Teen disappears after leaving Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing

Search underway for missing 17-year-old last seen near Oakcrest High School Mays Landing, NJ – A 17-year-old girl from Mays Landing went missing Monday afternoon after she was last seen near Oakcrest…

Newark police ask for help finding woman last seen days ago

Newark search underway for missing woman last seen on Irving Turner Boulevard Newark, NJ – A Newark woman who suffers from bipolar disorder and depression has been reported missing, prompting authorities to…

Howell cops hunt man who choked mother pushing stroller

Mother walking with toddler assaulted in Howell Township suspect sought Howell Township, NJ – A woman walking with her 2-year-old child in a stroller was assaulted from behind in broad daylight Friday…

Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, whose body…

New Jersey Wants $650 Million Lifeline for Those Unqualified for NJ Family Care Under Big Beautiful Bill

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the State Legislature would establish a $650 million State medical relief program to assist New Jersey residents who lose health coverage under NJ FamilyCare…

New Jersey Seeks Additional $125 Million to Replenish Depleted Affordable Housing Fund

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would allocate $125 million to replenish New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, restoring money diverted from the fund in recent budget cycles.…

New Jersey targets big mattress with bedding czar to combat improperly discarded waste

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require mattress manufacturers, renovators, and retailers doing business in New Jersey to join a statewide stewardship program designed to recycle and…

New Jersey bill would let churches and synagogues convert property into affordable housing complexes

TRENTON, NJ – Two New Jersey state senators have introduced legislation that would make it easier for religious institutions and nonprofit organizations to convert their existing properties into housing developments that include…

New Jersey Cop Who Nearly Won State Race on Election Day Busted for Assaulting Child He Met Online

ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A former Dumont mayor and current Jersey City police sergeant has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child he met on social media, prosecutors said Monday. Andrew…

Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…

Bomb threat at North Jersey hospital deemed not credible, police say

SECAUCUS, NJ – A bomb threat reported at Secaucus University Hospital early Tuesday prompted a police investigation and temporary safety measures before being declared unfounded. The Secaucus Police Department said officers responded…

Pedestrian critically injured after being struck crossing Route 1 & 9 in Linden

LINDEN, NJ – A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car while attempting to cross multiple lanes of traffic on West Edgar Road Monday evening. Linden Police…

White Tailed Deer Doe In A Clearing In The Woods.

Brick police warn of rising deer dangers and fall road hazards

BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick Township are urging motorists to take extra precautions this fall as seasonal road conditions and wildlife activity heighten the risk of crashes. The department issued a…

Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

Jackson Township Awarded $473,658 NJDOT Grant to Pave and Repair Drainage on Lakehurst Avenue

Jackson Township today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded the Township $437,658 in FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant funding to support Phase I of the Lakehurst Avenue…

Man caught asleep in snowbank with gun and drugs pleads guilty in Ocean County

Toms River man pleads guilty after cocaine toss and loaded gun found in snowbank incident Toms River, NJ — A 41-year-old man from Toms River is facing a five-year prison sentence after…

Toms River cop pleads guilty to breaking into Berkeley Township home off duty

Off-duty Toms River cop pleads guilty after smashing into home and assault in late-night incident Toms River, NJ — A former Toms River police officer has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after…

Four suspects nabbed as sweeping burglary ring uncovered in Hunterdon County

Burglary ring spanning multiple towns smashed after four suspects arrested in Hunterdon County Readington, NJ — A months-long investigation into a string of break-ins across Hunterdon County ended with the arrests of…

Woman killed another injured in Trenton as suspect turns himself in

Trenton man turns himself in after girlfriend fatally shot in early morning attack Trenton, NJ — A 36-year-old man surrendered to police Sunday following an early morning shooting in Trenton that left…

Princeton cops ask public to ID mystery person in active case

Princeton police seek help identifying person in ongoing investigation PRINCETON, NJ – The Princeton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an active investigation. Authorities…

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