OCEAN COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Ocean County gets a B.
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives a 7-business-day clock with the Government Records Council as a binding enforcement body. eCourts e-filing is mandatory statewide. Drag is fees: state criminal history runs $30+ with fingerprint requirement.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Ocean County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 06:40 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 06:11 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · NJ Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NJ field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NJ
Children Missing From New Jersey (Statewide)
Active New Jersey cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Davoris Carter (NJ)
Milan Jackson (NJ)
Tyla Parham (NJ)
Aaron Watkins (NJ)
Lorraine Herbster (NJ)
Robert Dornbach (NJ)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent New Jersey Court Cases
Most recent New Jersey court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16644 | Keristen L. Lloyd | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04048 | UGUZ v. SOTO et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06698 | ABDOULAYE v. WARDEN DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06699 | PEGUERO DE LOS SANTOS v. BLANCHE et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-06700 | MONTALVO JARRIN v. BLANCHE et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06701 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION v. OGUNKOYA et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-06702 | JAMES v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-15252- | Christen Antionette Bohadel | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01215- | Saleh v. Elysse | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14064- | Joan L. Newman | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16640 | Andrew F Maiorino | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16642 | James B. Jackson | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Ocean County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I find a marriage record in Ocean?▼
To find a marriage record in Ocean County, NJ, contact the Ocean County Clerk's Office at 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754 (732-929-2018), with online searches at https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/. Marriage licenses are issued by the local Registrar in the municipality where the license was applied for. Statewide marriage verifications come from the New Jersey Department of Health Vital Statistics at https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/ for $25. Marriage records are public under NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), but certified copies require proof of relationship. Sources: NJDOH Vital Records (https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/), Ocean County (https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/).
Where can I find out how safe the city is?▼
Public-safety information for Seaside Heights (Ocean County), New Jersey (2026): (1) Independent crime-rate analysis at NeighborhoodScout https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/seaside-heights/crime (1-in-180 violent-crime risk; 1-in-91 property-crime risk). (2) AreaVibes reports a total crime rate of about 4,563 per 100,000 — https://www.areavibes.com/seaside+heights-nj/crime/ . (3) CrimeGrade safety percentile https://crimegrade.org/violent-crime-seaside-heights-nj/ (34th percentile). (4) Police accountability scoring: https://policescorecard.org/nj/police-department/seaside-heights . (5) Authoritative source data: FBI UCR/CDE https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ and NJ State Police UCR. Crime in this beach-resort town spikes during the summer season.
How do I look up property records in Toms River?▼
Property records in Toms River (Ocean County, NJ) are searched via three free official portals. The Toms River Township Tax Assessor (https://tomsrivertownship.com/, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753, 732-341-1000) maintains tax-parcel records, ownership, and assessment. The township's GIS at https://tomsrivertownship.com/501/GIS-Geographic-Information-System lets you search, view, measure, and print parcel maps, property information, flood-zone maps, and other layers. The Ocean County Board of Taxation Tax List Search (https://tax.co.ocean.nj.us/frmtaxboardtaxlistsearch) returns owner name, block/lot, assessed value, and sales history for every Ocean County parcel - completely free. NJTaxMaps.com Ocean County page (https://www.njtaxmaps.com/info/nj_Ocean.html) lets you search by owner, address, block/lot, sales date/price, deed data, and property code. For recorded deeds, the Ocean County Clerk's Office Public Search (https://sng.co.ocean.nj.us/publicsearch/, 118 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754, 732-929-2018) - search by town, lot/block, document type with image viewing. Recording fees: 30 dollars first page plus 10 dollars each additional. The Ocean County Library New Jersey Property Records portal (https://theoceancountylibrary.org/node/528) provides historical (1989-current) and statewide ownership/assessment access. NJ Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs all access.
How do I search property ownership in Little Egg Harbor Twp?▼
Property ownership in Little Egg Harbor Township (Ocean County, NJ) is searched through three free official portals. The Little Egg Harbor Township Tax Assessor (https://www.leht.com/tax-assessor/, 665 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087, 609-296-7241 ext. 142) maintains the official tax map and parcel-level ownership records. The Ocean County Board of Taxation Tax List Search (https://tax.co.ocean.nj.us/frmtaxboardtaxlistsearch) returns owner name, block/lot, assessed value, and sale history for every Ocean County parcel - completely free. The WIPP property tax portal (https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=1517) shows current tax balances by location, qualifier, or tax-account ID. For the recorded deed itself, search the Ocean County Clerk's Office Public Search at https://sng.co.ocean.nj.us/publicsearch/. Address: 118 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754, 732-929-2018. Recording fees: 30 dollars first page plus 10 dollars each additional page; copies 1 dollar per page, 10 dollars certification. The Ocean County Library (https://theoceancountylibrary.org/node/528) provides free statewide ownership and assessment access via NJ Property Records. New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) ensures public access.
How do I find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake?▼
To find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake, NJ (Bergen County), contact the New Jersey Superior Court Family Division - Bergen Vicinage at 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201-527-2300). All NJ divorce decrees are filed at the Superior Court Family Division of the county where filed. New Jersey Courts Public Access at https://portal.njcourts.gov/ shows case status. Certified copies of decrees come from the New Jersey Records Center at PO Box 967, Trenton, NJ 08625 (609-421-6100) for $25. New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Sealed records are excluded. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), NJ Records Center (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/).
How do I search property ownership in New Jersey?▼
To search property ownership in New Jersey, use the NJ Property Records Search at https://njpropertyrecords.com/ (free, statewide, includes deeds and assessor data). Each county Clerk's office records deeds (e.g., Bergen at https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/, Essex at https://www.essexcountynj.org/, Middlesex at https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/), and the Tax Assessor in each municipality maintains current ownership and assessed values. NJ Department of Treasury Division of Taxation maintains statewide property tax data at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) makes deeds and assessment data public. Recording fees are about $40 first page. Sources: NJ Property Records (https://njpropertyrecords.com/), NJ Treasury (https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Ocean County, NJ
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Ocean County, NJ · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NJ
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (NJ)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NJ
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NJ
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NJ
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NJ
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NJ) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STEVEN ROTH | MANTUA |
| LEE VAN HOUTEN-SAUTER | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| STEVEN LOWRY | WILLIAMSTOWN |
| NYDIC OPEN MRI OF AMERICA-BOARDMAN | MONTVALE |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC | NEW BRUNSWICK |
| NENA SY | MIDLAND PARK |
| WILPAGE INC. | HAWTHORNE |
| IZIK YITZHAKI | MIDLAND PARK |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NJ) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A & H VITAMINS SUPPLY CORP | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED OPTICAL, INC | 1128b8 |
| AMBU-COACH AMBULANCE CO | 1128b7 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY | 1128b7 |
| ANDA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 1128a3 |
| ANDAS PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CO | 1128a1 |
| BARTOB PHARMACY, INC | 1128b8 |
| BERGEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | 1128b5 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NJ) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| OceanFirst Bank, National Association | Toms River |
| First Commerce Bank | Lakewood |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Camden County Pharmacist Charged with Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone; Wife Charged with Making False Statements on Naturalization Application
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Settlement with Wrightstown, New Jersey Landlord in Fair Housing Act Lawsuit
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Over $500,000 Obtained from Internet-Related Frauds
Jun 5, 2026
FBI Field Office
Three Arrested in Kansas and California, Charged with Plot to Support ISIS
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Former Mercer County Pharmacist Sentenced to 120 Months’ Imprisonment After Convictions for Illegally Distributing Oxycodone from Trenton Pharmacy
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Former Hillsborough Township School District Business Administrator and Co-Worker Indicted in Kickback Scheme
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Essex County Convicted Felon Admits to Armed Carjacking with an Assault Rifle, Along with Firearms and Narcotics Offenses
Jun 3, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Ocean County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Ocean County, New Jersey
LACEY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- An investigation is underway into a deadly police-involved shooting in Ocean County, New Jersey on Monday. Officials say Lacey Township police …
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Minor charged with murder after shooting in Ocean County, New Jersey
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Woman’s network of seedy New Jersey spas busted for prostitution, police say
In Ocean County, a spa owner has been arrested. She's accused of running a prostitution ring across several locations, with police seizing over $100,000 in cash during their invest…
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Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers Accused of Chokeholds, Taser Threats in 103-Page Excessive Force Lawsuit
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers Accused of Chokeholds, Taser Threats in 103-Page Excessive Force Lawsuit TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County residents filed a ...
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Police to conduct safety traffic checks Saturday in Ocean County
Zero traffic campaign, which aims to increase awareness of the dangerous consequences of distracted and impaired driving ...
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Ocean County Mall: Shooting reported at Hooper Ave, Toms River; first details
A shooting was reported at Ocean County Mall at 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River, New Jersey on Wednesday, with reports indicating that a 17-year-old had been shot. Several scanner repo…
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Jones Road fire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is 100% contained, officials say
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., the service said the 15,300-acre fire burnin…
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New Jersey Teen Accused of Killing His 69-Year-Old Grandma by Stabbing Her With Knives in Her Face
New Jersey teen Louis Brown has been arrested for allegedly killing his 69-year-old grandmother by stabbing her with knives in her face and neck ...