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Mo Hill Admin Officials Lawyer Up as Silverton EMS Seeks Gag Order in Gas Theft Suit

Former Toms River officials are retaining lawyers as Silverton EMS seeks broader confidentiality over depositions in the township's multimillion-dollar lawsuit.

Campaign Against Toms River Mayor Takes Ugly Turn As Mo Hill Funded PAC Targets Children Online

Former B'Nai Israel of Toms River President, and owner of Brilliant Environmental Services, who filed bankruptcy, Phil Brilliant.

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NJ Gas Prices Surge Past $4 a Gallon — Here’s What Commuters Are Spending

New Jersey gas is averaging about $4.27 a gallon, pushing monthly commuting costs toward $240 for some drivers before personal trips are counted.…

Fry Me Up, Seaside Heights- From fried Oreos to cheesecake and Uncrustables, Seaside Heights and Wildwood turn the deep fryer into part of the classic Jersey Shore experience.

At New Jersey’s Boardwalks, They’ll Deep Fry Just About Anything

A toddler's fall from the Seaside Heights Sky Ride is raising questions about ride restraints, height limits and New Jersey's amusement safety inspections.

Two-Year-Old Girl Tumbles from Seaside Sky Ride; What NJ Rules Say About Amusement Safety

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New Jersey Town Erected a Monument on Site Where Ronald Reagan Misread Meaning Behind “Born in the USA”

Why Is There a Giant Yellow Robot on the Side of the Road in Belmar?

America’s Oldest Dinosaur Is in Ocean County — and It Needed a Neck Job

The Bayville Dinosaur has survived Route 9 since 1935, including repeated decapitations that eventually led to a new neck, head and safer roadside perch.

BAYVILLE, N.J. – Long before giant fiberglass dinosaurs became fixtures along America’s highways, a concrete prehistoric beast was already greeting motorists on Route 9 in Ocean County. The Bayville Dinosaur — known…

Sterling Hill Mine's glowing minerals illuminate a 1.3-billion-year geological story beneath Sussex County and one of New Jersey's natural wonders.

Glowing Rocks Found in Mine Show Off New Jersey’s 1.3-Billion-Year-Old Past

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Former Neptune Police Officer Sentenced for Lying About NYPD Past, DV Arrest

Two police officers wearing HSI jackets inspect a large open crate in a warehouse, revealing a yellow device inside while surrounded by stacked cardboard boxes.

Pallone Calls ICE Detainee His ‘Constituent’ While Demanding End to ICE

A federal judge ordered MS-13 member David Antonio Aviles Perez released from ICE custody after finding five months of detention violated due process.

Judge Releases MS-13 Murderer Nicknamed “The Witch”

The administration's timeline — particularly what the governor knew and when she knew it — is now becoming a story of its own.

NJ Republicans Say Sherrill Administration Knew of Caldwell Investigation for Months

A 19-year-old Peruvian national is jailed without bail in Ocean County on drug distribution, conspiracy and weapons charges with an immigration detainer.

Peruvian Drug Dealer Arrested in Ocean County With Illegal Weapon, ICE Places Detainer

A Mexican national was booked into the Ocean County Jail on a drunk or drugged driving charge, with county records initially listing $1,500 cash bond.

Drunken Migrant Arrested for DWI in Ocean County

Two Gun For Hire representatives helped restrain a violent passenger on a Newark-bound American Airlines flight before it diverted to Baltimore.

Two New Jersey Men Duct Tape Unruly Passenger Aboard Flight Until Police Took Over

NYPD detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck a 73-year-old man with an object during a dispute on a Manhattan subway platform.

73-Year-Old Man Struck With Object on Manhattan Subway Platform, NYPD Says

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50-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash in Baltimore County

School bus in residential neighborhood

Cash-Strapped Lakewood Cuts Busing for 300 Public School Students Days Before Classes Begin

An Ocean County inmate faces strangulation, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest charges after being booked into jail without bail Sunday.

Mexican National Jailed in Ocean County on Strangulation, Assault and Resisting Arrest Charges

Police emergency lights at crime or accident scene.

75-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Monroe Township Hit-and-Run Crash

Welcome to Pennsylvania - new signs across the state welcoming businesses and travelers Photo by Josh Shapiro Press Office

How Pennsylvania Lured One of New Jersey’s Largest Companies Across the Delaware

NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of forcibly touching a 28-year-old woman from behind inside Manhattan's Rector Street subway station.

NYPD Seeks Suspect Accused of Groping Woman at Rector Street Subway Station

Three Charged After $700,000 Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl Seizure in Cumberland

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Two Charged After West New York Drug Investigation, Cocaine Seized

Baltimore Police charged Malik Robinson with attempted murder after an August shooting left a 35-year-old man hospitalized in stable condition.

Baltimore Man Charged With Attempted Murder Weeks After Shooting, Police Say

NYPD is searching for a man accused of stealing a 92-year-old man's cellphone and pushing him to the ground during a robbery in Queens.

92-Year-Old Man Robbed of Cellphone, Pushed to Ground in Queens, NYPD Says

A Missouri man faces murder charges after investigators found Jonathan Brown's body beneath a freshly poured concrete slab with a gunshot wound.

Missouri Man Charged With Murder After Body Found Beneath Fresh Concrete Slab

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Queens Man Gets 24 Years for Fatal Shooting Outside Funeral in Jamaica

A Maryland man is accused of pistol-whipping a victim and stealing his cellphone during an armed robbery outside a Silver Spring apartment.

Maryland Man Accused of Pistol-Whipping Victim During Silver Spring Robbery

Middletown has released plans showing a proposed 450-home development with 68 affordable units at the former Circus Liquors property on Route 35.

Middletown Releases Plans for 450 Homes at Former Circus Liquors Property

Plans for 450 Homes At Former Circus Liquors Revealed

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has added a remote-controlled rescue lifebuoy designed to quickly reach people experiencing emergencies on the water.

Ocean County Sheriff Adds Remote-Controlled Rescue Lifebuoy for Water Emergencies

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Juvenile Charged After Stolen BMW Investigation Leads Police to Camden Home

Pound fitness classes return to Toms River Recreation this September with Monday morning and Thursday evening sessions for residents ages 16 and older.

Pound Fitness Classes Return to Toms River Recreation With September Sessions

Five firefighters were hospitalized while battling a house fire on Armand Court in Holmdel, where residents safely escaped the burning home.

Five Firefighters Hospitalized After Holmdel House Fire Engulfs Armand Court Home

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New Jersey Police Dept. “Loses” 62,000 Body Worn Camera Videos

A 54-year-old man was killed after his Maserati collided with a Toyota and rolled over multiple times on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township.

Maserati Driver Killed in Rollover Crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township

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Five Firefighters Hospitalized After House Fire Engulfs Holmdel Home

Nutley Police are warning drivers to expect heavier traffic near John Walker Middle School and use extra caution around students as classes resume.

Nutley Police Warn Drivers of Increased School Traffic as Classes Resume

A Peekskill man faces an animal cruelty charge after video allegedly showed him slamming a senior dog onto a grooming table at Dogtopia in Mount Kisco.

Peekskill Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dogtopia Video, SPCA Says

An East Orange health center owner admitted performing gynecological services without a license and billing Medicaid and insurers under doctors' names.

East Orange Woman Admits Performing Gynecological Care Without Medical License

NYPD is searching for two suspects accused of displaying a firearm and stealing a man's wallet, cellphone and backpack during a Queens robbery

Two Armed Robbers Sought After Man Held at Gunpoint in Queens, NYPD Says

A drone shot of the Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey, and the Atlantic Ocean at sunset

High Bacteria Levels Trigger Swimming Advisories at 10 New Jersey Beaches

East Brunswick Police are searching for the owner of a dog found on Old Stage Road and are asking anyone who recognizes the pet to contact officers.

East Brunswick Police Searching for Owner of Dog Found on Old Stage Road

Maryland Church Fire Ruled Arson as ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Suspect

Dover Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Foster Trader outside a CAVA restaurant on North DuPont Highway Friday night.

18-Year-Old Killed in Shooting Outside CAVA Restaurant in Dover, Delaware

An 83-year-old Tennessee man was sentenced to life after a jury convicted him of smothering and strangling his 81-year-old wife in Portland.

83-Year-Old Tennessee Man Convicted of Murdering Wife, Sentenced to Life

Police emergency lights at crime or accident scene.

Man Shot Multiple Times During Domestic Disturbance in North Braddock

A grandmother faces a child abuse charge after deputies say she left her 8-month-old granddaughter in a hot car for about 10 minutes on a 96-degree day.

Grandmother Arrested After Infant Left in Hot Car on 96-Degree Day in North Carolina

Baltimore County Police are searching for 14-year-old Jason Boswell, who was last seen early Sunday in Towson wearing black and carrying a bookbag.

Baltimore County Police Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy in Towson

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One Dead, Two Injured After Infiniti Hits Howard County Police Vehicle, Crashes

Messy Living room. A living room with with toys and clothes all over the place. Photo by Carrie Seufer.

Lego Shoplifting Arrest Leads to Larger Toy Brick Heist Operation

Jackson Crossing

Another Jackson Restaurant Could Close This Fall

A Fairfield motorcycle stop led to weapons and assault charges after police say a rider pulled a switchblade and tried to reach a loaded handgun.

Alleged Motorcycle Gang Member Pulled Switchblade, Reached for Gun During NJ Stop

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A Lindenhurst man admitted driving 121 mph before a Southern State Parkway crash killed a West Babylon man and injured four passengers.

Lindenhurst Driver Admits Going 121 MPH Before Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash

Evesham Police

Juvenile Charged After Stolen BMW Investigation Leads Police to Camden

Coyotes roaming Wildwood's back bay are dividing neighbors as development changes the area and officials warn residents that feeding the animals could make matters worse.

Wildwood Coyotes Divide Neighbors as Animals Wander Streets Near Back Bay

Loaded handgun found in center console during Crofton traffic stop

New Jersey State Police at Highway Crash Scene

New Jersey State Police Increase Atlantic City Expressway Patrols for Holiday Weekend

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Man jumped by two suspects who snatched phone outside Glen Burnie bar

Police investigate crime scene.

29-year-old woman shot dead after argument inside Salisbury home

Rutgers Football Game

NJ Assembly Republicans Roast Rutgers Football After $5M Budget Boost, UMass Disaster

New York City

Woman targeted from behind in botched Queens necklace robbery

15-year-old charged after gunfire erupts twice on Utica streets

72-year-old knocked to ground in Brooklyn subway attack

Sherrill says ICE is not making New Jersey safer after a court upheld her order as Newark agents detailed August immigration arrests. - Mikie Sherrill - Photo by Office of the Governor, NJ

Sherrill Says ICE Is Not Making New Jersey Safer After Court Rejects Trump Challenge

NYPD traffic agent punched in face while writing Bronx parking ticket

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Keyser man held without bond after fraud arrest in Cumberland

Bike sidewalk stop leads Cumberland cops to suspected crack cocaine

Police emergency lights at crime or accident scene.

Gunfire erupts before dawn on Reisterstown Road leaving man wounded

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Cumberland theft probe leads to 28-year-old accused of stealing gas card and money

E Street burglar caught on camera after smashing through business door

DC imposes Labor Day weekend youth curfew zone around U Street corridor

Baltimore traffic jam sends driver on detour to $100K lottery win

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A 63-year-old Kearny man faces child endangerment and criminal sexual contact charges after an investigation into alleged activity with a juvenile.

Kearny Man, 63, Charged With Sexual Contact Involving Juvenile in North Arlington

Skyler King is nearing New Jersey on a 1,100-mile skateboard journey from Mississippi to NYC honoring his brother and raising suicide prevention awareness.

Skateboarder Sky King Nears New Jersey on 1,100-Mile Journey for Suicide Prevention

Strand Theater Lakewood

Doobie Brothers Tribute Band The Doobie Others Coming to Lakewood’s Strand Theater

Lakewood renamed Division Street Chief Richard C. Wallace Way, honoring the late fire chief and Air Force veteran's more than six decades of service.

Lakewood Renames Division Street to Honor Late Fire Chief Richard ‘Dick’ Wallace

Lottery luck strikes at Quaker Hill Cumberland Farms

Lawsuit Targets Ocean County Clerk After Deputy Clerk Draws Top Spot on Toms River School Board Ballot

Neptune taxpayers are demanding scrutiny of school spending as enrollment declines, operating costs rise and homeowners report mounting property-tax pressure.

Neptune Residents Sound Alarm Over School Spending, Taxes as Enrollment Declines

Photo caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill says there is no evidence a New Jersey election was swayed by the state's noncitizen voter-registration failure as state officials continue reviewing affected records and federal officials press separate claims about the voter rolls. Photo by Gov. Mikie Sherrill's Office / Press Photo

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ICE arrested two Guatemalan brothers in Chantilly, Virginia, who the agency says have criminal histories including assault, DWI and records forgery.

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Brothers With Criminal Records in Chantilly, Virginia

Conceptual image of future Brick parks communications board.

Brick Township Adding Communication Boards to Make Parks More Accessible

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces an independent investigation into alleged conduct toward women and possible ethics violations involving state jobs.

NJ Lt. Governor Under Investigation Over Alleged Misconduct Toward Women

Ocean County Prosecutor's Office allegedly closed Sinnott case twice before it was escalated by victims to the NJ Office of the Attorney General.

Exclusive: Ocean County Prosecutor Closed Sinnott Sex Abuse Case Twice Before State Found 11 Victims, Victim Says

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Connecticut scratch-off player strikes it rich with $1 million ticket

Bridgeport lottery player scores monster $200K scratch-off win

Scratch-off delivers lucky break at Enfield store

Eight Philly juveniles busted after Bensalem crime spree hits Starbucks and vehicles

Brick police add three hometown recruits as new officers head to academy

An empty courtroom awaiting trial - Photo by Nikolay Mamluke

Davion Douglas Cited After 133 Grams of Marijuana Seized in Salisbury

Man Accused of Shooting Woman in Columbia Borough Heads to County Court

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Leshaun Davis Charged With Attempted Murder After Lower Township Gunfire