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 woman killed after exiting Jeep parked on Garden State Parkway
The driver of the Jeep pulled over near the Toms River tolls was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
How Toms River, NJ mayor would handle migrants sent by DeSantis
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been sending border-crossing asylum seekers to so-called "sanctuary" states and cities, including New York and Washington, D.C.
Man charged with murder for Toms River, NJ hookah lounge shooting
Eric Manzanares is charged with murder for the fatal Aug. 27, 2022 triple shooting at Top Tier Hookah in Toms River.
Prosecutor: Ex-employee scammed $1.3M from NJ car dealership
Martin D’Amato, 37, of Beachwood, is charged with money laundering and theft, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.
Toms River, NJ man charged with assaulting cop at Jan. 6 riot
A neighbor identified Salvatore Vassallo in pictures before and during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Another swimmer drowns at unguarded NJ beach
Seaside Heights lifeguards arrived by jet ski to help a man struggling in the surf off Ortley Beach.
Unlicensed driver with warrant nearly kills pedestrian
Jessica Descafano was struck on Hooper Avenue in Toms River Monday afternoon.
Toms River, NJ shuts down hookah bar after deadly shooting
Gunfire near Top Tier Hookah Lounge at a Hooper Avenue shopping center left one man dead, another critically hurt and a third treated at the scene for injuries on Saturday.
Toms River shooting at shopping center leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
A shooting at a hookah lounge near a shopping center in Toms River around 1:20 a.m. early Saturday morning has left one man dead and another in critical condition.
Toms River, NJ beach curfew moved back to 10 p.m.
The official reason was to bring consistency with surrounding towns but unruly crowds have been an issue for residents and visitors of Toms River's beaches all summer.