News for Lakewood, NJ. The township of Lakewood is the 7th most populous municipality in the state and the most populous municipality in Ocean County with more than 102,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Raymond Coles.
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![NJ man gets prison for violent anti-Semitic crime spree](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-NJ-man-sentenced-for-violent-hate-spree.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NJ man gets prison for violent anti-Semitic crime spree
Dion Marsh attacked five men in Lakewood and Jackson in a single day in 2022. Now, he's headed to prison for decades.
![Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-Lakewood-infant.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
The vehicle was found parked outside a Jewish school after two hours, according to The Lakewood Scoop.
![Water beads fired at people outside NJ Jewish school](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-synagugue2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Water beads fired at people outside NJ Jewish school
Lakewood police Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said the individuals were standing outside the Congregation Kol Aryeh.
![Prosecutor: NJ landlord stabbed to death at Mays Landing home](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-Site-of-landlord-deadly-stabbing-Mays-Landing-NJ-Google-Maps-Canva-Townsquare-Media-Illustration.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Prosecutor: NJ landlord stabbed to death at Mays Landing home
A 39-year-old Atlantic County man was charged with murder, after a landlord from Lakewood was stabbed to death at a home listed as a behavioral service location.
![New report shows Lakewood 'murder' mom's disturbing confession](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/06/attachment-Lakewood-death-5A.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New report shows Lakewood 'murder' mom's disturbing confession
Naomi Elkins worked at a daycare center hours before she allegedly killed her two young daughters in Lakewood.
![Lakewood, NJ mother charged with deaths of her two toddlers](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/06/attachment-Lakewood-death2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lakewood, NJ mother charged with deaths of her two toddlers
The two children suffered cardiac arrest after being drowned and one stabbed, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
![Car hits man in Lakewood, NJ crosswalk and drives off, police say](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/06/attachment-lakewood-hit-run-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Car hits man in Lakewood, NJ crosswalk and drives off, police say
Lakewood police are investigating an early Sunday morning hit-and-run on Route 9 that hospitalized a man with serious injuries, according to prosecutors.
![Two arrested in Ocean County, NJ 'smash & grab' burglaries](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/05/attachment-all-star2A.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two arrested in Ocean County, NJ 'smash & grab' burglaries
Ryan Dautorio, 34, of Jackson, and Damian Sanchirico, 36, of Brick face numerous charges of burglary and theft connected to a commercial burglary at the Lakewood Industrial Park and five burglaries at restaurants in Toms River and Manchester.
![Lakewood, NJ police brave house fire to save man's life](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/05/attachment-Lakewood-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lakewood, NJ police brave house fire to save man's life
Lakewood police officers Julian Guzman and Michael Sheehan are this week's #BlueFriday honorees.
![Krispy Kreme is coming back to the Jersey Shore](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/03/attachment-Joe-RaedleGetty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Krispy Kreme is coming back to the Jersey Shore
A new Krispy Kreme doughnut store will open in Ocean County, New Jersey. The Lakewood location will be perfect for grabbing a sweet treat on the way to the beach.