South Toms River

An Ocean County bus driver has been charged with several offenses including DWI after acting erratically and driving drunk leading to his arrest at Clara B. Worth Elementary School in Bayville.

South Toms River Police have begun a multi-agency search for a missing 17-year old resident who was last seen a week ago on October 3.

Top 5 Most Violent Towns in Ocean County ..... The good news, crime is down in New Jersey ... bad news, still some towns in Ocean County with higher "violent" crime incidents. In a recent Patch article the state's list was released.

Fall has arrived at the Jersey Shore and it's a great time to check out this Food Truck and Beer Festival this weekend in Ocean County.

The second suspect wanted in connection to an August shooting in South Toms River has turned himself into police.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Two other people also were shot a block away, before getting themselves to a hospital, according to a report.

The Chadwick Island Bridge is showing signs of deterioration, according to officials. A public information center has been set up to address concerns and listen to ideas from residents, stakeholders, and homeowners.

Several bullets and shell casings were recovered from the street but no one was injured.

A Lakehurst man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in two armed robberies that took place in October of 2014 in South Toms River and 2018 in Lakehurst.