Police Investigate Threat Made Against Lacey Township High School

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A threat made against Lacey Township High School Tuesday morning prompted a major law enforcement response and a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities investigated the situation. According to…

Exploding Porta-potty Draws State Agencies to Lakewood

An exploding portable toilet in Lakewood led to a police and fire department response that included state agencies Saturday night, authorities said. The explosion was reported around 9:30 p.m. at a construction…

Newark School District Ordered to Repay $33K After State Rejects ‘Staff Fun Day’ Spending

JACKSON, N.J. — More than $33,000 in taxpayer money tied to a Newark Public Schools employee event will be returned to the state after investigators determined the spending violated New Jersey rules…

Fact or Fiction: Did New Jersey Have More Registered Voters Than Eligible Voters in 2024?

A claim circulating online in recent months has sparked debate across New Jersey and beyond: that the Garden State had more registered voters in 2024 than eligible voters. At the center of…

New Jersey Has Third-Lowest Firearm Death Rate in U.S. CDC Data Shows

New Jersey recorded the third-lowest firearm mortality rate in the United States in 2024, according to newly released CDC mortality data. The CDC’s “Firearm Mortality by State” report shows New Jersey had…

Rabid Angry Beaver Attacks Boy, Multiple People at New Jersey Lake

MAHWAH, N.J. — A rabid beaver attacked a young boy and several other people at Lake Henry in Mahwah before the animal was eventually thrown back into the water during the chaotic…

New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…

NJ Attorney General’s Office Sends South Toms River Police Shootout Investigation Back to Ocean County Prosecutor

South Toms River, N.J. — A police-involved shooting that left a Toms River firefighter wounded and facing multiple attempted murder charges will now be investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after…

New Jersey Attorney General is “Misleading the Public” on Latest Anti-Gun Statement, Lawmaker Says

Trenton, N.J. — A dispute over proposed federal changes to U.S. Postal Service firearm shipping rules escalated this week after New Jersey Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accused the state attorney general’s office of…

New Jersey Approved License Plate FDT-8647 But Denied Many Harmless Others

New Jersey MVC-Approved License Plate Referencing ‘8647’ Sparks Concern After Threats Against Trump Hopewell, N.J. — A New Jersey license plate carrying the letters and numbers “FDT-8647” has drawn sharp criticism online…

NJ jail guard admits smuggling drugs and contraband in bribery scheme

Smuggling scandal rocks Mercer County correction facility Trenton, NJ – A correctional officer entrusted with maintaining order inside a county jail admitted to taking bribes to sneak contraband to inmates, closing a…

Threat call triggers lockdown scare at New Jersey high school

School threat sparks lockdown scare before all clear at Lacey Township High Lacey Township, NJ – A morning threat of violence against a New Jersey high school triggered a rapid lockdown response…

NJ supermarket sells $4.4M jackpot winning ticket

Lucky ticket strikes $4.4M jackpot in Middlesex County lottery win South River, NJ – A single lottery ticket sold at a neighborhood supermarket has turned into a $4.4 million jackpot, marking one…

Hummingbirds Return to New Jersey Gardens as Early May Sightings Spread Across State

Toms River, NJ – Tiny flashes of green and red are reappearing across New Jersey this week as hummingbirds return to backyard feeders and flower gardens, signaling a seasonal shift many residents…

Warm Days, Cold Nights: New Jersey Gardeners Urged to Wait Before Planting Summer Crops

Toms River, NJ – An early taste of summer warmth is arriving this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, but gardeners across New Jersey’s Zone 7 are being warned not to…

Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River

South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…

Manchester Township man accused of pointing Glock at wife, making death threats during domestic dispute

Manchester Township, NJ – A 48-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after investigators say he pointed a handgun at his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute in Ocean…

Crime in Brick: Here’s What’s Happening and Where

Top 5 Crimes Driving Arrests in Brick Township: A Closer Look at Where and Why It’s Happening A closer review of Brick Township arrest records from early February through early March shows…

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Brick Township Hit and Runs: Here’s Where They Are Happening Most

Spike in Hit-and-Run Crashes Raises Concerns Across Brick Township Corridors Brick Township is experiencing a troubling surge in hit-and-run crashes, with police records showing nearly 50 reported incidents over a roughly 30-day…

NJ Bill Targets Power-Hungry AI Data Centers to Prevent Grid Strain and Ratepayer Costs

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving to shield residents from rising electric bills as energy-hungry AI data centers and other massive power users expand, advancing a bill that would force…

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