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Machete-Wielding Man Chases Another Driver Through Toms River, Crashes In Brick Township: Cops Machete-Wielding Man Chases Another Driver Through Toms River, Crashes In Brick Township: Cops
Machete-Wielding Man Chases Another Driver Through Toms River, Crashes In Brick Township: Cops A 29-year-old Beachwood man has been arrested in a Toms River road rage incident, police announced. The victim was stopped at a red light on Water Street around 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 when a man later identified as Austin Martinez pulled up in a Blue Jeep Liberty, and tapped on the window with a machete, police said. The victim tried to flee from Martinez, but he followed the victim to the Ocean County Mall, chasing them through the parking lot, Toms River police said. The victim called 911 and drove to the Toms River Police Department. The Jeep Liberty continued north on Ho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NEW DETAILS: Thieves Used Torch, Entered Unlock Door In Toms River Jewelry Heist NEW DETAILS: Thieves Used Torch, Entered Unlock Door In Toms River Jewelry Heist
NEW Details: Thieves Used Torch, Entered Unlock Door In Toms River Jewelry Heist Toms River police released more information after someone stole about $1 million in jewelry from a store in the Ocean County Mall. A Toms River Police Department spokesperson gave an update on the investigation into the burglary at Venzio Jewelers that was reported on Thursday, Mar. 28. The store told police that someone had broken into it after closing at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 27. Investigators said the suspects used an unlocked rear door from outside the mall to enter a vacant store that's next to Venzio. There was no evidence of pry marks or forced entry through that door. …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Million-Dollar Heist: Thieves Cut Hole In Wall To Steal $1M From NJ Mall Jewelry Store Million-Dollar Heist: Thieves Cut Hole In Wall To Steal $1M From NJ Mall Jewelry Store
Million-Dollar Heist: Thieves Cut Hole In Wall To Steal $1M From NJ Mall Jewelry Store Toms River police were looking for whoever stole about $1 million in jewelry from a store, authorities said. Officers responded to a burglary and theft report at Venzio Jewelers in the Ocean County Mall at around 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 28, a Toms River police spokesperson said. The store told police that someone had broken into it after closing at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 27. Investigators said the thieves entered a rear office by cutting a hole in the wall of a neighboring empty store. The suspects sliced phone and alarm cables, and appeared to use a torch to steal about $1 million …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Juveniles Arrested After Brandishing Gun, Slashing Tires On Jersey Shore Juveniles Arrested After Brandishing Gun, Slashing Tires On Jersey Shore
Juveniles Arrested After Brandishing Gun, Slashing Tires On Jersey Shore Two juveniles were arrested in Toms River after brandishing a handgun and then slashing an acquaintance's tires, authorities said. On Wednesday, June 8, at approximately 5 p.m., police were dispatched to Hooper and Claudina avenue for a woman reporting that two juveniles who she was familiar with pulled a handgun on her and her friend and then slashed their vehicle tires with a knife, police said. The suspects were gone upon police arrival. Approximately an hour later Sergeant Chris McDowell observed the suspect vehicle near Route 37 and Hooper Avenue. Following a brief…

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by Jon Craig
Business
'On The Border' Restaurant Opens At Ocean County Mall 'On The Border' Restaurant Opens At Ocean County Mall
'On The Border' Restaurant Opens At Ocean County Mall There's a new On The Border restaurant coming to Ocean County Mall in 2022, the 6th to open in New Jersey. The other five popular Mexican eateries from the Texas-based chain are in Mount Laurel, New Brunswick, Paramus, Princeton and Woodland Park. The chain's Tex-Mex restaurants have been cooking up specialties since 1982 and are located in 114 communities nationwide. The Ocean County Mall website announces the expected opening date for the new On The Border in Toms River as Feb. 28, 2022. On The BorderOn The Border "From using mesquite-wood grills to sear special marinades into our f…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule
NY Pair Charged With Assaulting Ocean County Mall Worker Who Enforced Coronavirus Mask Rule Two people from Upstate New York are accused of hitting and spitting at an Ocean County Mall worker who tried to enforce the use of masks, authorities said.  One suspect remains at large, Toms River police said. The mall worker was struck by a belt and spit at after asking two shoppers to properly wear masks, Toms River police said in a Facebook post. Malls in New Jersey reopened June 28 with masks required for all customers and workers to slow the spread of coronavirus. Richard Alter, 41, and Sylina Kramer, 32, both of Binghamton, were charged with assault, police said. Alter was a…

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by Jon Craig