Perth Amboy firefighters join city parade, remind residents to stay safe this holiday season

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department joined the community for the city’s annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, using the event to share important reminders about fire…

Evesham police honor fallen Philadelphia lieutenant during wreath laying ceremony

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Evesham Township Police Department held a wreath laying ceremony Saturday morning in honor of Lieutenant Walter Szwajkowski, who was killed in the line of duty in 1976…

Search underway for 15-year-old Joseph Johnson last seen in Whiting section of Manchester

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Joseph Johnson after he was reported missing from the Whiting section of the township. Johnson was last seen…

Jackson Township to host public town hall on affordable housing plan Tuesday night

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Township officials are inviting residents to an evening town hall discussion on affordable housing, giving the community a chance to learn more about the township’s obligations and the…

Former Silverton EMS Commissioner Loses Court Battle Over Stolen Work Time as Howell Business Administrator

HOWELL, NJ – A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Howell Township in a long-running employment dispute with former Township Manager Brian Geoghegan, dismissing his wrongful termination lawsuit and upholding…

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More toll hikes coming to New Jersey’s highways and bridges in 2026

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey drivers will soon face a new round of toll increases across several major highways and bridge systems beginning in early 2026, affecting millions of commuters and travelers…

Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…

New Jersey moves forward on statewide bias crime rules for cops

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are moving to cement the state’s bias incident investigation rules into law, ensuring that every police agency follows a uniform process for reporting and responding to…

New Jersey veterans could soon get license plats recognizing their service

TRENTON, N.J. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to honor New Jersey’s veterans with distinctive license plates recognizing their service. Assembly Bill 3387, sponsored by Assemblymen Harold “Hal”…

Lawmakers move to clean up Trenton streets around Statehouse

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a plan to take back control of the streets surrounding the State Capitol, citing years of neglect and visible decay around the seat of…

Arrests in Wall Township: DWI and trespassing incidents

Arrests rise in Wall Township after DWI and trespassing incidents Wall Township, NJ Recent police activity in Wall Township has resulted in multiple arrests over several days. Numerous cases involving driving while…

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Undercover sting operation uncovers unlicensed contractors

Undercover sting operation uncovers unlicensed contractors Trenton, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the results of recent undercover enforcement operations by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The operations led to…

Menendez booted from Jersey politics for life after bribery rap

Menendez banned for life from holding public office in New Jersey after federal conviction TRENTON, NJ — In a dramatic legal downfall for one of New Jersey’s most prominent political figures, former…

Bags of stolen bling spill from glovebox in NJ burglary bust

Jewelry bags and ski mask bust Trenton man in Monroe home break-in MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A shattered glass door and ransacked bedrooms led Monroe Township officers to a Trenton man now…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus last Sunday passes away overnight

Jackson Township, NJ – A teenage girl who was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning has died from her injuries, family members confirmed Friday night. Police…

Helicopter crews to conduct powerline work across Jackson Township through winter

Jackson, NJ – Residents can expect to see helicopters hovering over parts of Jackson Township this month as federally approved powerline maintenance begins across several major roadways. FAA Safety Inspectors from the…

New Scam Involving Sherrif’s Department Uncovered in Ocean County

Jackson, NJ – Police are warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers impersonate officers from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and demand thousands of dollars in cash. A Jackson…

Jackson Police Report Large Law Enforcement Search Along Toms River Road

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has announced that multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting an organized search Friday in the area of Toms River Road, prompting a heavy police presence…

New Jersey under statewide drought warning as dry spell strains water supply

Trenton, NJ – Despite a week of steady rain, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning as months of below-average precipitation continue to drain the state’s drinking water reserves. The Department…

NJ prosecutor receives top honors for career outside courtroom

Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor honored for decades of service and mental health advocacy MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has been recognized…

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