Sending a big thank you to everyone at Freddy's for the delicious lunch today! Congratulations on your opening in Toms River!
Special Olympics Torch Run
What a beautiful morning for the Annual Special Olympics Torch Run. Special Olympics is a charity near and dear to the Toms River Police Department. Over 50 members of the TRPD family, along with some of the TRE Track Team, gathered at 5:00 AM in Ortley to begin their 4 mile run along the coast [...]
2023 Operation Brain Freeze
It's Back! Our 2023 Operation Brain Freeze has begun! We are excited to announce we have increased the number of "summons" we will be handing out to children spotted wearing their bicycle helmets and obeying the law. Wear your bike helmets, have fun and always be safe! If you received a "summons" click here
Low Speed Vehicles
Know the law when operating a low speed vehicle - Only allowed on roads with speed limit of 25 mph or less - Allowed to cross Rt. 35, but NOT drive along Rt. 35 - NOT allowed on Bay Blvd (30/35 mph zone) - Driver’s license required - Registration and license plates required - Insurance [...]
Toms River, NJ- Toms River Township is reinstating its curfew on the barrier island communities of North Beach and Ortley Beach for the 2023 summer season, Mayor Mo Hill and Police Chief Mitch Little announced. The curfew, which applies to juveniles aged 17 and lower, prohibits teens unaccompanied by an adult from being on the [...]
Thank you Westminster Nursery School for such a great day! A message from our friends at Westminster Nursery School: Thank you to Toms River Police Department and their K-9 Unit for our special visit this week. The WNS friends loved learning about the importance of the dogs in keeping our community safe. We are so [...]
Thank You Complete Care!
Thank you to our friends at Complete Care at Bey Lea and Complete Care at Green Acres for this amazing lunch! We appreciate all you do for our police department!
Police Unity Tour 2023
Participating in the Police Unity Tour is truly an indescribable experience. Each year we ride to raise awareness of officers who died in the line of duty, and to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial. The camaraderie between riders from near and far, and encouragement from supporters along the way, is incredible. [...]
Congratulations Corporal John Mehl!
We were excited to join Corporal John Mehl, and his TRE family, as the Mental Health Awareness Committee presented him with the “Outstanding Community Advocate Award”. Cpl. Mehl serves as the School Resource Officer at High School East, and was recognized for his dedication to creating impactful relationships with the staff and students from the [...]
Child Seat Safety Checks
How is your child’s safety seat? 7 out of every 10 child safety seats are installed or used incorrectly. The Toms River Police Department biweekly Child Safety Seat check at Pleasant Plains Firehouse in Toms River. Certified Technicians will check your installation, answer questions and even help you install your child’s safety seat. Events are [...]