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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![NJ man, girlfriend killed in cold blood by her trans teen child](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-matthew-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NJ man, girlfriend killed in cold blood by her trans teen child
Kelly McCollom's body was found in the the living room of her Florida home with several gunshot wounds while boyfriend Matthew Szejnrok was in the bathroom with multiple gunshot and stab wounds.
![NJ forces Jackson school district to make $18M in drastic cuts](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-Jackson-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NJ forces Jackson school district to make $18M in drastic cuts
Superintendent Nicole Pormelli said the budget is not the one the district wants but it must move on into the new district.
![‘Let’s Go Brenda’ shirts now sold at NJ MAGA store](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-lets-go-brandon-brenda.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Let’s Go Brenda’ shirts now sold at NJ MAGA store
The store has MAGA merchandise of all kinds. Now they have something for Kamala Harris.
![Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, cops say](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-John-Marrone-feature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, cops say
An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian in Toms River in broad daylight and driving away, according to authorities.
![Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-TRLL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
A thunderstorm ended play with Toms River trailing but the team thought they'd have a chance at a comeback until Little League International ruled differently.
![Howell, NJ stops pop-up pool party with tough new law](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-swimply-ban.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Howell, NJ stops pop-up pool party with tough new law
Howell's ordinance prohibits an "unreasonable disturbance or disruption to the surrounding properties" and electronic or internet promotion of any activity.
![Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling case involving body in bags](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-TR-home2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling case involving body in bags
Following the shooting death of Gabriella Caroleo, 25, suspect Maxwell Johnston took his own life at a house owned by Kerry Rollason on Ravenswood Road in Toms River. Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home.
![Bags of body parts found after standoff in NJ homicide probe](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-Ravenswood.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bags of body parts found after standoff in NJ homicide probe
The owner of the home where the suspect in the death of Gabriella Caroleo took his own life was found dismembered in garbage bags.
![Toms River woman pleads guilty in connection to man's death](http://townsquare.media/site/564/files/2023/03/attachment-Untitled-design-35.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Toms River woman pleads guilty in connection to man's death
On Monday, 60-year-old Mary Carbone of Toms River pleaded guilty to an aggravated manslaughter charge and now potentially faces a decade in state prison.
![Spotlight on Small Business: Mangia Pizza in Toms River, NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2024/07/attachment-IMG_9790.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Spotlight on Small Business: Mangia Pizza in Toms River, NJ
The pizza has a perfect aroma and taste.