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🌱 Patch AM: 11 Victims Assaulted Back To 2002 By Ex-Fire Chief In Toms River, NJAG Says

And on the Toms River Patch calendar - Charcuterie Grazing Table with Karaoke Contest

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What's up Toms River! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • State grand jury indicts ex-Silverton fire chief on sex assault charges
  • What a guilty plea means after Toms River's deadly work-zone crash
  • How local teams rushed a South Toms River K9 to lifesaving care

Also on today's calendar: Charcuterie Grazing Table with Karaoke Contest and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 Victims Assaulted Back To 2002 By Ex-Fire Chief In Toms River, NJAG Says (patch.com) — Toms River residents are learning more about the state grand jury indictment of former Silverton Volunteer Fire Company chief and ex-Island Heights police officer Robert M. Sinnott Jr., accused of sexually assaulting 11 victims dating back to 2002. Prosecutors say several alleged assaults occurred at Sinnott's Toms River home and the Silverton firehouse, and they are urging anyone with additional information to contact the state tip line as the criminal case proceeds.
   

2. Another failed attempt to lower electric rates in New Jersey (nj1015.com) — Toms River residents are learning more about a deadly Route 9 work-zone crash after Lakehurst resident Douglas Smith pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the 2025 death of road worker Allen Adams. Prosecutors say Smith was drunk and high on multiple drugs when he struck Adams in a clearly marked overnight construction area, and the victim's family is now backing tougher penalties for impaired drivers in work zones statewide.
   

3. Police K9 Loki medevaced for emergency surgery at Shore (app.com) — A South Toms River police K9 named Loki is recovering after emergency surgery for a life‑threatening stomach condition, thanks in part to rapid treatment at a Toms River veterinary hospital and a specialized K9 medevac program. Local police and emergency agencies from Toms River and Ocean County coordinated to get him to Red Bank for successful surgery and hoped midweek release.
   

4. Toms River Man Admits $10M Mortgage Fraud Scheme Role (patch.com) — A Toms River resident has admitted in federal court to helping orchestrate a multimillion‑dollar mortgage fraud and fraudulently obtaining about $1.8 million in COVID relief loans, and now faces lengthy prison terms and major financial penalties. He's agreed to pay restitution and forfeit more than $2.3 million, with sentencing set for December in Camden.
   

5. Trading Bases for Miles (jewishlink.news) — A Toms River resident who once could barely run a minute has transformed himself into a 3:26 marathoner by steadily training and shedding 25 pounds. He now logs regular miles on New Jersey's wide-shouldered roads, often at night, and shares simple, encouraging advice for locals who might want to start running from scratch and gradually build toward bigger goals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Experience the Joy of Knitting and Crocheting with the Waretown Woolies —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Learn Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities at the Ocean County Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Alborada Spanish Dance Company to Perform at the Jackson Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Learn Latinos' Impact on New Jersey with Exhibit at the Lakewood Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Hey Neighbors - just want to say THANK YOU to all of you that have taken the time to find me.
    I no longer work with that insurance company that was on Mule Road - I am an independent Broker now - and some of you have gone all over to find me -… (Nextdoor Holiday City - Berkeley)
  • Anyone go to BJs in Toms River for glasses.
    I always went to boscovs but when the one person I went to left, they have no one to replace her. Just looking for opinions (Nextdoor Meadows)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise Manager in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toms River here.

Ok Toms River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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