Essex County Man Faces Criminal Restraint, Aggravated Assault and Weapons Charges
Santos Vanegas, 54, faces criminal restraint, aggravated assault and weapons charges following his Sept. 13 arrest in Essex County.…
Jackson Backed Down From Controversial Religious Chicken Slaughter Ban
Jackson Township’s 2019 HEART Ordinance prompted fears of a Kaporos ban, but the final law expressly exempted qualifying religious slaughter.…
Toms River Hosting Medicare Meeting Before Open Enrollment Begins
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River residents preparing for Medicare open enrollment can attend an informational meeting Wednesday at the township Senior Center. The general membership meeting will begin at noon Sept.…
Stafford officers and first responders honored for saving child at school playground
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two police officers, along with members of the local fire department and EMS, were recognized for their quick action after freeing a 5-year-old girl whose hand became trapped…
Magnolia man charged with DUI and assault after three-car crash in Bethany Beach
BETHANY BEACH, Del. – A 22-year-old Magnolia man is facing multiple charges after state police say he caused a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence on Coastal Highway Thursday night. Troopers…
Tennessee set to execute first woman in two centuries after gruesome 1995 murder
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Supreme Court this week authorized the first execution of a female inmate in more than 200 years, setting a September 30, 2026 date for the death of…
Watch: Cosplaying Superhero Arrested by ICE in unhinged attack on agents
Chicago, IL – Newly released drone footage from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows anti-ICE demonstrators blocking officers during a federal enforcement effort in Chicago last week. The incident occurred during “Operation…
With 99% Disapproval, Governor Murphy Pushes Forward With Plan to Reclassify Contract Workers in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – Nearly 9,500 comments poured into New Jersey’s Department of Labor over a proposed rule to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, and more than 99 percent opposed the change.…
5 Totally Unhinged Trump-Themed Products You Can (But Probably Shouldn’t) Buy on Amazon
So you’re scrolling through Amazon at 2 a.m., teetering between “I should be asleep” and “what fresh madness can I find today,” and boom—you stumble upon an entire world of Donald Trump-themed…
Jackson Township has a new mayor and she’s ready to hit the ground running
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council has voted to appoint Council President Jennifer Kuhn to serve as mayor to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Michael Reina. Reina retired from…
Zombie walk takes over Asbury Park boardwalk in undead march
Asbury Park, NJ – The undead will rise again this weekend as the annual Zombie Walk returns to the boardwalk on Saturday, bringing with it thousands of costumed participants and horror fans.…
Court blocks Trump order ending birthright citizenship, New Jersey AG celebrates
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin hailed a federal appeals court decision Friday that halted President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship through executive action. The First Circuit…
14 New Jersey Prison Guards Who Allegedly Abused Female Inmates See Indictments Dismissed
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Corrections Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq., voiced deep frustration after a court dismissed indictments against 14 staff members accused of abusing incarcerated women at the Edna Mahan…
Feds move to force Oregon counties to hand over records on violent criminal aliens
Portland, OR – Federal prosecutors are seeking court action against four Oregon counties after immigration agents said local officials released 10 violent felons into the community instead of turning them over for…
New Jersey Traffic Report: Crashes and Delays and Spots to Avoid if you Can
Newark, NJ – Rush hour drivers across New Jersey faced a messy commute Friday morning with multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and heavy backups leading into New York City. At 7:34 a.m., a…
New Jersey Democrat Wants to Seize President Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course Over Federal Shutdown
Trenton, NJ – Democrats in New Jersey are escalating their clash with the Trump administration, floating the idea of seizing President Donald Trump’s golf club in Bedminster as payback for what they…
New Jersey’s Forced Affordable Housing Mandate on Small Towns at Risk With Ciattarelli, Championed by Sherrill
Cranbury, NJ – Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli declared Tuesday that New Jersey’s long-standing Mount Laurel housing doctrine has failed the state, vowing to replace it with a plan that halts suburban…
California woman sentenced to max prison term for threat against Texas federal judge
Amarillo, TX – A California woman who admitted to sending a threatening message to a federal judge in Texas has been sentenced to the statutory maximum prison term, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.…
ISIS Agent from Minnesota Pleads Guilty to Helping Terrorist Organization
Minneapolis, MN – A 23-year-old man who twice tried to travel overseas to join ISIS and openly called for jihad has pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to provide material support…
New York’s Real-Life Super Hero Community Reeling and Dealing with Real Life Pedophiles Amongst its Ranks
NEW YORK, NY – The Real Life Superhero (RLSH) movement, which emerged in the early 2000s, consists of individuals who don masks, capes, and alter egos to patrol streets, perform community service,…
New Jersey Lottery Winner Still Has Not Claimed $1.3 Million Ticket Sold in Freehold
TRENTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $1.3 million is about to slip away, as the winning ticket purchased in Monmouth County last November remains unclaimed and is set to…
Maryland cops solve 20-year-old cold case murder of David Byrd, Jr.
EDGEWOOD, MD – Detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office have solved a nearly 20-year-old homicide, securing an indictment against Gary Williams in the 2007 stabbing death of David Arnold Byrd Jr.…
Cape May breaks ground on $21.5 million justice complex
Cape May Court House, NJ – County officials marked the start of construction Wednesday on a $21.5 million Justice Complex that will modernize facilities and centralize public safety and prosecutorial services. The…