Wondering what made news this month in Toms River? Below are the top ten most read Toms River Patch stories.
10. Police: Construction Workers Stole Copper from Sandy-Damaged Home
Construction workers were charged with stealing copper piping from an unoccupied Superstorm Sandy-damaged home.
9. Manager Charged with Skimming At Least $75K from Commuter Station ATM
A Toms River commuter station manager allegedly stole at least $75,000 over several years from an ATM machine located where he worked, authorities announced.
8. Motorcyclist Ejected After Striking Parked Car Dies from Injuries
The 23-year-old Brick man involved in motorcycle crash in Toms River last week died from his injuries, police said.
7. Revised FEMA Maps 'A Whole Different Ballgame' in Toms River
Toms River officials are pleased with the recent changes to FEMA flood maps and are offering residents the help of an engineer as they rebuild Superstorm Sandy-damaged homes under new elevation guidelines
6. What Washed Up in Seaside Park?
Lifeguards in Seaside Park removed what is thought to be a piece of a destroyed amusement ride – likely one that was swept from nearby Seaside Heights during Superstorm Sandy – from the surf last weekend.
5. Drug Charges Filed After Toms River Traffic Stop
A Seaside Park man and a Brick woman have been arrested following an investigation into heroin dealing in the local area, authorities said
4. Toms River Man Admits He Sexually Abused Child On Video Stream
A Toms River man admitted that he sexually abused a 15-month-old boy and streamed the act over the Internet, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
3. Toms River Official, 12 Others Plead Not Guilty In Gambling Ring
Thirteen people, including a Toms River official, pleaded not guilty for their roles in a $1 million-a-week gambling ring that operated out of Monmouth County and used the Internet to track wagers.
2. NOAA: A Tsunami Hit Barnegat Inlet June 13
The National Weather Service confirmed that it is investigating the cause of a tsunami that hit the New Jersey coast near Barnegat Inlet on June 13.
1. Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck on Route 37
The victim, who was staying at a nearby Route 37 motel, was pronounced at the scene.
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