Young Newark man vanished weeks ago after leaving Essex County Hospital Center

NEWARK, N.J. — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in locating 21-year-old Timothy Robinson, who has been missing since Wednesday, December 17, after leaving the Essex County Hospital Center…

New Jersey Introduces Bill to Support Non-Medically Trained Pregnancy Counselors

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at expanding public knowledge about doula services and their role in supporting maternal health. Senate Bill No. 3091, sponsored by Senator M.…

New Jersey Congressman Running for Governor Led Attacks Against TikTok, Leading to App’s Impending Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. — TikTok is scheduled to be banned on Sunday in the United States. The app, which is used by millions of Americans daily to share videos, has been deemed dangerous…

Environmental Lobbying Group Says New Jersey Anti-Wind Energy Protest Fueld by Tone Deaf MAGA, Big Oil Misinformation

TRENTON, N.J. — Environmental leaders across New Jersey are speaking out against a series of anti-offshore wind energy rallies planned for this weekend, criticizing them as coordinated efforts backed by the oil…

Father’s false confession unravels as son arrested in Mays Landing hit-and-run

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Mays Landing man has been arrested after investigators uncovered that his father falsely confessed to a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured and killed a…

Spring Lake Heights man charged in Wall Township hit-and-run involving police vehicle

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Spring Lake Heights man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that damaged a Wall Township police vehicle earlier this month, authorities announced. Jose Duarte,…

New Jersey plumber sentenced to 8 years for secretly recording 27 women, fleeing police stop

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Red Bank man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for secretly recording 27 women and girls without their consent and fleeing from police during a…

Hillside Police Investigate Abandonment of Dog at Animal Shelter

HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Police Department is investigating the abandonment of a male Shih Tzu left tied to the stairs at People for Animals between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on…

Gottheimer led the charge to shut down pregnancy crisis centers offering alternatives to women over abortion

HACKENSACK, N.J. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has launched a new campaign to shut down crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in New Jersey that he says mislead women by posing as legitimate…

New Jersey State Police serve 150 hot meals in Egg Harbor City community outreach

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. — New Jersey State Police troopers, alongside members of the NJSP Forensic Laboratory South, partnered with Church By the Bay and the Pic-A-Lilli Inn to provide hot meals,…

Toms River Fire Bureau Warns Residents of Ice Risks and Safety

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As winter temperatures drop, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is warning residents about the dangers of walking on frozen bodies of water, emphasizing that even solid-looking…

Fatal five-vehicle crash in Galloway Township leaves 83-year-old driver dead

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — An 83-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon that left two others injured at the intersection of South Pitney Road and Collins Road, according to police.…

New Jersey Prepares for More Snow This Weekend

New Jersey is in for a dynamic weather weekend, transitioning from calm and mild conditions to a more wintry setup by Sunday. Today will be sunny and seasonably cool, with highs around…

Morning commute slowed by heavy traffic, police activity, and construction across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey commuters are facing significant delays this morning due to a combination of police activity, heavy traffic volume, and ongoing construction projects across the state. On I-295 in…

Gottheimer hires ex-GOP operative Tzvi Herman amid controversy ahead of NJ governor race

NEWARK, NJ — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Gottheimer has stirred controversy with the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a former Ocean County Republican political operative who switched parties after resigning from the Jackson…

Six New Jersey lawmakers vote against bill to deport undocumented immigrants convicted of sex crimes, domestic violence

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s congressional delegation was sharply divided in a recent vote on the “Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” a bill that would allow for the deportation…

New Jersey Attorney General Announces Charges in $3.4 Million Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Scheme

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation…

Josh Gottheimer Hires Controversial Lakewood Area Republican Operative Accused of Peddling Influence on Local Planning Board

JACKSON, NJ – Democrat candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer has announced the hiring of Tzvi Herman, a controversial former Ocean County Republican political operative who jumped ship to the Democrat party after…

New Jersey School Teacher Had Relationship with Young Student, Giving Birth to His Child

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A 34-year-old elementary school teacher in Middle Township has been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship…

67-year-old woman fatally struck by car while crossing Route 166 in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 67-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing Route 166 on Sunday evening, police confirmed. Cynthia Ryder was crossing the highway near 1055 Route 166…

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