News for Lakewood, NJ. The township of Lakewood is the 7th most populous municipality in the state and the most populous municipality in Ocean County with more than 102,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Raymond Coles.
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NJ man charged with crime spree against women in Ocean County
Quamel Benton is charged with attempted kidnapping for a crime spree through Lakewood and Toms River on Thursday, authorities say.
Attempted kidnapping of girl ends in Toms River, NJ crash
Lakewood police said a man attempted to force a teenage girl into a white SUV Thursday night near Forest Park Circle not far from Route 9 .
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.
Ocean County man charged with selling counterfeit postage stamps
A man from Lakewood is in trouble with the law for allegedly selling counterfeit postage stamps.
NJ man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Lakewood man was selling fake postage stamps, officials say
The alleged crime occurred from October 2023 to March 2024, according to authorities.
Lakewood, NJ MVC branch closed Wednesday without explanation
The state agency announced the closure on its website and social media.
NJ man found dead in car trunk: His brother is upset at cops
No other information has been disclosed about the discovery of David Koscuik's body.
The Elite 8: Shore Conference wrestlers reach NJSIAA finals
The Shore Conference has eight NJSIAA state finalists after Southern's Anthony Mason, Saint John Vianney's Anthony Knox, Donovan Catholic's Kurt Wehner, CBA's Alex Nini, Rumson's Sonny Amato, Southern's Matt Henrich, Brick Memorial's Harvey Ludington, and Hudson Skove won their semifinal matches on Friday night at Boardwalk Hall.
NJ man missing for weeks is found dead in trunk of car
David Koscuik was reported missing to Manchester police on Feb. 16 after not being seen for 8 days.