Middlesex County man jailed after gas station pepper spray robbery

Pepper spray robbery at Sayreville gas station leads to arrest in cross town crime spree SAYREVILLE, NJ — A late-night robbery at a Sayreville gas station where an attendant was sprayed with…

Jackson Mayor Under Fire for Flipping Town Hall Parking Spot Long Reserved for Veterans for Herself

Jackson, NJ – What had been a largely dormant issue at Town Hall erupted into public controversy only after Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn reclaimed the mayor’s designated parking space, displacing a veterans-only…

New Jersey Press Secretary Engages in Government Funded Cat Fight With Alina Habba

Trenton, NJ – A government funded feud erupted on social media this week after the official press account for Gov. Mikie Sherrill fired back at attorney Alina Habba, escalating tensions over immigration…

Fire investigation shuts down roads in Stafford Township neighborhood

Stafford Township, NJ – Drivers are being urged to avoid a section of Stafford Township as police and fire crews investigate an active incident that prompted road closures Friday. The Stafford Township…

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New Jersey wants to alert illegal migrants when federal agents run their license plates

Trenton, NJ – A heated debate erupted inside the New Jersey Statehouse this week after lawmakers sparred over a controversial proposal, Bill A2594, that would tighten regulations on how law enforcement agencies…

Overturned vehicle on Garden State Parkway causes 3-mile delay in Tinton Falls

Tinton Falls, NJ – Morning commuters faced a rough start Friday after an overturned vehicle caused major delays along the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County. The crash occurred around 7:02 a.m.…

Chilly weekend ahead with possible light snow as New Jersey’s cold spell continues

Trenton, NJ – Winter is refusing to loosen its grip on the Garden State as New Jersey faces a chilly, unsettled weekend that could bring light snow showers to parts of the…

Buena Vista trooper struck by ATV rider who fled into nearby woods

Buena Vista Township, NJ – New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after a trooper was struck by an ATV rider who accelerated and fled into a wooded area…

Wall Township scare at Wawa tied to false kidnapping alert

Wall Township, NJ – A late-night police response to a township Wawa escalated into a high-risk encounter after officers learned the suspect matched the description in a reported knife-point kidnapping alert —…

Jackson estimated to reach 200,000 residents as town leaders plan future infrastructure expansion

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are inviting the public to meet with them to discuss the township’s future as growth continues to explode and the roadways, sewer systems and pedestrian access…

New veterans home proposed for Ocean or Monmouth County

Trenton, NJ – A bill moving through the New Jersey Legislature would require the state to establish a new veterans memorial home in either Ocean or Monmouth County, expanding long-term care services…

Stiff Penalties Sought for Restaurants Who Hide Automatic Tips to Diners’ Bills

Trenton, NJ – A bill that would require restaurants across New Jersey to clearly disclose mandatory gratuity charges advanced to second reading in the Assembly this week, signaling growing scrutiny over automatic…

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NJ bill targeting masked federal agents advances in Assembly

Trenton, NJ – A controversial measure that would require federal and state law enforcement officers to show their faces and clearly identify themselves while operating in New Jersey moved forward this week…

Atlantic City kids get 100 teddy bears from Orkin

Atlantic City, NJ – Dozens of children across Atlantic City received an unexpected surprise this week as police officers delivered 100 donated teddy bears to local youth programs, turning routine visits into…

Lakewood dispatcher guides emergency birth before officers arrive

Lakewood, NJ – A routine Sunday morning turned urgent inside a Lakewood home when a woman in labor dialed 9-1-1 and realized there was no time to reach a hospital. On the…

Toms River parents rush as Lego camp spots fill fast on Monday holiday

Toms River, NJ – With schools closed Monday for the holiday, township officials are urging parents to act quickly as remaining spots fill in a one-day Lego program designed to keep children…

Drone rescue finds runaway in freezing woods

Ocean Township, NJ – A search for a missing juvenile in dropping temperatures ended in a wooded stretch along Oyster Creek after Ocean Township police deployed new drone technology to narrow the…

Pre-dawn SpaceX launch could light up New Jersey skies

Cape Canaveral, FL – A pre-dawn rocket launch set for Friday morning could turn the dark sky over New Jersey and much of the East Coast into a brief light show, as…

Mayor Rodrick Backs Saint Joseph’s Application for Transitional Housing Serving Homeless Women with Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick announced his support for St. Joseph’s Parish as it seeks continued approval for its long-standing program offering temporary housing for women and children. For…

East Newark man jailed after investigation at public library

Library shock as 59 year old man jailed on child endangerment and sex offense charges KEARNY, NJ — A 59-year-old East Newark man was arrested Saturday on child endangerment and sex offense…

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