March 27, 2026
Juvenile Charged After Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall, Prosecutor Says

Juvenile Charged After Teen Shot at Ocean County Mall, Prosecutor Says

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.
March 27, 2026
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.

Missing 12-year-old Aeden Dougherty Has Been Safely Located.

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.
March 27, 2026
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.

3-Year-Old Taken After Brutal Assault — NJ Police Ask for Help

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.
March 28, 2026
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.

Remembering Jerry DiMartino, 69, of Toms River

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.