Three from Toms River and Trenton Charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death

November 30, 2023 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 14, 2023, Michael Wormann, 38 of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of …

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://midjersey.news/2023/11/30/three-from-toms-river-and-trenton-charged-with-strict-liability-drug-induced-death/

Three Charged In Ocean County Drug Overdose Death

BERKELEY – Three people have been criminally charged after giving drugs to a man which resulted in his death, officials said.   Michael Wormann, 38, of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of Trenton, have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, in connection with the death […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/three-charged-in-ocean-county-drug-overdose-death/

3 Charged In Fentanyl Overdose Death Of Berkeley Man: Prosecutor

The three were involved in giving fentanyl to the 55-year-old man the day before he died of an overdose, authorities said.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/berkeley-nj/3-charged-fentanyl-overdose-death-berkeley-man-prosecutor

THREE INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY DRUG INDUCED DEATH

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 14, 2023, Michael Wormann, 38 of Toms River, Ryan Thompson, 35, of Trenton, and Tina Martinez, 61, also of Trenton, were charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, in connection with the death of a 55 year-old male in Berkeley Township on September 29, 2023. […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://ocponj.gov/three-individuals-charged-with-strict-liability-drug-induced-death/

Top 20 NJ Arts Events of Week: ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Jonas Brothers, ‘The Nutcracker,’ more

Also ‘A Midwinter’s Night Dream,’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Bill Irwin, John Doyle, more.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.njarts.net/top-20-nj-arts-events-of-week-fiddler-on-the-roof-jonas-brothers-the-nutcracker-more/

What Happens To Debt When You Die? by Daniel Straffi

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KheMLH2oXpc

Note to all NJ utility companies ahead of winter storms

What all New Jersey customer service representatives need to know

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/note-to-all-nj-utility-companies-ahead-of-winter-storms/

Note to all NJ utility companies ahead of winter storms

What all New Jersey customer service representatives need to know

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wpst.com/ixp/385/p/note-to-all-nj-utility-companies-ahead-of-winter-storms/

South Toms River Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Was Foster Parent: Prosecutor

The prosecutor's office is urging anyone with additional information about William Gleason to contact authorities.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/south-toms-river-official-was-foster-parent-prosecutor-says

Community Medical Center earns Asbury Park Press Best of the Best Awards for Emergency and Maternity Services in Ocean County

Community Medical Center in Toms River was named Asbury Park Press’ 2023 “Best of Ocean County” in the Hospital Emergency Room and Maternity & Childbirth Center categories. Reader votes determine the winners, and the annual awards celebrate local businesses. This is the second consecutive year CMC received these awards.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2023/november/community-medical-center-s-emergency-department-/

How Long After Filing Bankruptcy Can You Buy a House? by Daniel Straffi

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53eTSd9edY

$23.9M Point Pleasant Beach School Facilities Referendum: What To Know

Information sessions are scheduled for the Point Pleasant Beach Schools' facilities referendum, explaining the proposal and tax impact.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/23-9m-point-beach-school-facilities-referendum-what-know

Strange signs prove you need a sense of humor to drive in NJ

The state Department of Transportation has figured out how to get around Federal Highway Administration objections to humorous safety messages on electronic message signs.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/strange-signs-prove-you-need-a-sense-of-humor-to-drive-in-nj/

South Toms River Recreation Commissioner Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Child: Prosecutor

The head of the South Toms River Recreation Commission and former foster parent has been charged with sexually assaulting a child who lived in his home, authorities said.William Gleason, 68, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual…

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/ocean/south-toms-river-recreation-commissioner-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-a-child-prosecutor/

4 Magical Santa Meet and Greets at these Toms River Events

We all love seeing Santa and it doesn't matter how old you are.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wobm.com/4-magical-santa-meet-and-greets-at-these-toms-river-events/

Events This Week in New Jersey: November 28 to December 4, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from November 28 to December 4, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=events-this-week-in-new-jersey-november-28-to-december-4-2023112023

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place November 28 to December 4, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 28 to December 4, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=this-week-in-music-previews-for-concerts-taking-place-november-28-to-december-4-2023112023

Police Escort Greets 2-Time NJ Football Champ Toms River North: Videos

Family and friends welcomed the team home after Toms River North won the NJSIAA Group 5 title for the second straight year.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/police-escort-greets-2-time-nj-football-champ-toms-river-north-videos

Ocean County Man Charged For Allegedly Killing His Parents to Stay in Jail

An Ocean County man charged for allegedly killing his parents earlier this month will remain behind bars pending trial.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wpgtalkradio.com/michael-mulgrew-barnegat-nj-to-remain-in-jail/

Tuesday NJ weather: A 'dead of winter' chill, with flurries

Cold air and wind are never a good combination, as New Jersey stares down a couple of unseasonably frigid days with highs only in the 30s.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/tuesday-nj-weather-a-dead-of-winter-chill-with-flurries/

Prominent figure in NJ community faces child sex crime charges

William Gleason is currently head of the South Toms River Recreation Commission and a former member of the borough council.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/south-toms-river-nj-volunteer-faces-child-sex-crime-charges-william-gleason/

Smoke Odor Prompts Brief Evacuation At Ocean County College

A smoke smell prompted a response from Toms River firefighters but it was cleared quickly, officials said.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/smoke-odor-prompts-brief-evacuation-ocean-county-college

South Toms River Official Charged With Sexual Assault Of Child

William Gleason, who heads the South Toms River Recreation Commission, is charged with 2 counts of sexual assault of a child.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/south-toms-river-official-charged-sexual-assault-child

Cyber attack at hospitals in NJ force emergency rooms to divert patients

Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood and Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, both members of the Hackensack Meridian Health System, have put protocols into place to handle the network outage.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/cyber-attack-at-hospitals-in-nj-force-emergency-rooms-to-divert-patients/

Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Toms River: Tree Lightings, More

See when Toms River is kicking off the holiday season.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/christmas-hanukkah-events-toms-river-tree-lightings-more

Ocean County home prices: See what sellers asked for in October

Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Ocean County last month.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/2023/11/27/jersey-shore-real-estate-ocean-county-nj-home-prices-october-2023/71443079007/

Where To See Santa In Manchester This Christmas Season

Whether you want to bring your little ones for photos with Santa Claus or enjoy brunch or another fun outing, here are options.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/manchester-nj/where-see-santa-manchester-christmas-season-0

Where To See Santa In The Point Pleasant Area This Christmas Season

Whether you want to bring your little ones for photos with Santa Claus or enjoy brunch or another fun outing, here are options.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/where-see-santa-point-pleasant-area-christmas-season

Where To See Santa In Toms River This Christmas Season

Whether you want to bring your little ones for photos with Santa Claus or enjoy brunch or another fun outing, here are options.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/where-see-santa-toms-river-christmas-season-0

Where To See Santa In Brick This Christmas Season

Whether you want to bring your little ones for photos with Santa Claus or enjoy brunch or another fun outing, here are options.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/brick/where-see-santa-brick-christmas-season-0

Toms River Christmas Tree Lighting, Winter Wonderland Set For 2023

The Winter Wonderland Village will continue the festivities that begin with the tree lighting celebration downtown.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/toms-river-christmas-tree-lighting-winter-wonderland-set-2023

Students Learn Cooking – And Caring For Those In Need

BRICK – It was all hands on deck during the week before Thanksgiving for the 170 Culinary Arts students at Brick Vo-tech, when all the students helped to prepare 3,000 meals for Ocean and Monmouth County families in need.   Culinary 1 instructor Chef Gary Lesniak said the menu for “Feed the Need” has […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/students-learn-cooking-and-caring-for-those-in-need/

Does New Jersey’s Colossal Troll Live Up to All The Hype?

A 20-foot troll, named Big Rusty living in Hainesport, Burlington County...have you heard of it?

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wobm.com/does-new-jerseys-colossal-troll-live-up-to-all-the-hype/

Here's Where To Stream Your Beloved Holiday Movie Classics This Year

Every single streaming platform is offering a selection of beloved holiday movie classics this year. Here's where to find them.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wpst.com/ixp/396/p/holiday-movies-streaming-2023/

Thanksgiving really started in New Jersey, not with the pilgrims

The Thanksgiving we enjoy today would not have been possible if not for the work of a New Jersey congressman in 1789.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/thanksgiving-really-started-in-new-jersey-not-with-the-pilgrims/

Will We See One at the Jersey Shore, Toys R Us is Coming Back

Toys 'R' Us closed in Toms River and surrounding stores in New Jersey and everywhere after filing bankruptcy in 2017 and closing all stores in 2018.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wobm.com/will-we-see-one-at-the-jersey-shore-toys-r-us-is-coming-back/

NJ man will not be part of Hamas hostage exchange

A New Jersey teen is not expected to be released by Hamas in a pending hostage exchange. The release is part of a four-day cease fire in the Israel/Hamas war.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/will-nj-teen-be-released-in-hamas-hostage-exchange/

Crash Disrupting Route 70 In Manchester: Sheriff

There are delays in both directions due to the crash, authorities said.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/manchester-nj/crash-disrupting-route-70-manchester-sheriff

Get A Free Thanksgiving Meal Through Fulfill In Lacey

Those who are struggling can still enjoy a hot meal this Thanksgiving, thanks to Fulfill foodbank.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/lacey/get-free-thanksgiving-meal-through-fulfill-lacey

Talk World-Building with YA Star Victoria Aveyard In Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk Series

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Peer into the mysterious, electrifying world of YA fantasy fiction when Realm Breaker and Red Queen series creator Victoria Aveyard appears in the Ocean County Library's Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00pm.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle2.php?titlelink=talk-world-building-with-ya-star-victoria-aveyard-in-ocean-county-librarys-virtual-author-talk-series112023

Recreational Cannabis Now Available In Waretown

WARETOWN – Waretown now has the second recreational cannabis store in the county.   Bloc Dispensary opened in the summer and originally only sold medicinal marijuana. They recently had a soft opening selling recreational. The official ribbon cutting for recreational will be held on December 1. It is located in the ShopRite Plaza on […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/recreational-cannabis-now-available-in-waretown/

Santa Claus photo season starts early at N.J. malls. See schedule of events, pet times, how to book.

New Jersey malls have planned multiple events for Santa photos including pet photo sessions, sensory-friendly times and concert.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.nj.com/news/2023/11/santa-claus-photo-season-starts-early-at-nj-malls-see-schedule-of-events-pet-times-how-to-book.html

Brick Police Chase, Arrest Man After Video Shows Him In Apartment

The man had women's clothing and jewelry when he was arrested, Brick Township police said; they believe there are other victims.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/brick/brick-police-chase-arrest-man-after-video-shows-him-apartment

Do You Really Want To Know New Jersey's Thanksgiving Calorie Count?

We're not even sure we want to do this, but since knowledge is power, we want to let you know the calorie count for some popular Thanksgiving foods.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://mybeachradio.com/ixp/393/p/new-jersey-thanksgiving-calories/

Do You Really Want To Know New Jersey's Thanksgiving Calorie Count?

We're not even sure we want to do this, but since knowledge is power, we want to let you know the calorie count for some popular Thanksgiving foods.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://943thepoint.com/new-jersey-thanksgiving-calories/

Toms River's next mayor warns current leaders not to hire anyone before he takes over

Mayor-elect Daniel Rodrick doesn't want Mo Hill's administration to hire new employees or expand departments before he takes office in January.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.app.com/story/news/politics/ocean-county/2023/11/20/toms-river-mayor-rodrick-no-new-hiring/71621190007/

Veterans Day Ceremony Teaches About Services Available

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College commemorated Veterans Day with its annual Salute to Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial on the College’s main campus in Toms River and was open to the public.   The keynote speaker was Captain James B. […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/veterans-day-ceremony-teaches-about-services-available/

Teacher/coach charged in sexual assault of NJ high school student

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office received an email in October about an inappropriate relationship between a now former student and Lydia Pinto, 38, of Newton, Pennsylvania.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/teacher-charged-in-sexual-assault-of-nj-high-school-student-bridgewater-raritan/

Prosecutor: Philly Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting 13-year-old in Millville

Authorities in Cumberland County say a man from Philadelphia has been charged and arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Millville earlier this year.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://wpgtalkradio.com/prosecutor-philadelphia-man-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-13-year-old-in-millville-nj/

Another School Worker in Cumberland County Facing Child Porn-related Charges

Yet another school worker in Cumberland County is facing child porn-related charges.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://nj1015.com/ixp/564/p/another-school-worker-in-cumberland-county-nj-facing-child-porn-related-charges/

These are the 50 best public high schools for sports in NJ

How good is your kid’s high school when it comes to the sports program they offer?

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://943thepoint.com/ixp/385/p/these-are-the-50-best-public-high-schools-for-sports-in-nj/

Subpoenas Served On 19 Toms River Officials In 2 North Dover Zoning Lawsuits

The subpoenas to 19 officials seeking communications referring to Orthodox Jews are a fishing expedition, Toms River's attorney said.

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/extensive-subpoenas-served-toms-river-2-north-dover-zoning-suits

Recreational Cannabis Now Available In Southern Ocean County

WARETOWN – Waretown now has the second recreational cannabis store in the county.   Bloc Dispensary opened in the summer and originally only sold medicinal marijuana. They recently had a soft opening selling recreational. The official ribbon cutting for recreational will be held on December 1.   Alexzandra Fields, president of Bloc Dispensary said, “we […]

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/recreational-cannabis-now-available-in-southern-ocean-county/

Super PAC names are annoying

from Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-jersey-playbook/2023/11/17/super-pac-names-are-annoying-00127741