The Toms River Times

5 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Netflix officially broke ground at Fort Monmouth, starting construction for its new state-of-the-art production facility.   The ceremony was held on May 13 at the 292-acre former US Army base. The company plans to invest $1 billion to transform the decade-long vacant site into a top-tier production hub on the East Coast.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – A Toms River man has been arrested for assaulting a victim and fleeing the scene, which also led to an officer sustaining injuries, police said.   Joseph Yannon, 65, was been charged with aggravated assault, eluding law enforcement, and multiple motor vehicle violations in connection to a crash that occurred on May 29.   Officers responded to Greenwood Loop Road for a reported assault and found a victim with visible injuries.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

JACKSON – A Laurence Harbor resident has been sentenced to prison for stabbing a man during a fight that broke out while he was going door-to-door soliciting business, authorities said.   Michael Tsamas, 35, was sentenced to 20 years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) in connection with the death of Joseph Delgardio, 44, of Jackson.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

TOMS RIVER – A Jackson Township man will stay in jail accused of stabbing two men, resulting in one man’s death, authorities said.   Steven McNeill, 32, was order to remain detained in the Ocean County Jail on the charge of Murder in connection with the death of Raniek Mendez, 34, of Brick Township, that occurred in Toms River on May 9.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

BARNEGAT – For residents of Brighton at Barnegat and Pinewood Estates, the Barnegat Township Committee’s decision to extend its rent leveling ordinance through December 31, 2025, brought a sense of temporary relief – but also deep uncertainty. The two communities have over 600 residents, many of whom are seniors on fixed incomes.   “We’re basically trapped,” said one Pinewood Estates resident who asked not to be named. “We own the homes, but if rents skyrocket, our only choice is to pay or leave.