Fundraiser launched to support family of late Fanwood police officer

FANWOOD, N.J. — The Fanwood Police Benevolent Association has launched a fundraiser to support the family of Officer Carlos Gonzalez, who passed away on March 5 after a long battle with lymphoma.…

Community rallies to support Sanchez family after tragic loss of Lodi teen

LODI, N.J. — The family of Ezra Sanchez, a 17-year-old Lodi High School senior who died in a car accident on March 2, is receiving an outpouring of support from the community.…

Mandatory Court Appearance Required if You Get Caught in This Howell Area

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Howell police have designated four “Target Enforcement Areas” in response to resident complaints about traffic violations, the department announced. The areas include Salem Hill Road, Arnold Boulevard, Newtons…

Federal Veterans Affairs firefighter pleads guilty to $479K workers’ compensation fraud scheme

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard Hyland, 61,…

Newark Police Officer Killed in Gunfight with 14-Year-Old Suspect

NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark police officer was shot and killed, and another was critically wounded in a shooting Friday evening, authorities said. Correction: This report was published moments after the incident,…

Princeton Avenue in Brick Township to close for 14-day construction project

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Princeton Avenue will be closed to all traffic for up to 14 working days starting on or about March 10, 2025, due to a construction…

New Jersey police cop pleads guilty to hacking, distributing private images

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — A former Mount Laurel police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally accessing social media accounts and distributing private images of multiple women, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw…

Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…

Massachusetts Man Convicted of Sending Nude Pics to New Jersey Teen

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A 33-year-old man from Warren, Massachusetts, has been convicted of multiple charges related to sending nude photos of himself to an underage teenager in Burlington County, Prosecutor LaChia…

Fatal crash in Monroe Township leaves one dead, another injured

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fatal crash early Thursday morning at the intersection of West Piney Hollow Road and Jackson Road left one driver dead and another injured, according to the Monroe…

Man Found Dead at Ross Dock, Police Seek to Locate Next of Kin

FORT LEE, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man whose body was discovered along the shoreline at Ross Dock on Saturday morning. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department…

Major New Jersey Drug Trafficking Operation Busted, 23 Arrested

PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — A multi-agency investigation into a large-scale drug network has resulted in 23 arrests and the seizure of more than four kilograms of narcotics, eight firearms, ammunition, and over…

New Jerseyans Grapple with $15,000 Annual Property Tax Bills as State Named Most Expensive Again

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents pay the highest taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study that confirms what many in the state have long suspected. The average taxpayer…

Jackson Liberty cheerleaders win state and national championships

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the team traveled…

Lawmaker blasts Murphy’s criticism of Trump, calls out ‘hypocrisy’ on taxes and spending

TRENTON, N.J. — Since becoming governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy has done the exact opposite of what President Donald J. Trump is promising with his Department of Government Efficiency. He has…

New Jersey Governor Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Says Remote State Workers to Show Up for Work on Day One

Trenton, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, has made a bold promise to overhaul the state’s workforce policies if elected. Speaking at a campaign event in Freehold…

Candidate for New Jersey Governor Says He Will Cut Income Tax for Veterans, Enact $2500 Property Tax Rebate

Joseph Rullo vows sweeping reforms for veterans in New Jersey governor bid TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo has pledged to make veterans a top priority in his campaign,…

Ciattarelli leads GOP primary race but faces hurdles among MAGA voters, poll finds

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea is a seasoned media entertainer and radio host. There’s just one problem. In a time where most people are now listening to SirusXM, podcasts, and Spotify on…

Pickup truck rear-ends school bus in Brick Township; minor injuries reported

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pickup truck collided with a Brick Township Public Schools bus Thursday morning after following too closely, causing a rear-end crash, police said. The incident occurred at approximately…

Congressman Says New Jersey Hospitals Asking Parents to Gender Identify Newborn Babies “Absolutely Insane”

TRENTON, N.J. — Congratulations on your new baby girl. Are you sure she doesn’t identify as a boy? That’s a question being asked of new parents across New Jersey thanks to a…

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