42 pimps, prostitutes in N.J. arrested in FBI child sex trafficking bust

NEWARK — Dozens of pimps and prostitutes were arrested in New Jersey as part of annual international sweep led by the FBI to crackdown on human trafficking, officials said. In what authorities…

Off-duty cop told police the woman he struck was jaywalking before fatal crash (VIDEO)

LONG BRANCH – An off-duty Long Branch police officer who fatally struck a woman on Ocean Boulevard last month told officers at the scene he had a green light and that she…

E-Z Pass Coming to 5 Jersey Shore Bridges This Year

CAPE MAY COUNTY — The first of the five Cape May county bridges to get E-ZPass will start to offer the service within the next two months. The installation of E-ZPass at…

Steps to Fund Performing Arts Academy Building Taken by Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Noting that Ocean County students will be the beneficiaries of a new building to house the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Performing Arts Academy that will be located on…

Ocean County Phases in Energy Audit Recommendations

TOMS RIVER – From the installation of a high-tech heat and power fuel cell to replacing lighting systems and upgrading existing heating and air conditioning systems, Ocean County is moving ahead with…

Honoring Prosecutor Coronato

A host of elected officials along with students gathered at the Ocean County Library, Toms River, on Oct. 6 as Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato was honored with the New Jersey…

Amy Cores Challenges Senator Singer, Invites Long-time Politician to Carpool to Newspaper Candidate Session

HOWELL-Amy Cores, a challenger to New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer has invited the longtime senator who represents Lakewood to carpool with her to an upcoming candidate session hosted by the Asbury…

New Jersey Millionaire Murphy Compares New Jersey Gun Ownership to Decades of Sexual Harassment by Harvey Weinstein

TRENTON-Apparently, legal gun ownership in New Jersey is a big problem for one percenter Phil Murphy and the National Rifle Association is no better than Hollywood producers who sexually assault aspiring actresses.…

Robert DeNiro, Harvey Weinstein Fundraiser Canceled for Millionaire Murphy’s New Jersey Governor Campaign

TRENTON-Did Democrat millionaire Wall Street executive take nearly $30,000 in cash from disgraced Hollywood icon Harvey Weinstein? That was a topic of debate at this week’s gubernatorial debate between Lt. Governor Kim…

Man admits to ATM theft spree along Jersey Shore

MONMOUTH COUNTY — A New Jersey man faces up to four years in prison after admitting stealing three ATMs, including one at Boardwalk Hall in Asbury Park, in a 10-day span last…

Dem Millionaire Murphy Won’t Say Where Billions in New Tax Revenue Will Come From

The following is an a column from the Star Ledger regarding Democrat Millionaire Phil Murphy’s dodging of questions regarding how he will raise the billions of dollars he seeks for more government…

Man Found Sleeping with Heroin, Gun on Sidewalk Arrested in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY-On October 10, 2017, a wanted male was arrested after sleeping on the sidewalk in possession of a handgun and heroin. At 10:44 pm, Officers Sean McGettigan, Domenick Montanaro, and Michael…

Terrorism Task Force Raid Yields Bombs, Rifle in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY-An investigation conducted by the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Joint Terrorism Task Force and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in…

120 guns turned in during buyback in Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK — Authorities took in 120 guns Saturday and handed out $7,025 in the latest Guns for Cash program held in Monmouth County. The event allows people to hand in weapons…

Motorcyclist arrested after plowing into 3 cops investigating fatal crash

UNION CITY — Three Union City police officers remain hospitalized Thursday after they were struck by a motorcyclist who plowed through an investigation of a fatal crash that left a 16-year-old high…

Pygmy sperm whale, baby calf die after washing up on Jersey Shore beach

BRIGANTINE – A pygmy sperm whale and her young calf had to be euthanized Wednesday after they washed ashore in Brigantine hours apart, officials said. The adult female pygmy sperm whale was…

Voter fraud accusations fly after GOP leader gets pre-marked mail-in ballot

TRENTON — Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian has called for an investigation following a Republican councilman’s claims that his sealed mail-in-ballot had pre-selected three Democrats running for state and local office, according…

New Jersey Dem Quits Race; Citing Trump’s Support of Opponent

WASHINGTON — Civil rights lawyer Katherine Hartman withdrew Thursday from the race for the Democratic nomination against Rep. Tom MacArthur, citing the time needed to raise enough money to compete. Hartman said…

Lawmakers OK tougher scrutiny of N.J. group homes after death of advocate’s son

TRENTON — Eliciting wild applause and chants of “thank you” from a gathering of families at the Statehouse, the state Senate Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would impose tougher scrutiny…

Why won’t Christie’s AG step up for the wrongfully convicted? | Editorial

The screaming injustice in Passaic County continues: Two men, imprisoned for more than 24 years for the murder of a young man minding his uncle’s video store, were recently cleared by DNA…

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