Ocean County

Yesmin Sanchez-Centeno, now 18, had pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death as well as strict liability homicide.

Although incumbent Bob Menendez has not announced if he will seek a 4th term, he has two candidates via for the job from within his own party.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 15, 2024, James Liu, 30, of Ocean Township, Monmouth County, was charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death in connection with the death of a 33 year-old male in Berkeley Township on December 26, 2023.

According to a Facebook Post, Toms River Police said, on February 25, 2024, at approximately 6:55 pm, officers were dispatched to Aldi, 86 Route 70, for a disturbance involving customers arguing in the parking lot

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office announced that Paul Kennedy, the former Mayor of Ocean Gate, was sentenced to 3 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a pattern of official misconduct.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Chief of Police David Forrester announced that Mark Carey, Jr., 19, of South Amboy, has been charged with Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in the Death of Another, in connection with a fatal hit and run crash that occurred on January 13, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., in the area of Route 35 South and Bay Avenue in Brick Township.

According to NJ.com, an accident leading to the death of a woman struck by a car in Ocean County is under investigation.

According to NJ.com, a Toms River man was charged with three counts of wire fraud and making false statements.

The Jersey Shore missed a snow storm this weekend but heavy rain is expected to bring flooding tomorrow.

According to NJ.com, a Toms River police officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an earlier crash Friday evening.