Lucky 7-Eleven stop turns into $160K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot
The winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold at a Teaneck convenience store. TEANECK, NJ — One New Jersey Lottery player won the $160,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after purchasing the winning…
New York Man Sentenced for Creepy Act on Flight to New Jersey’s Newark Airport
NEWARK, NJ – Ryan Manuella, a 30-year-old resident of Cheektowaga, New York, has been sentenced to a 24-month prison term for assaulting a female passenger on a flight to Newark Liberty International…
State Charges New Jersey Mayor for Running Private Business Out of Town Hall
CLARK, NJ – New charges have been filed against Salvatore Bonaccorso, Mayor of Clark Township, by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Bonaccorso, 63,…
Jersey City Welcomes Winter Season with Outdoor Skating Rink
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Newport Skates, the only outdoor ice skating rink in Jersey City, has officially opened its doors for the 2023-2024 winter season. Located at 95 River Dr S, the…
Newark Police Keeping Eye Out for Fugitive Stabbing Suspect
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Freddie Willis, 49, of Newark, wanted in connection with a stabbing incident on…
New Jersey School Bus Monitor Faces Upgraded Charges in Child’s Death
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A New Jersey school bus monitor, arrested in connection with the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams, is set for arraignment on upgraded charges today. The incident, which occurred…
Why a Navy Submarine Sits Abandoned, Decaying in New Jersey’s Hackensack River
HACKENSACK, NJ – The USS Ling, a World War II submarine, remains a stranded relic in the Hackensack River, its future uncertain as it continues to rust away from public view. The…
Paterson Man Well Done After Caught Lifting $3,000 Worth of Steaks
PATERSON, NJ —Daquan Hinton, 40, faced charges of burglary and theft. Authorities from the Wayne Police Department reported observing Hinton exiting Driscoll Foods. He was operating a pallet jack carrying steaks valued…
Newark Police Seeking Fugitive Wanted for Halloween Murder
Newark, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident on October 31st. The incident occurred at around 2:46…
Newark Warrant Roundup Nets 14 Fugitives
NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the arrest of 14 individuals with outstanding warrants in Newark. The arrests, part of the Newark Police Division’s Crime Reduction Initiative, took…
Two Dead, Three Hospitalized in North Jersey Overdose Incident
FORT LEE, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the investigation into two fatal overdoses at the Skyview Motel. The incident occurred on November 14, 2023, at the motel located on…
Man Robbed at Knifepoint Inside Bathroom of North Jersey McDonald’s
HACKENSACK, NJ – Police arrested a Bergen County man on Monday for attempted robbery at a local McDonald’s. Shajee Jackson, 30, from Hackensack, faces charges of first-degree robbery, weapons offenses, and terroristic…
Nutley Dealer Facing Drug and Money Laundering Charges
NUTLEY, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Omar Rios, a resident of Nutley, NJ, on multiple drug-related charges and money laundering. The arrest on November 9, 2023,…
Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey Running For Office Again
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, notable as the nation’s first openly gay governor, declared his intention to run for the mayor’s office in Jersey City in 2025.…
Dump Truck Overturns on NJ Turnpike in Edison
EDISON, NJ – An overturned dump truck caused disruptions on the NJ Turnpike in Edison on Saturday. The incident occurred on the outer roadway of the southbound lanes, at the entrance ramp…
Somerset County SWAT Standoff Ends with Hostage Rescue and Arrest
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – A nearly five-hour SWAT standoff ended with the rescue of a hostage and the arrest of Alonzo D. Blakey, 50, on Friday in Somerset County. Somerset County Prosecutor…
One Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ – A 33-year-old man from Paterson was fatally shot early Friday morning, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Paterson Police Department officers responded to the scene at around 12:44 a.m.,…
Two Found DEadin Vehicle in Linden, Police Investigating
LINDEN, NJ — A death investigation is in progress after Linden Police discovered two deceased individuals in a vehicle on the 1900 block of E. Linden Ave earlier today. Officers, who were…
Drive-Up Food Distribution Event in Newark on Wednesday
NEWARK, NJ — Director Fritz G. Fragé of Newark Public Safety has announced street closures for the upcoming Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Dayton…
Jersey City Recognized for Pedestrian Safety
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation honored Jersey City with the 2023 Complete Streets Excellence and Champion Award for its effective implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan,…
International Ave Closure Announced in Piscataway
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department has announced a temporary road closure on International Ave. The road will be closed in both directions, stretching from Stelton Rd to Brotherhood St.…
