Wall Township Cancels Firecracker 5 Race After Storm Brings Down Large Trees
Wall Township, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department announced that the annual Firecracker 5 race scheduled for Saturday has been canceled after severe thunderstorms brought down two large trees overnight. Police…
School bus slams into tree in Howell leaving driver seriously hurt
A school bus crashed into a tree in Howell Township Tuesday morning, sending the driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. HOWELL, N.J. — A school bus driver suffered serious…
Two arrested with crack cocaine after warrant service on Hope Road
A warrant service in Tinton Falls led to two drug arrests after officers allegedly found crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, police said. TINTON FALLS, N.J. — Two people were arrested on drug…
Pair found with sawed off shotgun and drugs after motel raid in Tinton Falls
Officers serving a warrant at a local motel uncovered guns, crack cocaine and a suspect hiding under a bed, police said. TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A warrant service at a Tinton Falls…
New Jersey Bill Would Give Developers More Flexibility on EV Charging Requirements
Proposed legislation would allow developers to meet electric vehicle charging mandates through total charging capacity rather than the number of charging spaces installed. A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that could…
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…
Asbury Park Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Broad-Daylight Murder of 21-Year-Old
An Asbury Park man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of gunning down a 21-year-old victim in a daytime shooting at a city intersection.…
Asbury Park Issues Stern Warning About Unauthorized Pop-Up Gatherings Ahead of Busy Summer Season
City officials say a recent warning about a planned social media-organized gathering was aimed at people intending to cause disruptions, not residents or visitors coming to enjoy the shore community. Asbury Park…
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…
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…
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…
Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Suspended 124 Days After DWI, Disorderly Conduct Incident
A Bergen County sheriff’s officer who was initially terminated after an off-duty incident involving drunk driving, trespassing, and assaults on hospital staff ultimately received a 124-day suspension following a Civil Service Commission…
New Jersey’s Longest Day Is Almost Here — Don’t Let It Go To Waste
The summer solstice arrives this week, bringing New Jersey’s longest day of the year and more than 15 hours of daylight before sunsets begin getting earlier again. TOMS RIVER — New Jersey…
Retired Tinton Falls Police K9 Hunter Dies at 14
The Tinton Falls Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Hunter, a decorated police dog who served the borough for a decade and was recognized as a top competitor in…
Suspicious person probe leads to weapon cocaine and DWI arrest
Police say a suspicious person investigation led to multiple criminal charges including weapon possession, drug offenses and drunken driving allegations WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Monmouth County man faces multiple criminal charges…
Three charged after cocaine found during traffic stop on Interstate 195
Police say a vehicle stop in Wall Township resulted in cocaine and drug paraphernalia charges against three occupants WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three people were arrested after Wall Township police said cocaine…
North Brunswick driver arrested on DWI charge in Wall Township
Police say an early morning traffic stop led to an impaired driving arrest on Route 35 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Middlesex County man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
Convicted New Jersey Murderer Wants Schools to Teach Curriculum Based on The Dog Whisperer
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey inmate who sought to force the U.S. Department of Education to require relationship and behavior lessons based on books including…
Lucky Freehold ticket cashes in for $616K jackpot
One lucky ticket sold in Monmouth County matched all five numbers to claim the top prize FREEHOLD, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $616,344 after matching…