Ocean County
Coverage of Ocean County in the Nexus archive.
- Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards
New Jersey swimming areas in Ocean and Cape May counties are under advisories due to elevated fecal bacteria levels, specifically enterococci exceeding state safety standards. The DEP and local health officials are monitoring affected sites, but no closures have been enforced as of June 21.
- ICE agent reportedly fires shot during incident in Ocean County, New Jersey
An ICE agent reportedly fired a shot during an incident in Ocean County, New Jersey. The agent was struck by a fleeing car in South Jersey.
- ICE agent reportedly fires shot during incident in Ocean County, New Jersey
An ICE agent reportedly fired a shot during an incident in Ocean County, New Jersey. The agent was struck by a fleeing car in South Jersey.
- Maryland Man Admits to Trafficking Firearms Into New Jersey
A Maryland man admitted to trafficking a stolen firearm into Ocean County, New Jersey. The incident involved the transportation of a stolen firearm.
- Rachel Peace defeats Blake in 4th District Democratic Primary and looks to unseat GOP’er Chris Smith in November
Rachel Peace won New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District Democratic Primary against John Blake with 72% of votes. She will challenge Republican incumbent Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981, in the November general election. The district includes Monmouth and Ocean counties, with healthcare as a central issue in Peace’s campaign.