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Jersey Shore Woman Admits To Selling Opioids, Meth Across NJ: Prosecutors Jersey Shore Woman Admits To Selling Opioids, Meth Across NJ: Prosecutors
Jersey Shore Woman Admits To Selling Opioids, Meth Across NJ: Prosecutors An Ocean County woman admitted to selling opioids and methamphetamine across New Jersey after police found tens of thousands of pain medication pills in her home, authorities said. Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 29 to conspiracy to distribute more than five ounces of methamphetamine. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the plea on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The county prosecutor's office received a tip on Thursday, July 15, 2021, from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate narcotics being sold in Ocean County. DEA agents helped county investig…
NJ Dealer Who Sold Cocaine To Undercover Cop Sentenced: Prosecutors NJ Dealer Who Sold Cocaine To Undercover Cop Sentenced: Prosecutors
NJ Dealer Who Sold Cocaine To Undercover Cop Sentenced: Prosecutors A Monmouth County man will spend a dozen years in prison after pleading guilty to selling cocaine to an undercover police officer, authorities said. Tyheim McGhee, 29, of Asbury Park was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 29 to 12 years in state prison, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. He entered a guilty plea on Monday, Nov. 6.  McGhee was sentenced to 12 years for first-degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute in excess of five ounces, seven years for second-degree distribution of more than a half-ounce of cocaine, and…
Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash Results In Multiple Injuries: NJSP Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash Results In Multiple Injuries: NJSP
Seven-Vehicle Garden State Parkway Crash Results In Multiple Injuries: Njsp Several people were injured in a seven-vehicles crash on the Garden State Parkway Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, authorities said. State police troopers responded to the wreck in Aberdeen Township at around 7:25 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. It happened southbound on the parkway near milepost 120.1. Investigators said seven vehicles collided while trying to merge because the left lane was closed for construction. The Garden State Parkway south at milepost 120.1 in Aberdeen Township, NJ. Google Maps Troopers said there were several minor injuries reported in the cra…
Mangled Mustang, Banged Up Benz In 5-Car Jersey Shore Crash That Injured Two Victims: Police Mangled Mustang, Banged Up Benz In 5-Car Jersey Shore Crash That Injured Two Victims: Police
Mangled Mustang, Banged Up Benz In 5-Car Jersey Shore Crash That Injured Two Victims: Police Two people were injured after five vehicles crashed in Manchester Township, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the crash near the intersection of county route 571 and Commonwealth Boulevard at around 7:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, the department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30.  Officers found a red Ford Mustang and silver Mercedes-Benz CLK in the road with extensive front-end damage.  A black Kia Sportage was seen with extensive front-end damage on a nearby property of 1991 Ridgeway Road. Another SUV and a pickup were also found at that property wit…
Wildwood Home Invaders Crash Van In Floodwaters Amid Slow-Speed Pursuit: Police Wildwood Home Invaders Crash Van In Floodwaters Amid Slow-Speed Pursuit: Police
Wildwood Home Invaders Crash Van In Floodwaters Amid Slow-Speed Pursuit: Police Two men were arrested after invading someone's home in Wildwood then crashing a van in floodwaters while trying to get away from police, authorities said. Robert McMichael, 38, of Wildwood, and Scott Hudson, 31, of West Wildwood, were later arrested in connection with the incident that began on the 200 block of East Bennett Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, Wildwood police said.  McMichael and Hudson assaulted the homeowner before stealing items from the house, police said. The victim provided police with a description of a van used by the suspects before officer found the van …
Teen Driver Crashes Into Ocean County School Bus: Police Teen Driver Crashes Into Ocean County School Bus: Police
Teen Driver Crashes Into Ocean County School Bus: Police A teen driver crashed a car into a school bus in Ocean County, authorities said. Manchester Township police said the crash happened at the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive at around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. The intersection is right next to the police department. Investigators said the teen was driving a 2007 Hyundai Elantra west on Colonial Drive in the left turn lane. The 2017 Thomas school bus owned and operated by the Manchester Township Board of Education was also traveling west on Colonial Drive. The car and bus entered the intersection at the same time. The car …
Fentanyl, Opioids Stolen By Jersey Shore Healthcare Worker: Police Fentanyl, Opioids Stolen By Jersey Shore Healthcare Worker: Police
Fentanyl, Opioids Stolen By Jersey Shore Healthcare Worker: Police An Ocean County healthcare worker is accused of stealing fentanyl and another opioid from a medical facility, authorities said. Lauren Scholz, 37, of Brick Township, is facing several drug-related charges, Brick Township police announced on Monday, Jan. 29. She works at the Vascular Institute at Atlantic Medical Imaging on Jack Martin Boulevard. Police said they received an anonymous tip about a female healthcare worker stealing narcotics from the hospital on Thursday, Jan. 25. Officers went to the hospital to talk with management on Friday, Jan. 26. Investigators said 100 flip-top vials c…
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl LVIII NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl LVIII
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl Lviii Three former Rutgers University football players will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, including one New Jersey native trying to win his third Lombardi Trophy and two Scarlet Knights looking to earn their second championship. Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco, of Vineland, helped lead the defending champions in the AFC title game at Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 28. He rushed for 68 yards, caught four balls for 14 yards, and scored a second-quarter touchdown to put the Chiefs ahead of the Ravens for good in their 17-10 win. In a postgame interview with FOX Sports, Pacheco said…
Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kelsey Grammer Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade Actor Kelsey Grammer will be heading down the boardwalk when he helps lead this year's Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The organizers announced on Sunday, Jan. 28 that the man known to many as Dr. Frasier Crane will be a grand marshal for this year's parade. Grammer also was the grand marshal of the city's Winter Wonderland Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. The St. Patrick's Day parade will be held on Saturday, Mar. 9 at 1 p.m. It will be the 36th edition of the Irish fun on the boardwalk, according to the parade's website. Our second Grand Marshal leading the parade is award winning…
NJ Teen Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury In Crash Months After Dirt Bike Accident: Campaign NJ Teen Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury In Crash Months After Dirt Bike Accident: Campaign
NJ Teen Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury In Crash Months After Dirt Bike Accident: Campaign A teen boy is fighting for his life after he was critically injured in a crash in Cape May County. A GoFundMe page said 16-year-old Charlie Omrod was in a car with three friends when it crashed into a tree due to "hazardous conditions and severe fog" on Friday, Jan. 26.  Middle Township police said it happened on Swainton-Goshen Road near Green Holly Campground just before 9 p.m. More than $6,000 was raised from at least 135 donations on Omrod's GoFundMe page as of Monday, Jan. 29. The fundraiser page said Omrod was in the front passenger seat and "took the main impact of the tr…
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