Woman Sentenced For Stealing $108K From Jersey Shore Marina: Prosecutor Woman Sentenced For Stealing $108K From Jersey Shore Marina: Prosecutor
Woman Sentenced For Stealing $108K From Jersey Shore Marina: Prosecutor A 52-year-old woman from Ocean County has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with more than $108,000 stolen from her employer — a marina, authorities said. Lisa Dowd of Barnegat was sentenced on Friday, June 2 as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to theft, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Dowd made restitution to the victim in the amount of $108,415, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Barnegat Township Police Department revealed that Dowd was an employee in the office of a marina in Barnegat Town…
Atlantic County Woman Stole $175K From Jersey Shore Nursing Home: Prosecutor Atlantic County Woman Stole $175K From Jersey Shore Nursing Home: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Woman Stole $175K From Jersey Shore Nursing Home: Prosecutor A 35-year-old woman from Atlantic County is accused of stealing more than $175,000 from a senior living community she planned events for in Ocean County, authorities said. Alicia K. Campbell, of Mays Landing, was charged last week with theft, forgery, falsifying records and credit card fraud, all in connection with her former position as Lifestyle Director of the Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course, a senior living community in Ocean Township (Waretown), they said. Additionally, Evan Garaizar, 25, of Barnegat, a former co-worker of Campbell's, was charged wi…
Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor A 44-year-old woman from Ocean County has been charged with setting fire to her home, authorities said. On Tuesday,  March 21, Lisa Ziobro, of Barnegat, was charged with two counts of aggravated arson and four counts of arson, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer Billhimer did not disclose a motive for the arson. Earlier Tuesday at about 7:30 a.m., Barnegat Township police and firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Waterfall Lane. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. The family dog was rescued and unharmed. A pet bird was unab…
Uber Driver Touched Rider Sexually On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Uber Driver Touched Rider Sexually On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Uber Driver Touched Rider Sexually On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor An Uber driver has been charged with criminal sexual contact after touching a rider inappropriately, authorities said. Ronald Yaniak, 56, of Little Egg Harbor was charged on Sunday, March 5 for the incident that allegedly occurred in Tuckerton, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Saturday, March 4, the Borough of Tuckerton Police Department received a 911 call from a female stating that she was touched inappropriately by an Uber driver while she was utilizing the ride-sharing service, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecu…
Nine Lottery Winners Totaling $110K Sold Across New Jersey Nine Lottery Winners Totaling $110K Sold Across New Jersey
Nine Lottery Winners Totaling $110K Sold Across New Jersey Eight Mega Millions tickets worth $10,000 and one good for $30,000 were sold across New Jersey. The tickets from the Tuesday, Jan. 10 drawing won the third-tier prize. The $30,000 winner was purchased with the Megaplier option, tripling the prize. A $1 million ticket was sold in Ocean County. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Passaic County ($30,000): Clifton Discount Liquors, 73 Ackerman Ave., Clifton; Bergen County ($10,000): Mobil PIP North, Palisade Interstate Parkway N., Edgewood Cliffs; Morris County ($10,000): Kings Food Market #3630, 86 E. Main St., Mendham;…
7-Eleven Selling These 18 New Jersey Locations 7-Eleven Selling These 18 New Jersey Locations
7-Eleven Selling These 18 New Jersey Locations 7-Eleven Inc. is looking to sell or lease 73 of its stores, 18 of which are in New Jersey. NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC is helping with the process, having posted a list of all of the sites along with a bid deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 1. Some of the stores are some of the 3,800 Speedway stores that 7-Eleven purchased in May 2021. The New Jersey stores touting for sale signs are: Colonia, Saint Georges Avenue Scotch Plains, Park Avenue Newark, Broad Street Newark, Market Street Newark, Ferry Street Butler, Route 23 Elmwood Park, Broadway Holmdel, Route 35 Hackettstown, Main Street…
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19
Jersey Shore Motorcyclist Dylan DeStefano Dies In Crash, 19 Dylan DeStefano died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 12 of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident, his obituary says. He was 19 years old. The Barnegat/Manahawkin resident's greatest passions were his Honda Street Bike and his Nissan 350 Z, next to physical fitness, his obit says. Dylan was a valued employee of Mud City, where he was considered family. Hundreds of people who knew and loved Dylan turned out for a memorial in his honor last week. A GoFundMe page for Dylan's family had raised more than $24,600 as of Sunday, Oct. 16. Condolences poured in on Instagram. …
Jersey Shore Girl, 15, In Intensive Care After Being Struck By Car Jersey Shore Girl, 15, In Intensive Care After Being Struck By Car
Jersey Shore Girl, 15, In Intensive Care After Being Struck By Car A 15-year-old girl from Ocean County remains in intensive care after being struck by a car. Makiah was hit on Wednesday, July 13 while crossing Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical expenses. Community support is growing for Makian and her mother, Tiffany Worthy of Barnegat, after the crash. "As a member of our work family, she is well known to everyone here on campus for her loving heart and soul," reads the campaign, which had raised nearly $4,900 in just a few hours. "Now is the time for us to repay her kindness; we are looking to raise money to help …
Details Released In Barnegat HS Bathroom Stabbing Details Released In Barnegat HS Bathroom Stabbing
Details Released In Barnegat HS Bathroom Stabbing A Barnegat High School student was stabbed during a bathroom fight early Friday, May 27, authorities said. The school was put in a shelter in place as officials worked to break up the fight at 7:48 a.m., Barnegat police said. The student treated for non-life threatening injuries and an edged weapon was recovered, authorities said.  The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI unit responded to the school to process the scene and evidence. The shelter in place was lifted when officers and command staff determined and were confident that there was no threat to student safety. Charg…
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore native and beloved photographer Walter Kelly McCaffrey, Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5. He was 36. Walter grew up in Barnegat and graduated from South Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Walter then went on to graduate from Colorado Mountain College before moving to Denver, where he was studying economics at the University of Colorado, his memorial says. Walter was a skilled photographer and enjoyed cycling, snowboarding, and surfing, his obituary says. Walter leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Antoinette Agresta; his siblings,…
US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore
US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore A 46-year-old fisherman suffering a medical emergency was rescued off the Jersey Shore by members of the US Coast Guard from Barnegat and Atlantic City, authorities said. The rescue involved the fishing vessel "Captain John" about 45 miles east of Point Pleasant. A crew member aboard Captain John reportedly used a marine radio to notify Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders of the emergency at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station B…
Jersey Shore Snowmobiler Among 2 Killed In Wrong-Way NY Crash: Police Jersey Shore Snowmobiler Among 2 Killed In Wrong-Way NY Crash: Police
Jersey Shore Snowmobiler Among 2 Killed In Wrong-Way NY Crash: Police A 64-year-old Ocean County resident was among two killed in a head-on snowmobile crash in Upstate NY, authorities said. Nicholas J. Klym, 64, of Barnegat, was operating the snowmobile and failed to keep right at the crest of a hill while heading west on Rector Road in Montague around 12:45 a.m. Friday, March 4, New York State Police said. That's when Klym struck 44-year-old Charles C. Eldred Jr.'s snowmobile, which was heading west, authorities said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. State Police were assisted at the scene by the Martinsburg Fire Department. An investigation is ong…