Sprinkles or Jimmies? The Great New Jersey Ice Cream Topping Debate Continues

Summer in New Jersey is a magical time. The boardwalks buzz with energy, the beaches hum with laughter, and ice cream shops become the heart of every town. From Cape May to…

Newark police seek public’s help identifying suspect in attempted vehicle and home burglary

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted burglary and vehicle theft early Wednesday, May 14, according to Public Safety Director…

Karen Lamb launches write-in campaign for Lavallette GOP primary after passing of husband Robert Lamb

LAVALLETTE, N.J. — Karen Lamb, widow of late Councilman Robert P. Lamb, announced Wednesday she is launching a write-in campaign for Lavallette’s Republican Primary on June 10, after being passed over to…

Toms River man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material and faces a potential decade in state prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced.…

Jackson man sentenced to 24 years for fatal 2020 stabbing

JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 24 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2020 stabbing death of a 23-year-old man, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

Lakewood man indicted for vehicular homicide in crash that killed 82-year-old

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old Lakewood man has been indicted for vehicular homicide in connection with a 2024 crash that claimed the life of an elderly driver, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

New Jersey woman arrested after dog found injured in trash bag at apartment complex

LINDENWOLD, N.J. — A 38-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after a severely injured and malnourished dog was found inside a trash bag at a…

Lakewood couple to remain jailed pending trial in infant daughter’s murder case

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Lakewood woman and her co-defendant will remain in custody at the Ocean County Jail as they await trial on murder charges in connection with the death of…

Seaside Park woman indicted in fatal hit-and-run that killed 75-year-old pedestrian

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 51-year-old woman from Seaside Park has been indicted on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 75-year-old man in Seaside…

ICE arrests Dominican homicide suspect in New Rochelle after years evading deportation

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Marlon Josuel Cruz Fernandez, a Dominican national wanted for homicide in his home country, during a coordinated operation in New…

Lt. Governor Way Stands in Solidarity with Congresswoman Who Stormed ICE Facility in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Lieutenant Governor Way has publicly defended Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who faces criminal charges following her controversial actions at an ICE detention center. McIver, a freshman representative, stormed the facility…

New Jersey’s newest burrito chain challenges Bubbakoo’s and Chipotle’s grip on the Garden State

MIDDLESEX, N.J. — Hot Head Burritos will officially enter the New Jersey market with five new locations planned across Middlesex, Somerset, and Hudson counties under a new franchise agreement with RSRN Hospitality.…

Perkins is making a comeback in Ocean County with ten new locations planned

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Perkins Griddle & Go is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with six new units planned for Ocean County, led by franchisees Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande, who now…

Evesham officer recognized for response after woman mugged at gunpoint

EVESHAM, NJ – Evesham, New Jersey Police Officer Carley Pizzigoni was recognized as Officer of the Month for April after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals in connection…

What to Do If You Find a Baby Deer in Your New Jersey Yard

As spring blooms across New Jersey, residents may stumble upon a heart-melting sight: a fawn curled up in their backyard, its wide eyes and delicate frame tucked into the grass. While the…

Police standoff with armed man end peacefully in Berkeley Township senior development

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 50-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody without incident Tuesday night after barricading himself in a bedroom with a handgun, according to Ocean…

Liquor store lotto ticket turns into six-figure windfall in Essex County

TRENTON, N.J. — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at a West Orange liquor store turned into a six-figure payday after matching all five numbers in Tuesday’s drawing, securing a $150,000 jackpot.…

Wyckoff Avenue closed southbound for emergency water work until 3 p.m.

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Ridgewood Water has announced an emergency southbound closure of Wyckoff Avenue at Franklin Avenue due to utility work, with the closure expected to last until approximately 3 p.m. today.…

Stafford Township swears in new police officer

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Stafford Township Police Department welcomed Nicholas Fabrizzio to its ranks this week, officially swearing him in as a full-time patrolman. Fabrizzio, 22, is a lifelong resident of…

New Jersey man arrested in Florida for plot to kill Governor Phil Murphy

FREEPORT, Fla. — A New Jersey fugitive wanted for making terroristic threats against Governor Phil Murphy was arrested Sunday in Walton County, Florida, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Russ Semeran,…

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