pleasant Plains in a home improvement contracting scheme. He was soliciting the residents to do driveway, sidewalk, as well as roof, door and othe…
Man, 24, Learning To Ride Harley Davidson Motorcycle Killed In Toms River Crash: Police Man, 24, Learning To Ride Harley Davidson Motorcycle Killed In Toms River Crash: Police
Man, 24, Learning To Ride Harley Davidson Motorcycle Killed In Toms River Crash: Police A man learning how to ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed in a crash, authorities said. Nicholas Cacciapaglia, 24, of Toms River died after trying to ride the motorcycle in Ocean County Motorsports parking lot, Toms River police said. (Ocean County Motorsports did not own the motorcycle and they were closed at the time of the accident.) On Sunday, March 13, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police were dispatched to Route 37, near the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue. Cacciapaglia reportedly lost control of the bike and struck a curb and entered Route 37, police said.&nbs…
Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police
Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police An unidentified woman is in critical condition after she allegedly crossed against a "Do Not Cross" sign and got struck by a vehicle, authorities said. On Wednesday March 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Toms River police were called to the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street for a reported pedestrian struck.  Upon police arrival, EMS crews were working on the patient, who sustained head trauma and was semi-conscious, police said. She was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center where she was listed in critical condition late Wednesday. The initial investigation re…
Police ID Toms River Woman Who Died After Slamming Head-On Into Truck In Fiery Crash Police ID Toms River Woman Who Died After Slamming Head-On Into Truck In Fiery Crash
Police ID Toms River Woman Who Died After Slamming Head-On Into Truck In Fiery Crash A 52-year-old woman died after crashing into a truck head-on Monday in Toms River, police said. Claudine Silverstri was heading west on Route 571 in the left lane when she suddenly drifted into the right and struck a curb and guardrail near Oak Ridge Parkway around 7 a.m., a witness told police. The vehicle then veered to the left and entered the oncoming traffic lanes, where Silvestri collided head-on with a sign truck before her vehicle caught fire, police said. Silvestri was trapped inside the car and was pronounced dead at the scene after extrication. Along with Toms River Police, Tom…
SEEN THEM? Jersey Shore Police Seek Suspects In High School Burglary, Authorities Say SEEN THEM? Jersey Shore Police Seek Suspects In High School Burglary, Authorities Say
Seen Them? Jersey Shore Police Seek Suspects In High School Burglary, Authorities Say Police in Ocean County seek the public's help finding suspects in a recent burglary at Toms River High School East, authorities said. Police released photos (shown above) of suspects in the alleged break-in.  Police did not release any details other details on Tuesday. Anyone with information is urged to call Toms River police at 732 349-0140 EXT. 1297. Police asked that tips not be posted publicly  on Facebook or other social media pages.
NYC Foursome Arrested In $10,000 Heist From Jersey Shore Beauty Shop NYC Foursome Arrested In $10,000 Heist From Jersey Shore Beauty Shop
NYC Foursome Arrested In $10,000 Heist From Jersey Shore Beauty Shop Four suspects from New York City have been arrested in connection with an attempted theft of nearly $10,000 in merchandise from a Jersey Shore beauty shop, authorities said. Toms River police say the foursome may be responsible for similar heists in the tri-state area.  Toms River police responded to a call about a theft-in-progress at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday at Ulta Beauty shop and hair salon at 1203 Hooper Ave. Four suspects fled the store on foot and got into a gray Mitsubishi with out-of-state license plates, police said. Police officers ultimately located and caught Frank Greene, 2…
Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese
Jersey Shore Man Gets 2 Years Probation For Driving Over 5 Geese A 22-year-old man from Ocean County, who admitted intentionally driving over five geese, was sentenced to probation for animal cruelty, authorities said. In addition to 10 days of community service, Quintin Alec-Manning of Brick Township was sentenced to two years probation for the crime, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The prosecutor's office had sought a 90-day jail sentence, he said. Alec-Manning was sentenced on Wednesday by Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan, who also said that the defendant cannot own or work with animals during his probation. …
Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire
Toms River PD: Mass Power Outage Was Caused By DUI Driver Who Downed Pole Igniting Brush Fire A 47-year-old drunken driver is facing multiple charges for a crash that downed a utility pole, started a brush fire and caused a power massive power outage over the weekend in Toms River, authorities said. Wilfredo Flores was negotiating a curve when he answered a call on his cell phone, swerved off the roadway to the right and hit a curb at Bay Avenue and Tanglewood Road around 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Toms River police said. The impact split the pole in half and subsequently damaged a second pole due to excessive wire tension, police said. Flores fled eastbound but was soon stopped by a con…
Toms River PD: Emotionally Disturbed Man Fired Gunshot Toms River PD: Emotionally Disturbed Man Fired Gunshot
Toms River PD: Emotionally Disturbed Man Fired Gunshot A 49-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday evening after firing a gunshot in Ocean County, authorities said. Preliminary investigation found an emotionally disturbed resident fired one shot into the air and fled the scene, Toms River police said.  No one was hurt during the shooting, which occurred just before 6 p.m.  He was subsequently located and taken to Community Medical Center for further evaluation, police said. 
Jersey Shore Motorist's Arm Severed As Car Flips In Seafood Restaurant Crash Jersey Shore Motorist's Arm Severed As Car Flips In Seafood Restaurant Crash
Jersey Shore Motorist's Arm Severed As Car Flips In Seafood Restaurant Crash An Ocean County motorist’s arm was partially amputated when his vehicle rolled over after veering off the roadway near a seafood restaurant, authorities said.  Gabriel S. Frigerio 3rd, 38, of Toms River was driving west on Route 37 when his car careened to the right in front of Pisces Seafood & Restaurant, struck a curb and flipped, Toms River police said. Toms River police were called to 3400 Route 37 at 5:53 p.m. on Saturday. After striking the cleat, the vehicle then flipped onto its roof, slid across the driveway and struck the opposite curb which caused the vehi…
Pathfinder Flips, Manchester Driver, 66, Charged With DUI Pathfinder Flips, Manchester Driver, 66, Charged With DUI
Pathfinder Flips, Manchester Driver, 66, Charged With DUI A 66-year-old man from Manchester Township has been charged with driving under the influence after a weekend crash, authorities said. At about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Rodriquez was driving a Toyota Sequoia on Route 571 east when his vehicle crossed in front of a Nissan Pathfinder driven by a teenager from Manchester, Toms River police sad.   As Rodriguez was turning left onto Whitesville Road, police said he cut in front of the Pathfinder and the vehicles collided,  The Pathfinder hit a curb and flipped onto its roof.  Rodriguez was taken to Monmouth Medical Center, Sout…
Dead Body Found Hanging In Toms River Woods Dead Body Found Hanging In Toms River Woods
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
Asbury Park Teen Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Brick High School Asbury Park Teen Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Brick High School
Asbury Park Teen Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence In Shooting Near Brick High School An Asbury Park teenager faces up to 10 years in state prison for his role in a shooting outside an Ocean County high school, authorities said. Alonzo Legrande, who is now 18, pleaded guilty on Thursday to aggravated assault and weapons charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. He is due to be sentenced on Nov. 20. Legrande originally was charged as an adult on Sept. 10 with four counts of attempted murder and weapons charges, Billhimer said. Legrandes' reduced charges were part of his  agreement to plead guilty as an adult before Judge Wendel E. Daniels.  Legrande was …
Asbury Park Teen ID'd, Charged With Shooting Near Brick High School Asbury Park Teen ID'd, Charged With Shooting Near Brick High School
Asbury Park Teen ID'd, Charged With Shooting Near Brick High School An Asbury Park teenager has agreed to be prosecuted as an adult in last year's shooting outside an Ocean County high school, authorities said. Alonzo Legrande, who is now 18, was charged as an adult on Thursday with four counts of attempted murder and weapons charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Legrande was 17 when the crimes occurred, Billhimer said, and as a juvenile offender, his name was not released. But he has voluntarily waived Family Court jurisdiction, the prosecutor said. Brick Township police were called to Brick Memorial High School on Oct. 22, 2019, at…
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule Two people from Upstate New York are accused of hitting and spitting at an Ocean County Mall worker who tried to enforce the use of masks, authorities said.  One suspect remains at large, Toms River police said. The mall worker was struck by a belt and spit at after asking two shoppers to properly wear masks, Toms River police said in a Facebook post. Malls in New Jersey reopened June 28 with masks required for all customers and workers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Richard Alter, 41, and Sylina Kramer, 32, both of Binghamton, were charged with assault, police said. Alter was a…
Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party
Brick Officers Struck By Car Breaking Up Wild House Party A pair of Brick Township police officers breaking up a wild house party and street revelers were struck by a vehicle -- sending one of the officers to the hospital, authorities said. Darius Edwards, 24, of Brooklyn, fled in a white Mercedes Benz after hitting Brick Officer Joseph Riccio and a detective overnight Monday, Sgt. Jim Kelly later said. Riccio was treated for a knee injury at Ocean Medical Center, while the detective was not injured, Kelly said. Initial responding officers estimated there were more than 400 partygoers at the Atlantic Drive home of Michelle Cicchill…