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.
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Former NJ fire chief, police officer faces new criminal charges
What started as four charges in December has grown into nine counts after investigators have included additional allegations from more victims.
NJ driver admits killing road worker, family pushes for new law
The driver had cocaine, fentanyl, and methadone in his system along with nearly double the legal alcohol limit when he killed a road construction worker in Toms River.
ICE puts detainers on 2 women charged after NJ baby's death
9-month-old boy dies after being struck by car in Ocean County grocery store parking lot, driver from Guatemala under ICE detainer.
Third fatal Barnegat Bay boat crash this summer involves alcohol
A Warren Township man is charged after fatal boat crash in Barnegat Bay kills one passenger and injures two others on July 25.
Space X launch lights up New Jersey sky before sunrise
A Space X rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched Florida were spotted over New Jersey just before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Toms River vending machine offers free, anonymous overdose help
Ocean County's first harm-reduction vending machine is up and running, providing free, anonymous 24/7 access to life-saving supplies.
Nearly 100 investors lost $47M in massive NJ fraud scheme
A Toms River man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting he ran a Ponzi scheme that cost 97 investors more than $47 million.
The Parkway’s most dangerous stretch is getting a $509M overhaul
Sixty-three crashes in a single year at just three interchanges. That number alone explains why this Parkway corridor is finally getting a serious redesign.
Rash of Barnegat Bay boating deaths spark urgent safety warning
Three people died after separate Barnegat Bay boat crashes involving channel markers on the same night in Ocean County.
Second fatal Barnegat Bay crash kills man — NJ Top News
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