Pick-6 jackpot approaches a staggering $30 million

TRENTON, NJ — The Pick-6 jackpot has climbed to an estimated $29.9 million after no ticket matched the winning numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the New Jersey Lottery announced Tuesday. The next…

Armed New Jersey man sentenced to nearly six years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — A 45-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced on Wednesday to 68 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses connected to his distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and…

New Jersey banned these customized license plates, do you agree?

TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to vanity license plates in New Jersey, you can get a personalized message on your car, but you have to play by the rules. Sometimes, people…

New Jersey police sergeant charged with false reporting in assault case

UNION CITY, N.J. — A Union City police sergeant was arrested Tuesday on charges of filing a false report after claiming he was assaulted during an encounter at the police department last…

All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic delegation, who largely voted against the measure.…

New Jersey Democrats United in Opposing Immigrant Crime Bill Designed to Protect Americans from Violent Acts

TRENTON, N.J. — Democrats in New Jersey stood united in trying to block an immigrant crime and deportation bill inspired by the death of Laken Riley at the hands of a violent,…

Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Howell Township Crash

A tragic start to the day unfolded early Tuesday morning in Howell Township, New Jersey, when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on US Route 9 near Strickland Road. At…

Police Sergeant Justin Lamb named council president in Toms River, Coleman named vice president

TOMS RIVER, NJ — During Tuesday evening’s reorganization session at Toms River’s first council meeting of the year, Lavallette Police Sergeant Justin Lamb was sworn in as council president, succeeding Craig Coleman,…

5,000 lose power on frigid morning in Toms River day after Ocean County threatens JCP&L with $1 billion lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in Toms River were left without electricity overnight and into the morning on Monday as temperatures plunged into the 20s, prompting the Ocean…

$875K cash option claimed by Passaic County scratch-off winner

TRENTON, NJ — A Passaic County resident has won the top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s “Win for Life!” scratch-off game, securing $5,000 a month for life, officials announced Monday. The…

East Brunswick police warn of dangers on frozen lakes and ponds

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department is urging residents to avoid walking or skating on frozen lakes and ponds, citing the unpredictable and potentially dangerous conditions of natural ice…

Two New Jersey women, enter pretrial program for wiretapping mayor and deputy mayor

FLEMINGTON, NJ — Two women from Hunterdon County have been admitted into the Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program after being charged with violating the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act by…

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

17-year-old charged in fatal Jersey City shooting

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man on Friday night in Jersey City, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…

Man Who Set Toms River Woman on Fire on NYC Subway Train, Killing Her Officially Arranged and Charged with Murder

BROOKLYN, NY — An illegal alien has been arraigned on first-degree murder charges after allegedly setting a woman on fire as she slept inside a subway car in Coney Island last month,…

Willingboro teen arrested in armed home invasion on Ballad Lane

WILLINGBORO, NJ — An 18-year-old man has been arrested following an armed home invasion that occurred on December 28, 2024, in the Ballad Lane area, according to the Willingboro Police Department. Officers…

Cash reward offered for information in Tewksbury Township vehicle shooting

TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a vehicle shooting that occurred on September 20, 2024, on Guinea Hollow Road in Tewksbury Township.…

Four teens charged as adults after riot at youth facility in Pennsylvania

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Four teenagers have been charged as adults following a riot Saturday night at a youth facility in Fairfield Township that resulted in injuries to staff and significant property…

Shots Fired in Teaneck Lead to Two Arrests

Shots Fired in Teaneck Lead to Two Arrests **TEANECK, NJ** – Early Thursday morning at approximately 4:27 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was received about gunfire near Harding Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Responding…

Secaucus Police Arrest Two with Stolen Automobile Parts Case

### Secaucus Police Arrest Two in Stolen Automobile Parts Case **Secaucus, NJ** - Secaucus Police recently apprehended two individuals in connection with fencing stolen automobile parts. On December 30, Secaucus Police found…

Essex County shopper scores $150K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Essex County, officials with the New Jersey Lottery announced Saturday. The winning ticket for Friday night’s drawing matched all…

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