A late-summer tradition continued in Barnegat Township with the “Casting With a Cop” fishing event on Aug. 23 at the municipal dock.

This event was made possible through a collaboration between the Barnegat Police and Recreation departments along with the Association of Surf Angling Clubs and American Angler LLC Fishing Club.

Brandy Hillegass, ASAC member and event coordinator, said that for approximately two hours, 90 youngsters ages 5 to 13 participated in fishing and crabbing while they experienced positive interactions and created bonds with local…