Essex County Home Prices Near $1 Million as June Inventory Tightens
ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. – Homebuyers in Essex County continued to face rising prices and limited inventory in June as the median sales price for a single-family home climbed to $961,000, up 9.8%…
Newark carjackers stole man’s cash, phone after physical assault
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured suspects in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. At…
Two teens fight at Bridgewater Mall, but the black kid was treated differently when police arrived
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A fight that broke out inside the Bridgewater Mall between two hot-headed teens, equally responsible for the fight ended with one of the teens thrown to the floor and…
Plainsboro police involved shooting death being investigated by Attorney General’s office
by Peter Aseltine, NJOAG Plainsboro, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of an officer-involved shooting that occurred today in Plainsboro, N.J. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is…
Linden man charged after crashing stolen vehicle
LINDEN, NJ – A 20-year-old man was arrested this morning after he was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash while operating a stolen motor vehicle. Just before 3:00 a.m on Wednesday,…
Newark police searching for perp who stole and used credit card
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help with identifying a suspect, who was captured on surveillance video cameras using a credit card that was taken…
Assembly Republicans object to budget message extension
by Margo Riser TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republicans rejected Gov. Phil Murphy’s request to push the gubernatorial budget message to Tuesday, March 8 from Tuesday, Feb. 22, saying the move is politically motivated…
Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies
by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. The state police union will now take…
Piperno and Eulner plan to support corrections officers’ health, safety and staffing levels through legislation
by Marilyn Piperno TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner say Gov. Phil Murphy’s ill-advised mandates are prioritizing prisoners over officers to the detriment of the state’s correctional system and public…
New bill could allow retired bus drivers to easily get back behind the wheel to address shortage
by Bethanne McCarthy Patrick TRENTON, N.J. – As schools struggle to find bus drivers who can safely transport kids and custodians who can sanitize classrooms, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick eyes an opportunity for…
Phil Murphy’s own hometown strikes back, Middletown denounces Governor’s emergency powers
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Tucked away in a corner of Middletown is Governor Murphy’s vast carbon footprint of an estate. His 6 acre Edwardian Era mansion boasts 7,000 square feet and sits overlooking…
New Jersey reporter charged with murder after killing 95-year-old woman while driving against traffic
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Anne “Nancy” Stewart, 95, of Monroe was killed in a crash that took place on Route 130 last Thursday. Now, the driver of the car that was intentionally…
Officer Llyod Thomas joins the Hillside Police Department
HILLSIDE, NJ – The Hillside Police Department has welcomed a new police officer, Lloyd Thomas who made a shift in his career after working for the Union County Sheriff’s Office. “Please join…
Fugitive East Brunswick attempted murder suspect arrested in New York City
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A man wanted for a 2021 murder in East Brunswick was taken into custody by the New York City Police Department. On May 2, 2021, at approximately 5:40…
Maryland man charged for DWI in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – On February 12, 2022, at approximately 11:04 pm, Patrolman Christopher Suydam responded to Suydam Street near Kennedy Boulevard for the report of a disabled motor vehicle. Upon arrival,…
Montclair police cracking down on drivers illegally passing school buses
MONTCLAIR, NJ – If you’re one of those people who illegally pass school buses loading or unloading children, you might want to think twice. The Montclair Police Department Traffic Bureau has been…
Plainfield Council recognizes Police Chaplain and hero who saved woman from sinking vehicle in lake
PLAINFIELD, NJ – At this week’s Plainfield Town Council meeting, two awards were presented. The first was to long-time Police Chaplain Brad Long received the Town of Plainfield Community of Values Staff…
Hunterdon man charged for sexual assault of 13 year-old
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – A 19-year-old in Hunterdon County has been arrested for engaging in sexual assaults against a 13-year-old Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson reported today that a joint investigation…
YouTuber shows how ice fishing in New Jersey is a real thing
When you think of ice fishing, images of fisherman camped out all winter long inside huts in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan come to mind. You might also think of people in the…
New Jersey Governor says trucker protest reality is a real threat to state
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey is home to the third biggest port in the United States, the Port of New York and New Jersey Port Newark. With threats of looming trucking protests…
New Jersey’s economically disadvantaged inner-city kids will remain masked up after March 7th
NEWARK, NJ – Newark and Camden, two of New Jersey’s most disadvantaged urban centers with large populations of minorities have both decided to keep their students masked up after the state’s universal…
