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Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate
Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Monmouth University pollsters have tried to answer a question that has been hard to solve for many in the Garden State: Where is Central Jersey exactly? The Monmouth University Polling Institute released a survey on Tuesday, Apr. 16 that asked New Jerseyans what region they live in and if they believe their region gets a fair share of state resources. The pollsters also asked people to pick their favorite convenience store. According to the poll, 41 percent of New Jerseyans said they live in North Jersey, 34 percent said they're in Central Jersey, and 23 percent said they're from South…
NJ HS Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student In Wildlife Management Area: Prosecutors NJ HS Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student In Wildlife Management Area: Prosecutors
NJ HS Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student In Wildlife Management Area: Prosecutors A Mercer County high school English teacher was accused of sexually assaulting a student, authorities said. Jessica Sawicki, 37, of Point Pleasant, was arrested for "having a sexual relationship" with a student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Apr. 9.  She was charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault and five counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. The investigation into the Hamilton High School West teacher began in early 2024. Investigators said Sawicki "engaged in s…
South Jersey Man Committed 'Smash-And-Grab' Burglaries Along Jersey Shore: Police South Jersey Man Committed 'Smash-And-Grab' Burglaries Along Jersey Shore: Police
South Jersey Man Committed 'Smash-And-Grab' Burglaries Along Jersey Shore: Police An Ocean County man was accused of several "smash-and-grab" burglaries along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Todd Lansing, 46, of Brick Township, was charged with two counts each of third-degree burglary, third-degree theft, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and possession of burglary tools. The Brielle Police Department announced his charges in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 28. Brielle police received a report of a "smash-and-grab" burglary at a business on Route 70 at around 5:27 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 23. Police then received a burglar alarm activation at a business on Higgins…
Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median: Report
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,…
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack
Jersey Mike's Opening In Hackensack Jersey Mike's is opening a location in its namesake state. The sandwich franchise, which was founded in Point Pleasant and is headquartered in Manasquan, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location in Hackensack at 150 River St. from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 21. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. This is Jersey Mike's first location in the city. As part of its opening, franchise owner Chris Rigassio is holding a fundraiser to support Hackensack High School.  Customers who receive a fundraising coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to the…
Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer
Revamped Jersey Shore Restaurant Will Open Just In Time For Summer A restaurant is re-opening along the Jersey Shore just in time for summer, and an expansion project will give customers many more options. Jersey Shore Restaurant Group (JSRG) purchased Breakers Kitchen & Tap on Route 9 in Waretown last year. In a news release, JSRG said it will re-launch the restaurant as Three Story Grill, along with a banquet hall called The Hall at Three Story. Three Story Grill will live up to its name by offering three levels of indoor and outdoor dining. The renovation will expand the existing one-story layout of Breakers Kitchen & Tap. JSRG says the new res…
$25.8 Million Ticket Tops NJ Lotto Winners In 2023 $25.8 Million Ticket Tops NJ Lotto Winners In 2023
$25.8 Million Ticket Tops NJ Lotto Winners In 2023 Several very lucky winners struck it very rich playing the lottery in New Jersey in 2023. Here's a recap of some of the top prizes: A Pick-6 ticket sold in August in Point Pleasant netted one person $25.8 million. The ticket was sold at Quick Chek at 2307 Route 88 and the winning numbers were 10, 12, 21, 30, 38, and 45. A trip to Soda King in Manaplan netted someone $7.3 million when they won Pick-6 in February. The winning numbers were 03, 07, 17, 18, 26 and 42. In April,  one Cash4Life ticket sold in West Orange matched the five white balls and the Cash Ball, splitting the $1,0…
Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County
Popular Burrito Chain Expands In Bergen County A popular New Jersey based burrito chain is continuing its Bergen County expansion. Bubbakoo's Burritos, which has locations throughout New Jersey, is opening a location in Fair Lawn at 20-26 Maple Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. The restaurant will be run by Rubert Nogales, who owns a Bubbakoo's Burritos in Park Ridge.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bubbakoo's Burritos (@bubbakoosburritos) "Bubbakoo’s has a passionate fan base," Nogales said. "I’m excited to open a new location in Fair Lawn. I’m confident that the Fair Law…
WINNER: $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Ocean County 7-Eleven Store WINNER: $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Ocean County 7-Eleven Store
Winner: $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Ocean County 7-Eleven Store Maybe they will spring for extra stuffing and cranberry sauce. A lottery player in Ocean County won $10,000 in the Mega Millions drawing held on Tuesday, Nov. 21 when his ticket matched four of the white balls and the Gold Mega Ball.  The ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Point Pleasant. The winning numbers were: 17, 22, 25, 30, and 38 and the Gold Mega Ball was 24.
Jersey Shore Woman Charged With Stealing $195K From Former Employer: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman Charged With Stealing $195K From Former Employer: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman Charged With Stealing $195K From Former Employer: Prosecutor An Ocean County woman is accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from her former employer in Monmouth County, authorities said. Jessica L. Schott, 44, of Point Pleasant, was charged with theft by unlawful taking, forgery and false uttering, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said on Tuesday, Nov. 14. An investigation by the MCPO Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Bureau began earlier this year after a tip from a Wall Township-based company that used to employ Schott, Santiago said. The prosecutor did not name the company. A review of the company’s financial…
DWI, Unlicensed PA Driver Sought In NJ Crash That Left Victims Seriously Injured: Police DWI, Unlicensed PA Driver Sought In NJ Crash That Left Victims Seriously Injured: Police
DWI, Unlicensed PA Driver Sought In NJ Crash That Left Victims Seriously Injured: Police Police in New Jersey have issued a warrant for the arrest of a DWI driver from Pennsylvania wanted in a crash that left two people seriously injured last month. Mitchell G. Holley, 34, of Downingtown, was heady south on Route 35 in Wall Township on Saturday, Oct. 7 around 6:45 p.m., when his Nissan Alitma left his lane of travel and struck a Mazda CX3, police in Wall Township said. The 39-year-old Mazda driver and his 31-year-old female passenger, both of Point Pleasant, were extricated, and taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, police said. Following the return of toxicology re…
No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says
No Correlation Between Drowning Suit, Point Pleasant Beach Closings, Attorney Says The death of a 69-year-old man visiting a Point Pleasant beach could have been avoided if the beach owner had warned about dangerous water conditions, a lawsuit alleges. The Bridgewater lawyer filing the suit says she doesn't think there is any correlation between her legal action and Jenkinson's decision this week to lock off its privately-owned beaches. In fact, there are still three public access points to Jenkinson-owned beaches in Point Pleasant, according to the lawyer, Cynthia Walters. "The lawsuit doesn't claim they should close gates," Walters said. "They've been closing the gates …
Lakewood Man Charged With Dealing Cocaine, Heroin: Prosecutor Lakewood Man Charged With Dealing Cocaine, Heroin: Prosecutor
Lakewood Man Charged With Dealing Cocaine, Heroin: Prosecutor A 30-year-old man from Lakewood has been charged in connection with storing and selling cocaine and heroin/fentanyl in the Ocean County area, authorities said. Raheem Montgomery was charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In a multi-jurisdiction investigation, Montgomery was placed under surveillance, the prosecutor said. On Aug. 3, detectives allegedly observed Montgomery exit a residence and travel to Point Pleasant; he stopped at a local gas station, where detectives approached and detained him without inciden…
NJ Broker Scammed Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.5 Million In Death Benefits, Feds Charge NJ Broker Scammed Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.5 Million In Death Benefits, Feds Charge
NJ Broker Scammed Grieving Army Families Out Of $3.5 Million In Death Benefits, Feds Charge Families of soldiers killed in war lost nearly $3.5 million to a merciless financial counselor from New Jersey who exploited their grief, federal authorities have charged. Caz Craffy, 41, worked for the United States Army when he defrauded two dozen Gold Star families who trusted him out of death benefits, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said on Friday, July 7. Craffy – also known as “Carz Craffey” – “took advantage of his role as an Army financial counselor, using lies and deception to steer their investments in a way that would make him money,” Sellinger said during a new…
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. …
Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33 Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33
Jersey Shore Native Martin Infante Dies In CA Crash, 33 Jersey Shore native Martin C. Infante died in a crash in California on Friday, March 31. He was 33. Born in Livingston, Martin grew up in Point Pleasant, where he participated on the wrestling and football teams before graduating from Point Pleasant High School in 2007, his obituary says. He then pursued his higher education at Wesley College in Delaware before moving to Camarillo, California. He loved traveling around the country during his work as a Service Manager for Quantum Fuel Systems. Marty was an enthusiastic fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved natu…
Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor
Georgia Woman Accused Of $184K Theft From Jersey Shore Law Firm: Prosecutor A 55-year-old woman from Georgia is accused of stealing more than $184,000 from a Jersey Shore law firm when she served as a legal secretary, authorities said. Donna Frustieri, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, was charged last week with theft in connection with the unlawful taking of funds from an attorney trust account of a Point Pleasant law office, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Borough Police Chief Adam Picca. Frustieri — in her capacity as a legal secretary at the law firm — had access to the financial instruments utilized by th…
Jersey Shore Charter School Leaders Steered $115G Contract To Founder's Side Biz: Indictment Jersey Shore Charter School Leaders Steered $115G Contract To Founder's Side Biz: Indictment
Jersey Shore Charter School Leaders Steered $115G Contract To Founder's Side Biz: Indictment The founder of a Jersey Shore charter school and its business administrator illegally steered a $115,000 contract to the founder’s side business, state authorities charged. Peter Caporilli, 59, of Absecon, and Michael Falkowski, 48, of Point Pleasant, split a single project to build an outdoor learning center at Principle Academy in Egg Harbor Township into two smaller contracts for $40,000 and $75,000, respectively, a grand jury found. They did so to evade public bidding requirements and prevent competing contractors from bidding on the first phase of the job, an indictment returned by the…
Jersey Shore Nail Salon To Pay $1,000 After Wheelchair Discrimination Incident: Feds Jersey Shore Nail Salon To Pay $1,000 After Wheelchair Discrimination Incident: Feds
Jersey Shore Nail Salon To Pay $1,000 After Wheelchair Discrimination Incident: Feds A Jersey Shore nail salon has been ordered to pay $1,000 following a discriminatory incident involving a person in a wheelchair, federal officials said. The $1,000 fine will go to the complainant, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Under the settlement, USA Nails Inc. of Point Pleasant agrees to adopt and post in a conspicuous place a non-discrimination policy, to train current and future employees on the requirements of Title III of the ADA,  A manager at USA Nails had no comment on Friday, Feb. 10. Title III prohibits disability discrimination in places of public …
Ex-Con Repeat Offender, NJ Roommate Charged With 1,500 Heroin Bags, Pounds Of Pot, More Ex-Con Repeat Offender, NJ Roommate Charged With 1,500 Heroin Bags, Pounds Of Pot, More
Ex-Con Repeat Offender, NJ Roommate Charged With 1,500 Heroin Bags, Pounds Of Pot, More An ex-con whose Point Pleasant boardwalk arrest became part of a viral video was busted once again on drug charges, this time along with his roommate, authorities said. A SWAT team led a raid on the Grand Street apartment in Garfield that Zakee Murphy, 32, shares with fish tank technician Ryene Perry, 34, landing both in jail on various drug-related counts, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Murphy has been arrested dozens of times in multiple counties over the past decade, records show. This time he's accused of using the Garfield home to stash the drugs along with more than $8,…
Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven
Winning Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold At 7-Eleven There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Tuesday, Nov. 22, drawing. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize.  The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #27497, 701 Route 88, Point Pleasant in Ocean County. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 22, drawing were: 13, 23, 24, 25 and 43. The Gold Mega Ball was 02, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.
Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans
Small Jersey Shore Sandwich Shop Has Big Plans A popular Jersey Shore sandwich shop is opening another location. Hoagitos, which translates to "small hoagie," will be coming to Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, next to Last Wave Brewing Co.  🚨THIS SATURDAY 🚨 @monmouthuniversity homecoming special in Oakhurst ONLY. $49.99 get 10!!!! Classics!! Fried Breast, American cheese, lettuce, Pickle w. Garlic Mayo 🔥 🤤 #LETSGO #HOAGITOS Posted by Hoagitos on Thursday, October 20, 2022 According to a report in NJ Advance Media, more locations could be on the horizon. The company expanded to open its first brick-and-mortar opened in Belmar in 2016…
Winning Fast Play NJ Lottery Ticket Worth $118K Sold Winning Fast Play NJ Lottery Ticket Worth $118K Sold
Winning Fast Play NJ Lottery Ticket Worth $118K Sold One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $10 Hit $500 winning 100% of the progressive jackpot on Friday, August 26. The winning Fast Play Progressive ticket was worth $118,276, The winning ticket was sold at Point Pleasant Exxon, 3164 Route 88, Point Pleasant, in Ocean County.
Troopers Rescue 11 Boaters Sinking Off Jersey Shore Troopers Rescue 11 Boaters Sinking Off Jersey Shore
Troopers Rescue 11 Boaters Sinking Off Jersey Shore Eleven passengers in a sinking boat were rescued by New Jersey State Police. On Aug. 14, several troopers rescued the passengers from the 21-foot boat in Point Pleasant. At 4:24 p.m., Sergeant First Class Christopher Kochman, along with Troopers Michael Sugzda, Kristofer Buonomo, Francis Morris, and Luke Drazdik of Point Pleasant Station observed a vessel in distress in the Point Pleasant Canal. As the troopers approached the vessel, they discovered that the 21-foot Sea Ray that took on several large waves over its bow began to take on water.  The troopers immediately began to render…
$10K Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold At Somerset County ShopRite $10K Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold At Somerset County ShopRite
$10K Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold At Somerset County ShopRite Seven winning Mega Millions tickets each worth $10,000 were sold across New Jersey. The winning numbers from the Friday, July 22 drawing were: 14, 40, 60, 64, and 66. The Gold Mega Ball was 16, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. ALSO SEE: $3M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Wawa The tickets were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: 7-Eleven #33475, 357 Market St., Elmwood Park; Burlington County: Applegreen Cooper, NJ Turnpike Milepost 39 North, Mount Laurel; Cumberland County: Garden Truck Stop, 2114 W. Garden Rd., Vineland; Ocean County: Quick Chek #113, 2307 …
WINNER: $3M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Wawa WINNER: $3M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Wawa
Winner: $3M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold At NJ Wawa There was one second-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, July 22, Mega Million lottery drawing. That ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn winning the $1 million prize. That ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $3 million, and was purchased at Wawa #457, 436 Oakshade Rd., Vincentown in Burlington County. In addition to the second-tier prize won, seven players matched four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 third-tier prize.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: 7…
WINNERS: 2 NJ Lottery Players Split Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Worth $523K WINNERS: 2 NJ Lottery Players Split Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Worth $523K
Winners: 2 NJ Lottery Players Split Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Worth $523K Two lucky New Jersey lottery tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Thursday, July 7, drawing.  The jackpot was worth $523,424. Each winning ticket is worth $261,712.  The winning numbers were: 13, 24, 25, 33, and 41 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Gloucester County: One Stop Shoppe, 300 Parkville Station Road, Mantua; and, Ocean County: Quick Chek #113, 2307 Route 88, Point Pleasant.
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K On Jersey Shore WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K On Jersey Shore
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K On Jersey Shore One lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for Saturday, April 23, to win the $50,000 third-tier prize.  That winning ticket was sold at Stop N Go, 2500 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant in Ocean County. The winning numbers for the Saturday, April 23, drawing were: 10, 39, 47, 49, and 56. The Red Power Ball number was 08. The Power Play was 3X.  The Powerball jackpot now rolls to $421 milliion for the Monday, April 25, drawing. The Double Play results for the Saturday, April 23, drawing were: 02, 30, 39, 54, and 63. The red Double …
US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore
US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore A 46-year-old fisherman suffering a medical emergency was rescued off the Jersey Shore by members of the US Coast Guard from Barnegat and Atlantic City, authorities said. The rescue involved the fishing vessel "Captain John" about 45 miles east of Point Pleasant. A crew member aboard Captain John reportedly used a marine radio to notify Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders of the emergency at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station B…
Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Central Jersey Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Central Jersey native and beloved father Douglas Maurice Verschelde died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 19. He was 38. Verschelde grew up in Medford before moving to Point Pleasant, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. A member of Five Alive Bassmasters, Verschelde loved fishing and working on his boat. Verschelde was also an avid softball player and Scudz Sports teammate, his memorial says. Above all, Verschelde is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his young daughter, Angelina LaChappelle, who was his “greatest joy in life.” In addition…
Lucky Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10K On Jersey Shore Lucky Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10K On Jersey Shore
Lucky Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10K On Jersey Shore A lucky NJ Lottery player is $10,000 richer thanks to Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing. There was one winning ticket sold that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. The third-tier prize was worth $10,000.  The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven, 701 Route 88 in Point Pleasant, Ocean County. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 15 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.  One of those tickets were purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $2,000.  The winning numbers for&…