Woman Poured Gasoline On Teen, Threatened, Robbed Him: Manchester PD

Eboni T. Hester, 27, is accused of threatening to set him on fire; she lured him with an offer to buy an item he was selling, police said.

Manchester Man Indicted After DUI Crash In Berkeley

A Manchester man was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and assault by automobile in connection with a November 2020 crash.

Manchester Command Change: New Chief Sworn, Officers Promoted

Robert M. Dolan Jr. became Manchester's seventh police chief on July 1. "I promise I will not disappoint you," he said.

Manchester, Lakehurst Police Create Special Needs Registry

The voluntary database lets families provide information that will help officers and EMS provide more effective service to the community.

Manchester Man Charged In $3,000 Tool Theft From Home

Ronald Marcinczyk was identified as a suspect when witnesses reported hearing a motorized bike at the time of the burglary, police said.

Woman Injured, Dog Dies In Manchester House Fire

The woman suffered smoke inhalation from the fire, which was ruled accidental, police said.

Manchester Man Indicted In Gunshots Fired At Monmouth County Home

Joseph M. Galli, 27, is accused of shooting multiple times at a Marlboro home in the middle of the night in April 2020. No one was injured.

Manchester Pair Charged In Assault, Lumber Theft

Police say Joseph DePietro and Erzsebet Gyulai are accused of being the pair on surveillance footage stealing lumber and now of assault.

Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker Set To Retire

"I had completed everything that I had promised I would do," said Parker, who is stepping down after a 32-year career, 6 years as chief.

2 Hurt As Log Flume Malfunctions At Six Flags Great Adventure

Two people were taken to the hospital after one of the boats tipped on its side, a park spokeswoman said.

Man Accused Of Drunken Driving With 7 Kids In Car: Lakehurst PD

None of the children were wearing seat belts when the car was pulled over because it was being driven erratically, Lakehurst police said.

Manchester Police Seek Pair In Lumber Theft

Two people were caught on camera walking off with lumber from a construction site, police said. Do you know who they are?

Manchester Adds Paid Firefighters To Town's Emergency Services

Nine people were sworn in as the township's first paid firefighters and will work during the day; the three volunteer fire companies remain.

Manchester Police Receive $155K Grant For Body-Worn Cameras

The state attorney general's office awarded 487 grants for the body-worn cameras, including to Manchester and Lakehurst, on Tuesday.

Manchester Police Disarm Knife-Wielding Woman In Middle Of Road

While one officer talked with her, a second snuck up behind her and grabbed the knife, officials said.

21 Grams Of Cocaine Seized, 2 Charged In Manchester Drug Probe

Authorities allege Anthony Wimbush and Brikel Morrison, both of South Toms River, were distributing cocaine from multiple motel rooms.

Manchester Police Impound ATVs Driven On Public Roads

Multiple incidents, including an ATV driver doing a wheelie for 500 feet on a street, resulted in tickets; more will follow, police said.

Crack Cocaine, Meth Seized In Manchester Drug Arrest

Police say a Burlington County man had an infant with him who wasn't in a car seat, when he was pulled over following surveillance.

Manchester Police Warn ATV Riders To Stay Off Roads

The police department says ATVs driven on public roads can be confiscated, and fines are possible.

Manchester Police Welcome New Patrol Officer

Patrolman Sage Sysol, who joined the Manchester department in January, comes from a law enforcement family, officials said.

Missing Manchester Teen Found, Police Say

Michael Conger has been found, police said.

Seaside Park Convicted Sex Offender Arrested For Not Registering

Thomas Lockhart, 61, was arrested after an investigation determined he was living at a Seaside Park Motel without alerting authorities.

Manchester Man Ordered Held In Fatal Hit-And-Run

Kevin Noonan of Manchester will remain in the Ocean County Jail until trial; authorities say he backed into Jake Gotfried, who later died.

Manchester Man To Get 3 Years In Fatal 2018 DUI Crash: Prosecutor

William Orr's guilty plea is part of a deal reached in "a show of tremendous mercy" by Elizabeth Patashinsky's family, the prosecutor said.

Manchester Man Faked Credentials For NJ Engineer Job: Authorities

Roger Sequeira, 64, is accused of submitting a fraudulent La Salle University transcript that he said showed he earned a bachelor's degree.

Manchester Man Dies After Driver Pins Him Against Truck: Official

Jack Gotfried, 69, was killed. The driver, Kevin Noonan, 62, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, the prosecutor said.

Manchester Police Seek Suspect In Saw Theft

A tip identified a Pleasantville man as the suspect in a shoplifting incident at Lowe's, police said.

Manchester Police Seek ID In Shoplifting Case

The man is being sought in connection with shoplifting incidents in Toms River and Manchester, police said.

Manchester Police Increase ATV Enforcement

"Don't be surprised if police confiscate them," Mayor Ken Palmer warned, of ATVs that are being driven illegally on the town's streets.

Jackson Fire Claims Life Of Woman, 82: Prosecutor

A second person jumped from the second story and suffered minor injuries; 2 Jackson police officers were injured, and a pet dog is missing.

Ocean County Prosecutor's Office  : DEFENDANT CHARGED IN TOMS RIVER ATTEMPTED MURDER TO REMAIN DETAINED PENDING TRIAL

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 30, 2021, the Honorable Wendel E. Daniels, P.J.Cr.P., ordered that ...

Ocean County Prosecutor's Office  : TWO BRICK TOWNSHIP MEN CHARGED WITH WITNESS RETALIATION AND TERRORISTIC THREATS

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 30, 2021, Anthony Chieffo, 25, of Brick Township, and Alexander San ...

Manchester Police Want More Changes To State's Marijuana Law

The new marijuana law discourages police officers from getting involved when teens are using weed or drinking alcohol, authorities say.

Manchester Police Officer Back To Full Duty After COVID-19 Battle

Sgt. Antonio Ellis spent 102 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. He's finally cleared to return to full duty, a year after he got sick.

Manchester Man, Toms River Woman Charged In Heroin Distribution

Authorities seized 2,000 doses of heroin and $3,400 in cash, the prosecutor's office said.

Duo Charged In Copper Wire Thefts From Manchester Lowe's

Eric Linzmayer, 40, of Forked River, and Williams Emmons Jr., 31, of Browns Mills, have been charged in the Feb. 24 theft, police said.

Manchester Pair Charged In String Of Catalytic Converter Thefts

Joseph Cook, 35, and Anna Hardy, 41, are accused of causing more than $25,000 in damage to vehicles when converters were cut out and stolen.

Manchester Police Seek IDs In Copper Wire Theft

Police have been hoping someone recognizes these two men, who they say are being sought in connection with a theft from Lowe's.

Manchester Marks One Year Of Paid EMS Services

The township launched the paid emergency medical services as volunteer first aid membership dwindled. It's been a huge success.

Manchester Police Seek Tips In $25K Theft From Vehicle

Police say the cash, from a business, was taken from a locked vehicle; insurance fraud has been ruled out.