Point Pleasant Beach

A swimmer who was found lying face down in the water off Jenkinson's Beach on Arnold Avenue Thursday morning has passed away.

Two individuals were initially taken into custody following the Labor Day stabbing.

"I witnessed this whole thing ... scariest moment of my life."

Point Pleasant Beach Police have had extra sets of eyes patrolling the borough of late due to a rash of motor vehicle thefts of late and the search for suspects heated up last week.

Point Pleasant Police chief Joseph Michigan said a large number of officers was involved in the arrest because the crowd was "volatile" and shouting obscenities.

The five people inside the car had been at a large gathering in Point Pleasant Beach earlier in the evening, according to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

Mayor Paul Kanitra said he received complaints about people urinating in bushes, smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol in public, leaving trash behind and changing in public.

A protest that is planned on Memorial Day gets a green light from police.

The good news for this weekend is that what we usually see at this time every year will be seen once more but with one big difference....social distancing will be encouraged and enforced so be sure to keep six-feet of distance.

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Point Pleasant Beach officials are outlining beach and parking rules to start the season.

The Ocean County towns with beaches have been meeting with each other and discussing the best way and timing to open up beaches and boardwalks as they map out the summer.

Amy Bosco, 47, of was arrested on Thursday by Police Pleasant Beach Police and charged with terroristic threats during an emergency (3rd degree), disorderly conduct, and violating the emergency orders.