Oakhurst man charged after armed robbery and SUV theft ends in crash

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-year-old Oakhurst man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a 7-Eleven at knifepoint and stealing a luxury SUV early Monday morning, police said. At approximately 3:14…

New Jersey files another lawsuit against federal government, bring total to over two dozen

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that the state has joined a coalition of 20 others in a federal lawsuit to stop what it calls an…

Newark police seek suspect in violent assault and robbery

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a brutal aggravated assault and robbery that occurred early Friday, July 4. At…

New Jersey man pleads guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft ring

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to leading a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring that brought in more than $600 million by reselling stolen auto parts to a metal refinery, federal…

Man shot and beaten in brutal attack inside NJ home

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 34-year-old man was rushed to the hospital early Monday after being found shot and beaten inside a home on Brookshire Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester…

Amazon bans sale of these toys because of a New Jersey law signed by Governor Phil Murphy

Never mind the bans on plastic straws and plastic bags in New Jersey, but things are getting ridiculous when Amazon won’t even ship toys to New Jersey for fear of a lawsuit…

Brooklyn illegal migrant gets 12½ years in New Jersey prison for armed home robbery

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to more than a decade in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a violent home robbery in Brick Township that…

Cedar Grove wine shop pours out nearly $290K jackpot ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky lottery player hit it big in Essex County on Sunday, scoring $289,743 by matching all nine numbers on a Quick Draw progressive jackpot ticket. The winning ticket,…

Hunterdon County lottery ticket nails $342K jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A Hunterdon County lottery player is $342,777 richer after hitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday, marking the game’s third top-prize win in just seven days. The winning…

New Jersey BPU Awards Millions in Energy Grants at Monthly Meeting

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) convened its July 16 meeting last week, covering a packed agenda that ranged from electric utility audits and cable franchise renewals…

New Jersey Mayor Calls for Party Tax After Unruly Crowds Outside City Hall

TRENTON, N.J. — Following a weekend marred by two shootings and the assault of a police officer during a street brawl, Trenton officials have announced a crackdown on late-night disturbances in the…

Last Week’s Flash Floods Turned New Jersey Turnpike into Raging River

NEWARK, N.J. — Shocking new video footage has surfaced showing flash flooding last week transforming sections of the New Jersey Turnpike into a virtual river, with water rapidly submerging vehicles and stranding…

Point Pleasant home damaged in fire started by pool filter

POINT PLEASANT BORO, N.J. — A fast-moving fire that began with a burning pool filter spread to a home in Point Pleasant Boro Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response and drawing thousands…

Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Gloucester Township intersection

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a collision with an SUV at a busy intersection in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, police said. Officers responded to…

New Jersey delivery driver nearly struck by lightning in Wayne during food drop-off

WAYNE, N.J. — A New Jersey delivery driver had a close call in Wayne last week when a bolt of lightning struck just feet away as he approached a customer’s front door.…

Video montage captures chaotic Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new video montage circulating online is shedding fresh light on the turbulent Memorial Day weekend that rocked Seaside Heights, where a wave of violence, arrests, and emergency…

Bill Spadea Funneled Over $150,000 to Himself, Friends in Final Days of Doomed Election Campaign

TRENTON — If you feel bad that former NJ101.5 early morning radio host Bill Spadea lost his election to Jack Ciattarelli in June, don’t. That’s because Spadea made a lot of money…

Morning traffic slows New Jersey commuters with crashes and delays on major routes

TRENTON — Monday morning brought a mix of delays, crashes, and a disabled vehicle that are affecting key New Jersey roadways during the early commute, transportation officials said. As of 7:13 a.m.,…

After weeks of rain and heat, New Jersey braces for stretch of sunny and dry summer weather

TRENTON — New Jersey residents can finally put away their umbrellas as a clear, dry, and warm weather pattern settles over the state this week following a prolonged stretch of rain. The…

Camden County tax preparer admits to $16 million false refund scheme

CAMDEN, N.J. — A New Jersey tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent tax returns that caused over $16 million in losses to the federal government, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Thursday.…

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