Manchester police seek help identifying suspect in smoke shop burglary

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at the Te-Amo Smoke Shop in Crestwood Village earlier this…

Fact Check: Yes, Illegal Immigrants Are Committing Crimes and It’s Costing America in Lives and Dollars

John Lott Jr., in an article for RealClearInvestigations, examined the impact of crimes committed by illegal immigrants in the United States, citing high-profile cases and analyzing data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

New Jersey’s Convicted Senator Menendez Asks For New Court Hearing Citing Prosecution Errors in Gold Bar Trial

Former Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has filed a motion in Manhattan federal court requesting a new trial after his bribery conviction. His defense argues that improper evidence was accessed by jurors during…

Fire rips through Whiting quadplex, residents escape unscathed

WHITING, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a residential quadplex fire in Whiting on Friday night, where flames pierced through the roof and prompted a swift, multi-agency response that successfully prevented injuries and…

Crash on Cedar Grove Road cuts power to over 4,000 homes in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A car crash on Cedar Grove Road Saturday knocked out power to more than 4,000 homes and businesses in Toms River, causing significant disruptions across the township. The…

New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Energy Port is Nothing More than a Recycling Center for Scrapping Monopoles

Once hailed as the gleaming gateway to a renewable energy revolution, New Jersey’s offshore wind industry is hitting a bump—or should we say a crash—at Paulsboro. Construction at the site appears to…

Phil Murphy Remains Committed to 2035 Gas Car Ban in New Jersey Despite Industry Setbacks

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doubling down on his push for a 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars, even as the electric vehicle (EV) industry faces hurdles and…

Man held without bail on aggravated assault and weapons charges in South Jersey

CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, N.J. — A man facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, is being held without bail in Mercer County, according to official inmate records.…

Cape May County man held without bail following arrest for alleged threats of violence

CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, N.J. — Authorities have detained a man without bail after he was charged with making threats of violence in Mercer County, according to official records. Kevin NMN Castrogonzalez, also…

Ocean County man held in jail on charges of stalking and making death threats

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Chad Dean Cogorno, 32, is being held without bail after being charged with stalking and making death threats, according to Ocean County inmate records. Cogorno was booked on…

Ocean County man faces charges for drug possession and DUI

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Marco Antonio Arguello, 28, was booked into Ocean County custody on Monday, December 2, 2024, on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence, according to public…

New Jersey’s Deep Freeze to Continue Throughout the Week

New Jersey residents should brace for a cold week ahead, with freezing temperatures setting the stage and a mix of sunny days, chilly nights, and a midweek chance of wintry precipitation. Today…

Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two fatal traffic incidents involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist in Monmouth County on Saturday evening are under active investigation, authorities said Sunday. The first incident occurred at approximately…

Ocean County woman arrested for weapons and threats charges

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Jacqueline Armenia, 45, was arrested on December 1, 2024, and faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon and making violent threats, according to inmate records. Armenia,…

Phil Murphy Admits Privately, He and Wife Tammy are Great Friends with President Trump, First Lady

TRENTON, NJ – It’s all a show folks, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has just admitted it. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy described a surprising camaraderie with former President Donald Trump,…

Toms River student to be honored for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, will be recognized by the Toms River Township Council for his selection to perform in the prestigious Macy’s…

Ocean County woman arrested on burglary and theft charges

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Belkis Maria Herrera, 38, was arrested on November 30, 2024, and faces charges of burglary and theft by unlawful taking, according to inmate records from the Ocean County…

Ocean County man arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Bernard Lamont Proctor, 35, was taken into custody on December 1, 2024, and faces a range of serious charges related to weapons possession, drug distribution, and drug possession,…

Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee: Water main break shuts down Hudson Terrace

FORT LEE, N.J. — Hudson Terrace has been closed in both directions from Central Avenue into Edgewater following an emergency water main break, according to the Fort Lee Police Department. Emergency utility…

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Neptune man arrested, charged in Deal residential burglaries

DEAL, N.J. — A 20-year-old Neptune man was arrested and charged in connection with multiple residential burglaries, including two on Lady Bess Drive, following a police response last week, authorities said. On…

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