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NJ State Parole Officer Suspended After Using State Van for Personal Visits, Failing to Report 89 Prisoner Transports

A senior New Jersey parole officer received a 10-day suspension after investigators found he used a state vehicle for personal visits, used a state-issued cellphone for personal business, and failed to report…

Non-Citizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Toms River

Federal prosecutors say a Toms River man who is a French citizen admitted to illegally casting a ballot in the 2022 general election despite not being a U.S. citizen. A Toms River…

Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Unveils 2026 Street Paving Plan Covering More Than 40 Roads

Toms River officials say more than 40 streets will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5 million paving program that the township says will be completed without increasing the local…

NJ Police Officer Suspended After Allegedly Failing to Investigate Suspected Drunk Driver, Discarding Evidence

An Edgewater Park police officer received a 45-day suspension after investigators found he failed to investigate a suspected drunk driving crash and threw away evidence collected at the scene, according to New…

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Two NJ Criminal Justice Detectives Suspended After Separate Drunk Driving Cases

Two detectives with New Jersey’s Division of Criminal Justice received lengthy suspensions after separate off-duty drunken driving incidents, according to the state’s 2025 Major Discipline Report. Two detectives employed by the New…

New Jersey man charged in investigation involving 14 year old Texas girl

Police say a Marlton resident met the girl through a video chat app and now faces child sexual abuse material charges. MARLTON, N.J. — A Marlton man has been charged after investigators…

Brick MUA Employees Raise Concerns After Board Approves New Health Insurance Plan

Employees of the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority say they were not notified before the board approved a new health insurance plan that they believe will reduce benefits and increase uncertainty about medical…

Free Children’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach

Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach Thursday evening as Toms River launches its summer children’s concert series with a free performance by popular family entertainer Mr. Ray. Toms River will kick…

Jackson Meeting Shuts Down Abruptly As Resident Challenges Millions in Open Space Spending, But Not On Open Spaces

A Jackson Township Council meeting ended immediately after a resident questioned millions of dollars in Open Space Trust Fund spending on playgrounds, synthetic turf projects, and debt financing, prompting renewed calls for…

Most New Jerseyans Don’t Realize Satriale’s Pork Store from The Sopranos Is Now a Public Parking Lot

One of television’s most recognizable fictional businesses once stood in Kearny, but today the famous filming location has been replaced by a public parking lot. For millions of fans of The Sopranos,…

Garfield Man Charged After Three Children Allegedly Assaulted in Fairview

Bergen County prosecutors say a Garfield man has been charged after an investigation into the alleged assault of three juveniles, including one child who suffered significant bodily injury. A Garfield man has…

Jackson’s Embattled Interim Mayor Files Papers to Run for Full Term in 2026

Jackson Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Files to Run for Full Term in November Election Jackson, NJ — Jackson Township’s interim mayor has taken the next step toward keeping the town’s top elected…

Two Arrested After Teaneck Police Disrupt Suspected Honda Parts Theft Spree

Police say officers arrested an Englewood man and a juvenile after recovering stolen vehicle components, wallets, credit cards, cash, and other property during an early morning search in Teaneck. Two suspects were…

New Jersey Presses for Federal Detention Inspections While State Prison Reports Have Largely Gone Unpublished Since 2022

As state officials intensify demands to inspect Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center, New Jersey has not publicly posted routine state prison inspection reports on its corrections oversight website since 2022. New…

Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern

Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…

New Jersey Bill Would Create Official Film Trail Highlighting Famous Movie and TV Locations

A proposal advancing in the Legislature would establish a statewide New Jersey Film Trail featuring filming locations, historical markers, interactive maps, and travel itineraries designed to showcase the state’s role in film…

Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…

Travel Warning Issued Today: Work from Home If You Can, It’s Futbol Time in New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT are urging commuters to work remotely Thursday as the evening rush coincides with World Cup travel to MetLife Stadium, where Ecuador and Germany are scheduled to…

NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs

Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…

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Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat

Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…

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