New Jersey nurse charged after inappropriately touching multiple patients

PLAINSBORO, N.J. – A nurse employed at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center has been charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual contact following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward patients, Middlesex County Prosecutor…

Tinton Falls police spread holiday cheer with annual Shop with a Cop event

TINTON FALLS, N.J. – The Tinton Falls Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event on Monday evening, partnering with Target in Ocean Township to brighten the holiday season for…

Toms River Hires Three New Police Officers, Promotes Nine Veteran Cops

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River Township Council and Mayor Dan Rodrick celebrated the promotions and swearing-in and promotions of 12 officers during Wednesday night’s meeting. Promotions included Chief Peter Sundack,…

Jury Convicts Two for Killing South Jersey High School Student

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Two Pemberton Township men were found guilty Wednesday of the 2021 murder of an 18-year-old Willingboro Township resident who was fatally shot outside his home, Burlington County Prosecutor…

Brushing Scams on the Rise as Holidays Near

TRENTON, NJ – Local authorities are cautioning residents about a nationwide brushing scam in which unsuspecting victims receive mysterious packages designed to steal personal and financial information. The scam begins with a…

Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A Raritan Borough resident and school paraprofessional has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Somerset…

New Jersey Wants to Allow DEP Agents to Use Drones and Guns to Make Warrantless Arrests of Climate Violators

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would grant conservation and park police officers within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) expanded authority to utilize drones while…

Toms River mayor says new nativity display an effort to ‘keep Christ in Christmas’

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick proudly defended his decision to return the nativity scene to the town’s annual Christmas display, calling it a celebration of religious freedom and…

Trump and Vance criticize Republican handling of debt ceiling, call for temporary funding bill, even Liz Warren agrees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance released a statement Thursday lambasting Congressional Republicans for allowing the United States to hit its debt ceiling in 2025 and…

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Woman killed in South Jersey house fire that spread to neighboring homes

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A woman died early Thursday in a fast-moving house fire that engulfed three homes on Severn Avenue, according to officials and local reports. The Cherry Hill Fire Department…

Candidate for New Jersey Governor Says They’re Going to Take Your Land To Run Wind Power Cables

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — Standing in front of the iconic Barnegat Lighthouse, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadia sharply criticized wind energy projects along the Jersey Shore, calling them inefficient, costly, and a…

New Jersey teacher uses Scratch-Offs to bring joy to her ailing father

TRENTON, N.J. — In a year where New Jersey Lottery players have claimed over $2 billion in prizes, a school teacher from North Jersey found her own jackpot—strengthening her bond with her…

Gov. Murphy pardons three women serving decades-long murder sentences in historic clemency decision

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that three women serving lengthy prison sentences—Myrna Diaz, Dawn Jackson, and Denise Staples—were granted clemency and are expected to be released by…

New Jersey lawmakers urge federal investigation into mysterious drone sightings

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution calling on the federal government to launch a thorough investigation into a surge of unidentified drone sightings reported across the…

Snow Possible This Weekend Across New Jersey

New Jersey is gearing up for a wintry weekend, with snow potentially making an appearance across the region. Today, temperatures will peak near 46 degrees under increasing cloud cover, with a light…

Morning crashes and delays snarl traffic across New Jersey highway morning commute

MANSFIELD TWP., N.J. — As of 7:33 a.m., a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound near Interchange 6, which connects to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, has vehicles on the right shoulder. While…

Brick Township to host annual menorah lighting on December 26

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township community is invited to gather for the Annual Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The event celebrates the…

A true blue blood: Secaucus lieutenant honored for coordinating life-saving blood drives

SECAUCUS, NJ — Lieutenant Christopher Rinaldi of the Secaucus Police Department was recognized at last night’s town council meeting for his volunteer efforts in organizing blood drives that have saved or sustained…

Three suspects arrested in armed home invasion in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Three men were arrested within 15 minutes of an armed home invasion on Brooklyn Avenue, thanks to swift action by Atlantic City Police on December 16. Officers responded…

Atlantic City police arrest assault suspect found with loaded handgun

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A domestic violence suspect was arrested after a foot pursuit on December 14, during which Atlantic City police officers discovered a loaded handgun in his possession. The suspect,…

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