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Man Pulled Out Folding Knife During Brick Township Road Rage Incident: Police Man Pulled Out Folding Knife During Brick Township Road Rage Incident: Police
Man Pulled Out Folding Knife During Brick Township Road Rage Incident: Police An Ocean County man was accused of pulling a knife on another man during a road rage incident, authorities said. Jake McMahon, 26, of Brick, was charged with terroristic threats, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon, Brick Township police said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 5. Police claimed McMahon admitted to being involved in the road rage incident on Monday, Mar. 4. A Brick Township officer was flagged down by a man near Mantoloking and Dock roads at around 3 p.m. The man said he was threatened with a knife during a road rage incid…
Point Pleasant Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report Point Pleasant Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report
Point Pleasant Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by a car on the Garden State Parkway when the vehicle he was riding in became disabled during this week's snow storm, according to his obituary and New Jersey State Police. Kody Lupich, of Point Pleasant, was standing on the grass median on the Parkway after the vehicle he was riding in became disabled Tuesday, Feb. 13 just after 7 a.m. in Tinton Falls, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. That's when another vehicle, a Honda, lost control and struck Lupich who was standing in the grass area of the roadway near milepost 109.1,…
Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County
Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County A popular bakery specializing in gourmet cookies and other desserts is close to opening in Hamilton Township. Crumbl Cookies will open its new location on Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing on Friday, Jan. 26, according to a Facebook post from Molly Nagy, director of operations for several New Jersey franchises. The store will be open from 8 a.m. until midnight on that day and Saturday, Jan. 27. The first 100 customers on those two days will get a special gift. "We are so excited that we have a date now," Nagy posted. "All of our corporate and town inspections have passed. WOOHOO! …
Suspects Sold THC Products At Local Stores: Brick PD Suspects Sold THC Products At Local Stores: Brick PD
Suspects Sold THC Products At Local Stores: Brick PD Two men from Brick have been arrested for selling THC products at local convenience stores, authorities said. During an investigation, Brick police determined two businesses in Brick, Welsh Farms (1765 Rt. 88) and Pantry Farm (2085 Rt. 88) were selling and distributing illegal THC products. With the execution of two search warrants, and with the assistance from the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force, NJ Treasury Department and NJ Consumers Affair Division, both businesses were inspected and searched. Sarajbit Kaur, 46, was arrested and charged with five counts of distribution of THC produc…
Multiple Police Agencies Respond To Large Fight In Toms River Multiple Police Agencies Respond To Large Fight In Toms River
Multiple Police Agencies Respond To Large Fight In Toms River Multiple police units were dispatched to the Days Hotel on Route 37 in Toms River for a large fight in a parking lot, authorities said. While responding on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 12:45 a.m., officers received further information regarding possible gunshots. Further investigation revealed evidence that shots were fired but no victims were struck.  One male suffered a seizure during the incident and was transported to Community Medical Center by Silverton First Aid.  The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Toms River Po…
Powerball Player Wins $1M At 7-Eleven, Two Others Take Home $50K Powerball Player Wins $1M At 7-Eleven, Two Others Take Home $50K
Powerball Player Wins $1M At 7-Eleven, Two Others Take Home $50K One New Jersey Powerball ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for Saturday, Dec. 16, winning $1 million, state Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #16164, 403 US Highway 9, Lanoka Harbor in Ocean County. In addition, two tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Ocean County: Shoprite #641, Route 70 and Chambersbridge Rd., Brick; and Passaic County: Super Exito Supermarket, 218 Dayton Ave., Clifton. The winning numbers for the…
More Than A Salon: CEO Brings Dream Beauty Mecca To Life In Brick More Than A Salon: CEO Brings Dream Beauty Mecca To Life In Brick
More Than A Salon: CEO Brings Dream Beauty Mecca To Life In Brick Nina Lancin's salon is not just a hair salon.  Aire Salon Studios is a one-stop shop for beauty, with an array of businesses all under one roof. Massage therapists. Skin therapists. Hair stylists. Nail salons. Aire, located on Brick Boulevard, in Brick, is Lancin's vision come to reality. "We've created something that we wanted in our industry for many years," said Lancin, the owner of Concept Salon & Blowout Bar in Marlboro, who is a skin therapist among other skills. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aire Salon Studios…
Brick Teens Who Tossed Eggs At Pedestrians Arrested In Lakewood: Police Brick Teens Who Tossed Eggs At Pedestrians Arrested In Lakewood: Police
Brick Teens Who Tossed Eggs At Pedestrians Arrested In Lakewood: Police Three teenagers from Brick have been arrested for tossing eggs at pedestrians and property in Lakewood, authorities said. On Friday, Nov. 3, Lakewood police received several calls about the occupants of a Nissan Altima throwing eggs. At approximately 12:40 a.m., Officer Nicholas Romeo, with assistance from members of the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch, located the vehicle near Lanes Mill Road and Joe Parker Road.  The occupants later identified as 18-year-old Zack Hadley, 18-year-old Jace Pichirallo and a 17-year-old juvenile male, all of Brick, were arrested after officers "observed …
Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K
Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K There were two third-tier prizewinning tickets sold that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize on Friday, Oct. 27. Those Mega Millions tickets were purchased at the following locations: Monmouth County: 7-Eleven #23887, 7 Maple Ave., Red Bank; and, Ocean County: The River Rock Sports Bar & Grille, 1600 Route 70, Brick. The winning numbers for the Friday, Oct. 27, Mega Millions drawing were: 11, 32, 43, 57, and 70. The Gold Mega Ball was 06, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 04.
Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach
Body Recovered From Point Pleasant Beach A body washed up on a New Jersey beach this weekend, officials said. The recovery was made around 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Channel Drive in Point Pleasant Beach, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. It was not immediately clear if the body was that of Derek Narby, the 21-year-old boater from Brick who went missing last week in the Manasquan Inlet.
Suspects In Ski Masks Arrested With Weapons In Brick Township: Police Suspects In Ski Masks Arrested With Weapons In Brick Township: Police
Suspects In Ski Masks Arrested With Weapons In Brick Township: Police Brick police arrested two teenagers with weapons after they were spotted by a resident driving in ski masks, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6:26 p.m., Brick police received a call from a resident who observed a Black Honda drive past them with the driver and passenger both wearing ski masks, police said. Due to the recent spike in burglaries, the resident thought it was suspicious and reported it to police.  Moments later, this vehicle was observed by police traveling on Mantoloking Road. After a motor vehicle stop on Chambers Bridge Road near Kohl’s Plaza, an officer ob…
Jersey Shore Man Had Online Sex With Minors, Then Shared It, US Homeland Security Agents Charge Jersey Shore Man Had Online Sex With Minors, Then Shared It, US Homeland Security Agents Charge
Jersey Shore Man Had Online Sex With Minors, Then Shared It, US Homeland Security Agents Charge UPDATE: Federal authorities have taken custody of an accused child porn trafficker from the Jersey Shore who they said had online sex with at least two minors he met on a social media app. Ocean County prosecutor’s detectives initially investigated Christopher Budelman, 36, of Brick, leading to an arrest in late September 2022. Following up on a referral from the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the prosecutor's investigators learned that Budelman used the Kik Messenger App to upload and share images of child sexual abuse, authorities said at the time. F…
Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21 Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21
Authorities ID Missing Boater As Brick Man, 21 A 21-year-old man from Brick has been identified as the boater who went missing last week in Manasquan Inlet, authorities said. Derek Narby has not been located, New Jersey State Police said Monday afternoon, Sept. 18. The vessel was struck by a wave and capsized, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The boat sank, and two others aboard were rescued. The stern portion of the vessel was located in approximately 30 feet of water off the north jetty of the Manasquan Inlet on Sunday, Sept. 17, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a State Police spokesman. The two rescued men are the father and brother of N…
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres throughout the Garden State starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),&…
DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine
Drug Fraud: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine An elaborate drug fraud ring operating in more than half the counties in New Jersey stole doctors’ prescription pads as part of a scheme to stock up on opioid-boosted cough syrup, authorities charged. Medical offices in various parts of the state – including Wayne, Morristown and Bridgewater – were broken into by Divinete Jeffries, 30, of East Orange, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Jefferies snatched prescription pads that were then forged and given to accomplices who submitted them to various pharmacies using stolen IDs and bogus driver’s licenses, according to an indictment return…
FBI Seizes Jersey Shore Man Accused Of Enticing Kids Into Making, Sending Sex Videos FBI Seizes Jersey Shore Man Accused Of Enticing Kids Into Making, Sending Sex Videos
FBI Seizes Jersey Shore Man Accused Of Enticing Kids Into Making, Sending Sex Videos An Ocean County man enticed children into producing and sending him sex videos, federal authorities charged. A federal judge in Trenton ordered Daniel Nilla, 35, Brick, held following his arrest by the FBI, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said on Friday, Aug. 4. Nilla received "images and videos containing child exploitation material from five minor victims" he communicated with on an instant messenger app, the U.S. attorney said. "Nilla induced at least two of those minor victims to send him images and videos of themselves engaging in sexually explicit conduct," Sellinger added. Nilla,…
Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Three men including two brothers were sentenced in connection with a drug investigation, authorities said. Paul Anderson, 31, of Long Branch, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for the sale and possession of cocaine and a weapons offense, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Simon Anderson, 33, of Sayreville, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for intent to sell cocaine in excess of five ounces, Santiago said. And Keshon Fenter, 36, of Brick, was sentenced to probation for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, the prosecutor said. In the …
Jersey Shore Man With 157 Cats Charged WIth Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man With 157 Cats Charged WIth Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man With 157 Cats Charged WIth Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor A 54-year-old man from the Jersey Shore, who owned 157 cats, has been charged with animal cruelty, authorities said. Twenty-five of the cats owned by Jeffrey Finlay of Brick had to be euthanized, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On May 4,  Brick police were requested to respond to a residence on Mantoloking Road for assistance with removing an excessive number of animals from Finlay's residence. Police found 157 cats and three dogs living at the residence.  The animals were transferred for treatment and evaluation to the Northern and…
Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn
Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn UPDATE: A former New Jersey state wrestling champion who made national headlines when he came out admitted in federal court on Tuesday that he trafficked child porn, authorities said. Alec Donovan, a 26-year-old youth wrestling coach and referee from Brick, “used an internet-based application to exchange multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse, including depictions involving pre-pubescent children,” U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said after the June 6 plea hearing in Trenton. Donovan, who records show has coached at the Shorething Wrestling Club in Lakewood, also …
Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Road Rage Incident: Police Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Road Rage Incident: Police
Jersey Shore Man Arrested In Road Rage Incident: Police A 24-year-old driver from Point Pleasant was arrested in connection with a road rage incident and fleeing Brick police, authorities said. Jonathan Weydig was arrested with the assistance of Point Pleasant police, according to Brick police. Weydig had six outstanding warrants and was charged with eluding officers, obstruction and hindering apprehension, police said. Weydig also was issued 12 motor vehicle summonses, they said. On May 12, Brick Street Crimes Unit detectives were traveling in an unmarked vehicle at Route 88 and Post Road when they observed a road rage incident, police said. …
TikToking Teacher Posted Nudes To Twitter, Took Sexual Photos In Classroom: Ocean Prosecutor TikToking Teacher Posted Nudes To Twitter, Took Sexual Photos In Classroom: Ocean Prosecutor
TikToking Teacher Posted Nudes To Twitter, Took Sexual Photos In Classroom: Ocean Prosecutor An Ocean County educator who was active on TikTok is facing multiple charges for posting nude photos of himself to Twitter, and sharing inappropriate photos of himself with a student over Snapchat, authorities said. Some of the photos that Kyle Banner, 48 — a teacher at both Toms River Intermediate North and Ocean County College — show him engaging in sexual contact with himself in a classroom, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.  The photos published on Twitter were viewed by students, and Banner was suspended without pay from TRIN on April 24, a day after the…
Motorist Killed In Collision In Brick Township Motorist Killed In Collision In Brick Township
Motorist Killed In Collision In Brick Township One person was killed and two others injured in a two-car crash in Brick, authorities said. The crash occurred after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at Burnt Tavern Road and Greenbriar Boulevard, Brick police said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pair Arrested On Drug Charges After Raids In Brick Pair Arrested On Drug Charges After Raids In Brick
Pair Arrested On Drug Charges After Raids In Brick A pair of men were arrested on drug charges after raids at homes on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. On Wednesday May 3, the Brick Township Street Crimes Unit (SCU) concluded a lengthy drug investigation with the execution of two residential search warrants. The SCU was assisted by the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force and the Lakewood Street Crimes Unit. The Special Emergency Response Team executed the search warrants, the first on Isadora Court and the second on Sawmill Road. Crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a digital scale were recovered during the investi…
Brick Police Rescue 83 Cats, 3 Dogs From Home Brick Police Rescue 83 Cats, 3 Dogs From Home
Brick Police Rescue 83 Cats, 3 Dogs From Home Police in Brick said they rescued 83 cats and three dogs from a home in the township. On Thursday evening, May 4, Brick police said they had received a call from a resident on Mantoloking Road requesting police assistance for "an excessive number of cats inside the residence." Police requested assistance from Berkeley Hazmat as well as Brick Township Fire District #1.  Once conditions were determined to be safe, authorities began removing the animals, police said. There were no deceased animals located on scene, police said. No other details were released. An investigation is ongoi…
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc 'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc
'Chasing Chasing Amy': Famous NJ Movie's Legacy Explored In New Doc Though "Chasing Amy" is a 90s Garden State classic, a new documentary is exploring its somewhat problematic legacy. "Chasing Chasing Amy" is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in June, spotlighting "Chasing Amy", Kevin Smith's film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian and develops a relationship with her. Smith, a proud New Jersey native, filmed the movie throughout his home state, including in Brick, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Leonardo, Middletown, Red Bank and Rumson.  In the documentary, director Sav Rodgers explores how the film changed his life. Rodgers was 12-years old …
Jersey Shore Crash Victim Is 'Smart, Sassy' 4-Year-Old Facing Long Road To Recovery Jersey Shore Crash Victim Is 'Smart, Sassy' 4-Year-Old Facing Long Road To Recovery
Jersey Shore Crash Victim Is 'Smart, Sassy' 4-Year-Old Facing Long Road To Recovery A woman from Brick is raising money for her 4-year-old niece after a multi-car crash left her in critical condition. Gabby Koehler organized a GoFundMe campaign for her sister’s family after the crash on Route 70 In Toms River that sent Isabella to the ICU Thursday, March 23. Isabella has already endured one brain surgery but has several more procedures on the horizon, and will be in the hospital for the foreseeable future, her aunt wrote. IsabellaGoFundMe "Isabella is a smart, sassy, beautiful little girl that loves nothing more than dancing and smiling.  "No child deserves to go thr…
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens 4th Location In Freehold Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens 4th Location In Freehold
Brownstone Pancake Factory Opens 4th Location In Freehold The wildly popular Brownstone Pancake Factory has opened its fourth location. The latest spot is located at 3445 Route 9 in Freehold, the former space of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brownstone Pancake Factory (@brownstone_pancake_factory) Brownstone opened its flagship location in Jersey City as the Brownstone Diner. Later came the Edgewater, Englewood Cliffs and Brick locations. The restaurant has become popular for its creative pancake flavors and over-the-top milkshakes.
Seal Stops Traffic On Route 35 Seal Stops Traffic On Route 35
Seal Stops Traffic On Route 35 A wayward Grey seal pup stopped traffic along Route 35 in Brick, authorities said. Brick police found a seal trying to cross the busy highway on Monday, Feb. 27, Police were able to stop traffic and safely allow the seal to cross, they said.  The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, which responded with a volunteer and technician, said it's not the first time a seal has tried to cross Route 35 due to the close proximity of both the bay and ocean. On Tuesday afternoon, the healthy seal pup was released back into the wild, the center said. "Thank you to all of the drivers who pulled over …
NY Pair Cited For Prescription Fraud In Brick Drug Sting NY Pair Cited For Prescription Fraud In Brick Drug Sting
NY Pair Cited For Prescription Fraud In Brick Drug Sting Two New York City residents were arrested and charged with prescription fraud and other drug offenses, authorities said. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Brick Street Crimes Unit (SCU) acted on information they received from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regarding prescription fraud.  According to the DEA, there is a small group traveling throughout NJ and beyond, targeting pharmacies for prescription fraud. Through investigative measures, Briar Mill Pharmacy was believed to be the next target, Brick police said. After speaking to the pharmacy directly, and with the help of the Ocean Co…
Man Admits Stabbing Victim In Back At Jersey Shore ShopRite Man Admits Stabbing Victim In Back At Jersey Shore ShopRite
Man Admits Stabbing Victim In Back At Jersey Shore ShopRite A 35-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has admitted to stabbing another man in the back at a ShopRite parking lot, authorities said. Michael Stallworth of Seaside Heights pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Monday, Jan. 9, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On July 26, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., Brick police responded to the ShopRite on Route 70 in response to a male victim having been stabbed in the parking lot. Police found a 44-year-old male victim with apparent stab wounds to his back. The victim was transported to Jersey Shore U…
NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $1M NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $1M
NJ Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $1M There was one second-tier prizewinning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold for the Tuesday, Jan. 10, drawing that matched five of the five white balls for the $1 million prize.  There was not top prize winner, so the jackpot rolls to $1.35 billion for the next drawing. The $1 million ticket was purchased at 88 West Deli, 1659 Route 88, Brick in Ocean County. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Jan. 10, drawing were: 07, 13, 14, 15, and 18. The Gold Mega Ball was 09, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.