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One Hospitalized In Three-Car Crash: Manchester PD One Hospitalized In Three-Car Crash: Manchester PD
One Hospitalized In Three-Car Crash: Manchester PD One person was hospitalized following a three-car crash in Manchester Tuesday, Dec. 2, authorities said. At 9:43 a.m., officers responded to Route 70 and Hilltop Road in Whiting after a gray 2017 Toyota Cambry crashed into a silver 2002 Dodge Caravan traveling west on Route 70 that had slowed to make a left turn on Hilltop Road, Manchester police said. The impact propelled the Dodge into the eastbound lane of travel causing it to  collide with a gray 2016 Hyundai Accent which was travelling east on Route 70, police said. The Hyundai was redirected off the roadway where it came to …
New Child Sex Assault Charges For Hamilton Educator Darnell Williams: Prosecutor New Child Sex Assault Charges For Hamilton Educator Darnell Williams: Prosecutor
New Child Sex Assault Charges For Hamilton Educator Darnell Williams: Prosecutor A New Jersey educator already jailed on child sex assault charges is now facing new accusations, authorities said. Darnell Williams, 34, of Manchester, was charged Wednesday, Sept. 17, with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a press release. Williams, a former employee within the Hamilton Township School District in Atlantic County, was arrested in August after authorities found he “touched an intimate part of a minor child who was under his care "in a sexual manner," as previously reported by Daily Voice. The all…
Whiting Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: AG Whiting Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: AG
Whiting Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: AG A 56-year-old Manchester nurse at a nursing home in Ocean County was indicted by a grand jury for assaulting an 87-year-old man earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday, Sept. 16. On Wednesday, March 19, at 8:52 p.m., officers responded to Whiting Gardens, at 3000 Hilltop Rd. in Whiting for a fight between staff and the man, Manchester police said. The patient, who was diagnosed with dementia, depression, and anxiety had become agitated and began damaging property,  Lisa Erickson, a nurse at the facility told officers, police said. The patient  was ripping a computer mouse…
Suspected DWI Driver Hospitalized Following Crash With Truck: Manchester PD Suspected DWI Driver Hospitalized Following Crash With Truck: Manchester PD
Suspected DWI Driver Hospitalized Following Crash With Truck: Manchester PD A drunk driver following a crash between a Hyundai and a Mack dumpster struck in Manchester on Wednesday, Sept. 10, authorities said. At 12:33 p.m., officers responded to a crash after a Hyundai was traveling westbound on Route Highway 70 when it veered onto the shoulder and abruptly attempted a U-turn across the westbound lane to travel eastbound, police said. The Mack truck, which was traveling directly behind the Hyundai, attempted to avoid a collision by steering left; however, a collision occurred within the roadway, police said.  The impact pushed the Hyundai toward the curbe…
DRUG BUST: 121 Pounds Of Marijuana, LSD, Meth Seized In Manchester Raid, Cops Say DRUG BUST: 121 Pounds Of Marijuana, LSD, Meth Seized In Manchester Raid, Cops Say
Drug Bust: 121 Pounds Of Marijuana, LSD, Meth Seized In Manchester Raid, Cops Say Six people are facing charges after police seized large quantities of drugs — including marijuana, LSD, methamphetamine, and cocaine — from a New Jersey home, authorities said. The Sunday, Aug. 25 search warrant was carried out by detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The search turned up approximately 121 pounds of marijuana, 100 pounds of THC products, 75 pounds of cannabis concentrate, seven sheets of LSD, two pounds of methamphetamine, 20 pounds of…
Manchester 15-Year-Old Missing: Police Manchester 15-Year-Old Missing: Police
Manchester 15-Year-Old Missing: Police A 15-year-old Manchester resident is missing, police announced Sunday, Aug. 24. Joseph Johnson was last seen Sunday at 1 p.m. in Laurel Place, Whiting, wearing black sweatshirt, black pants, white & blue sneakers, and a black backpack. Joseph is believed to be on foot and possibly in Toms River, Manchester police said. Numerous investigative steps have already been taken to locate Johnson, police said, though those efforts have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information regarding Johnson's whereabouts, is asked to contact Manchester Township Police Department at 732-657-6111.
Brick Pharma Exec Was Going Wrong Way 103 MPH For 2 Miles In Deadly Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor Brick Pharma Exec Was Going Wrong Way 103 MPH For 2 Miles In Deadly Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor
Brick Pharma Exec Was Going Wrong Way 103 MPH For 2 Miles In Deadly Lakewood Crash: Prosecutor A 47-year-old Brick Township was charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide following a deadly eight-car crash in Lakewood last March, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 13. An investigation determined that Brian Baldari was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Route 70 at 103 mph for two miles before he crashed into Edwin Borja's vehicle on Friday, March 7 at 5:50 a.m. at Route 70 and Airport Road, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Baldari's Cadillac CT5 Blackwig struck an additional six vehicles before catching fire, trapping Baldari inside, B…
Person Killed In Two-Vehicle Route 70 Manchester Crash: Prosecutor Person Killed In Two-Vehicle Route 70 Manchester Crash: Prosecutor
Person Killed In Two-Vehicle Route 70 Manchester Crash: Prosecutor A person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Manchester on Monday morning, Aug. 11, authorities said. At 8:15 a.m., Manchester Township police responded to Hilltop Road and Route 70 and found a 2014 Dodge van had collided with a 2017 Ford Sprinter van, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The Dodge van, containing a driver and three passengers was traveling westbound on Route 70 when it crossed over the double yellow line, passing stopped traffic from behind and collided with the Ford van, Billhimer said. One occupant of the van, seated in the cargo compartment, was pronounced …
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far 10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far
10,000 Without Power Due To Storm: See Rainfall Totals In NJ So Far Torrential downpours and flash flooding triggered widespread power outages and traffic disruptions across New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. As of 9 p.m., more than 10,000 residents were without power. PSE&G reported: 2,812 outages in Middlesex County, including 2,680 in Woodbridge 883 outages in Somerset County, mostly in North Plainfield JCP&L reported more than 7,000 outages in Ocean County, including: 5,129 in Manchester 995 in Ocean Gate 586 in Berkeley Township Utility crews were working through the night to restore power as the storms continued into the evening. As of 8:50…
Manchester Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Criminal Justice Major With 'Exuberance For Life' Manchester Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Criminal Justice Major With 'Exuberance For Life'
Manchester Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Criminal Justice Major With 'Exuberance For Life' Connor Nolan, a 20-year-old Manchester resident who was killed in a motorcycle crash last week, loved "feeling the freedom of the open road," according to his obituary from the Silverton Funeral Home website. Nolan was pronounced dead at the scene after his motorcycle struck a bicycle, causing him to lose control and be ejected from the vehicle, Manchester police said. A graduate of Ocean County College, Nolan is being remembered for his “exuberance for life” according to his obituary. A criminal justice major, he worked at Five Guys for four years as assistant manager, his obituary reads. …
Wrong Way DWI Driver Struck Multiple Cop Cars In Wild Pursuit: Lacey Twp PD Wrong Way DWI Driver Struck Multiple Cop Cars In Wild Pursuit: Lacey Twp PD
Wrong Way DWI Driver Struck Multiple Cop Cars In Wild Pursuit: Lacey Twp PD A 33-year-old Manchester man was arrested and charged with a litany of offenses after driving drunk and leading police on a pursuit in Lacey Township on Thursday, July 17, authorities said. At 3:46 p.m., officers responded to a report of a driver, later identified as Ronald Banilov, drinking alcohol from a bottle while swerving in and out of traffic on Route 9 near Lacey Road, Lacey Township police said. Banilov, driving a silver Hyundai Tucson nearly caused several head-on collisions while driving in the wrong lane of Beach Blvd. before striking a vehicle as it fled the scene, police …
Mattress Fire Caused By Smoking Kills Ocean County Man, 65, Prosecutor Says Mattress Fire Caused By Smoking Kills Ocean County Man, 65, Prosecutor Says
Mattress Fire Caused By Smoking Kills Ocean County Man, 65, Prosecutor Says A mattress fire sparked by careless smoking killed a 65-year-old man in Manchester, authorities announced. Michael Seaman was found dead inside his Panda Lane home after a fire broke out on Wednesday, July 9, around 9:05 p.m., Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Fire crews and police responded to the scene and found Seaman’s body during their search of the residence, the prosecutor said. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad, Manchester Police, and Ocean County Fire Marshal revealed the fire started in a mattress in the southwest corner bedroom…
Two Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns In Crash: Manchester PD (VIDEO) Two Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns In Crash: Manchester PD (VIDEO)
Two Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns In Crash: Manchester PD (Video) Two people had to be airlifted after a multi-car collision in Manchester caused a vehicle to overturn on Sunday evening, July 6, authorities said. At 8:38 p.m., officers responded to Broadway Boulevard and Burnside Street and saw a 2021 Jeep Cherokee lying on its passenger side on the front lawn of a residence on the 1400 block of Broadway Boulevard, Manchester police said. The Jeep was traveling south on Burnside Street when it failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and then crashed into a 2015 gray Toyota Camry, traveling east on Broadway Boulevard, causing the Jeep to overtu…
Whiting Man Killed In Crash After Medical Episode: Manchester PD Whiting Man Killed In Crash After Medical Episode: Manchester PD
Whiting Man Killed In Crash After Medical Episode: Manchester PD A 77-year-old Whiting man was killed in a crash in Manchester on Thursday, June 19, after sustaining a medical emergency, authorities said. Officers responded to County Route 539 for a two-vehicle crash between a gray 2016 Toyota Tacoma and a blue 2024 Ford Maverick, Manchester police said. The Ford crossed the center line and struck the Toyota on the driver's side-rear, while both cars were driving on Route 539, police said. After the initial crash, the Ford continued to travel south and left the roadway to the right, crashing into a tree, police said. The Toyota overturned, police said. …
Passenger Airlifted After 3-Car Wreck: Manchester PD Passenger Airlifted After 3-Car Wreck: Manchester PD
Passenger Airlifted After 3-Car Wreck: Manchester PD A 64-year-old Manchester woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital following a three-vehicle crash in the township on Friday afternoon, June 13, authorities said. At 5:53 p.m., officers responded to Route 70 and Ridgeway Road after a black 2022 Honda HR-V traveling west on Route 70 failed to yield to the right of way of a 2009 Ford Expedition, while attempting a left turn on Ridgeway Road, Manchester police said. After crashing into the Ford, the Honda rotated 90 degrees and crashed into a white 2024 GMC Yukon which was stopped in traffic on Ridgeway Road, police said. The 64-year-old woman…
Driver Blows Stop Sign In Manchester, Crashing Into Van With Kids On Board: Police Driver Blows Stop Sign In Manchester, Crashing Into Van With Kids On Board: Police
Driver Blows Stop Sign In Manchester, Crashing Into Van With Kids On Board: Police Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at a Manchester intersection on Wednesday, May 21, police said. The crash happened around 2:40 p.m. at Broadway Boulevard and Beacon Street, according to the Manchester Township Police Department. A silver sedan was heading south on Beacon Street and “disregarded a stop sign” before entering the intersection, police said. That’s when it was struck on the front driver side by a white van traveling west on Broadway, officials said. After the impact, the sedan spun, hit a mailbox, and came to a stop on the lawn of a nearby home. The van…
Ocean County Trio Shot Into Toms River Residence: Prosecutor Ocean County Trio Shot Into Toms River Residence: Prosecutor
Ocean County Trio Shot Into Toms River Residence: Prosecutor Three Ocean County residents were indicted by a grand jury for attempted murder on Thursday, May 8, after they shot into a residence in Toms River in January, authorities said. On Monday, Jan. 13, at 1:55 a.m., Toms River police responded to Justice Court after three men shot into a residence occupied by an adult and two children, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. The three men were later identified as Lyjhahn Cromartie, a 19-year-old Lakehurst resident, Shazir Vallade, a 20-year-old Lakewood resident and Javir Askew-Mayweather, a 21-year-old Manchester resident, Billhimer sai…
Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set Manchester Woods Ablaze, Cops Say Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set Manchester Woods Ablaze, Cops Say
Driver, 22, Killed In Fiery Dump Truck Crash That Set Manchester Woods Ablaze, Cops Say A 22-year-old man was killed in a violent crash that caused both vehicles to burst into flames and ignited a massive wildfire in the woods in Ocean County, officials said. The deadly wreck happened at around 2:10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, on Pasadena Road near Mount Misery Road in Manchester, according to Manchester Township police. When officers arrived, they found a 2023 silver Toyota Highlander overturned on the grass shoulder of southeast Pasadena Road and a 2023 red Kenworth dump truck smashed into a tree on the opposite side. Both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames. The driver of…
Former Brick HS Athlete, US Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash Former Brick HS Athlete, US Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash
Former Brick HS Athlete, US Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash The 24-year-old motorcyclist killed in a fiery crash in Ocean County this weekend has been identified as a former standout high school athlete and US Marine. William "Will" Swiderski died when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive on Saturday, April 19 in Manchester, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Brick Township's hockey team identified Swiderski as a former player who graduated in the Class of 2019.  "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of one of our former players, Will Swiderski," the post reads.  …
3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police 3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police
3 Manchester Nursing Home Staffers Charged After Elderly Man Pepper Sprayed: Police Three people at a nursing home charged after an 87-year-old man was pepper sprayed, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 15. On Wednesday, March 19, at 8:52 p.m., officers responded to Whiting Gardens, at 3000 Hilltop Rd. for a fight between staff and the man, Manchester police said. The patient, who was diagnosed with dementia, depression, and anxiety had become agitated and began damaging property, Lisa Erickson, a nurse at the facility told officers, police said. Erikson said she deployed pepper spray to de-escalate the situation, and the man was confined to his room, pending the arri…
Brutal Brick Stabbing: Manchester Man Learns His Fate: Prosecutor Brutal Brick Stabbing: Manchester Man Learns His Fate: Prosecutor
Brutal Brick Stabbing: Manchester Man Learns His Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Manchester man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 17, after stabbing a woman in early 2023, authorities said. Harry Bray had previously pleaded guilty to attempted murder, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., a Brick Township police officer was conducting a routine check of the area, when he observed a vehicle with two flat tires, Billhimer said. Upon further examination, the officer found a woman on the ground near the vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds, Billhimer said. The woman was trans…
Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor
Two More Plead Guilty For Role In Grisly Toms River Dismemberment: Ocean County Prosecutor A 42-year-old Barnegat woman and a 36-year-old Manchester man are the latest to plead guilty for their part in the killing and dismemberment of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason, a Toms River resident last July, authorities said. Danielle Bolstad pled guilty to desecration of human remains while Jared Palumbo pled guilty to hindering apprehension on Monday, Jan. 13. Both are expected to be sentenced to probation per the terms of a plea agreement, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Investigators said Rollason was killed by 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston of Manchester Township at a h…
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Manchester: Police New details have been released in an Ocean County crash that left two cars severely mangled and both drivers seriously injured on Thursday, Jan. 8. Troy Sullivan, 62, of Absecon, was heading south on County Route 539 when he crossed the centerline and struck a 54-year-old Hamilton driver head-on around 5:25 p.m. near milepost 26, Manchester police said in a news release. Sullivan was in a grey 2014 Chrysler 200 and the other driver was in a blue 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The Chrysler continued 150 feet before coming to rest in the northbound travel lane, while the Chevrolet spun appro…
Kia Cracks Utility Pole, Bursts Into Flames After Hitting Icy Patch In Manchester: Cops Kia Cracks Utility Pole, Bursts Into Flames After Hitting Icy Patch In Manchester: Cops
Kia Cracks Utility Pole, Bursts Into Flames After Hitting Icy Patch In Manchester: Cops A vehicle crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames on Route 530 in Manchester on the evening of Monday, Jan. 6, authorities said. At 9:42 p.m., officers responded to the area of Route 530 between Cherry Street and Locust Street, after a car struck the pole, Manchester police said. Upon arrival, police found a gray 2025 Kia K5 with extensive front end damage into a utility pole in the east bound shoulder of Route 530, officers said. Firefighters shared photos of the car bursting into flames. MVA With Active Fire On 1/6/25 at 9:41pm a crew at our building heard a tr…
Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say
Brick Township Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say A Brick Township man admitted to his role in the dismemberment of a Toms River man's body, authorities said. Jared Krysiak, 34, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 16 to desecration of human remains, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Krysiak was among the four people indicted in the killing of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason. Elizabeth Mascarelli of Seaside Heights entered a guilty plea on Monday, Dec. 9 for an aggravated manslaughter charge. She was previously indicted on Thursday, Oct. 24 for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehen…
Seaside Heights Woman Confesses To Killing Toms River Man In Dismemberment Case: Prosecutors Seaside Heights Woman Confesses To Killing Toms River Man In Dismemberment Case: Prosecutors
Seaside Heights Woman Confesses To Killing Toms River Man In Dismemberment Case: Prosecutors A Seaside Heights woman has admitted to killing a Toms River man whose body was dismembered, authorities said. Elizabeth Mascarelli, 29, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 9 to aggravated manslaughter, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. She was previously indicted on Thursday, Oct. 24 for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehension, desecration of human remains, and eight weapons charges. Mascarelli was among the four people charged in the killing of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason. Danielle Bolstad, 42, of Barnegat; Jared …
Gruesome Indictment Details Killing, Dismemberment Of Toms River Victim Gruesome Indictment Details Killing, Dismemberment Of Toms River Victim
Gruesome Indictment Details Killing, Dismemberment Of Toms River Victim Four people from Ocean County were indicted for dismembering the body of a Toms River man killed in his home, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 29-year-old Elizabeth Mascarelli of Seaside Heights on Thursday, Oct. 24 for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehension, desecration of human remains, and eight weapons charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Danielle Bolstad, 42, of Barnegat; Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township; and Jarred Palumbo, 36, of Manchester, were also indicted for hindering apprehension and…
Manchester Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say Manchester Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say
Manchester Volunteer Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Woman Sitting In Vehicle, Prosecutors Say A volunteer fire chief in Manchester Township was accused of sexually assaulting a woman more than two years ago, authorities said. Michael Trimarchi, 55, of Manchester, was charged with sexual assault and criminal sexual contact, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Trimarchi is the chief of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, according to a Facebook post on Saturday, Sept. 21. A woman told Manchester police on Friday, Sept. 6 that Trimarchi sexually assaulted her on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Investigators with …
'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor  — And He Loves It 'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor  — And He Loves It
'General Hospital' Star Moonlights As New Jersey Realtor — And He Loves It When he's not breaking hearts on soap operas, Rick Hearst is selling homes in New Jersey. The "General Hospital" star revealed his second career in an Instagram video on Monday, Sept. 9, where he showed off his big backyard and extolled the virtues of living in the Garden State. "I just kind of wanted to show folks what it looks like," Hearst said. “There’s different parts of New Jersey. The part that I live in, South Central New Jersey, is a beautiful place. I also happen to be a real estate agent here. I love helping people find homes here, sell their homes here. It’s really a great …
Search Launched For Missing Woman Last Heard From July 25, Manchester Police Say Search Launched For Missing Woman Last Heard From July 25, Manchester Police Say
Search Launched For Missing Woman Last Heard From July 25, Manchester Police Say Police in Manchester are seeking the public's help in locating a 24-year-old woman last heard from more than two weeks ago. Erin Garofalo last spoke to her family on the phone on Thursday,  July 25, police in Manchester said. She was last known to be in the area of Barnt Avenue in Trenton and has been known to frequent the Hamilton, Princeton, and East Windsor areas. Garofalo is a white female, approximately 5’11", 180 pounds, and has brown hair. She is known to utilize the aliases Erin Taylor and Erin Gilbert, police said. "Numerous investigative steps have already been taken to loc…
Divers Pull Drowning Swimmer From Privately-Owned NJ Lake Divers Pull Drowning Swimmer From Privately-Owned NJ Lake
Divers Pull Drowning Swimmer From Privately-Owned NJ Lake Dive teams pulled a drowning swimmer from a privately-owned New Jersey lake Monday evening, July 29. According to Whiting Fire Company Station 33, multiple rescue agencies were called to Heritage Mineral's Crystal Lake in Manchester around 6:55 p.m. for a submerged individual. UPDATE: Police ID Crystal Lake Drowning Victim As 18-Year-Old Trespasser Whiting Fire divers and surface swimmers went into the water and, after a brief search, found the swimmer. The swimmer was turned over to EMS and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office took control of the scene. The victim's condition…