WARETOWN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Waretown 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 Waretown.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 13:20 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 13:18 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 13:18 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 13:18 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 13:18 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.
Anghely Navarro (NJ)
Akeha Reed (NJ)
Kyari Reed (NJ)
Armando Martinez (NJ)
Jazmahni Menafield (NJ)
Aaron Watkins (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 26-16867 | Jasmin Ashley Francis-Whitfield | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16866 | Jerry Rafael Santos | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16868 | Jonathon J Figueroa | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16871 | Carlos F. Tenazaca Mora and Cristina M. Remache-Remache | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16870 | Roberto A. Hurtado | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16869 | Juan Carlos Jimenez | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16872 | Zafira D. Khan | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05785 | AGUILAR-RIVERA v. BLANCHE et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-07080 | PRECIADO AVELLANEDA v. BENZEL et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-07081 | Coskun v. BLANCHE et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16857 | Justicia P. Gonato | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16858 | Janet M. Donovan | 06/14/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ocean County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ocean County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Waretown, 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 · Waretown, 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
City of Waretown, NJ
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HARJINDER BEDI | WARETOWN |
| THEODORE ENDE | WARETOWN |
| BENJAMIN LOPARO | WARETOWN |
| BARBARA BROADT | WARETOWN |
| RENEE BOLOGNESE | WARETOWN |
| KATHIE ROBBINS | WARETOWN |
| CHRISTOPHER HORNER | WARETOWN |
| ROLAND RODRIGUEZ | WARETOWN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| WARETOWN MARINE BASIN INC | WARETOWN |
| MACS DOCKING T/A SOUTH HARBOR | WARETOWN |
| OCEAN TWP | WARETOWN |
| GRAND BAY HARBOR MARINA | WARETOWN |
| OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL | WARETOWN |
| LONG KEY MARINA | WARETOWN |
| OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | WARETOWN |
| WARREN INVESTMENT CO | WARETOWN |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Waretown, NJ
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Florida Residents Indicted for Multi-Year Scheme to Defraud International Electronics Manufacturer with U.S. Headquarters in New Jersey
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
United States Seizes Domain Names Publishing Nude Digital Forgeries of Famous Women
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
TD Bank Insider Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes, Laundering Millions to Colombia
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Bronx Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl in New Jersey
Jun 9, 2026
FBI Field Office
Passaic County Man Charged with Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
Jun 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Over $500,000 Obtained From Internet-Related Frauds
Jun 5, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 2026
FBI National
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 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 Waretown
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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New Jersey man accused of starting fire, which erupted into massive Ocean County wildfire
WARETOWN, N.J. (WPVI) -- A man has been charged with arson after being accused of purposefully starting a fire that erupted into the massive Jones Roads Wildfire in Ocean County, N…
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Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed at least 15,100 acres and continued to burn Thursday afternoon, authori…
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Ocean County Spa Owner Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring
A Jackson woman is facing charges after authorities said she operated a prostitution ring through unlicensed spas in several New Jersey counties. Kelly Jahnke-Gonzalez, 44, was arr…
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Man Pleads Guilty In Ocean County Robbery
A Paterson man has admitted to his role in a 2023 robbery that left a man shot multiple times in Little Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Christopher Miller, 38, pleaded guilt…
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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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Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Leads in Fight Against Rx Opioid Misuse
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Teaming Up To Fight Against Rx Misuse Butler Pharmacy in Point Pleasant is one of many pharmacie…
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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…