Salt truck fire disrupts Route 295 in Cherry Hill overnight

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire involving a salt truck on Route 295 Northbound overnight, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. The incident occurred late Monday…

Middletown man pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2023 stabbing

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Middletown man admitted in court Friday to stabbing a relative multiple times during a domestic disturbance in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday. Timothy J.…

Snowstorm update: Wildwood Crest plowing continues, closures announced

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Safety Department are continuing snow removal efforts Tuesday morning, clearing streets and parking lots across the borough…

Newark Police Manhunt for Suspected Armed Carjacker

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a carjacking that occurred in the city’s North Ward on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:10 p.m.,…

New restaurant opening this spring at former Drifter’s site

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new breakfast and brunch destination, Mila’s of Seaside, is set to open this April at 701 Boulevard in the space previously occupied by Drifters restaurant. Owned by…

Icy Roads and Slick Condition Snarl Traffic in New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute

Freezing temperatures and icy roads create treacherous morning commute in New Jersey NEW JERSEY — A combination of freezing temperatures and icy road conditions is wreaking havoc on New Jersey roadways Tuesday…

Police Arrest North Jersey Drug Dealer at Galloway Traffic Stop

Police Arrest Suspect in Narcotics Case **Galloway Township, NJ** – A narcotics arrest took place early Saturday when Officer Rao observed suspicious activity in a parking lot on Brigantine Blvd. The situation…

Manchester Township schools announce 90-minute delay due to freezing temperatures

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off from Monday’s…

Toms River schools announce delayed opening amid icy conditions

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials made the…

Jackson School District announces two-hour delay due to freezing road conditions

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District announced a two-hour delayed opening for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, citing concerns over freezing road conditions caused by overnight low temperatures. According to district officials,…

Police make arrested in Manchester murder case

New York Man Arrested for Involvement in October Murder **Manchester, NJ** - Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was charged on Wednesday with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.…

Wall Police Seek Vehicle in Hit and Run Crash

Wall Township Police Seek Public's Help in Hit-and-Run Case **Wall Township, NJ** - The Wall Township Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a black 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 involved in a hit-and-run…

Man, 20, Shot and Killed in Jersey City

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Jersey City **Jersey City, NJ** - The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit, alongside the Jersey City Police Department, is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting…

New Jersey Congresswoman Reminds America of Capitol Police “Lives Lost” on January 6th

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) issued a statement on Monday marking the fourth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, calling the events a direct assault on democracy and honoring…

Newark police seek suspect in armed robbery near Hedden Terrace

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery and assault that took place on December 11 near Hedden Terrace and Clinton…

Firefighters rescue woman and two dogs from frozen river in South Jersey

BLACKWOOD, N.J. — A woman and her two dogs were rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming trapped in the partially frozen Timber Creek at Timber Creek Dog Park, according to the Gloucester Township…

Toms River Woman’s Horrific Murder on NYC Subway System Highlights America’s Illegal Migrant Crime Problem

NEW YORK CITY — Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a deadly subway attack in Brooklyn as Debrina Kawam, 61, a former resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Kawam was set…

Governor Murphy declares state of emergency for South Jersey amid winter storm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency across seven South Jersey counties as a powerful winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously…

Five New Jersey Democrats voted against bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes

TRENTON, N.J. — Five House Democrats representing New Jersey voted against a bill last fall that would deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, drawing criticism from advocates of the legislation who…

Snow-related speed Restrictions impact morning commute on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Snowfall across New Jersey on Friday morning caused widespread traffic delays, speed restrictions, and ongoing salting operations as commuters navigated slippery roads and reduced visibility. The Garden State…

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