Electrical Fire, Blown Transformer Ignite Multiple Vehicles in Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ – An electrical fire fueled by a blown transformer and downed power lines damaged multiple vehicles early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Berry Street, according to…
New Jerseyans Miss These Out of Business Stores from the 1980s
Taking a trip down memory lane in New Jersey often means recalling visits to iconic department stores, just as much as it means reminiscing about trips to the shore or theme parks.…
Porch Pirates Make Off with Nike Air Force Ones
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a package theft that occurred on Friday, August 4. The…
Newton Man Gets 60 Year Prison Term for ‘Senseless Murder’ of Woman
Hunterdon County, NJ – Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson announced on Tuesday, August 22, that Brandon E. Petersen, 33, of Newton, Sussex County, was sentenced to a 60-year state prison term…
Branchburg Woman Gets 11 Years For Setting Fire to Townhome
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – In a decisive judgment following a six-day trial, Shonette St. Clair, age 46 and formerly of Branchburg, NJ, was sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison…
Do You Know Him? Newark Police Seeking to ID Assault Suspect
NEWARK, NJ – The public’s help is being sought in identifying a suspect connected to an armed aggravated assault that took place in Newark on Monday morning. Around 6:35 a.m., a male…
Newark Police Seeking Hit and Run Driver
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department, headed by Director Fritz G. Fragé, is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a female suspect and her vehicle, both of which are involved…
Man Told Police He Found His Wife Dead; Police Say He Killed Her
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of Michael Manis, a retired resident of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges related to a homicide in Hasbrouck Heights. The…
Four Car Crash in Fairlawn Results in Injuries, Tickets
Fair Lawn Police Department reported on their Facebook page that they responded to a four-car crash in the evening, resulting in three non-life-threatening injuries. They praised Fair Lawn EMS for their prompt…
Back to Back Vehicle Fires Reported in Fairlawn
FAIRLAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department reported on their Facebook page that they had back-to-back calls, responding to a vehicle fire at the new ShopRite location. They commended the fire…
Free Ice Cream All Day at This New Haagen Dazs in North Jersey
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS ENDED PARAMUS, NJ – Haagen Dazs, the premium ice cream brand, is celebrating the opening of its new location at the Bergen Town Center in Paramus with a…
Fair Street Mall Gets a Washdown as Police Seek to Help Homeless
PATERSON, NJ – Paterson is trying to deal with its homeless population inside the Fair Street Mall to clean up the area and help local businesses. The Opioid Response Team, comprising Police,…
Paterson is the Worst City in America…For Pickleball
PATERSON, NJ – If you’re a diehard pickleballer, you might want to avoid Paterson, NJ. Some might say, in general, you should avoid Paterson, but a new and somewhat odd report claims…
Electric Car Fires Pose Serious Risk To Shipping Industry, NYC Ports and Workers
NEWARK, NJ – This year, Port Newark became fully aware of the dangers of shipping cars with lithium-ion batteries when a container ship caught fire and killed two firefighters. In June of…
Why New Jersey’s Most Wanted Fugitive Cop Killer Can’t Be Brought to Justice
TRENTON, NJ – In the annals of history, there exist certain enigmatic figures whose actions and choices continue to captivate the public’s imagination long after their time. JoAnne Chesimard, also known as…
Car Stolen by 14-Year-Old in Monmouth County Rams Cop Car in North Jersey
PARAMUS, NJ – A 14-year-old boy and his two accomplices were apprehended by authorities after the boy rammed a stolen SUV into a police vehicle in Paramus. According to Paramus Police Chief…
Princeton Bridge to Close Until Fall for Replacement Project
PRINCETON, NJ – Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, the Washington Road Bridge in Princeton, NJ, will be closed between Faculty Road and Tiger Lane. However, local access will still…
Overnight Gas Main Rupture Shuts Down Route 18 in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A contractor struck a 24-inch gas main in East Brunswick, forcing the closure of Route 18. At 1:34 AM, the East Brunswick Police Department received information about a…
This North Jersey City Makes for a Great Summer Day Trip
HOBOKEN, NJ – When you think summer in New Jersey, you think of beaches, campgrounds, amusement parks, water parks and hiking outdoors. What you probably aren’t thinking about is taking a day…
New Jersey Bus Aide Charged in Neglectful Death of 6-Year-Old Child
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Authorities have announced the arrest of Amanda Davila, a 27-year-old from New Brunswick in connection with a fatal incident that occurred during a school bus ride in Franklin…
Newark Police Make Four Arrests in Recent Shootings
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the arrest of four suspects involved in shooting incidents in the mid-way point of July. These arrests mark significant progress in…
