A Freehold Township man was arrested, for causing a disturbance outside of a McDonald’s on Route 70 in Lakehurst. 35-year-old Gregory Lopez, who was yelling at drivers passing by, also tried to steal an officer’s gun as he was being detained. He faces several charges.

A Medford Lakes man died after his car collided with a Verizon truck. The 83-year-old was turning onto Tuckerton Road from Lenape Trail at the time of the indicent. The truck driver suffered minor injuries.

Congratulations to Bridget Neary, Senior Planner with the Monmouth County Division of Planning. She received the 2025 Floodplain Management Leadership Award, for helping local towns improve their flood ratings and lowering flood insurance costs for residents.

Mayor Brad Cohen and other local officials were on hand for the grand opening of Tulsi Indian Cuisine in East Brunswick. The new restaurant is located on Rues Lane.