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…

Heavy traffic on Cross Street in Lakewood

Lakewood is Third Most Dangerous City to Drive In, According to National Traffic Safety Data

LAKEWOOD, NJ – You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Pray for me, I drive in Lakewood”, but those bumper stickers reflect more than a mere joke about traffic and congestion. It’s…

Lakewood man sentenced to six years in state prison for deadly drunk driving crash

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

Newark thief swipes all four tires leaves car on crates

Tire thief caught on video leaves Newark car on crates during early morning heist NEWARK, NJ – Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video stealing all four tires from…

Rabbi Moshe Raitzik, Lakewood’s Newest Fire Commissioner Resigns from School Board

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Rabbi Moshe Raitzik has won a seat on the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, unseating incumbent Larry Loigman in a closely watched local election. Raitzik won a contentious three-way…

Lakewood Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to 100 MPH Crash that Injured Police Officer

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A man accused of leading police on a 100 mph chase through Lakewood before crashing into a patrol car and injuring an officer is facing up to five years…

After Beloved Worker Killed on Route 9 in Toms River, A New Law Seeks to Increase Penalties for Work Zone Crashes

TRENTON, NJ – The death of a construction worker on Route 9 in Toms River has sparked a bipartisan push in the New Jersey Legislature to increase penalties for intoxicated drivers who…

Teen struck by Lakewood school bus on Sunday remains critical

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A teenage girl from Jackson remains in critical condition after she was struck by a school bus while riding an electric bicycle Sunday morning. The collision happened at…

Fugitive ex-New Jersey cop and firefighter wanted for sex abuse charges captured in Florida

FORT MYERS, FL – A former police officer and assistant fire chief accused of sexually abusing young volunteer firefighters in New Jersey was captured in Lee County after weeks on the run.…

Duo charged in deadly shooting outside NJ 7 Eleven

Two suspects charged in fatal double shooting outside Bordentown Township convenience store BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A month-long investigation into a deadly shooting outside a Route 130 convenience store has led to…

Ocean County honors five longtime employees as they retire after decades of service

Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners this week recognized five veteran county employees whose combined public service spans more than 170 years, marking the end of careers that…

Silverton First Aid wants financial records kept from public during $750,000 alleged theft lawsuit

Toms River, NJ – Silverton First Aid has asked the court to shield their company’s finances from public view as a lawsuit filed by Toms River Township against the agency alleging theft…

New Jersey Thursday Morning Rush Hour Commuter Traffic Report

NEWARK, NJ – Thursday’s morning commute across New Jersey brought a mix of crashes, lane closures, and long delays at Hudson River crossings, according to state traffic officials. By 8:30 a.m., multiple…

Lakewood man sentenced to six years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 24-year-old Lakewood man has been sentenced to six years in state prison for causing a 2022 drunk driving crash that killed one woman and seriously injured another,…

Trump fuel rule shift could derail New Jersey’s plan to phase out gas cars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A move by the Trump administration to reverse what it calls an “illegal attack” on gas-powered cars could complicate New Jersey’s strategy to phase them out under policies first…

Railroad gate malfunction shuts down two Bergenfield crossings

BERGENFIELD, NJ – Two key Bergenfield intersections were closed Thursday after malfunctioning railroad gates forced police to shut down traffic for safety reasons. According to the Bergenfield Police Department, the crossings at…

Boil water advisory issued for Cedar Glen Lakes after water main break

WHITING, NJ – Residents of Cedar Glen Lakes are being urged to boil their tap water after a water main break disrupted service in the community, prompting an emergency advisory Wednesday. Manchester…

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Hackensack cops find no crime after Target TikTok scare

TikTok claim sparks investigation but cops say no crime HACKENSACK, NJ — A viral TikTok video alleging a suspicious encounter at the Hackensack Target prompted a police investigation this week, but officials…

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