Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved brother Brandon Gary Murphy died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 26. He was 23. Born in Red Bank, Murphy grew up in Jackson before moving to Brick, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Murphy loved making music, playing video games, and spending time with his family, especially his kind and caring older brother, Richard C. Murphy, his memorial says. Murphy was predeceased by his mother, Donna Murphy. In addition to his brother, Murphy leaves behind his heartbroken father, Richard P. Murphy, as well as several extended family me…
Pedestrian, 66, Struck, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash: Police Pedestrian, 66, Struck, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash: Police
Pedestrian, 66, Struck, Killed In Jersey Shore Crash: Police A 66-year-old woman from Ocean County was killed in a pedestrian crash, authorities said. At 9:12 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, Jackson police officers responded to White Road near the intersection of Whitesville Road for a pedestrian who had been struck and the CPR was in progress. The initial investigation revealed that Sabrina Ben-Porat of Jackson was crossing the roadway when she was struck by a 2015 Dodge Durango being operated by a 22-year-old male resident of Toms River, police said. The victim was pronounced at the scene. The investigation is ongoing at this time and is being conducted …
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving Fatal Crash, Fleeing To Mexico: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Ocean County has admitted leaving the scene of a fatal crash before fleeing to Mexico, authorities said. Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death on Thursday, Feb. 24, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 24, 2020, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Jackson police responded to I-195 for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Jackson Township Po…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Pushing Victim Off Motel Balcony: Prosecutor An Ocean County man has admitted severely injuring another man by pushing him off a motel balcony, authorities said. Steven Adams, 23, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 15, 2021, at approximately 7 p.m., Seaside Park police were called to the Desert Palm Inn for an injured man who had fallen from a balcony. Police found Chad Atwood, 42, of Seaside Park, lying on the pavement, Billhimer said. It was apparent that Atwood was suffering from serious injuries, and he was airlifted to Jersey Sh…
Burglary Arrest Made At Jersey Shore Townhouses: Police Burglary Arrest Made At Jersey Shore Townhouses: Police
Burglary Arrest Made At Jersey Shore Townhouses: Police A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a townhouse complex that he worked at on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Troy Jones of Jackson was charged on a warrant complaint with burglary and theft, Jac On Dec. 23, 2021, Police Officer Michael DeBlasi responded to a residence on Chatham Court West in the Gardens at Jackson 21 on the report of a theft. A resident reported that over $4,000 in cash and an Apple watch had been stolen although no forced entry was made, police said. The officer’s initial investigation resulted in the potential suspect being identifie…
3 Lucky NJ Lottery Players Win Trip To Super Bowl LVI 3 Lucky NJ Lottery Players Win Trip To Super Bowl LVI
3 Lucky NJ Lottery Players Win Trip To Super Bowl LVI Three lucky New Jersey Lottery players have won trips to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, state officials said. They participated in the state Lottery's Quick Draw Big Game promotion. In addition to the trip to the Super Bowl game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, the Lottery winners won passes to Hall of Fame events and $1,000 apiece in spending cash. The Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13. NJ Lottery Executive Director James Carey said, "What better prize than a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the single largest sporting event of the year in t…
NOR'EASTER: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow NOR'EASTER: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow
NOR'Easter: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow New Jerseyans on Saturday afternoon began digging out of the second snowstorm this month. Some had a only few inches to shovel away -- others, feet. Here's a look at snow totals (in inches) from across the state, according to the National Weather Service. Wayne: 3.3 Asbury: 3.5 Verona/Montclair: 4 Hewitt: 5.1 Chatham: 6.3 Bergenfield: 6.9 Wood-Ridge: 7.2 North Brunswick: 8.3 Elizabeth: 8.5 Evesham: 10 inches Hammonton: 10 inches Cape May Harbor: 13 Holmdel: 14 Jackson: 14.1 Eatontown: 14.2 Avalon: 15 inches Little Egg Harbor: 18 inches Linwood: 19 inches Bayville: 21 Expect cold and blus…
Driver Airlifted After Sending Car Through Jersey Shore Home: Police Driver Airlifted After Sending Car Through Jersey Shore Home: Police
Driver Airlifted After Sending Car Through Jersey Shore Home: Police A 23-year-old driver with a suspended license was flown to the hospital after sending a vehicle through several yards and fences then into a house on the Jersey Shore Friday night, authorities said. Jose Lopez-Serrano, of Jackson, was behind the wheel of the Toyota sedan and had to be extricated from the vehicle that he sent into the Cox Cro Road home in Toms River around 11:25 p.m., Toms River Police Chief Mitchell A. Little said. He was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center. Rescue 2624 responded to assist Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department on this vehicle vs house. Posted by Toms R…
Arrest Made In Theft Of $47K Worth Of Aluminum Beams On Jersey Shore Arrest Made In Theft Of $47K Worth Of Aluminum Beams On Jersey Shore
Arrest Made In Theft Of $47K Worth Of Aluminum Beams On Jersey Shore A 48-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has been arrested in connection with the theft of $47,000 worth of aluminum beams from a marine construction company, authorities said. Anonymous tips from the public helped in the investigation, according to Brick Township police. John Paul Cottrell Sr. of Jackson was arrested on a warrant at his home on Jan.6, according to Brick police. On Dec. 18, a theft occurred at Extreme Marine Construction on Princeton Avenue in Brick.  A suspect loaded the expensive aluminum beams onto a flat trailer owned by the business and then removed the trailer w…
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report
Body Of NJ Man Found In New Orleans 2 Months After Disappearance: Report The body of a 33-year-old New Jersey man was found in New Orleans more than two months after his disappearance, The Lakewood Scoop reports. Michael Gelfand, of Jackson, was found dead in NoLa on Monday, March 21, the outlet said citing sources. His body is being flown back to New Jersey for burial. Gelfand arrived in New Orleans on Jan. 5 for business and was scheduled to return to his home in New Jersey on Jan. 6, police said. His family has not heard from him since Jan. 6. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Click here for more from The Lakewood Scoop.
These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow
These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow Some New Jersey school districts will be opening late or pushing classes online Tuesday due to Monday's storm. Areas in South and Central Jersey got between three and 11 inches of snow in the first winter storm of the season (click here for a map of snow totals from NBC). The following districts will be delayed or remote Tuesday: Barnegat: 2-hour delay Denville: remote Jackson: remote LBI/Surf City: 2-hour delay Stafford Township/Manahawkin: 2-hour delay Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Wins $651K Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Wins $651K
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Wins $651K One lucky Jersey Cash 5 player won big on Sunday night, state Lottery officials said. Their ticket matched all five numbers drawn to win the $650,969 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 01, 02, 13, 37, and 43 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.  The winning ticket was sold at Krauszer’s Food, 740 Brewers Bridge Road, Jackson in Ocean County.