News for Brick Township, NJ. The township of Brick is the 3rd most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 13th most populous in New Jersey with more than 75,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is John Ducey.
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Teen e-bike rider struck by an alleged drunk driver in Brick
An alleged drunk driver has been arrested and charged with hitting a 15-year-old boy on an e-bike, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Woman claimed ‘voices’ told her to stab toddler brother
Marlene Rodriguez faces an attempted murder charge after she allegedly stabbed the toddler in the chest on Saturday following directions from voices of a family she knows in her head.

Patients face uncertainty as company shuts health care locations
When healthcare access is suddenly cut, the community feels it. This is more than just numbers—it's about real people facing real challenges.

Toddler stabbed in Brick: Sister charged with attempted murder
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the toddler was found with a stab wound to the chest at a home on Burke Lane in Brick on Saturday afternoon.

Thousands remember Charlie Kirk at Brick vigil
A gathering of lights and hope unfolded at Windward Beach, as locals came together to honor a significant figure in the conservative movement.

Wall Township teacher admits sexually assaulting 2 students
Julie Rizzitello, a former English teacher, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting two students.

New eyewear experience launches at Target in Ocean County
A stylish new eyewear option hits five Target stores nationwide later this year, including one New Jersey location.

Money woes force a NJ home for domestic abuse survivors to close
After 25 years of supporting women and children survivors of domestic violence abuse, Dottie's House in Brick is closing its doors this fall.

NJ pharma exec killed with his $150K Cadillac, cops say
A high-speed wrong-way crash in Lakewood claims the life of an Ocean County driver and leaves a pharmaceutical executive from Brick facing severe criminal charges.

Trooper pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of teen
Shane Dempsey pleads guilty after pulling up in his State Police vehicle to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
