By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Ocean County announced that their County Prosecutor’s Office will be collaborating with the following local law enforcement agencies to participate in Goal: Zero, a high-visibility county-wide traffic enforcement detail to address the staggering rise in traffic deaths in New Jersey.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Berkeley Township Chief of Police Kevin Santucci, Seaside Park Chief of Police Bryan McKay, Seaside Heights Chief of Police Thomas Boyd, Toms River Township Chief of Police Guy Maire, Lavallette Chief of Police Christian LaCicero, Brick Township Chief of Police David Forrester, Borough of Mantoloking Chief of Police Stacy Ferris, Borough of Bay Head Chief of Police John LaSpina, Point Pleasant Borough Chief of Police Christopher Leonhardt, Point Pleasant Beach Chief of Police Robert Kowalewski, Stafford Township Chief of Police James Haldenwang, Harvey Cedars Chief of Police Robert Burnaford, Long Beach Township Chief of Police Edward Bernhard, Borough of Beach Haven Chief of Police James Markoski, Borough of Surf City Chief of Police John Casella, Jr., Barnegat Township Chief of Police Jason Carroll, Manchester Township Chief of Police Antonio Ellis, Borough of Beachwood Chief of Police Daniel Altman, and Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, announced that ss of August 22, 2025, 355 people have lost their lives on New Jersey roadways, and 38 of those deaths occurred in Ocean County.
“Every life lost on our roads represents someone’s family, friend, or neighbor. This enforcement effort is about protecting our community and ensuring that everyone gets home safely,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.
“On Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m., the above-referenced law enforcement agencies will focus their attention on Jersey Shore roadways. Goal: Zero traffic details will be conducted on the last Thursday of every month from March through September,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.
Holmdel Township Patrolman Matt Menosky was the catalyst behind the 2024 Goal: Zero campaign, which brought together 36 municipalities to target dangerous driving behaviors, Ocean County officials say.
OCPO officials said the bright green color of the Goal: Zero logo represents high visibility and is the color for pedestrian and school safety.
The black bar is a mourning band for all lives lost in traffic crashes, according to Ocean County officials.