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Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It?
Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Multiple Central Jersey residents were baffled by a loud boom that shook their houses on  Wednesday, Oct. 30. Ring app users reported hearing and feeling the massive explosion around noon. One person speculated some commotion at Naval Weapons Station Earle, in Colts Neck, and another said this is not the first time that the boom has occurred.  "This has been going on for a few months and nobody knows what it is," they wrote, noting it's "very strange" and seems to be getting "more widespread and louder." The boom was reported from West Long Branch to Trenton. One resident i…
Fast Play Lotto Ticket Sold In Old Bridge Wins More Than $30K Fast Play Lotto Ticket Sold In Old Bridge Wins More Than $30K
Fast Play Lotto Ticket Sold In Old Bridge Wins More Than $30K Two lottery tickets worth more than $30,000 were purchased at Central Jersey convenience stores, officials said. The winners earned a 20 percent share of the Fast Play Progressive prizes with their $2 Jersey Jackpot tickets, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The first winner was sold at the Quick Chek on Route 9 in Bayville on Saturday, Oct. 12. The ticket won $36,106. The second winner was bought at the Wawa on Route 9 in Old Bridge on Tuesday, Oct. 15. That ticket won $31,855. Fast Play Progressive tickets are sold at all NJ Lottery retailers and pl…
Labor Day Weekend Winner: Middlesex Lotto Ticket Nets $132K+ Prize Labor Day Weekend Winner: Middlesex Lotto Ticket Nets $132K+ Prize
Labor Day Weekend Winner: Middlesex Lotto Ticket Nets $132K+ Prize Two lottery tickets in Central Jersey were worth tens of thousands of dollars over Labor Day weekend, officials said. The winners were in the Quick Draw Progressive game, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The first winning ticket was from a drawing on Friday, Aug. 30. It was worth $35,883 and purchased at Gateway Bar & Liquors on Route 36 in Atlantic Highlands. The second winner was in a drawing on Saturday, Aug. 31. It was worth $132,164 and bought at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) lodge on Bound Brook Road in Mi…
5 Passengers Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Garden State Parkway: NJSP 5 Passengers Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Garden State Parkway: NJSP
5 Passengers Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Garden State Parkway: Njsp Five people were injured in a three-car crash on the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. New Jersey State troopers responded to a crash on Sunday, July 14 at 4:40 p.m. on the parkway southbound at milepost 126.5 in Sayreville, according to Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a State Police spokesman. A total of five passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available at this time.
DUI Driver Crashed Stolen Car On Route 1: Police DUI Driver Crashed Stolen Car On Route 1: Police
DUI Driver Crashed Stolen Car On Route 1: Police Authorities have identified the driver of a stolen car that crashed into a utility pole along Route 1 in Central Jersey. Jordan White, 35,  of Paterson, crashed on Friday,, June 28, South Brunswick police said. He was seriously injured, they said. White allegedly was under the influence of drugs, police said, and the 2007 Lincoln Town car he was driving was stolen.  He was charged with receiving stolen property, driving under the influence, and numerous motor vehicle violations, police said.
Metalworker Killed In Forklift Accident In Central Jersey: Police Metalworker Killed In Forklift Accident In Central Jersey: Police
Metalworker Killed In Forklift Accident In Central Jersey: Police A 46-year-old metalworker from Central Jersey was killed in a forklift accident, authorities said. Jimmy Fernando Parrales Mora, of North Plainfield, was killed in the accident at Diamond Brite Metals, 333 Cedar Ave. in Middlesex, according to borough police. The accident occurred at about 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11.  It was determined that a metal beam fell and struck Parrales Mora while he was working, police said. Parrales Mora was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. OSHA is investigating.
Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be' Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be'
Nautical-Themed Brewery Closing Central Jersey Tasting Room: 'Alas, It's Not To Be' A Monmouth County brewery with beers paying tribute to the shoreline is shutting down its tasting room. Ross Brewing Company "made the incredibly difficult decision" to close its taproom in Port Monmouth, the brewery announced on social media on Wednesday, May 29. The company cited economic issues behind the decision to close the tasting room. The brewery will continue distributing beers after the Main Street taproom closes on Sunday, June 2. "We want to thank each and every one of you who has made these last five years of selling beer, and last year and a half of serving cu…
Truck Fire Closes 2 Lanes Of NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Truck Fire Closes 2 Lanes Of NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Truck Fire On NJ Turnpike A fire on a tractor-trailer closed two lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Central Jersey, authorities said. The fire occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 northbound north of Interchange 8A in East Brunswick, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
31-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim Killed In Route 27 Crash 31-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim Killed In Route 27 Crash
31-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim Killed In Route 27 Crash A 31-year-old Franklin Township resident was killed in a crash last week in Central Jersey. Kristen Drayton was identified as the driver of the southbound vehicle that had slammed into a tree on Route 27 near Reler Lane just after 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said. Drayton was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m., authorities said. A section of Route 27 was closed for approximately four hours, authorities said.  The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Of…
PA Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Route 1 Crash Identified By South Brunswick Police PA Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Route 1 Crash Identified By South Brunswick Police
Lawrence Green Marcus Hook Motorcyclist South Brunswick Police in Central Jersey have identified the 38-year-old Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in a Route 1 crash earlier this week. Lawrence Green of Marcus Hook, PA, was operating a Honda motorcycle near Major Road during the 7:40 a.m. crash on Tuesday, April 23, according to South Brunswick police. Green was driving on the shoulder of Route 1 northbound when he was struck by a Chevy Malibu attempting to merge onto the Major Road off-ramp, police said. Police did not release the name of the Chevy Malibu driver and no summonses had been issued. The investigation is still active and anyone wit…
WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K
Winner: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K There was a $10,000 Mega Millions winner on Friday, April 19 in Central Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The winning Mega Millions lottery numbers were 19, 30, 34, 46 and 58 and the Mega Ball was 3 The Megaplier option was 3x. The winning ticket was sold at Drinq Linq at 1826 Route 27 in Edison.
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…
WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K
Winners: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K There were a pair of $10,000 Mega Millions lottery winners last week in Central Jersey. The winning numbers drawn on March 26 were: 7, 11, 22, 29, and 38 and the Megaball was 4. The Megaplier was 2x. The winning tickets were sold at: Acme, 400 S. Broad St. in Yardville, Mercer County, and; Krauszer's, 191 Old Bridge Turnpike in East Brunswick, Middlesex County.
NJ Infant Killed By Family Dog: Prosecutor NJ Infant Killed By Family Dog: Prosecutor
NJ Infant Killed By Family Dog: Prosecutor An infant is dead after being mauled by the family dog in Central Jersey, authorities said. Police were called to a Mereline Avenue home in Avenel around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Police Department Director Robert Hubner said. Officers found the mother and baby, who sustained serious injuries from the dog. The baby was pronounced dead on scene while the mother and father were transported to the hospital for treatment. No further information was provided. This investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information …
Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge
Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge A Jersey Cash 5 ticket good for $422,650 was sold in Central Jersey. The winning numbers from he Friday, Dec. 22 drawing were 09, 15, 20, 30 and 31 and the XTRA number was 02. The winning ticket was sold at Pit Stop Food Store, 1193 Englishtown Rd., Old Bridge in Middlesex County. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. 
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (Developing) A crash partially closed Route 9 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 northbound North of Route 35 in South Amboy, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 A crash with injuries was reported on Routes 1 and 9 in Central Jersey. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 northbound south of Randolph Avenue in Woodbridge Township according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported.
2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Central Jersey Crash 2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Central Jersey Crash
2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Central Jersey Crash Two people were killed and four others injured in a head-on crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. A Nissan was driving on Bordentown Avenue when it crossed over a double yellow line and collided head-on with a box truck at Waterworks Road in Sayreville around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31,  according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. The driver and the rear passenger seated on the driver’s side of the Nissan were pronounced dead at the scene, she said. The front passenger and rear passenger seated on the passenger’s side of the of the Nissan sustained se…
Woman Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Woman Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Woman Killed In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A woman was killed and a man was wounded in an attack in Central Jersey, authorities said. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:12 a.m., police responded to Juliet Street in New Brunswick after receiving the report that there were two injured people, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Police found two victims, a female who had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene and a male who has been transported to the hospital where he will be treated for his injuries, she said. The woman's name had not been released. Initial investigati…
Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police
Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police Two men from the Bronx have been charged with stealing dozens of catalytic converters from cars in Central Jersey, authorities said. Omar Fernandez, 31, and Gabriel M. Burgos, 31, were each charged with 20 counts of Theft, 19 counts of Criminal Mischief, 19 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Theft and 19 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief, according to Middlesex Borough Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. The charges stem from a rash of catalytic converter thefts totaling $33,545 which occurred in Middlesex Borough between December of 2022 and February of this …
Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met' Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met'
Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met' Friends and loved ones are mourning the unexpected loss of Joshua Carlton Lowe of Central Jersey from seizure disorder complications on Friday, Sept. 29. He was 29. Joshua went to Sayreville War Memorial High School and studied at Rutgers in New Brunswick, his social media page says.  He is described by his family — who launched a fundraiser on Epilepsy.com following his passing — as having an “easy going nature, irrepressible charm, and genuine friendliness” that “made a lasting impression on everyone he met.” The fundraiser had garnered more than $600 in donations as of Monday, Oct. 16 …
WINNERS: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B WINNERS: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B
Winners: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B Six New Jersey ticketholders matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Saturday, Oct. 7 winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.  These were four winners in South and Central Jersey and on the Jersey Shore: 130 Food Mart at 2900 Route 130 North in Delran, Burlington County, Kc'S Korner at 100 Oaktree Avenue in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, Snack Shack at 149 Lower Main St. in Aberdeen, Monmouth County, and, Soda King at 300 Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan, Monmouth County. The other $50,000 winners were in Essex and Morris c…
Man Tried Siphoning Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor Man Tried Siphoning Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor
Man Tried Siphoning Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor A 33-year-old man from Central Jersey was caught trying to siphon cooking oil from a Waren County restaurant, authorities said. Eric J. Marrero, of Carteret, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit theft and possession of burglary tools, according to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office. On Sept. 26, at approximately 2 a.m., Lopatcong Township police were dispatched to Acasia Thai Restaurant at 755 Memorial Parkway in Lopatcong. The owner of the restaurant called 9-1-1 when he observed a male on his surveillance cameras stealing cooking oil from the rear of the buildi…
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey A Powerball player in Central Jersey won $50,000, according to state Lottery officials. The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Monday, Sept. 25. The ticket was sold in Middlesex County at Welsh Farms, 1530C Oak Tree Rd., Iselin. There were two other $50,000 winners in Essex and Warren counties. The winning numbers for the Monday, Sept. 25, drawing were: 10, 12, 22, 36, and 50. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 2X.  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $835 million for the next drawing to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Central Jersey: NJSP SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Central Jersey: NJSP
SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Central Jersey: Njsp A driver escaped serious injury but was hospitalized after flipping on a New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp to the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 on the Turnpike Interchange 11 ramp to the southbound Parkway in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey State Police said. A Toyota sedan struck the center median and overturned, State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. No additional information was immediately available.
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Central Jersey: Police Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Central Jersey: Police
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Central Jersey: Police A 46-year-old dump truck driver from Passaic County was killed in a head-on collision with another dump truck in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22. on Port Reading Avenue near Lee Street, Woodbridge police said. The dump trucks were traveling in opposite directions, police said. One truck traveling eastbound crossed over the double yellow line resulting in a collision with the other truck.  A driver from Woodland Park was found unconscious in the driver's seat.  CPR was initiated and the driver was transported to Robert Wood …
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey A three-alarm fire heavily damaged an entire apartment building in Central Jersey early Friday, Sept. 15, authorities said. The fire displaced 15 residents who are staying elsewhere, South Brunswick police said. The fire was reported shortly after midnight at the Royal Oaks Apartment Complex off Route 1 in South Brunswick, police said. More than a dozen fire departments battled the blaze.  There were no injuries.
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds The PTAs of two Central Jersey public schools are reporting a possible theft of funds. The two Old Bridge school PTAs are the Grissom Elementary School PTA and Jonas Salk Middle School PTA. Both sent letters to parents this week informing them of financial issues. Both school PTAs said they referred the matter to Old Bridge police. Police did not immediately reply to a request for comment. They also said they removed a member of the Grissom Elementary School PTA board, but did not name the board member. No details about how much money is missing were released. The Middlesex County Prosec…
SEEN HIM? Central Jersey Police Seek Help Identifying Alleged Shoplifter SEEN HIM? Central Jersey Police Seek Help Identifying Alleged Shoplifter
Seen HIM? Central Jersey Police Seek Help Identifying Alleged Shoplifter Police in Central Jersey seek the public's help in identifying an alleged shoplifter. On Aug. 29, Your Eyes and You at 1326 Bound Brook Road in Middlesex reported that the male in the photographs shoplifted over $3,000 worth of eyeglasses from the business, Middlesex Borough police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Mulford at (732)356-1900 ext. 359 or Officer Colin DeVincenzo at (732)356-1900 ext. 363. Tips can also be made through our Anonymous Tip Line at (732)356-1900 ext. 847 or through NIXLE.
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned 'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned Condolences are pouring in for Josef-Ram Yitzhak, the Israeli pilot who died in a Central Jersey helicopter crash last week. The 44-year-old pilot, whose LinkedIn page says he's from Netanya, died when his Robinson R22 copter went down in a South Brunswick canal near Princeton at 3:15 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 31, local officials said. Since then, tributes have cropped up on social media. Yael Rubinstein remembered him as "the guy who never stopped smiling." The guy who never stopped smiling, no matter what. I guess your laughter is needed elsewhere now. 💔 RIP Josef-Ram Yitzhak Posted b…
Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In Central Jersey Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In Central Jersey
Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In Central Jersey A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Central Jersey. Matthew H. Brunner, of East Brunswick, was struck by the vehicle at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Henly Drive around 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, East Brunswick police said. Brunner was critically injured and later pronounced dead. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were uninjured and remained at the scene of the crash. The cause of the crash is being investigated by Patrolman Patrick Lem of the East Brunswick Police Department Special Operations Section. No further information was released. Anyon…