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NJ Town Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It NJ Town Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It
NJ Town Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It One New Jersey town is asking residents again to switch their trick-or-treating date due to its annual Halloween parade scheduled for Halloween Night. And residents seem to be okay with it. Toms River Mayor Maurice B. Hill announced the date change this week in a Facebook post. “This was a joint decision made by the Township, Toms River Fire Companies and the Toms River Police Department," Hill said. "We want children to come to the parade with their families on Halloween but still enjoy the time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating.” Residents were quick to remind Hill in the comm…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police
Pedestrian Critically Hurt, Struck Outside Crosswalk In Toms River: Police An unidentified woman is in critical condition after she allegedly crossed against a "Do Not Cross" sign and got struck by a vehicle, authorities said. On Wednesday March 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Toms River police were called to the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street for a reported pedestrian struck.  Upon police arrival, EMS crews were working on the patient, who sustained head trauma and was semi-conscious, police said. She was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center where she was listed in critical condition late Wednesday. The initial investigation re…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Suspicious Device Left Near Ocean County Courthouse, Causing Public Alarm: Prosecutor Suspicious Device Left Near Ocean County Courthouse, Causing Public Alarm: Prosecutor
Suspicious Device Left Near Ocean County Courthouse, Causing Public Alarm: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been charged with causing a false public alarm after placing a suspicious device near the Ocean County Courthouse, authorities said. David Giordano, of Toms River, was charged in the incident that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 6, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  At approximately 9 p.m. that day, Toms River police were dispatched to Hooper Avenue and Washington Street for a report of a suspicious item in the roadway. Police found a car battery with a power inverter attached to it, Billhimer said…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Driver Practicing 'Deep Breathing Techniques' Blacks Out, Crashes Head-On In Ocean County Driver Practicing 'Deep Breathing Techniques' Blacks Out, Crashes Head-On In Ocean County
Driver Practicing 'Deep Breathing Techniques' Blacks Out, Crashes Head-On In Ocean County Police in Ocean County say a driver was practicing "deep breathing techniques" just before crossing into the wrong lane of traffic in Toms River and crashing head-on into another car, injuring three people. The collision occurred at 4:55 p.m. Saturday near Hooper Avenue and Washington Street, Toms River police said. Thomas P. Zimmerman, 19, of Brick told police he was driving south on Hooper when he crossed the double-yellow lines and crashed into an oncoming car, police said. Zimmerman, who was not charged, told Toms River police he was practicing "deep-breathing techniques and may have ‘…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Authorities: Shots Fired In Toms River Authorities: Shots Fired In Toms River
Authorities: Shots Fired In Toms River Authorities are investigating a report of shots fired late Tuesday in Ocean County. There was a report of multiple gunshots fired about 11:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Washington Street in Toms River, authorities said. No one was reported hurt. “We are allocating all of our resources to root out the individuals responsible for this brazen lawlessness," Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a press statement. "This behavior will not be tolerated." Toms Police Chief Mitch Little said his department is providing extra patrols during the ongoing investigation. Billhimer an…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Pizza For COVID-19 Shut-Ins, Thanks To Toms River Police Pizza For COVID-19 Shut-Ins, Thanks To Toms River Police
Pizza For Covid-19 Shut-Ins, Thanks To Toms River Police There is a tasty reward for sheltering in place from the coronavirus in Toms River. In the spirit of Great American Takeout Day, the Toms River PBA, FOP and Police Foundation are donating pies to the first 300 customers at specified pizzerias on Thursday. Mention “TRPD Pizza Pies” when ordering one pizza per family while supplies last. "We are here for our community to support our residents and our local businesses," the Toms River Police Department said in a Facebook post. "Thank you to our brothers and sisters at Lacey PBA for initiating this program." The six local pizzerias that will …

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by Jon Craig