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…
Newark Warns of Excessive Heat Advisory Amid Rising Temperatures
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook have declared an Excessive Heat Advisory for Newark. The advisory, effective from noon today,…
Fugitive Sought in Newark Assault and Robbery
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Dijuan Johnson, a person of interest in a robbery incident that took place on…
Belleville Police Department Shares Heat Safety Tips Amid Scorching Temperatures
BELLEVILLE, NJ – With a severe heatwave expected to hit the area, the Belleville Police Department has issued urgent safety advice to help residents cope with the upcoming dangerously high temperatures and…
North Jersey Man Arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Marc Toledo, a 30-year-old resident of Jersey City, following a serious sexual assault investigation. Toledo faces multiple charges…
Poor Air Quality Alert Issued for North Jersey Counties
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert for today, June 18, 2024, affecting Sussex and Warren Counties. This alert signals that…
Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heat Wave
HACKENSACK, NJ – In response to soaring temperatures, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the opening of several emergency cooling centers across the county. This initiative aims to provide residents with…
Nightlife Task Force Shuts Down Illegal Operations in Paterson, Arrest 10
Paterson, NJ – Over the weekend, the Nightlife Task Force made 10 arrests and shut down two after-hours locations in Paterson. The Task Force reported that over 20 known after-hours locations remained…
Crash and Fuel Spill Causing Major Delays on Route 1 & 9 Truck Route in North Jersey
Kearny, NJ — A crash and fuel spill occurred on the US 1&9 Truck Route southbound, north of Jacobus Avenue. The incident began at 8:02 a.m. on Monday and was last updated…
Linden Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on S. Park Ave
LINDEN, NJ — A fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on the 1400 block of S. Park Ave is currently under investigation by the Linden Police Department. Officers responded to the scene…
Do You Know Them? Pick Pocketing Pair Sought in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department, led by Director Fritz G. Fragé, is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a male and female suspect linked to a theft…
They Robbed a Local Business Now Newark Police Need Your Help Identifying Them
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling on the public to help identify two suspects involved in the theft of $7,000 from a local business. The theft occurred on June…
New Jersey Porch Pirate Wearing Amazon Uniform Caught Thanks to Home Surveillance Footage
NEWARK, NJ — Jerome Singleton, a 46-year-old Newark resident, has been charged with four counts of theft following a series of package thefts from residential porches. The incidents, which occurred on June…
Newark Police Recover Vehicle Linked to Bus Stop Robbery, Suspects Sought
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Department of Public Safety is making a public appeal for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a May robbery. According to Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé,…
Fugitive Sought for Shooting in North Jersey
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department is actively seeking information regarding a man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Broadway in March. Authorities have released a call…
New Jersey Still Rattling and Shaking Two Months After 4.8 Quake
TRENTON, NJ — Several months after a significant 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tewksbury Township in New Jersey, residents continue to experience a series of smaller aftershocks that are keeping the region…
Cool Off at a Fire Hydrant This Weekend in Newark
NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Fire Division, part of the Department of Public Safety, has announced its Annual Summer Initiative to help residents beat the heat. Starting this Saturday, June 15, fire hydrants will…
Nutley Police Warn Residents About Misleading Curb Painting Solicitations
NUTLEY, NJ – Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are cautioning residents against misleading solicitations for curb painting services. The Nutley Police Department has received multiple complaints about a…
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A suspect in a recent bank robbery has been arrested following an intensive investigation by the West Orange Police Department. On Wednesday, May 1, at 9:21 AM, police…
Passaic County Dealer Receives Over 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
NEWARK, NJ—Jessie Mayfield, a 61-year-old resident of Paterson, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 125 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. U.S. Attorney…
Feds Crackdown on North Jersey Street Gang Drug Trafficking, 8 Charged
NEWARK, NJ—Eight individuals linked to the “793 Bloods,” a faction of the larger Bloods national gang, face charges related to drug trafficking in Newark, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The…
