Ocean County Sheriff's Department

I was driving down Route 539 when I noticed a change at the former "Shooters" location in Little Egg Harbor.

There is another scam for Ocean County from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office.

As of Tuesday night, all Ocean County parks will be closed until further notice.

Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy is warning Ocean County seniors about scammers who recently ripped off a 77-year-old cancer patient.

Before school terms begin, driving patterns change and you've got the family in the car almost daily, be sure that your toddlers' safety seats are secure.

Ironically, this second week of "National Preparedness Month" focuses on the dangers of forest fires as a burning smell lingers in Ocean County from Monday's blaze in the Pine Barrens, in Burlington County, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Department.

Beware of suspicious phone calls from people claiming to be Internal Revenue Service agents and representatives of the the Ocean County Sheriff's Department.

The increase in fake threats at malls and schools statewide has Ocean County authorities assuring the public the Seaside Heights boardwalk is well protected.

Officers with the Ocean County Sheriff's Department do much more than just serve warrants. They help play a critical role in assisting municipalities, especially during special events.

Anytime keywords such as “gun,” “kill” and “bullying” are used on social media and considered possible threats against Ocean County schools, the Justice Complex, the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, Six Flags Great Adventure and even NJ boardwalks, alerts are sent to the county’s Sheriff’s Department.