A traffic nightmare heading into the northern barrier island from Toms River ends after two hours as the Mathis Bridge gets stuck in the upright position Tuesday night.
If Toms River Police Chief Mike Mastronardy retires this year to become the Ocean County Sheriff, he could end up receiving a payout of almost a quarter of a million dollars for unused sick and vacation time.
Toms River Police make five drug arrest, confiscating heroin and marijuana, as well as a stolen handgun with hollow point bullets at a Route 37 motel last night.
Shore area police departments are on a heightened state of alert following the fatal shootings in Aurora Colorado last week. Police Chiefs say patrol officers are keeping their eye out for copycats. They're also encouraging the public to report any suspicious activity.