20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Jersey Shore Apartment: Officials 20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Jersey Shore Apartment: Officials
20 Cats Rescued From Bug-Infested Jersey Shore Apartment: Officials Twenty cats — some with eye ulcers and respiratory problems — were rescued from a bug-infested apartment in Monmouth County, authorities said. Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement received an anonymous tip on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The apartment in Neptune had two adults, and two children, ages 6 and 3 also living there.  Many of the cats were found to have had upper respiratory infections, eye ulcers, some with dental disease, and were all very scared upon intake, but generally in fair health, the SPCA said on Facebook. While wearing full protection gear, and after several hours o…
Starving Puppy Rescued By Monmouth County SPCA Starving Puppy Rescued By Monmouth County SPCA
Starving Puppy Rescued By Monmouth County SPCA A starving puppy was left by the side of the road in Monmouth County, officials said. On Sunday night, May 7, the Monmouth County SPCA's Animal Control Division responded to a call about a puppy left on the side of the road.  SPCA responders found an emaciated 8-week-old puppy that was abandoned in the Myrtle Avenue area in Neptune. "What we saw was beyond words. Skin and bones, labored breathing, and unable to lift her head," the SPCA wrote on Facebook. "A puppy we've named 'Matilda' was on the brink of death."They rushed her to their shelter for urgent medical care.  "She was…
Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully
Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully A 27-year-old father of five was killed in a Georgia shooting last month, and now his family wants to return his remains to New Jersey. On April 25, Jarrett D. Jeffries had moved down to Atlanta to be closer to his boys, his family from Neptune wrote on this GoFundMe page. "A loving son, brother, friend, and most importantly a father," the page reads. "Jarrett had so many goals that he wanted to accomplish but being the best father to his 5 boys was his number 1 priority. "My family and I have a goal and that’s to bring Jarrett home." His other biggest wish? To be "home here in Jerse…
Authorities ID Woman, 93, Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore Authorities ID Woman, 93, Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore
Authorities ID Woman, 93, Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore Authorities have identified the woman killed in a house fire in Belmar on Wednesday, March 15, authorities said. Frances Colie, 93, was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.  The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. on the 1700 block of Surf Avenue. There has been no indication of any foul play being involved, the prosecutor's office said. An investigation into the cause and origin of the fire, involving members of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, is ongoing.  Multiple fire departments res…
Woman Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore Woman Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore
Woman Killed In House Fire On Jersey Shore A woman was killed in a house fire in Belmar  on Wednesday, March 15, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. on the 1700 block of Surf Avenue, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. The woman's name had not been released. An investigation into the cause and origin of the fire, involving members of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, is ongoing.  There has been no indication of any foul play being involved, the prosecutor said. Multiple fire departments responded from surrounding towns to assist the Belmar Fire Depa…
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Central, South Jersey When it comes to celebrities, New Jersey boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Garden State, or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from South Jersey: Melissa Bacelar was born in Piscataway and is known for "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Pink Eye." Danny DeVito was born in Neptune and raised in Asbury Park. The actor and director is known for "Taxi," "Matilda," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and more. Emma Bell was born in Woodstown but attended Hunte…
State Police ID Driver, 74, Killed In GSP Crash In Cape May County State Police ID Driver, 74, Killed In GSP Crash In Cape May County
State Police ID Driver, 74, Killed In GSP Crash In Cape May County New Jersey State Police have identified the 74-year man killed in a Garden State Parkway crash in Cape May County Saturday, Feb. 25, authorities said. Olen Jayme, of Neptune, died in the crash, State Police said. A Volvo heading south veered off the roadway and struck two trees near milepost 12.4 around 4:20 p.m., State Police said. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 
Crash Kills Driver On GSP In Cape May County Crash Kills Driver On GSP In Cape May County
Crash Kills Driver On GSP In Cape May County A 74-year-old man was killed in a Garden State Parkway crash in Cape May County Saturday afternoon, Feb. 25, authorities said. A Volvo heading south veered off the roadway and struck tow trees near milepost 12.4 around 4:20 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The driver, a Neptune man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was being withheld pending notification.
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine of New Jersey's hospitals were named among America’s best of 2023, according to a new Healthgrades report. The "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" report is based on “overall clinical excellence,” with methodology including the evaluation of the hospital’s performance for 31 different procedures and conditions. The nine New Jersey hospitals that made the list: Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston Morristown Medical Center in Morristown Hackensack Meridian Health Jers…
Evicted Alligator Owner Faces Wildlife Charges After Abandonment In Monmouth: Officials Evicted Alligator Owner Faces Wildlife Charges After Abandonment In Monmouth: Officials
Evicted Alligator Owner Faces Wildlife Charges After Abandonment In Monmouth: Officials A missing alligator's owner now faces wildlife charges, authorities said. Earlier this week, the juvenile alligator was discovered "supposedly abandoned" in an empty lot in Neptune.  The Monmouth County SPCA requested tips from the public to assist in finding the owner(s) of the illegal species. Owner Savion Mendez of East Orange, and the alleged finder Angel Rosario of Asbury Park, were identified as the main persons of interest, the local SPCA said. According to MCSPCA Humane Law Enforcement, Mendez purchased the juvenile gator at a reptile expo in Pennsylvania and was keeping him …
Alligator In Plastic Container Dumped At Jersey Shore Alligator In Plastic Container Dumped At Jersey Shore
Alligator In Plastic Container Dumped At Jersey Shore A young alligator in a plastic container was found abandoned in an empty lot at the Jersey Shore, authorities said. A resident of Bangs Avenue in Neptune made the heartbreaking discovery and called the Monmouth County SPCA Sunday, Jan. 15, the organization said. The young alligator was brought back to the shelter and given a clean tank that allowed proper air circulation and is being kept in a climate-controlled area. The alligator will be transferred to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife shortly. Keeping alligators and caimans as pets in New Jersey is illegal and a danger to the…
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Road Rage Death: Prosecutor A 20-year-old man from Lakewood has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash during a road rage incident, authorities said. Avrohom Pam was charged with death by auto and assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer  The crash resulted in the death of Sean Avon, 26, of Brick Township, he said. On June 11, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Lakewood Township Police were called to Lanes Mills Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Squad, Lakewood To…