Joseph Kling said there 20 people at the bonfire authorities allege sparked the massive Jones Road wildfire, and 16 remained when he left.

A New Jersey man charged with starting the wildfire that tore through the eastern part of the state last month claimed that he shouldn’t be blamed because more than a dozen others present at the time ...

A New Jersey man charged with starting the massive Jones Road wildfire last month says he shouldn’t be held responsible for ...

The only adult to be charged with arson in the massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has been released from jail wearing a GPS ankle monitor.

Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, was charged with aggravated arson, arson, and hindering apprehension in connection with the Jones Road wildfire on April 23, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor ...

The 19-year-old charged with starting a wildfire in New Jersey last month said he left the gathering early to tend to an injured friend.

Joseph Kling, accused of starting the Jones Road wildfire, speaks with the media after appearing for an early disposition ...

Judge Pamela Snyder said Joseph Kling doesn’t pose a significant risk to the community and is not a flight risk. He will wear an electronic ankle monitor, Snyder said. Snyder also chided Kling ...

Joseph Kling walked out of jail on Monday with his ankle monitor on after spending nearly two weeks behind bars. Judge Pamela Snyder ordered him to home confinement with monitoring, going against ...

Joseph Kling, accused of starting the Jones Road wildfire, claims he tried to extinguish the bonfire and that 16 others were present when he left. Kling's attorney says his client's consistent ...