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Toms River Man Drowns In Bay Toms River Man Drowns In Bay
Toms River Man Drowns In Bay A 64-year-old Toms River man drowned in an area bay last week, authorities said. Wayne Brotsky was fighting to stay afloat in Mariner's Cove at the end of Kettle Creek before he went under and disappeared around 6:10 p.m. Aug. 19, local police said. Silverton Fire Chief Robert Sinnott was first on scene and jumped in the water. Toms River Officer Michael Hader, and Silverton Fire Company firefighters Keegan Shevlin, Rich Foster, and Dave McElwain also jumped in the water to search for Brotsky.  After approximately 10 minutes, Brotsky was pulled from the water unresponsive. He regained…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Police: Parolee Who Killed Jersey Shore Ex's Son, 4, Jailed After Assaulting Bergen Woman Police: Parolee Who Killed Jersey Shore Ex's Son, 4, Jailed After Assaulting Bergen Woman
Police: Parolee Who Killed Jersey Shore Ex's Son, 4, Jailed After Assaulting Bergen Woman A parolee who served time for killing an ex-girlfriend's 3-year-old son remained jailed Monday after police charged him with assaulting a South Hackensack woman and posting nude photos of her on Instagram. Corey Fitzgerald, 39, had previously dated the victim, authorities said. She had gone to police seeking complaints for harassment and cyber harassment after Fitzgerald posted the photos on a bogus Instagram account, Detective Sgt. James Donatello said. The victim was completing a statement when she disclosed that he'd also choked her, the sergeant said. Complaints were sent to Hoboken p…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops
Best Jersey Shore & Central Jersey Doughnut Shops Simply glazed or topped with outrageous concoctions, doughnuts seem to be that timeless sweet treat that will satisfy you any time of year. When Dunkin Donuts just won't cut it, Central Jersey and the Jersey Shore boast plenty more to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Purple Glaze, donuts, etc. (@purpleglazedonuts) Purple Glaze, Asbury Park …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'RHONJ' Stars Party Together Down The Shore For July 4 (PHOTOS) 'RHONJ' Stars Party Together Down The Shore For July 4 (PHOTOS)
'Rhonj' Stars Party Together Down The Shore For July 4 (Photos) The Gorgas sure know how to party! The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars threw their annual Fourth of July bash last weekend — which wouldn’t be complete without fellow cast members. The couple hosted Teresa Giudice, her boyfriend Louie Ruelas, along with Jackie and Evan Goldschneider in Toms River. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Mark Goldschneider (@jackiegoldschneider) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melissa Gorga (@melissagorga) Several others came o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…

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by Jon Craig
News
Feds: Member Of Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into NJ Bayshore Gets 7½ Years Feds: Member Of Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into NJ Bayshore Gets 7½ Years
Feds: Member Of Ring That Trafficked Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Into NJ Bayshore Gets 7½ Years A member of a drug ring that trafficked large quantities of heroin and cocaine into the Bayshore areas of Monmouth and Middlesex counties must spend the next 7½ years in federal prison. Daniel McHugh, 51, of Sayreville on Wednesday became the latest member of the ring sentenced in U.S. District Court in Trenton in connection with a federally-led sweep. Co-defendant Brian Hall, 49, of Freehold, meanwhile, was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years probation. Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said the two were part of a network that funneled heroin and cocaine int…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Jersey Shore Home Used To Film 'Amityville Horror' Catches Fire Jersey Shore Home Used To Film 'Amityville Horror' Catches Fire
Jersey Shore Home Used To Film 'Amityville Horror' Catches Fire A 10-room Ocean County home where the 1979 movie “The Amityville Horror” was filmed was damaged by fire early Wednesday, authorities said. Toms River police and firefighters were called to 18 Brooks Road about 1:30 a.m. on a report of an explosion and fire. The fire was not considered to be suspicious and no one was hurt. A neighbor told first responders that no one was inside the home, Firefighters found an active fire on the deck in the back of the home that was quickly knocked down by Toms River Fire Company 1 and Dover Fire Company, officials said. The fire caused a propane tank …

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by Jon Craig
News
Toms River Teen Impaled By Javelin Toms River Teen Impaled By Javelin
Toms River Teen Impaled By Javelin A teenager from the Jersey Shore was hospitalized after being impaled by a javelin at a track-and-field event, authorities said.  Firefighters in Toms River were called to cut the javelin without vibration before taking the victim to the hospital, initial reports said.  It was unclear whether the boy was a student observer or an athlete participating in the event. The incident occurred about 5:40 p.m. in an open field outside Donovan Catholic High School at 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River police said. A spokeswoman for the Toms River Police Department told NJ Advance Media that the …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: New Suspect Charged With Threatening Jersey Shore Detective Prosecutor: New Suspect Charged With Threatening Jersey Shore Detective
Prosecutor: New Suspect Charged With Threatening Jersey Shore Detective Charges against one Brick Township man were dropped and complaints against another brought for threats made earlier this week against a local police detective and his family, Ocean County's prosecutor announced Friday. Connor White, 22, was charged with making the threats along with Anthony Chieffo, 25, after another man was wrongly accused in the case, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The detective had received calls and texts threatening him and his family Monday on his department-issued cellphone, Billhimer said. Detectives from Billhimer’s office quickly identified C…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
BUSTED: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests BUSTED: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests
Busted: Takedown Of Jersey Shore Heroin Ring Nets Firearm, Drugs, $11K In Cash, 7 Arrests Law enforcement agents arrested seven people and seized heroin, ecstasy thousands of dollars in cash, and a firearm following a massive Ocean County drug bust, authorities said. Detectives from several SWAT teams and law enforcement agencies executed search warrants were executed March 31 at two Toms River homes and a room at the Ocean view Inn, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The searches turned up approximately 3,210 wax folds of heroin, 52 ecstasy pills, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, drug paraphernalia, and approximately $11,700 in cash, Billhimer said. Kevin Mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Mahwah PD: Rockland Dealer, Hotel Companion Busted With Meth, More Thanks To Dangled SUV Mirror Mahwah PD: Rockland Dealer, Hotel Companion Busted With Meth, More Thanks To Dangled SUV Mirror
Mahwah PD: Rockland Dealer, Hotel Companion Busted With Meth, More Thanks To Dangled SUV Mirror A rear-view mirror hanging off a new SUV drew the attention of a Mahwah police detective who ended up busting a Rockland dealer and a companion with meth and an assortment of other drugs for sale at a local hotel, authorities said. Before they were done, police had seized meth, cocaine, methadone, clonazepam, hypodermic needles and packaging materials, Police Chief Stephen Jaffe said. Detective Christopher Fasulo had gone to the hotel near the New York State border Monday night to check out a report of a stolen vehicle, Jaffe said. Fasulo noticed the rearview mirror hanging off the housing…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Weather
How Much Snow Did Your Town Get? Here's The Breakdown Across NJ, PA How Much Snow Did Your Town Get? Here's The Breakdown Across NJ, PA
How Much Snow Did Your Town Get? Here's The Breakdown Across NJ, PA A major winter storm blasted the Northeast, dropping two feet or more on some areas. Here are the New Jersey and Pennsylvania towns with the highest and lowest snow totals, according to the National Weather Service. Don't see your area? Scroll down to search for your area. Springtown, PA (Bucks): 31.2 inches Sparta, NJ (Sussex): 28.3 Bloomingdale, NJ (Passaic): 26.2 Byram, NJ (Sussex): 26 Forks, PA (Northampton): 24 Bethlehem, PA (Northampton): 22 Bridgewater, NJ (Somerset): 22 Westwood, NJ (Bergen): 20 Ridgewood, NJ (Bergen): 19.4 North Caldwell, NJ (Essex): 17.3 Newark, NJ (Essex): 16.2…

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by Cecilia Levine