Video Shows Deadly 5-Car Crash That Brought Dozens Of Police Cars To Parkway Video Shows Deadly 5-Car Crash That Brought Dozens Of Police Cars To Parkway
Video Shows Deadly 5-Car Crash That Brought Dozens Of Police Cars To Parkway A 58-year-old Toms River resident was killed in a five-vehicle crash that closed the Garden State Parkway for hours Friday, authorities said. The 12 p.m. crash occurred on the southbound side near milepost 96.8 in Wall Township, New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. It involved a Hyundai passenger car, a GMC SUV, a Ford Transit van, a Kia SUV, and a Jeep SUV. The GMC struck the rear of the Hyundai, then the front of the Ford collided with the GMC, the GMC collided with the Kia, and the Kia collided with the Jeep, Marchan said. Footage from the scene posted by The Lakewood …
Aggressive Driving Leads To Arrests For Crack, Methadone, Xanax On Jersey Shore: Police Aggressive Driving Leads To Arrests For Crack, Methadone, Xanax On Jersey Shore: Police
Aggressive Driving Leads To Arrests For Crack, Methadone, Xanax On Jersey Shore: Police Aggressive driving on New Year's Eve resulted in the arrest of two suspects on multiple drug charges, authorities said. Just after noon on Friday, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed an aggressive driver on Beaverson Boulevard cutting other drivers off, Brick police said. There was an ensuring motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Shorrock Street and Route 70. Police said they found the car's passenger in possession of crack cocaine, methadone and paraphernalia. He was identified as Joseph Catanzaro, 25, of Barnegat., police said. During the investigation, Ca…
Ex-Amtrak Worker From NJ Admits Stealing, Selling Agency Equipment Ex-Amtrak Worker From NJ Admits Stealing, Selling Agency Equipment
Ex-Amtrak Worker From NJ Admits Stealing, Selling Agency Equipment UPDATE: For more than eight years, a now-former Amtrak employee from the Jersey Shore collected chainsaws and chainsaw parts from the agency, then sold them and kept the money. Federal authorities eventually caught on to Jose Rodriguez, 49, of Brick, then got a conviction for mail fraud. Hired in October 2007, Rodriguez worked as a senior engineer and repairman at Amtrak's North Brunswick facility, authorities said. Five years later, Rodriguez admitted in federal court, he began gathering equipment under the false pretense that they'd be used for company projects. Before he was caught in …
Video Shows Dump Truck Crash That Closed Route 70 Intersection Video Shows Dump Truck Crash That Closed Route 70 Intersection
Video Shows Dump Truck Crash That Closed Route 70 Intersection Brick police on Thursday released footage of the crash that closed an intersection along Route 70 the night before. A 2007 International 7600 dump truck towing a flatbed trailer with a Caterpillar 314 excavator was traveling westbound on Route 70 when the crash occurred around 5 p.m. on the Toms River border, Brick police said. Last night Rt. 70 was closed in both directions for a stretch of highway between the interchange with Rt. 88 and Brick... Posted by Brick Township Police Department on Thursday, December 9, 2021 The arm of the bulldozer was in an upward position while on the tra…
Repeat Jersey Shore Offender Admits Child Porn Possession: Feds Repeat Jersey Shore Offender Admits Child Porn Possession: Feds
Repeat Jersey Shore Offender Admits Child Porn Possession: Feds A 34-year-old repeat offender from the Jersey Shore has admitted to possessing thousands of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse, authorities said. Andrew Ramey, 34, of Brick, pleaded guilty on Tuesday by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to a possession of child pornography charge, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig.  According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, between March 13, 2020, and June 8, 2020, Ramey allegedly downloaded and shared material containing images of child sexual abuse,…
Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold At Jersey Shore ShopRite Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold At Jersey Shore ShopRite
Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $100K Sold At Jersey Shore ShopRite There is one lucky Powerball lottery player on the Jersey Shore. The winning New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Monday. The third-tier prize was worth $50,000. And that ticket was purchased with the Power Play option, multiplying the prize to $100,000.  The winning ticket was sold at the ShopRite at Route 70 and Chambersbridge Road in Brick. (Ocean County). The winning numbers were: 18, 26, 28, 38, and 47. The Red Power Ball number was 17. The Power Play was 2X.  The Double Play drawing results for Monday's drawing were: 01…
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert V. Clarkin of Brick, a lifelong plumber who enjoyed kayaking, died on Oct. 18. He was 52. Mr. Clarkin was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, but spent most of his life in Brick, his obituary says.  He worked as a plumber for 35 years.  Robert enjoyed helping others and was always there when someone needed him. In his free time, he enjoyed kayaking and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Marilyn Clarkin. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Audrey Clarkin; daughter, Jillian Clarkin; brothers, Jim Clarkin and his wife Renee, Ed Cla…
New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore
New Wawa Store Opens On Jersey Shore There's a new Wawa store coming to the Jersey Shore. Thursday marks the grand opening of the sixth Wawa store in Brick. To recognize Veterans Day, all retired veterans will be treated to free coffee and coffee toast. The new store, with gas pumps, is located at 1902 Route 88. As part of the celebration there is an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony planned at 9 a.m. It will feature local officials, charitable contributions and a recognition of local heroes.  There also will be a "Hoagies for Heroes" hoagie building competition between first responders from Brick Township Police Departm…
Brick Police Arrest Shoplifter, 62, With $3,500 In Cigarettes At Toms River Wawa Gas Station Brick Police Arrest Shoplifter, 62, With $3,500 In Cigarettes At Toms River Wawa Gas Station
Brick Police Arrest Shoplifter, 62, With $3,500 In Cigarettes At Toms River Wawa Gas Station A 62-year-old man from the Jersey Shore was arrested at a Wawa gas station, authorities said.  On Oct. 29 at 7:37 p.m. Brick patrol officers responded to the Wawa at 116 Brick Boulevard for a shoplifting call, according to Police Officer Victoria Finelli. Officers were able to view surveillance footage of a male subject who leaned over the cashier counter and grabbed a large brown box and exited the store, she said. The box contained a large amount of carton cigarettes with an estimated value of $3,500, Finelli said.  On Monday at 8 p.m., the suspect returned to the Wawa. At thi…
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Brick Pedestrian Struck By Car In Brick
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Brick A 75-year-old pedestrian was hurt when he was struck by an SUV on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Michael Falcone of Brick reportedly suffered internal injuries as a result of the crash which occurred Monday afternoon as Falcone was crossing The Boulevard at Blake Circle in the Greenbriar section of the township, police said.  Joyce Asay, 82, also of Brick was reportedly driving a ;2014 Subaru Legacy westbound on Blake Circle at 2:58 p.m. Monday, police said. Falcone was walking east toward The Boulevard, police said.  Asay's vehicle reportedly stopped at the intersection as …
Pedestrian Struck In Jersey Shore Crash Pedestrian Struck In Jersey Shore Crash
Pedestrian Struck In Jersey Shore Crash First responders were called to the Jersey Shore on a report of a pedestrian struck during rush-hour, authorities said.  The serious crash occurred about 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 35 and Bowline Avenue in Brick township, initial reports said.  An unconfirmed report said that the crash victim was in traumatic arrest.  No other details were immediately available.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
NJ Couple Killed In Crash Returning From Cross Country Trip NJ Couple Killed In Crash Returning From Cross Country Trip
NJ Couple Killed In Crash Returning From Cross Country Trip A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of a young couple who died in an Illinois crash while returning home from a cross country vacation last Friday. Cole Young, 19, was behind the wheel of a 2008 Honda Odyssey on Interstate 70 when a westbound tractor trailer veered onto the median and then into oncoming traffic, according to Illinois State Police. Our condolences to the families and friends of Sadi Connors and Cole Young. We will cherish their memories forever. Posted by Point Pleasant Education Association on Sunday, August 22, 2021 View this post on Inst…