Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
New Jersey Shore Towns Get Boost as Governor Signs Vacant Property Bill Into Law
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s legislative effort to revitalize vacant properties in Jersey Shore towns received a significant advancement with the signing of his bill into law on Tuesday. The new…
Jackson Township Intensifies Land Preservation Efforts in 2024
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Open Space Committee convened for its first 2024 meeting with a clear agenda: to preserve more land. Mayor Michael Reina, along with Council President Jennifer Kuhn…
Unstoppable: Teacher of Year from Toms River Throws $1,000 Football Pass
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christine Girtain, the 2022 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year from Toms River, secured $1,000 for her classes at a national convention for state teachers of the…
Toms River Adjusts Trash Pickup, Announces Road Treatment Ahead of Snowstorm
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In preparation for the anticipated snow event, the Toms River Township Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced an adjustment to its garbage and recycling collection schedule for…
Another Snow Storm Heading for the New Jersey Shore, But Will it Live Up to Media Hype?
Toms River, NJ – Residents along the Jersey Shore are advised to prepare for a series of weather events, starting today with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 36 degrees. The…
West Nyack Man Hid Victim’s Dead Body in His Own Home For Over A Week
WEST NYACK, NY — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the sentencing of Joseph Janulewicz, 65, of West Nyack, to 15 years in state prison following his guilty plea…
Fatal December Taxi Collision Left Two Dead, Suspect Remains At Large
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Attorney General’s Office has released the names of two civilians who perished in a tragic motor vehicle crash on December 10 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The deceased are…
Route 71 Named in Honor of WWII Veteran John Tarantino
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Sean Kean has successfully spearheaded a bill to name a section of Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights in memory of World War II veteran John…
Rescue Team Saves Young Grey Seal Pup in Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A four-week-old Grey seal pup was rescued in Point Pleasant Beach on January 12 after being found by a jogger. The pup, discovered on Baltimore Avenue shortly…
Police Warn Illegal ATV Riders at Warren Grove
The Stafford Township Police Department is responding to a significant number of complaints regarding All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) use in the Warren Grove area. While acknowledging that ATV riding is a popular activity…
Russian Hackers Charged in New Jersey Federal Court
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Russian nationals, Aleksey Timofeyevich Stroganov and Tim Stigal, were charged in separate indictments for their involvement in extensive hacking and fraud activities, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip…
Passaic County Correctional Officers Arrested for Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction
NEWARK, N.J. – Three Passaic County correctional officers were arrested for allegedly violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiring to obstruct justice, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Sergeants Jose Gonzalez,…
South Jersey Politician Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, N.J. – Nathaniel Anderson, deputy mayor of Willingboro Township, and Chrisone D. Anderson, a business associate, have been charged with orchestrating a fraudulent mortgage scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Bronx Drug Dealer Sold Deadly Dose that Killed New Jersey Toddler
NEWARK, N.J. – Jhan Carlos Capellan Maldonado, 35, from Bronx, New York, admitted his role in distributing heroin and fentanyl from two Bronx-based drug mills, leading to the death of a 15-month-old…
Owner of New Jersey Senior Facility Where Bodies Piled Up During Pandemic Pleads Guilty to IRS Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph Schwartz, 64, of Suffern, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts of employment tax fraud, totaling over $38 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. The hearing…
Maryland Fire Marshals Investigating Garage Fire in Bel Air
Deputy State Fire Marshals are currently investigating a building fire that occurred in the 4200 block of Conowingo Road, Harford County. The incident was first reported just before 5:00 a.m. Multiple fire…
Newark Police Seek Suspect Who Shot Two Teens on South Orange Avenue
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for a man who shot two children. On Thursday, January 11, Newark Police received a report of a shooting incident at approximately 2:49 p.m. in…
New Jersey Plastic Bag Ban Backfires According to New Study
Anyone who actually shops for themselves saw the writing on the wall when New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a plastic bag ban into law. Suddenly, shoppers were forced to use non-woven…
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and Wife Nadine Request Separate Trials in Corruption Case
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife Nadine are seeking separate trials amid allegations of corruption. The couple is accused of accepting bribes including cash, gold bars, and a luxury…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery at Yala Habibi Market
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Northwest Detective Division of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is actively searching for a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. The incident occurred on January 13, 2024,…
