Hometown heroes: Galloway police honored for service, support at council meeting

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several members of the Galloway Township Police Department were honored during Tuesday night’s township council meeting for their service, dedication, and support of military personnel, with officers receiving…

Explosive ordnance operations will occur at NWS Earle on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Large explosions expected Wednesday morning in Monmouth County

COLTS NECK, N.J. — The U.S. Navy will conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle on Wednesday, with controlled detonations scheduled throughout the day, officials confirmed. Key Points Operations…

Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino is charged with murder and multiple sex crimes involving minors.

Migrant youth soccer coach charged with murder after 13-year-old’s body found on roadside

A youth soccer coach has been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Oscar “Omar” Hernandez, whose body was discovered last week along a rural road in Ventura County, officials announced. Key Points…

New Jersey lawmaker urges state action on vaccination rates

TRENTON, N.J. — Citing a surge in measles cases across the United States and falling childhood immunization rates, the New Jersey Senate has introduced Resolution No. 127, urging residents to stay up-to-date…

News 12 camera crew assaulted by homeless man at Bon Jovi soup kitchen

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A News 12 New Jersey cameraman was allegedly attacked by a homeless man at the Toms River Library while filming a segment about a soup kitchen founded by…

Shelter pleads for rescue as senior dog Tommy faces uncertain fate after owner’s death

JACKSON, NJ — A 12-year-old Border Collie mix named Tommy is urgently in need of rescue after the recent death of his owner left him without a home, according to a post…

Octavaeous Jenkins, 50, received two concurrent 11-year sentences for cocaine distribution charges.

Toms River cocaine trafficker gets 11 years in state prison

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics charges tied to two cocaine distribution investigations…

New Jersey candidate for governor proposed tax for people who don’t vaccinate

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is drawing fire after a video of him calling for a vaccine tax on his radio show resurfaced on X. Spadea said New Jersey…

Deported killer dad arrested by ICE after reentering U.S. illegally

A previously deported Mexican national convicted of killing his own child has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials announced. Key Points ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Fugitive Operations and…

New Jersey schools are closing, teachers are being fired under Murphy’s ‘equitable’ funding formula

TRENTON, NJ — Some of New Jersey’s largest school districts are on the brink of failure, and representatives from those districts are blaming Democrat legislators and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. At…

Cops bust man in Secaucus moments after Robbinsville home invasion

SECAUCUS, NJ — A Philadelphia man was arrested early Monday after attempting to break into a Secaucus apartment building, stealing a $13,000 golf cart, and being linked to an armed home invasion…

Philadelphia police vehicle in Center City - File Photo.

New Jersey woman hired hitman to kill Philadelphia cop ex-boyfriend and his daughter

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 26-year-old woman from Runnemede has been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at killing a Philadelphia police officer and his teenage daughter, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C.…

Gov. Murphy demands investigation after Muslim NJ teen shot and killed while allegedly attacking civilians

SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A 14-year-old New Jersey native was killed Sunday during an Israeli military operation in the West Bank, prompting a call for answers from Governor Phil Murphy, who confirmed…

New Jersey boy bravely battles kidney failure as family seeks living donor for life-saving transplant

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Thirteen-year-old Omar Danso, a seventh-grader at Schor Middle School, is facing a life-threatening health crisis after being diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Now, his family is searching for a…

Saphie the pup waits for a second chance after heartbreaking surrender in Ocean County

JACKSON, NJ — Saphie, a 2 ½-year-old black pit mix with a gentle heart and playful spirit, is searching for a forever home after being recently surrendered to the Northern Ocean County…

Democrats launch shadow government oversight committee to ‘stop Trump’ and Republicans

WASHINGTON, DC —Democrats on Capitol Hill met to create a shadow government to undermine the duly elected Republican majority in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, but more directly, President Trump.…

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Trenton man identified as victim in fatal Wilmington hit-and-run

WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night in Wilmington as 36-year-old Antonio Adolfo Vasquez of Trenton, New Jersey. Key Points Troopers responded…

U.S. Senator Andy Kim joins anti-Israel protest in denying nation arms to defend itself against terrorist organization Hamas

Rabbis condemn New Jersey senator over support for Hamas terrorists

Rabbis rip Sen. Kim over Israel weapons vote: ‘You are on the wrong side of this issue’ TRENTON, NJ — Over 150 New Jersey rabbis issued a scathing condemnation Monday of Senator…

New Jersey State Police in Washington, D.C.

Murphy orders cops to stop aiding ICE in sweep of violent illegals: ‘Hands off’ order issued to NJ troopers

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey State Police officers have been instructed not to act on tens of thousands of newly added immigration warrants in a federal database, according to an internal memo…

New Jersey’s $1.73B E-ZPass deal with firm linked to Communist China under fire

TRENTON, NJ — A $1.73 billion contract awarded by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is facing backlash from State Senator Douglas Steinhardt, who is raising alarms over national security and data privacy…

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