bail reform

As the drug epidemic wreaking havoc at the Jersey Shore continues to get worse year after year, in inmate at the Monmouth County Correctional Institute talks with us about what got him hooked on Day Two of our series on Incarcerated Life.

If you've never been incarcerated, then you likely don't know, but if you have been, then you know all too well what happens inside a jail or a prison. We explore that on Day One of an Exclusive WOBM News series inside the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer has now been on the job for almost two months of a five-year appointment where he plans to address a number of key issues affecting residents.

A Hoboken man is pulled over for having tinted windows in Lakehurst but is arrested for having a large amount of weed in his car.

Gov. Chris Christie defended the reforms that have practically eliminated bail in New Jersey and said he looks forward to the state doing the same in court.

New Jersey’s bail reforms are likely to be modified by month’s end, to increase the likelihood defendants with a history of weapons offenses are detained until trial.

New Jersey officials say the near-elimination of cash bail has been a success – though it could be in for some changes. It's also running short of money.

Nearly five years post Superstorm Sandy, an ever-changing roller coaster of concern across party lines, a growing opioid and heroin epidemic, and easing the burden of higher education costs and more were discussed by New Jersey Senator Robert Singer (30th District) on 'Ask The Senator'.

Bail Reform Laws in New Jersey are being begrudgingly accepted by many across the state, but many others aren't ready to acquiesce and feel this measure needs more tweaking.

Your concerns for the future of Ocean County are heard and answered this past week by the Freeholder Director on an episode of Beach Radio's 'Managing Your Money'.