NJ may drop need for parent permission for student health surveys
Parents could still opt their child out of anonymous surveys about substance use and sexual behavior, but their active permission may no longer be needed.
Drugs
Nap time in Lakehurst leads to drug arrest outside Dollar General
A Hazlet woman who was taking a nap along with an undisclosed driver in a car outside the Dollar General in Lakehurst is now sitting in the Ocean County Jail, but it's not for dozing off.
South Toms River couple used Ocean County hotels to store cocaine
A South Toms River pair are sitting in the Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing on a number of charges related to their illegal narcotics activity.
Father and son caught in drug deal outside Brick Walmart
A father and his son were arrested, processed and then released on summonses after the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit watched as a hand-to-hand drug deal took place between two vehicles outside the Walmart on Route 88.
How You Can Help To Curb Deadly Drug Epidemic at the Jersey Shore
Education and awareness are two of the tools that we can all use to prevent spread of drugs in our community.
Brick man found with 30 bags of heroin, stash of other hard drugs
A Brick man is facing a string of charges following his arrest at a traffic stop near Church Road and Mantoloking Road where police found him in possession of 30 bags of heroin set for resale, among other narcotics.
Police seize heroin in latest narcotics bust at Toms River motel
The Motel 6 on Route 37 in Toms River is showing similarities to the now demolished Red Carpet Inn with several visits there due to drug deals taking place.
Lakewood man dealing Cocaine in Ocean County found with 165 grams
A Lakewood man allegedly dealing cocaine across Ocean County is facing a number of charges after investigators found him in possession of 165 grams of the narcotic along with $6,000 in cash.
Neptune pair, Long Branch man found with hard drugs in Ocean Twp
Police in Ocean Township have announced the arrests of two narcotics related traffic stops leading to multiple charges.
Toms River mobsters prison sentence knocked down to 15-months
A Toms River man, who is a member of the Elizabeth based Decavalcante crime family, was sentenced on Friday to 15-months in prison for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.