Atlantic County Officials Host Elder Abuse, Scam Awareness Program for Seniors in Margate
Margate, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Margate City Police Department, the Atlantic County Office on Aging, the New Jersey State Police, and the FBI, hosted an…
Migrant Father Sentenced to 16 Years After Decade of Sexual Abuse of Daughter in Suffolk County
A Suffolk County man will spend 16 years in prison after admitting he sexually abused his biological daughter for more than a decade, beginning when she was just six years old. A…
Club World Cup Group Stage Sees 27% of Matches End in Draws Across Eight Groups
A review of the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage standings shows that more than one in four matches ended level, highlighting the competitive balance across the tournament’s opening round. The FIFA Club…
Newark Pulls Proposal to Give Outgoing City Council Member Lifetime Health Benefits, Triggering State Review
Newark pulled a controversial proposal to grant lifetime taxpayer-funded health benefits to a departing councilman after Republican lawmakers called for a state investigation. A proposal that would have granted lifetime taxpayer-funded health…
Four New Jersey counties contribute to most of the state’s gun violence: Here they are
A decade of New Jersey Attorney General data shows shootings have steadily declined statewide, but gun violence remains heavily concentrated in Essex, Mercer, Camden, and Passaic counties, while many suburban and rural…
ICE Captures Man Accused of Striking Federal Agent in New Jersey
Federal authorities have arrested a Barnegat Township man accused of hitting an ICE agent with a van and fleeing during an immigration enforcement operation in Ocean County. A man has been charged…
NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes
The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…
NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened
NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…
Dog Recovered from Manasquan Lagoon After Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team Search
A volunteer dive team helped bring closure to a grieving family after recovering a dog that drowned in a Manasquan Lagoon earlier this month. The Point Pleasant Beach Dive Team responded to…
NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded
Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…
Don’t Blame Stafford Police for the ICE Incident. Blame New Jersey’s Politicians
When an ICE officer was struck by a fleeing suspect during an attempted immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township this week, many New Jersey residents immediately asked the same question: Why didn’t…
Mikie Sherrill Tackles “Junk Fees” While Ignoring the Biggest One: Your Monthly Electric Bill
Governor Mikie Sherrill says she wants to crack down on hidden fees that make life more expensive for New Jersey families. Critics say she doesn’t have to look very far to find…
Arrested and Released Again: Lugo Sanchez Had 1,000 Lewd Images of Children Set Free Under Bail Reform Laws
A Barnegat Township man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material after investigators traced online activity to his residence. This was not his first rodeo. A 28-year-old Barnegat Township man…
Gloucester Township House Fire Displaces Residents on Brookline Court
Firefighters quickly contained a residential fire in Gloucester Township after flames spread from a garage to the roof, temporarily displacing the home’s occupants. A residential fire in the Clementon section of Gloucester…
Mikie Sherrill Administration Celebrates As Offshore Wind Farms Back on the Table in New Jersey
While New Jersey’s Attorney General hailed a federal court victory for offshore wind development, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia argued the state’s offshore wind strategy has already collapsed after taxpayers absorbed massive losses and…
Update: Manhunt Begins For Fugitive Criminal Migrant Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Let Into U.S. During Biden Immigration Surge
An ICE agent was injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by an illegal alient during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, and the suspect remained at large as of Tuesday,…
If you set sail south from Cape May, you’ll end up on this exotic tropical island overrun by wild swimming pigs
A geography question that seems simple at first has surprised thousands of people after revealing that a straight south path from New Jersey completely misses Florida. CAPE MAY — Ask someone what…
Garfield Police Officer Suspended After Off-Duty Incident Yields 39 Traffic Citations
A Garfield police officer received a seven-day suspension after an investigation found he engaged in dangerous driving, committed multiple motor vehicle violations, and failed to report the incident to his department, according…
Over a Dozen Atlantic City Cops Facing Suspensions, Criminal Charges in New Jersey OAG Report
More than a dozen disciplinary actions involving Atlantic City police officers were disclosed in New Jersey’s annual major discipline report, including lengthy suspensions, criminal allegations, policy violations, and misconduct investigations. Several Atlantic…
Toms River Mayor Wins Fight to Save America’s 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
Mayor Dan Rodrick pressured council members to reconsider their vote to cancel the town’s 250th Independence Day celebration, confirming the township’s June 30 celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary will proceed despite efforts…
ICE Agent Struck by Car in New Jersey; Shots Fired
A federal immigration agent was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle and discharged a firearm during an attempted apprehension in Manahawkin, authorities said. A federal immigration enforcement operation in Stafford Township led…