Border Patrol agents seize 67 pounds of cocaine at Highway 86 checkpoint
INDIO, Calif.,- Border Patrol agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector arrested a Mexican national suspected of smuggling cocaine on Monday afternoon. On May 13, at 2:50 p.m., a…
Neighbor with AR-15 Stops Knife Attack, Assailant Captured
Dave Thomas said he saw a guy with a knife going after somebody else on the street near him. So he reached for what he thought was his most intimidating weapon and…
2 killed when drunk driver runs red light on South Jersey highway, police say
Two people were killed in a crash Sunday afternoon when an intoxicated driver ran a red light and crashed into their vehicle, according to police. The crash took place on Highway 49…
Man Arrested, Charged with Arson after LBI House Fire
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Long Beach Township Police Chief today announce the arrest yesterday (2/20) of Colin D. Kerlin, 28, of Ship Bottom for the intentional setting of a…
College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a former Dunellen Recreation Director and ex-Middlesex County Men’s College basketball coach pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges involving two additional victims. Christopher…
Seaside Police Make Arrest in Motel Murder
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd announce the arrest of Matthew Demartin, 37, of Seaside Heights in connection with the death of a woman, believed…
Car Crashes Into Pizzeria
by Todd Malland, MPD MANCHESTER-On Monday, February 26, 2018, at approximately 09:16 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Hudson City Plaza on Route 70, to investigate a motor…
Former Holbrook Little League Board Members Charged for Taking $118,000 From League
by Al DellaFave, OCPO JACKSON-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of the two Holbrook Little Executive Board Members. League President Anthony M. Del Vecchio, 63, and League Treasurer…
Police: Meth Lab Catches Fire in Atlantic City Hotel Room
ATLANTIC CITY-On February 14, 2018, a fire inside a hotel room resulted in the discovery of a make-shift meth lab and the arrest of a male. At 9:47 am, patrol officers and…
Couple Killed on Fiery Crash on Interstate 195 in Jackson
Two people were killed late Wednesday when a nearly $200,000 sports car crashed and caught fire along I-195 in Jackson, authorities said. James Fusaro, 26, and Christina McNamara, 25, both of Jackson,…
Man Pleads Guilty for Trafficking Girl, 17, as Prostitute in South Jersey Motels
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man pleaded guilty today to forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in prostitution at area motels for his profit. He…
NJ Attorney General Announces Support Against Trump’s Campaign Against Illegal Aliens, Sanctuary Cities
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal has joined a multi-state amicus brief filed in federal court that supports the city and county of San Francisco, as well as the County of Santa Clara,…
New Jersey Interstate Black Market Gun Trafficking Ring Members Indicted
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced that a state grand jury has returned an indictment charging seven members of a major gun trafficking ring in Camden with first-degree racketeering, including…
“Large Scale” Shore Area Drug Ring Busted, Most Already Released from Jail
TOMS RIVER-A joint task force between Monmouth and Ocean County law enforcement officials has led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of operating a large-scale heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine distribution network.…
Bomber from N.J. handed multiple life sentences for NYC, Seaside Heights bombings
A man who set off small bombs in two states, including a pressure cooker device that blasted shrapnel across a New York City block, was sentenced Tuesday to multiple terms of life…
Ex-Cop Arrested After Shooting Caught on Video in Toms River
by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Richard Michael Gato, 70, of Margaret Court in Toms River on charges of Attempted Murder and…
NJ Bail Reform Puts Assault Suspect on Streets to Sexually Assault Another Two Hours Later
ATLANTIC CITY-On February 10, 2018, a New York man arrested and released following a domestic violence assault returned to his hotel only to commit a sexual assault and be arrested again. At…
Man Arrested for Sexually Harassing Teenage Workers At Pine Beach Roy Rogers
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Pine Beach Police Chief Matthew Petrecca today announced the arrest of Michael Arellano, 25, of Beachwood, NJ. Pine Beach Det. Anthony Pruchnick and OCPO Special…
Authorities: Ocean County Man Wanted Attorney Shot in Head, Body Burned and Dumped in Water
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato today announced the arrest of Michael Nocera, 43, of Beachwood for the charge of Conspiracy to Commit Murder. The arrest took place on Thursday (2/8),…
Man Charged with Heroin Distribution After Police Find Drugs, Ammo During Traffic Stop
BRICK-On Feb 8, 2018, at approximately 11:00pm, the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle in the area of Lowes Home Improvement on Route 70 in Brick Township. After a brief…
Philly Chaos Shows Double Standard Over Riots: Critics
In the aftermath of the chaos that erupted in Philadelphia as Eagles fans tore through the streets celebrating their Super Bowl victory, many could not help but notice the difference in how…