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Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police
Four Arrested After Heroin, Cocaine, Ghost Gun Parts Found In Atlantic City Motel Room: Police Four people were arrested after they were accused of having heroin, crack cocaine, and ghost gun parts in an Atlantic City motel room, authorities said. Atlantic City police executed a drug search warrant at the motel on the 3000 block of Pacific Avenue on Wednesday, July 24, the department said in a news release. Officers found 226 white wax folds of suspected heroin, about 35 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and seven clear plastic bags of suspected marijuana. Investigators also seized suboxone, several types of drug paraphernalia, and $3,025 in cash. The raid also uncovered tw…
Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser
Jersey Shore HS Football Player Battling Rare Form Of Cancer: Fundraiser An Atlantic County high school football player is battling a rare form of pediatric cancer, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for a boy named Chris who's a junior at Pinelands Regional High School in Little Egg Harbor Township. Chris plays football for the Pinelands Wildcats and also is a player in the South Jersey Flag Football Association. Chris was recently diagnosed with stage three rhabdomyosarcoma. The childhood disease causes cancerous cells to form in muscle tissue, according to the National Cancer Institute. The GoFundMe page had raise…
Arsonists Break Into Jersey Shore Home, Start Living Room Fire: Prosecutor Arsonists Break Into Jersey Shore Home, Start Living Room Fire: Prosecutor
Arsonists Break Into Jersey Shore Home, Start Living Room Fire: Prosecutor A pair of men from Ocean County have been charged with setting a home on fire in Little Egg Harbor, authorities said. Thomas Lester, 20, of Tuckerton, and Ethan Salter, 19, of Little Egg Harbor Township, broke into a National Union Boulevard home on Jan. 8 around 2:15 p.m., then started a fire in the living room, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said on Friday, March 8. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and about two months later, Lester and Salter were each arrested at their homes and charged with aggravated arson, arson, burglary, criminal misc…
Jersey Shore Detective Failed To Surrender Guns Under Court Order: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Detective Failed To Surrender Guns Under Court Order: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Detective Failed To Surrender Guns Under Court Order: Prosecutor A detective from the Jersey Shore was found to have violated a court order by not surrendering personal guns, authorities said. Matthew Curtis, 47, of Little Egg Harbor Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County on charges of providing a false report, contempt and a weapons charge, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. ALSO SEE: Detective Required To Sell Handguns Later Reported One As Stolen, Ocean Prosecutor Says  An investigation revealed that Curtis — a detective with the Island Heights Police Department – was required to sur…
Jersey Shore Man Caught With 1,000 Child Porn Images, Marijuana Plants: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Caught With 1,000 Child Porn Images, Marijuana Plants: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Caught With 1,000 Child Porn Images, Marijuana Plants: Prosecutor A 41-year-old Jersey Shore man has been arrested on child pornography charges and for possessing marijuana plants, authorities said. Michael Kozdron, of Little Egg Harbor Township, was charged on Tuesday, June 20 with possession and distribution of child pornography, and several drug offenses, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit identified an IP address associated with a Little Egg Harbor Township residence as a location where an individual was uploading images of child p…
1,600-Acre Forest Fire Under Control In Ocean County 1,600-Acre Forest Fire Under Control In Ocean County
1,600-Acre Forest Fire Under Control In Ocean County A more than 1,600-acre forest fire that spread across parts of Ocean County this weekend has been placed under control. The Log Swamp Wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township had been 100 percent contaminated as of 8 a.m. Sunday, April 16, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The blaze burned portions of Bass River State Forest, the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area and the Warren Grove Bombing Range. "Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene to continue improving containment lines and monitor the area to ensure public safety," the NJFFS said. "While portions of the s…
NJ Forest Fire Service Contains 418-Acre Wildfire In Ocean County NJ Forest Fire Service Contains 418-Acre Wildfire In Ocean County
NJ Forest Fire Service Contains 418-Acre Wildfire In Ocean County The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and local firefighters contained a 418-acre wildfire. The fire was considered 100% contained by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, according to the Forest Fire Service. It had burned since early afternoon Tuesday. The wildfire at Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area.New Jersey Forest Fire Service The fire was centered in the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area – Governor’s Branch Wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township. No one was reported hurt.  The wildfire Tuesday in Little Egg Harbor Township.New Jersey Forest Fire Service There were no imm…
Firefighters Battle Wildfire On Jersey Shore Firefighters Battle Wildfire On Jersey Shore
Firefighters Battle Wildfire On Jersey Shore Firefighters were battling a large wildfire on Tuesday afternoon, March 7, authorities said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it was responding to an active wildfire off Route 539 west of the Garden State Parkway in Little Egg Harbor Township. The wildfire in Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area had reached 125 acres in size and was 0% contained, the Forest Fire Service said mid-afternoon. A total of 16 structures were in danger of burning, the fire service said, and local firefighters were assisting in fire protection. Route 539 was closed from Forge Road to Warren Grove Spur …
Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says
Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says A fire that left a man dead in Ocean County is under investigation. On Monday, March 6, at approximately 1:45 p.m., multiple fire companies from the Little Egg Harbor Township area responded to a structure fire on Harvest Way. During a search of the residence, the body of a dead male was discovered, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In a GoFundMe campaign, Bobbie Ackerman said the victim was her uncle. She identified herself as the daughter of the homeowner, Christine Ackerman, and said her mother was on her way home from work when she was told her house…
Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another
Jersey Shore Man Convicted In DUI Crash That Killed Teen, Seriously Injured Another A 28-year-old man from the Jersey Shore was found guilty on Friday, March 3 in a fatal crash that killed one teenager and critically injured a second girl, authorities said. Michael Pillarella, of Manahawkin, was found guilty of manslaughter and assault by auto in connection with the motor vehicle crash that occurred in Little Egg Harbor Township on Jan. 30, 2021, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. After a nearly three-week jury, the jury concluded that Pillarella recklessly caused the death of one victim, and recklessly operated a motor vehi…
2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash 2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash
2 Drivers Dead In Wrong-Way Parkway Crash Two drivers died in a head-on crash on the Garden State Parkway Friday, Oct. 21, authorities said. Cortney Downey, of Northfield, and Michelle ross, of North Carolina, collided in Little Egg Harbor Township around 9:30 p.m., causing Ross' 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander to overturn, New Jersey State Police said. Downey, 32, who was in a Toyota Corolla, and Ross were both pronounced dead. It was not clear which driver was heading in the wrong direction. Condolences poured in on social media for Downey. I have terrible news yesterday afternoon. I have lost a very special friend she was like …
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Garden State Parkway A multiple-injury crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 near milepost 61 southbound in Little Egg Harbor Township. The occupants suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
Boat Crashes, Victim Airlifted On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING) Boat Crashes, Victim Airlifted On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING)
Boat Crashes, Victim Airlifted On Jersey Shore (Developing) There was a boating accident on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19  in Little Egg Harbor Township. A female victim was being airlifted to an area hospital, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving DUI Crash Scene, Assaulting Officer: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving DUI Crash Scene, Assaulting Officer: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Leaving DUI Crash Scene, Assaulting Officer: Prosecutor A 43-year-old man from Ocean County has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash with injuries, and other charges, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 8, John Madden, of Little Egg Harbor Township, entered a guilty plea to knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury and driving under the influence in an April 8, 2020, incident in Long Beach, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In a separate unrelated case, Madden also pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. That was in co…
Mother, 42, Killed, Three Children Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor Mother, 42, Killed, Three Children Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor
Mother, 42, Killed, Three Children Hospitalized In Jersey Shore Crash: Prosecutor A 42-year-old woman was killed and her three children were hurt when her minivan collided head-on with a pickup truck, authorities said. The Ocean Township victim's name has not been released. The three-vehicle collision took place on a rural road in Freehold Township at about 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. At Siloam Road and Old Turkey Swamp Road, first responders found three vehicles involved in the collision: a Ford F350 pickup truck driven by a 53-year-old male resident of Little Egg Harbor Township, a …
Motorist Airlifted In Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING) Motorist Airlifted In Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING)
Motorist Airlifted In Jersey Shore Crash (Developing) A motorist had to be airlifted from a crash she was seriously injured in on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 on North Green Street in Little Egg Harbor Township, initial reports said. A medical helicopter was en route. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours
Photos: Firefighters Battle South Jersey Forest Fire That Scorched 1,000 Acres For 17+ Hours Firefighters with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service were joined by numerous local fire departments battling a massive blaze that has already consumed 1,000 acres of land in South Jersey.  The raging wildfire started at Bass River State Forest in Little Egg Harbor Township about 4 p.m. on Sunday. Yesterday at approximately 1659, Station 46 was deployed to Little Egg Harbor for a forest fire as part of the Zone 2... Posted by Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. on Monday, May 17, 2021 The Ocean County Sheriff's Office estimated that the fire had already scorched more than 1,000 acres of fore…
Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged
Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged Two juveniles were critically hurt in a head-on crash in Ocean County, authorities said. The other car's driver, from Manahawkin, was charged on Monday with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. At about 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, police officers from Little Egg Harbor Township were called to Radio Road and Baltusrol Court for a report of a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Little…
Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged
Youths Critically Hurt In Head-On Jersey Shore Crash, Manahawkin Driver Charged UPDATED: Two juveniles were critically hurt in a head-on crash in Ocean County, authorities said. The other car's driver, from Manahawkin, was charged on Monday with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. At about 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, police officers from Little Egg Harbor Township were called to Radio Road and Baltusrol Court for a report of a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Little Egg Harbor…
SEEN HIM? Fugitive Sought In Jersey Shore Shooting SEEN HIM? Fugitive Sought In Jersey Shore Shooting
Seen HIM? Fugitive Sought In Jersey Shore Shooting Authorities are searching for an Ocean County man wanted in a shooting. Donald Rutter, 51, of Tuckerton is wanted for attempted murder and weapons charges, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Rutter is a suspect in a shooting that involved bodily injury on Tuesday night in Little Egg Harbor Township, Billhimer said. “Rutter has not yet been apprehended (and) is currently a fugitive from justice,'' Billhimer said on Wednesday. About 7:30 p.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a shooting at Jarvis Marine on Radio Road. Patrol officers found Thomas Jarv…
Police ID Ocean County Stabbing Suspect Police ID Ocean County Stabbing Suspect
Police ID Ocean County Stabbing Suspect UPDATED: Ocean County authorities have released the name of a man arrested for stabbing his girlfriend. Calvin Smith, 36, of Little Egg Harbor Township has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing at 12:14 a.m. on Monday, township police said. A 38-year-old woman was found at a home on Buckhorn Lane Court with multiple cuts and stab wounds on -- and around -- her neck, Little Egg Harbor police said. The victim, whose name was not released, was treated at the scene by patrol officers and EMTs from the Great Bay Regional Ambulance Service, police said. She was then…
Police ID Attempted Murder Suspect In Ocean County Stabbing Police ID Attempted Murder Suspect In Ocean County Stabbing
Police ID Attempted Murder Suspect In Ocean County Stabbing UPDATED: Ocean County authorities have released the name of a man accused of  stabbing his girlfriend. Calvin Smith, 36, of Little Egg Harbor Township has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing at 12:14 a.m. on Monday, township police said. A 38-year-old woman was found at a home on Buckhorn Lane Court with multiple cuts and stab wounds on -- and around -- her neck, Little Egg Harbor police said. The victim, whose name was not released, was treated at the scene by patrol officers and EMTs from the Great Bay Regional Ambulance Service, police said. She was …
Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm
Lightning Strikes Jersey Shore Church, Homes In Mid-Morning Storm A severe thunderstorm triggered multiple house fires and downed trees in Monmouth and Ocean counties Wednesday morning. A church was struck by lightning in Little Egg Harbor Township, and trees struck at least two homes on the 100 block of Hickory Lane in the Lincroft section of Middletown.  Power was cut as one tree crashed through a roof, fire officials said. No one was reported hurt. There were also several storm-related house fires reported in Middletown and Barnegat townships. In Lincroft, a tree caused significant damage to a home on Greengrove Court, according to an initi…
Little Egg Harbor Driver, 41, Charged With DUI After Critically Injuring Bicyclist Little Egg Harbor Driver, 41, Charged With DUI After Critically Injuring Bicyclist
Little Egg Harbor Driver, 41, Charged With DUI After Critically Injuring Bicyclist A 41-year-old motorist from Ocean County has been charged with DUI after critically injuring a bicyclist and fleeing the scene, authorities said. John Madden of Little Egg Harbor Township was charged with assault and leaving the scene of an accident, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Long Beach Township Police Chief Anthony Deely said in a joint statement. On Wednesday, officers with the Long Beach Township Police Department were called to Long Beach Boulevard for a report of a hit and run involving serious injuries to a bicyclist. Daniel Bogacz, 63, of…