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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Smash-and-grab thieves target bagel shops, pizzerias
At least three restaurants were burglarized along Route 37 in Manchester Township and Toms River late Thursday night.
Spitting in cops' faces — Toms River woman pleads guilty
A Toms River woman is facing several years behind bars after pleading guilty to a list of charges, including robbery, possession of cocaine, and aggravated assault.
Body of missing Ocean County, NJ woman found on shoreline
An obituary for Karen McKenna appears to confirm she was found dead after going missing on Monday.
Toms River man facing additional child porn charges
A Toms River man, originally arrested this past summer, is now facing additional child porn-related charges.
NJ man faces new charges for massive child pornography collection
Edward Lynch, of Toms River, is facing more charges based on investigation since his initial arrest in August.
Cops: Jackson man likely drunk in crash that hurt passengers
The 40-year-old driver was uninjured after failing to negotiate a right turn and crashing into a tree, police say.
Man dies after arrest by police in Toms River, NJ
Attorney General Matt Platkin said officers from the Island Heights and Toms River police and the Ocean County Sherriff’s Office attempted to take a man with several outstanding warrants sitting inside a parked vehicle into custody.
Cheers welcome suspended Toms River, NJ police chief back to work
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little returned to work Thursday morning after a two-day unpaid suspension. Mayor Dan Rodrick told Patch the suspension was over an “administrative issue" but did not provide further explanation.
Toms River police: Paver brick used to rob 2 eateries overnight
Surveillance footage shows a suspect getting away with a safe.
Toms River police chief suspended without pay
Toms River police Lt. Gene Bachonski Little is on an unpaid suspension Tuesday and Wednesday but did not disclose a reason.