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A Toms River–area shooting that left a 17‑year‑old hospitalized has led to charges against a juvenile suspect, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The incident, which unfolded Wednesday evening at the Ocean County Mall, is now being investigated as an attempted murder.

Update-The missing juvenile has been safely located** ‼️MISSING JUVENILE‼️ The West Deptford Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing 12-year-old juvenile male. Aeden Dougherty was last seen last night at approximately 11:00 pm.

New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Locating Missing Child The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons and Paterson Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Matthew Vega, 34, wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27th in Paterson, NJ. Vega allegedly assaulted the victim and fled the scene with a 3-year-old boy.

Jerry DiMartino, 69, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on March 31, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, Jerry lived a life defined by quiet kindness, dedication, and a gentle sense of humor that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.