Ocean County Woman Gets Five Years in Prison for Stealing $357k From New Jersey Apartment Association

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Karly Simon-Sapp, a 50-year-old woman from Plumsted Township, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison. The sentencing follows her guilty plea to charges of…

Two dead whales in northern New Jersey in less than 24 hours. This one was removed this morning from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. Why don’t groups like @Greenpeace @SierraClub and @NOAA care? It didn’t used to be this way. Locals say that one dead whale washing up every few… pic. /OTqCt0db8o— Protect Our Coast NJ (@njcoast_protect) October 4, 2024

Second Minke Whale Found Dead Off Jersey Coast Days Since Offshore Wind Survey Ship Returned

LAVALLETTE, N.J. — A small minke whale was found dead early Friday morning near Trenton Avenue in Lavallette, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC). The whale, measuring between 10 and…

Toms River to host fall festival with hayrides, pumpkin patch on Oct. 26

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, from 3 to 8 p.m., the township announced on Friday. The festival, presented by Mayor…

Shocking Absolutely Nobody, New Jersey Rocker Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris

Bruce Springsteen has made his political stance crystal clear, formally endorsing Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President in a new video. In his statement, Springsteen doesn’t hold back,…

Gunfire Erupts in Atlantic City, Five Teens Charged

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A juvenile has been arrested on weapons charges and four others were detained for curfew violations following a shots fired investigation late Sunday night, according to the Atlantic…

New Jersey Most Wanted Fugitive charged in 2010 Brick Township attempted murder captured in New York City

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Marciano Sanchez, a fugitive wanted in connection with a 2010 attempted murder in Brick Township, has been captured in New York City, authorities announced Thursday. Sanchez, 40, whose…

Howell Township announces road closures for High Holidays pedestrian safety

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two sections of roads in Howell Township will be closed this evening to ensure the safety of pedestrians observing the High Holidays, the Howell Township Police Department announced…

Dead minke whale found in Raritan Bay off New Jersey shoreline

SANDY HOOK, N.J. — A dead minke whale was discovered floating in the Lower Bay/Raritan Bay area on Thursday morning, prompting efforts by local and federal agencies to track its movement. The…

New Jersey Family Services Case Worker Indicted for Sexual Assault

Trenton, NJ – An ex-caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) faces indictment due to alleged sexual abuse of two minors.…

Jackson Council Ordinance to Fix High Density Housing Loophole at Adventure Crossing

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those expectations. Instead,…

Toms River celebrates grand opening of Believe Beauty Co.

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government congratulated Believe Beauty Co. on the grand opening of its new facility at 1898 Hinds Road. Council President Craig Coleman attended the ribbon-cutting…

Toms River introduces compostable bags for fall leaf collection

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government has announced its Fall 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule, introducing a pilot program aimed at reducing single-use plastics during curbside leaf collection. As part…

Fugitive Illegal Migrant Rapist from New Jersey Captured at Memphis Motel

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A New Jersey man wanted for multiple sex crimes against a child was arrested in Memphis on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Siamel Alberto Perez was wanted…

New Jesey Gets Slap on Wrist by Justice Department Over Deadly Failures at Veterans Homes During Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint against the state of New Jersey and…

Toms River schools raise funds for Vest-A-Cop campaign

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional Schools showed strong support for local law enforcement through their participation in the 2024 Vest-A-Cop campaign, raising funds to provide protective vests for officers…

New Jersey leads coalition to defend public health insurance access for migrant children

TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions in support of a federal effort to expand health insurance access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

Newark businessman pleads guilty to bribing former city official

NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark business owner admitted in federal court on Wednesday to bribing a former high-ranking city official in exchange for assistance in acquiring and redeveloping Newark-owned properties, U.S. Attorney…

Philadelphia man indicted for murder in Atlantic City shooting

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Philadelphia man has been indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury on charges of murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of…

Toms River Man Charged for Sexually Abusing Lost Teenager

OMS RIVER, NJ- Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Keith Hahn, 46, of Toms River, was charged on Tuesday with multiple serious offenses. These charges include Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual…

New Jersey Teen Arrested After Placing Hidden Camera in Mall Bathroom

Jersey City, NJ – An 18-year-old male has been arrested following the discovery of a recording device hidden in a public bathroom at Newport Mall. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims…

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