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Toms River Woman Admits To Killing Roommate With Shower Rod, Wooden Board: Prosecutors Toms River Woman Admits To Killing Roommate With Shower Rod, Wooden Board: Prosecutors
Toms River Woman Admits To Killing Roommate With Shower Rod, Wooden Board: Prosecutors A Toms River woman admitted to her role in the death of her roommate, a former Manchester High School janitor, authorities said. Mary Carbone, 60, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 8 to aggravated manslaughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. She was previously indicted for murder in the death of 55-year-old Frank Stochel of Toms River. Manchester Township police responded to a report of an unresponsive man at a home on Sixth Avenue in the Pine Lake Park section of the township on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Officers found Stochel's body on the …
Driver Sends SUV Into Ocean County Strip Mall Driver Sends SUV Into Ocean County Strip Mall
Driver Sends SUV Into Ocean County Strip Mall An elderly woman was injured after crashing her car into a shopping plaza in Whiting, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the wreck at Whiting Commons on Lacey Road just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. Officers found a black 2020 Hyundai Tucson had caused significant damage to the fronts of H&R Block and Wine World. Police said an 88-year-old woman from Whiting was driving in the strip mall parking lot. She accelerated her vehicle, drove over a curb, and crashed into the building.  Investigators said no one else was in the SUV with her during the crash.…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In New Year's Crash In Manchester: Police Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In New Year's Crash In Manchester: Police
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In New Year's Crash In Manchester: Police A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Manchester, authorities said. On Monday, Jan. 1, at approximately 2:10 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Route 571 and Beacon Street for a two-vehicle crash. Officers observed a white 2010 Mercedes-Benz SUV facing west on Country Route 571 with rear-end damage. Additionally, officers observed a black and yellow 2002 Honda CBR motorcycle lying in the roadway.  The investigation revealed that the motorcycle struck the rear of the Mercedes-Benz, which had pulled in front of it whil…
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree
Motorcyclist, 27, Ejected, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash With Tree A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Ocean County was killed when he attempted to pass another vehicle, lost control and struck a tree, authorities said. Robert Trout, of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, died in the crash on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Manchester police said. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Manchester Township police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Buckingham Road to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Police found a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass shoulder adjacent to the roadway with extensive da…
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash A 28-year-old man from Lakewood was killed in a weekend motorcycle crash, authorities said. Roland Same was pronounced dead in the crash on Sunday, April 23 at 3:41 p.m., Manchester Township police said. Police responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Mount Misery Road in the Whiting section of the Township to investigate/ Upon arrival, police observed a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 motorcycle near the wood-line on the grass portion adjacent to the roadway with heavy damage to the entire vehicle.  The investigation revealed that the Yamaha was traveling eastbound on Pasadena Road at a …
Toms River Woman, 61, Killed In Head-On Crash: Police Toms River Woman, 61, Killed In Head-On Crash: Police
Toms River Woman, 61, Killed In Head-On Crash: Police A 61-year-old woman from Toms River was killed in a head-on crash, authorities said. The crash — involving a commercial refrigerated box truck and a Nissan pickup truck — occurred on Route 70 in Manchester around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Manchester Township police said. The pickup driver, Sandra Wade, died as a result of her injuries at the scene, police said.
200 Trespassers Busted At NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok 200 Trespassers Busted At NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok
200 Trespassers Busted At NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok Police issued 131 tickets to trespassers found on boats and ATVs at a private property along the Jersey Shore popularized on TikTok. Noise complaints brought multiple police agencies to Heritage Minerals — commonly known as Crystal Lake — on Saturday, July 30, where they found nearly 200 people in ATVs, boats and cars all around the lake, Manchester police said. Originally operated by American Smelting and Refining Company, Inc., the property was sold to and subsequently operated by Heritage Minerals until the cessation of mining operations in the early 1980s.  It's since remained closed f…
Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Gets 6 Years Prison For Fatal Crash While Loading Furniture: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been sentenced to six years in state prison for leaving the scene of a fatal crash, authorities said. Kevin Noonan, of Manchester, was sentenced on Friday, April 1, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The hit-and-run crash on April 13, 2021, killed Jack Gotfried, 69, of Whiting, after Noonan loaded furniture onto his pickup truck, the prosecutor said. Additionally, Superior Court Judge Lisa A. Puglisi suspended Noonan’s driving privileges for two years and fined him $2,500 on his previously entered guilt…
UPDATED: Online Gun Threats, 'Rumors' Close Jersey Shore School District UPDATED: Online Gun Threats, 'Rumors' Close Jersey Shore School District
Updated: Online Gun Threats, 'Rumors' Close Jersey Shore School District An online threat and comments on social media prompted a school district on the Jersey Shore to cancel in-person classes Friday,  But the threat of a gun, and subsequent rumors on the internet turned out to be unfounded, Manchester Township police said in a statement Friday. "In order to quell any further public alarm, the Manchester Police Department wanted to inform the community that yesterday we were made aware of numerous rumors, originating at the Manchester Township High School, in reference to a potentially violent event involving a gun taking place today at the High School."  Due…
Ocean County Man, 88, Gets 10 Years State Prison For Jersey Shore Manslaughter Ocean County Man, 88, Gets 10 Years State Prison For Jersey Shore Manslaughter
Ocean County Man, 88, Gets 10 Years State Prison For Jersey Shore Manslaughter An 88-year-old man with addresses in Ocean and Essex counties has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison in connection with the brutal death of a Florida man, authorities said. Thomas Hatchett of Manchester Township was sentenced on Tuesday as a result of his earlier guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On July 1, 2019, Manchester Township police received a 9-1-1 call about a victim lying face down in the street in front of a residence. Officers found Igal Hedad, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bleeding from&n…
1 Dead After Off-Road Vehicle Overturns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Crystal Lake Popularized On TikTok 1 Dead After Off-Road Vehicle Overturns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Crystal Lake Popularized On TikTok
1 Dead After Off-Road Vehicle Overturns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Crystal Lake Popularized On TikTok One person died after an off-roading vehicle with four occupants overturned this weekend into a Jersey Shore lake that became popular on TikTok. Earlier this year, one person drowned at the same, privately-owned former mining property in Ocean County. The incident occurred Saturday evening, when the utility terrain vehicle overturned and became submerged in 25 feet of water -- James Grover, 62, still attached by his seatbelt, NJ.com reports. Grover was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities believe he drowned, the article says. Two other occupants and the driver were able to escape…
Authorities: Ocean County Tenant, 88, Admits Killing Landlord Over Rent Authorities: Ocean County Tenant, 88, Admits Killing Landlord Over Rent
Authorities: Ocean County Tenant, 88, Admits Killing Landlord Over Rent An 88-year-old from New Jersey man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing his landlord, authorities said.  Thomas C. Hatchett, of Manchester pleaded guilty on Friday to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of Igal Hedad, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.   They had a disagreement about rent, authorities have said.  On July 1, 2019, Manchester Township Police Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man lying face down in the street. Police found Hedad bleeding …
SEEN HIM? Ocean County Man, 56, Last Seen At NYC Penn Station SEEN HIM? Ocean County Man, 56, Last Seen At NYC Penn Station
Seen HIM? Ocean County Man, 56, Last Seen At NYC Penn Station A 56-year old man from Manchester has been missing for more than two weeks, authorities said on Wednesday. Manchester Township police are seeking the public's help locating Brian Gerlach, who was last seen on Aug. 4 at New York's Penn Station wearing a gray t-shirt, dark colored shorts and flip flops.  Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call Manchester police at 732-657-6111. You also can leave a private message this page, as well as use Manchester PD's  anonymous tip line at this website.
Man Drowns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok Man Drowns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok
Man Drowns In NJ 'Hidden Gem' Popularized On TikTok A 23-year-old Plainfield man drowned at a former mining property in Ocean County, authorities said. The body of Edwin Caballero was pulled from Crystal Lake at the Heritage Mineral property in Manchester Sunday morning, Manchester Township police said. Several videos of Crystal Lake have been popping up on social video-sharing platform TikTok, calling the spot a "hidden gem." A Manchester Township police spokesperson warned, though, the water can be "very unpredictable and dangerously unstable." "Those entering the water will quickly realize that after taking a few steps in the soft, unsta…
Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze
Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze A Jersey Shore couple best known for working magic with animals, especially as popular dog-training professionals, were left homeless on Wednesday after a lightning strike destroyed their house and kennel -- killing several pets, authorities said,  Friends and clients of Liz Casterlin and Mark Buglio -- owners of J&R Kennel LLC at 318 Beckerville Road in Manchester -- have made a plea to the community to donate food and essential supplies to the couple.   At least two cats, a bird and several reptiles died in the fast-moving fire, which broke out in the 1½-story ranch hou…
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home UPDATE: A lightning strike Wednesday ignited a fire that destroyed a Jersey Shore home and killed several pets. Two cats, a bird and several reptiles died in the Beckerville Road fire, which broke out in the 1½-story ranch house shortly before 3 p.m., Manchester Township police said. Responders included firefighters from Whiting, Manchester, Ridgeway, Forked River, Lakehurst, Cassville and Whitesville, as well as Manchester Township EMS and police. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross found temporary lodging and provided supplies to the family.
Prosecutor: Woman, 56, Killed Former Manchester HS Janitor Using Shower Rod, Tape Dispenser Prosecutor: Woman, 56, Killed Former Manchester HS Janitor Using Shower Rod, Tape Dispenser
Prosecutor: Woman, 56, Killed Former Manchester HS Janitor Using Shower Rod, Tape Dispenser An Ocean County woman killed a former Manchester High School custodian she lived with using a shower rod and a tape dispenser, authorities charged. Mary Carbone, 56, was charged with murder in the slaying of 55-year-old Frank Stochel at a home they shared in Manchester, they said.  Police found Stochel dead on the floor of his 6th Avenue home in the township's Pine Lake Park-section on Feb. 24 The county Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Police Chief Lisa Parker said in a statement. SEE: Death Of Former Manch…