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Police Identify Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Lakewood Police have identified the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car in Ocean County on Monday, Jan. 8. Lakewood police said Ana Gabriella Mayorga-Baires, 28, was killed in the crash. Officers responded to the wreck at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Erica Road just after 5:30 p.m. When police arrived, a 67-year-old man told officers he was driving south on New Hampshire Avenue when he hit someone with his SUV. The driver said he didn't see Mayorga-Baires before hitting her, but he stayed at the scene to wait for first responders. Mayorga-Baires was rushed to a hospital and w…

by Chris Spiker

01/09/2024

Police & Fire

'Execution-Style' Jersey Shore Killers Sentenced Two men were sentenced to prison time for their roles in what prosecutors called an "execution-style" double murder of a young man and woman in Neptune Township nearly two years ago. Gabriel Braithwaite, 21, of Keansburg was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Friday, Jan. 5, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced. Braithewaite pleaded guilty in July 2023 to three charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. Jeron Dearin, 24, of Aberdeen was sentenced to five years in state prison. He also pleaded guilty in July 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit aggravat…

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

News

Lottery Ticket Worth $15K Sold In Ocean County A winning lottery ticket worth more than $15,000 was sold in Manchester Township on Monday, Jan. 8. The New Jersey Lottery said the $5 Perfectly Pear'd ticket is worth $15,427, which is half of a progressive jackpot. The ticket was purchased at the Country Farm convenience store on County Route 530 in the Whiting section of the township. The NJ Lottery also said Fast Play Progressive tickets are sold at every location and allow players to quickly see if their ticket is a lucky winner.

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Police & Fire

Police Searching For Suspect in Atlantic County Shooting Police in Hamilton Township are looking for whoever shot a man late at night on Sunday, Jan. 7. Township police responded to a report of shots fired in the Pineland Gardens housing development on Route 40 in Mays Landing at around 11:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man with two gunshot wounds. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment. The victim says the shots were fired from a black sedan of an unknown make and model. No suspects have been identified yet and the investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses or anyone …

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Obituaries

Former Jersey Shore Town Mayor Michael Brantley Dies At 79: 'Remarkable Public Servant' Michael Brantley, who was a former mayor of Neptune Township, has died. An obituary posting said Brantley died on Saturday, Jan. 6. He was 79 years old. Brantley also had served on the township committee. Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted his condolences after the former mayor's death was announced. "Michael was a remarkable public servant and will be deeply missed by the Neptune community," said Gov. Murphy. Saddened by the news of former Neptune Mayor Dr. Michael Brantley’s passing.Michael was a remarkable public servant and will be deeply missed by the Neptune community.https://t.co/gEcCze3b…

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Police & Fire

Middlesex County Man Killed While Walking Across Route 1 Overnight A Dunellen man was killed while walking across Route 1 in Edison early in the morning on Monday, Jan. 8, authorities said. Adam Ginsberg, 52, was crossing Route 1 against a green light at the intersection with Plainfield Avenue at around 2:20 a.m., according to Edison police. Ginsberg was hit by a car driving north on Route 1. He was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver stayed at the scene of the crash and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. No charges have been filed.

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Obituaries

Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness A Monmouth County family is rallying for support after a 12-year-old boy's sudden death. A GoFundMe page said 12-year-old David Pakula died of unknown causes on Friday, Jan. 5. More than $32,000 was raised from at least 421 donations as of Monday, Jan. 8. The memorial fundraiser called Pakula's death shocking. "Our hearts and prayers are with Monika and Darek, David's younger brothers Patrick and Alex, and the rest of the family," the GoFundMe page said. "This unexpected event shocked all of us and left a huge hole in our hearts." An obituary for Pakula said the Morganville boy went to Ma…

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Police & Fire

Cape May County Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting An Upper Township man was killed in a late night double shooting in Atlantic City on Sunday, Jan. 7, authorities said. City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 1100 block of Monroe Avenue just after 10 p.m., according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds at the scene. Kevin Gayle, Jr., 37, of Marmora was unresponsive. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. A 24-year-old Atlantic City man was also taken to the hospital in the shooting. He was tre…

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

News

How NJ City Is Fighting Back Against 'Kia Boyz' Social Media Trend Of Rampant Car Thefts Ventnor City is trying to crack down on thieves taking advantage of a social media trend by helping the car owners who could be targeted. The city's police department said it will give away free steering wheel locks to owners of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The affected Kia vehicles are between the model years 2011 and 2021. The impacted Hyundai vehicles are between the model years 2015 and 2021. The wheel locks will be given away at Ventnor City Hall on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City residents must show proof of residency and vehicle ownership to receive a …

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

Police & Fire

Teen Killed, Another Injured In Atlantic City Shooting An Atlantic City teen was killed and another was injured in a late night shooting, authorities said. City police responded to reports of shots fired on the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue just before 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. When officers arrived, they found two teen boys on the sidewalk and in the road with gunshot wounds. The two teens were rushed to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the head and died on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 3:27 p.m. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg and was released fro…

by Chris Spiker

01/08/2024

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