Ocean County man held on multiple felony charges including aggravated sexual assault

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man remains in custody following his arrest on multiple felony charges, including aggravated sexual assault, burglary, and related offenses, according to jail records. Authorities identified…

Police searching for missing man in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – A township-wide search is underway for 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman, who was reported missing after he was last seen late Friday night near High Bridge Road. Police said Wortman disappeared…

Bloomfield firefighter files federal lawsuit over alleged racist noose incidents during training

NEWARK, NJ – A Bloomfield firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a coworker and the township of racial discrimination and maintaining a hostile work environment following two separate incidents in which…

Traveling Menorah Glow-Car to light up Ocean County for Hanukkah celebrations

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A local nonprofit is bringing the Hanukkah spirit to neighborhoods across Ocean County with a traveling Menorah Glow-Car, a mobile celebration designed to share light, music, and joy…

New Jersey car thief arrested after accidently locking himself inside vehicle

HAMILTON TWP., NJ – A 19-year-old man learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after police say he broke into a vehicle but couldn’t get out because the doors were jammed.…

Two men charged in massive New Jersey retail theft ring spanning 12 counties

LINDEN, NJ – Two men are facing dozens of charges after investigators uncovered what police describe as a large-scale organized retail theft operation that targeted stores in 28 municipalities across New Jersey.…

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Tip leads cops to NJ man accused of sharing child abuse images

Bridgeton man charged with child exploitation offenses after online investigation Bridgeton, NJ — A 27-year-old Bridgeton man has been arrested and charged with multiple child exploitation offenses following an investigation by the…

Fiery car blaze torches three vehicles in Manchester shopping lot

Car fire at Manchester shopping plaza injures woman and damages multiple vehicles Manchester, NJ — A vehicle fire that erupted in a shopping center parking lot Thursday morning left a 79-year-old woman…

Holmdel officer represents department at national summit on impaired driving

HOLMDEL, NJ – A Holmdel Township police officer represented the department this week at the 2025 Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Law Enforcement Leadership Summit in Hurst, Texas. Patrolman Menosky attended the…

Bagel shop in NJ turns into lucky charm with $450K ticket

Warren County ticket hits $450K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Thursday drawing Trenton, NJ – A lucky Warren County resident is celebrating after matching all five numbers in Thursday’s Jersey Cash 5…

Paramus police honor 32nd anniversary of Officer Vincent Brock’s line-of-duty death

PARAMUS, NJ – The Paramus Police Department is honoring the life and service of Officer Vincent M. Brock on the 32nd anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Officer Brock…

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Seals return to New Jersey beaches as public urged to keep 150 feet away

BRIGANTINE, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that seals have returned to New Jersey’s coastline and urged beachgoers to keep a safe distance. Officials reminded the public to stay at…

Sussex County addiction counselor suspended for five years, fined $20,000 for alleged sexual misconduct

TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County alcohol and drug counselor has been suspended from practice for five years and fined $20,000 after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace,…

Car fire spreads to two vehicles in Manchester Plaza parking lot

MANCHESTER, NJ – A vehicle fire in the Manchester Plaza Shopping Center parking lot Thursday morning spread to two nearby cars before firefighters brought it under control, officials said. Police responded around…

Perth Amboy firefighters deliver Thanksgiving meals to 120 families

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department hosted its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution this morning at Fire Headquarters, partnering with the city’s Department of Human Services to serve local…

Brick moves to lease Civic Plaza space for free clothing store serving local families

BRICK, N.J. – Brick Township is preparing to vote on an ordinance that would allow a nonprofit group to lease a township-owned storefront to operate a free clothing shop for children and…

Mountainside 7-Eleven serves up $1M lottery miracle

New Jersey player one number short of $629M Powerball jackpot still banks $1 million prize Trenton, NJ – A Powerball ticket sold in the quiet borough of Mountainside turned a routine lottery…

New Jersey Judge Rules Nude Massage Parlor Must Allow Trans Customers in Female Only Section

Palisades Park, NJ – A well-known Korean spa that requires full nudity in certain areas has revised its rules to let transgender women enter female-only sections after settling a discrimination lawsuit. King…

Mikie Sherrill Says New Jersey Could Stop Paying Federal Taxes, Pushes for Federal Tax Strike

TRENTON, NJ – In a surprising exchange during an appearance on “The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,” New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed the possibility of a…

New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jonas Brothers, Sheila Oliver, and Martin Brodeur in star-studded class of 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a new class…

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