NJSP Identify Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 76, Killed In  Crash With Dump Truck NJSP Identify Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 76, Killed In  Crash With Dump Truck
Njsp Identify Jersey Shore Motorcyclist, 76, Killed In Crash With Dump Truck New Jersey State Police have identified the motorcyclist killed on Tuesday in a collision with a dump truck in Burlington County. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. on Route 72 west at milepost 2.8 near Anna Street in Woodland Township.  Jeffrey E. Roller, 76, of Whiting was operating a Harley Davidson west on Route 72 and was stopped in the right shoulder, according to Trooper Charles Marchan, a state police spokesman.. Calvin Gamble was operating a 2007 Peterbilt dump truck, also traveling west on Route 72, Marchan said.  Roller merged into the westbound lane of travel from the s…
Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death
Crash Victim's Family OKs Lighter Prison Sentence For Ocean County Man Who Admits Causing Death The family of a fatal crash victim from Florida told the Ocean County prosecutor that they favor a lighter state prison sentence for the DUI suspect involved. Toxicology tests showed that prescribed drugs contributed to the fatal head-on crash, and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer cited the compassion of the crash victim's family in a plea agreement with the 70-year-old driver blamed in the fatal crash.  William Orr, 70, of Whiting, pleaded guilty on Thursday before Superior Court Justice Guy P. Ryan to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. The…
Jersey Shore Pair Arrested On Drug Dealing Charges, 2,000 Folds Heroin Recovered Jersey Shore Pair Arrested On Drug Dealing Charges, 2,000 Folds Heroin Recovered
Jersey Shore Pair Arrested On Drug Dealing Charges, 2,000 Folds Heroin Recovered Two suspects from Ocean County have been arrested on multiple drug charges, authorities said. An investigation began after authorities identified a home in Whiting and a home in Toms River suspected of being used to store and deal heroin, according to  Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  On Thursday, detectives made warranted searches on the homes and seized about 2,000 wax folds of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and $3,400 in cash, according to Billhimer. Edward Parkhill, 32, of Whiting, was charged out of Manchester with possession of heroin and Adderall witho…
WINNER: New Mega-Millionaire In Camden County WINNER: New Mega-Millionaire In Camden County
Winner: New Mega-Millionaire In Camden County While no one won Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot, there was a $1 million winner in Camden County. The lucky player matched five of the five white balls to win the second-tier prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Masso’s Deli & Pizzeria, 11 Lakeview Dr. North in Gibbsboro. The winning numbers were: 20, 43, 51, 55, and 57. The Gold Mega Ball was 04, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. There were three third-tier prizewinning tickets sold that matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball winning $10,000. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Mor…
Jersey Shore Man, 49, Charged With Assault In DWI Crash Jersey Shore Man, 49, Charged With Assault In DWI Crash
Jersey Shore Man, 49, Charged With Assault In DWI Crash A 49-year-old man from Ocean County has been arrested in connection with a serious DWI crash, authorities said. William Andujar, 49, of Whiting, has been charged with aggravated assault and assault by auto, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The crash occurred in Berkeley Township on Nov. 2, Billhimer said. Andujar also was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, tailgating and several other motor vehicle violations, the prosecutor said. Berkeley Township Police responded to a report of crash involving two motor ve…
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home UPDATE: A lightning strike Wednesday ignited a fire that destroyed a Jersey Shore home and killed several pets. Two cats, a bird and several reptiles died in the Beckerville Road fire, which broke out in the 1½-story ranch house shortly before 3 p.m., Manchester Township police said. Responders included firefighters from Whiting, Manchester, Ridgeway, Forked River, Lakehurst, Cassville and Whitesville, as well as Manchester Township EMS and police. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross found temporary lodging and provided supplies to the family.
INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing
Instant Millionaire: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing New Jersey Lottery picked another "million dollar replay millionaire" on Friday in Asbury Park. James Wood of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County won $1 million. Wood was speechless as he grabbed a giant replica of his check before asking, "Can I take it home?" Wood was selected from 15 million entries, "second chance" losing instant lottery tickets. Woods told Lottery officials he is still in shock, and feels like his wildest dreams have finally come true.  When asked if they had any plans for the big prize, James mentioned his family was hoping to take a vacation to Hawaii this s…
Brick PD: Home Depot Shoplifter Nabbed With Nearly $5,000 Worth Of Power Tools Brick PD: Home Depot Shoplifter Nabbed With Nearly $5,000 Worth Of Power Tools
Brick PD: Home Depot Shoplifter Nabbed With Nearly $5,000 Worth Of Power Tools A 28-year-old Whiting man was caught shoplifting more than $4,900 worth of power tools and other merchandise from a Route 70 Home Depot, Brick police said. Michael Schecton loaded the merchandise into a shopping cart and then ran out when a security officer tried to stop him, they said.Detective Sgt. Lawrence Petrola and Detectives Jeff Person and Matt Firneno arrived and chased down Schecton. A search of Schecton’s vehicle turned up a bag of gold jewelry believed stolen, police said. They charged him with shoplifting and obstruction of justice and sent to Ocean County Jail to await a…
Ex-Lyndhurst Man Who Blames Authorities For Wife's Death Charged With Harassment, Violating TRO Ex-Lyndhurst Man Who Blames Authorities For Wife's Death Charged With Harassment, Violating TRO
Ex-Lyndhurst Man Who Blames Authorities For Wife's Death Charged With Harassment, Violating TRO A former Lyndhurst man who blames authorities for his wife’s death – and last year got into a standoff with police during a welfare check on their children -- was arrested in Fort Lee with his girlfriend over the weekend on charges of cyber harassment and violating a restraining order. Seized along with Lee Kenworthy, 41, was Samantha Brown, 27, both of Englewood, Fort Lee police said. Among court action that Kenworthy has taken against various people and agencies over the years is a wrongful death suit in Bergen County alleging a cover-up of what he claims was his late wife’s murder. Shay…