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,…

House fire on Lincoln Drive quickly contained, no injuries reported

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Firefighters responded to a house fire on Lincoln Drive in the Laurel Springs section of Gloucester Township on Tuesday afternoon after a washing machine caught fire. Gloucester Township…

New Jersey Porch Pirates Twerked and Taunted Victim’s Ring Doorbell Camera Before Fleeing

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Gloucester Township Police are investigating a package theft caught on a Ring camera in the Independence Square Townhomes that escalated into a bizarre series of taunts and returns…

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban in Jeopardy as EV Sales Lag State Fails to Meet Required Benchmarks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans the sale…

Atlantic City teen sentenced to 12 years for fatal Father’s Day shooting

MAYS LANDING, NJ – Azair Wilson, 19, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tamaj Bennett, also…

Toms River Police honor veterans through Wreaths Across America program

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor their service…

Sticks & Stones Billiards opens in Brick Township

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilwoman Heather deJong welcomed Sticks & Stones Billiards to the township in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new recreation and entertainment…

Newspaper Delivery Company Settles New Jersey Case with State for Exploiting Workers

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced a $296,188 settlement with NJ Penn Logistics, LLC, a newspaper delivery company accused of misclassifying over…

Hamilton Township Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Kalilah Bethel, who was last seen on the evening of December 17, 2024, in the area of Mays…

Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole

JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…

Christmas Grinches Allegedly Stole $2,000 Worth of Toys from South Jersey Target Store

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are searching for four suspects accused of stealing over $2,000 worth of toys and merchandise from a Target store on Berlin Cross Keys Road on Tuesday afternoon.…

This South Jersey woman was charged with murder in mother’s death at family home

WILLINGBORO, NJ — A 32-year-old woman has been charged with killing her mother in their shared home in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood, authorities announced Tuesday. Breanna Beacham was charged with first-degree murder…

Maryland Lottery travel to New Jersey for NFL trip as Ravens Defeat Giants

NEW YORK, NY — Three lucky Maryland Lottery second-chance winners and their guests joined the Baltimore Ravens for an unforgettable VIP trip to New York, capped off by watching quarterback Lamar Jackson…

Brick man pleads guilty to desecration of human remains in gruesome Ocean County double murder-suicide case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jared Krysiak, 34, of Brick Township, pleaded guilty to desecration of human remains on Monday in Ocean County Superior Court, admitting his role in a gruesome case involving…

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Ocean County Jail Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The following individuals were booked into the Ocean County Jail in the past 24 hours on charges. Each incident is independent of itself. Estiven Ferney Vidalospina, a 25-year-old…

Toms River’s Homeless Camps Cleared, As Mayor Connnects Occupants with Accomodations, Programs Ahead of Christmas Season

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Mayor Dan Rodrick confirmed this week that Toms River has successfully cleared its homeless camps and tent cities, working with state officials to implement short-term and long-term solutions…

Powerball drawing delivers $50K prizes to two New Jersey players

TRENTON, N.J. — Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players are each $50,000 richer after matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning tickets were…

New Jersey mayor raises alarm over missing radioactive material, port concerns and drone sightings

BELLEVILLE, N.J. – Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is heightening concerns following recent drone sightings and reports of missing radioactive material in New Jersey, pressing for transparency from federal and state officials. The…

Inmate death at Northern State Prison under investigation by attorney general’s office

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at Northern State Prison in Newark following an encounter…

FBI warns public against pointing lasers or shooting at suspected drones

NEWARK, N.J. – The FBI Newark office and New Jersey State Police are warning the public about the dangers of targeting aircraft with lasers or firearms amid rising reports of suspected drone…

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