News for Toms River, NJ. The township of Toms River is the 2nd most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 8th most populous in New Jersey with more than 93,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Maurice "Mo" Hill Jr.
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Toms River Man Charged With Aggravated Arson, Burglary
A man from Toms River has been arrested after he allegedly broke into his father's home, stole a laptop, and intentionally started a fire.
Son tries to set dad's Toms River, NJ house on fire, cops say
Toms River police were called to a house on Sun Valley Road and found a fire that had been set and extinguished in the living room.
Ocean Co. Man Admits Scamming Elderly Residents Out of $220,000
An Ocean County man will likely spend several years behind bars after he admitted to scamming several elderly people out of over $200,000.
Toms River Man Charged With Possession of Child Porn
A man from Toms River has been charged with possession of child pornography.
One man robs two NJ banks five minutes apart, cops say
While investigating an attempted robbery at First Financial Federal Credit Union on Route 9 a call came in from the Santander Bank to the north on Route 9 about a second heist.
Exciting and Delicious The Bandwagon Diner Re-Opens in Toms River
It's a re-opening that many have been waiting for in Toms River, and the Bandwagon Diner has opened its doors once again on Route 37 in Toms River.
Meet the newest therapy dog for sick kids in Toms River
A Golden Retriever from Georgia is the newest full-time employee at the Children's Specialized Hospital Long Term Care facility.
Toms River, NJ police chief defends cops' actions in viral video
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little posted body cam footage to defend the actions of the officers, and said they were within their "legal rights and training."
When will JCP&L restore power in Lakewood, Toms River NJ?
JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoening said the fire happened at the substation on Silverton Aveue in Toms River around 1 a.m.
2 men found guilty of gunning down 19-year-old in Toms River
Two men from Toms River face life in prison for the death of a young Bayville man in October 2020.