Stafford woman admits to defrauding state health benefits programs
A Stafford woman has admitted to defrauding state health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
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Two Lakewood men busted for dealing over 1,000 doses of heroin
Three months of investigating drug deals has led to the arrest of two Lakewood men.
Three Ocean County residents indicted for distributing lethal dose of heroin
An Ocean County Grand Jury has indicted three people who dealt a lethal drug package of heroin and fentanyl to a man who later died earlier this year.
Why NJ is giving out free no-prescription naloxone on Tuesday
A new push to prevent opioid overdose death in New Jersey.
Jersey Shore Congressman introduces bill to close drug testing loophole
Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith (R) has introduced legislation to require drug testing for methadone for commercial drivers.
Marijuana legalization could require 100 new growing sites in NJ
The state Health Department projects 2 million square feet of cultivation space would be needed to get adult-use recreational marijuana started.
NJ may open ‘safe’ sites for drug users — This is how it would work
Could NJ drug addicts be arrested for getting high at an Overdose Prevention Center? Here's some questions and answers about the proposed program.
Turning Point Inc. to open a facility in Ocean County
The drug and alcohol treatment facility, Turning Point Inc., has announced that they'll be opening up a new location in Ocean County, which ranks second in New Jersey for the highest amount of drug overdoses.
Stafford man charged with selling lethal dose of heroin to Beachwood man
A Stafford Township man has been arrested for allegedly providing the batch of heroin to a Beachwood man that led to his death last month.
Ocean County elementary school teacher charged with snorting morphine in class
A teacher at Eagleswood Township Elementary School in Ocean County is charged with snorting morphine off his desk in front of students.
Jackson man bringing weed to town gets intercepted by police
Jackson Police use intel about a man heading to town with a large quantity of marijuana to make an arrest at the location they found out he was heading towards.
Jackson man found lying on front lawn revived with narcan after O-D
A Jackson man is revived with narcan after overdosing and found lying on the front lawn of a home on Toms River Road.