Yesterday morning between 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM TRPD dispatchers fielded over 300 calls for service. Calls included (but not limited to) trees down, wires hanging/arching, traffic lights out, transformer issues, road hazards, smoke conditions and more. We want to take a minute to thank our dispatchers, patrol officers, police staff and detectives, park security, [...]
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited seeds through the mail from China. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock. Sometimes the seeds are sent in packages stating that the contents are jewelry. Here's what to do if you receive unsolicited [...]
Last night Mayor Hill presented Officer Mark Nater with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of great customer service for his part in resolving an ongoing issue in the Green Island section of town. Officer Nater worked with the neighbors to come to an amicable solution. Well done Officer Nater!
Between early June and early July, 2020, the Toms River Police Department has received a dramatic increase in juvenile complaints in the North Beach area of town. Residents have reported increasing problems with unruly juveniles congregating nightly in violation of the social distancing and face mask restrictions imposed by the governor's executive order, and also [...]
We cannot thank everyone at Ozane enough for this amazing lunch! The outpouring of appreciation from our community has been absolutely amazing and we are sincerely grateful!
WOW Blake, $18,310 is a lot of popcorn! We are so proud of your hard work and want to thank you so much for your generosity! Your drive and appreciation will take you far, and we are excited to what's next! From all of us at the Toms River Police Department, thank you! Posted [...]
Over the last few weeks we have received overwhelming support from this amazing community! We are truly humbled by everyone who has stopped us just to say hello, the children who made us beautiful posters, and all of the emails, calls, and letters of appreciation. From our family to yours, Thank You!
As many towns across the area have cancelled or postponed their 4th of July fireworks displays, Sipe Adjustment Group has generously sponsored an event for the residents of our community in effort to lift spirits and celebrate Independence Day. The display will begin at nightfall, just after 9:00 PM and will take place at Shelter [...]
The Toms River Police and United States Postal Inspection Service are investigating complaints of “fraudulent mail holds” being placed on addresses in Toms River and the surrounding communities. The unauthorized mail holds could indicate that a resident’s identity has been stolen and used to apply for credit cards in the residents’ names. Often however, the [...]
Yesterday we had the honor of assisting in the escort of Manchester Police Sergeant Ellis home to his family after a 94 day battle with COVID and its complications. One of Toms River’s first cases of COVID, Sergeant Ellis spent time in two different hospitals, and a rehabilitation facility, fighting every day to come home. [...]