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Friday Morning NJ Traffic: Two Crashes on I-195, Route 35 Closure, Route 3 Flooding Snarls Commute

Friday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing crashes on Interstate 195, a Route 35 closure in Woodbridge, flooding in Secaucus, and typical heavy delays approaching New York City crossings.…

Photo Caption: A page from retired New Jersey State Police Major Robert Yaiser's whistleblower complaint identifies former OCVTS Assistant Superintendent and current North Hanover Superintendent Michael Maschi as an individual defendant in the civil lawsuit.

North Hanover Schools Superintendent Named in OCVTS Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation

North Hanover Superintendent Michael Maschi, formerly an assistant superintendent at OCVTS, is among the defendants in a pending whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation following reports of student safety concerns during his tenure at the vocational school district.…

Photo Caption: Interim Superintendent Tim Rehm's welcome letter to Ocean County Vocational Technical School students announces implementation of New Jersey's new statewide cell phone ban for the 2026-27 school year.

OCVTS Announces Cell Phone Ban as District Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Lawsuits, Whistleblower Claims

Ocean County Vocational Technical School students will face a new statewide cell phone ban when classes begin, even as the district remains under intense scrutiny from civil lawsuits alleging years of sexual…

Photo Caption: Demond A. Clacken, 29, of Hackensack, was arrested after police say he assaulted officers responding to reports of overnight vehicle burglaries at a luxury apartment building.

Naked Poop-Covered Burglar With Criminal Record Attacks New Jersey Cop

Hackensack police say a 29-year-old city resident was arrested after allegedly assaulting officers during an investigation into overnight vehicle burglaries at a luxury apartment building.…

Photo Caption: Jarvis Shabazz appeared in federal court in Camden after being indicted on charges alleging he sent repeated death threats and engaged in cyberstalking targeting victims in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Albanian Terrorist Who Threatened to Kill People in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Indicted

A man with ties to New Jersey and several foreign countries has been charged with allegedly sending repeated death threats and cyberstalking victims in New Jersey and Pennsylvania over a 15-month period.…

Photo Caption: Third man admits multimillion mortgage fraud. Arthur Spitzer of Toms River pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and money laundering charges stemming from a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud and COVID-19 disaster loan fraud scheme.

Third Lakewood Area Scammer Admits to Role in $11.8 Million Failed Real Estate Scam

Lakewood area resident Arthur Spitzer pleaded guilty to participating in a $10 million mortgage fraud conspiracy and fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million in federal COVID-19 disaster relief loans.…