Ocean County Residents Hit With Higher Water and Sewer Bills as Rate Increase Requests Reach Commissioners
Toms River, NJ – Higher water and wastewater bills could be on the horizon for thousands of Ocean County residents as the Ocean County Board of Commissioners reviews notices of pending utility…
ICE Highlights Removal of Criminal Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes
Federal immigration officials say several convicted criminal offenders were removed from the United States during a recent enforcement operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that…
New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…
Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah
Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…
Toms River Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation After “Shoot the Jews” Emergency Dispatch
The head of the Toms River Jewish Community Council is calling for an investigation into an alleged antisemitic statement captured on a fire department dispatch channel as fire district officials continue to…
Kearny Police Officer Suspended 60 Days for Sharing Confidential Database Information
A Kearny police officer received a 60-day unpaid suspension after an investigation found he improperly shared information from a law enforcement database with a civilian. A Kearny Police Department officer was suspended…
NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme
A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…
Three Women Found Dead in South Philadelphia Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Philadelphia police are investigating after three women were found shot to death inside a South Philadelphia residence Sunday evening in what investigators believe was a double homicide followed by a suicide. PHILADELPHIA…
Texas Democrat Challenging Tom Kean Jr. Calls Ailing Congressman a ‘Coward’ During Months-Long Medical Absence
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Washington next week after nearly four months away from Capitol Hill due to a serious medical condition, but his Democratic opponent is…
New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children
The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…
New York Bill Would Require Health Warning Labels on Gas Stoves Sold to Consumers
The proposed “Healthy Homes Right To Know Act” would require warning labels and retail signage alerting consumers to potential health risks associated with gas stove emissions. A New York lawmaker has introduced…
New Jersey Bill Would Allow Retired Police Officers to Provide Security at Houses of Worship
Legislation would expand the authority of Class Three special law enforcement officers, allowing them to provide armed security at churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other places of religious worship. A New Jersey…
Bethlehem Township Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Wife
A Bethlehem Township man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his wife inside their home last year. A Northampton County judge…
Bad Cop List: Multiple New Jersey State Troopers Identified in OAG Major Incident Report
From domestic violence allegations and drunken driving crashes to excessive force convictions and falsifying information during investigations, New Jersey State Police disciplinary records reveal a troubling list of misconduct cases involving troopers…
ICE Arrests Convicted Murderers, Child Sex Offenders and Other Violent Criminal Suspects Across New York City Region
Federal immigration authorities announced the arrest of several individuals with convictions for murder, child sexual abuse, rape, assault, and other serious offenses during targeted enforcement operations across the New York metropolitan area.…
Gunman Opens Fire Outside Damascus Apartment Complex, Man Shot in Leg
Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect who opened fire outside a Damascus apartment complex, leaving a man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg. A late-night shooting at a…
Mexican Woman Deported After Allegedly Trying to Transfer Newborn to Another Individual to Repay Smuggling Debt
Federal authorities say a Mexican national who illegally entered the United States multiple times was deported after allegedly attempting to give her newborn baby to another woman as payment for a debt…
ICE Operation in Tennessee Tourist Region Results in 117 Arrests, Officials Say
Federal immigration authorities arrested 117 people during a weeklong enforcement operation in East Tennessee, including individuals with prior convictions for assault, drunk driving, theft, and attempted aggravated sexual battery. A large-scale immigration…
Details of Kidnapping, DUI, Assault Emerge In New Jersey Police Chief’s Suspension
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano received disciplinary sanctions for a DUI-related incident and was later indicted in Massachusetts on felony kidnapping and assault charges, according to New Jersey’s 2025 Major Discipline Report.…
13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Kentucky Workplace Identity Theft Investigation, Federal Authorities Say
Federal agents arrested 13 people during an immigration and identity theft investigation at a Kentucky manufacturing business, with eight individuals now facing criminal charges for allegedly using stolen Social Security numbers to…
Freehold Township Little League President Accused of Stealing More Than $73,000 From Youth Baseball Organization
The president of the Freehold Township Little League is charged with allegedly siphoning more than $73,000 from the organization through fraudulent reimbursements and unauthorized transfers over nearly three years. The president of…